Intro to Agroforestry + Silvopasture 101

Intro to Agroforestry + Silvopasture 101

  • ALL AGES

Come and learn about Agroforestry systems, specifically Silvopasture, on this incredible demonstration farm!

By Savanna Institute

Date and time

Location

Elderflower Retreat at Hillside Pastures

6511 Hillside School Road Spring Green, WI 53588

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Agenda

10:00 AM

Arrival

10:10 AM

Tour Begins

12:00 PM

Tour Ends

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Join Savanna Institute's Grazing Technical Provider, Julie Hager, and see Agroforestry in action at Hillside Pastures with our Silvopasture by subtraction system.

Silvopasture describes trees integrated into livestock pastures. Farmers graze animals on grasses and the fruit, nut and seedpods that fall from the trees. Well-managed livestock can be vital to making farms function as healthy ecosystems. Livestock help clear weeds and control insects and pests. They scratch and dig to prepare ground for planting and spread and cycle nutrients through excretion. A silvopasture system can be established by subtracting trees from a wooded lot, or by adding trees to a pasture.


Learn all about it and bring your questions to this tour! Hiking involved on this tour so please be prepared. Emergency-only bathroom onsite.

Frequently asked questions

Rules

-No pets except service animals. -Do not harvest without permission. -Biosecure area, clean shoes only. -Photos may be taken at events for Savanna Institute’s promotional purposes. -No smoking.

Parking

Please park in the grass below the house. Do not park in front of the hay shed as the farmer needs access to it. We will have parking signs marking out the area.

Restrooms

Emergency-only bathroom onsite

Site Expectations

There is no paved area or indoor facilities on the farm. We will be walking on uneven terrain for about an hour. Bring a chair if you would like to spend time sitting at the beginning or end of the event. There will be a pop-up tent available at most events that will provide shade & an area to rest.

What to Bring, What to Wear?

Please dress for the weather and to keep yourself comfortable (weather appropriate clothes, sun protection, closed-toed shoes). Long pants are recommended because of tall grass and bugs.

Where to Gather?

Look for the white canopy tent!

Organized by

Savanna Institute
Free
Aug 21 · 10:00 AM CDT