My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy creating wildlife habitat on unfarmable and/or unprofitable acres with a focus on bobwhite quail. I have planted around 135 acres of prairie/pollinator habitat through CRP and CSP programs, but also manage a lot of timber to field edge where I try to propagate native plants while battling invasive species. This past fall we saw 7 different coveys of quail across our farms, which is the most we’ve seen since I was in college nearly 30 years ago!
Please note: The specific address for the event will be sent to participants closer to the day of the tour.
Below are the dates and locations of conservation tours for the spring and summer of 2025. You are welcome to choose one or all. It is free, but space is limited! Please sign up only for what you can attend.
May 16, 4:30-6:30 pm: Shawn Meager Home Woodland Garden
May 31, 9:00-11:00 am: Praire Land Conservancy & McDonough County Health Department Wellness Walk
June 7, 9:00-11:00 am: Williams Woods and Prairie Tour
July 5, 8:30-11:00 am: Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour
July 12, 9:00-11:00 am: Owsley Prairie and Wetlands Tour
July 25, 5:30-7:30 pm: Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour
July 26, 9:00-11:00 am: Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour
August 9, 8:30-11:00 am: Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour
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