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[RC] BEHAVE Workshop in Western Washington - Elizabeth Clark

Forgive me if you already know about this fantastic learning opportunity,
but I am helping to get the word out.

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Animal Grazing Behavior: Understanding and Managing Livestock, Wildlife,
Plants, Soils and People

This 2 1/2 day workshop, presented by world class animal behavior specialist
Dr. Fred Provenza of Utah State University, will explore the relationships
among soils, plants, herbivores, people, and ecosystems and focus on how
behavior influences food and habitat selection. Using examples from a
variety of landscapes, Dr. Provenza will show how behavior can be used as a
tool for changing the patterns of grazing animals around riparian areas, for
controlling weeds, managing fire breaks, minimizing damage to crops,
enhancing biodiversity and for reducing animal losses due to toxic plants.
For more information on Dr Provenza's work: <http://www.behave.net/>. The
information presented will have immediate applications for cattle and sheep
producers, dairy farmers, wildlife biologists, horse owners, hay producers
and others working with grazing issues, animal reintroductions, or foraging
behavior of any kind.  May 9th to 11th, 2006, Enumclaw, WA.

Workshop registration is very limited (40 participants) and checks must be
in to the KCD in order to hold your spot.  Early registration must be done
by May 1.

For details and registration forms see the KCD web site,
<http://www.kingcd.org/new_cal_beh.htm>, and click on "workshop schedule"
for a PDF version of the workshop flyer. Includes pricing info (see also
below). For more information:  425-432-6116 or
<alayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>.

FREE PUBLIC LECTURE on this topic:  Monday, May 8th, 7-9pm.  Cacro Theatre,
Renton, WA  Registration for both events:  King Conservation District at
425-277-5581, ext. 125 or <Roseanne.Campagna@xxxxxxxxxx>.
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Registration include light refreshments during breaks, Dr. Provenza¹s
booklet Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of Change and
additional handouts.
Early registration postmarked by May 1, 2006:
Professional/agency $200
Farmer/rancher $125
Student $75
All registration postmarked after May 1, 2006 ­ $200
Please send payment with completed registration form.
SPACE IS LIMITED ­ PLEASE REGISTER EARLY
Refund/cancellation policy: Cancellations can be made until May 1, 2006.
The registration fee, less $25, will be refunded if you cancel prior to May
1, 2006. After that time, no refunds will be made for cancellations.
Substitutions are acceptable at any time.
For details or more information on the event:
Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water
<alayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
425-432-6116
For registration:
The King Conservation District
425-277-5581, ext. 125
<Roseanne.Campagna@xxxxxxxxxx>
935 Powell Ave SW
Renton, WA 98055

Day 1 (Morning), May 9
8 to 8:30 a.m. Introductions, Course Overview
8:30 to 9 a.m. Historical Perspectives on Science
9 to 9:45 a.m. Reductionist Science: From Wholes to Parts
9:45 to 10 a.m. Break
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Self-Organizing Systems:

From Parts to Wholes


Day 1 (Afternoon) May 9
1 to 2 p.m. Plant Behavior: Evolution
2 to 3 p.m. Plant Behavior: Tolerance
3 to 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 to 5 p.m. Plant Behavior: Avoidance

Day 2 (Morning) May 10
8 to 8:30 a.m. Challenges Herbivores Face in Foraging
8:30 to 10 a.m. Models of Diet and Habitat Selection
10 to 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. to Noon Social Influences on Food and Habitat Selection

Day 2 (Afternoon) May 10
1 to 2:30 p.m. Social Influences on Food and Habitat Selection
2:30 to 3 p.m. Break
3 to 4:30 p.m. Flavor, Nutrients, Toxins and Palatability
4:30 to 5 p.m. Skin and Gut Defenses

Day 3 (Morning) May 11
8 to 9:30 a.m. Importance of Variety
9:30 to 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 to 11a.m. Importance of Variety: Implications
11 a.m. to Noon Dilemma/Old Dogs-New Tricks


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