Build practical field survey skills through a hands-on learning experience focused on agricultural conservation and best management practices. The day begins with a lecture covering surveying fundamentals, field measurements, and equipment, followed by afternoon fieldwork where participants apply technical skills at a field site. The experience concludes with a collaborative team survey competition that puts newly developed skills to the test.
Who is this for?
Students interested in natural resource conservation
Students interested in engineering and field survey skills
Conservation district staff
Individuals working in agriculture, natural resources, or extension services who need to learn the basics of field surveying
What will you learn?
Importance of field surveying for agricultural conservation practices
Knowledge to determine slope gradients, field elevations, and distance measurements
Hands-on skills to use fundamental survey tools, including automatic laser levels, hand levels, clinometers, tape measures, and measuring wheels
Registration: $20 regular admission | $5 student discount rate