Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative

Registration Eligibility

Public

Start Date

12/03/2025

End Date

12/03/2025

Description

Native grasslands and their associated avifauna have experienced dramatic declines over the past century, and remaining grassland birds have adapted to using hayfields and pasturelands as surrogate habitat. Recognizing the unique position that agricultural lands have to protect these vulnerable birds, the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative—a partnership between Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes, The Piedmont Environmental Council, American Farmland Trust, and Quail Forever—was developed to provide landowners and producers the knowledge and tools needed to manage their landscapes in ways that are mutually beneficial for both their needs and grassland bird conservation.

Location

Richmond, VA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Describe the primary factors driving grassland bird declines and the role agricultural landscapes play as surrogate habitats.

Recognize best-practice land management strategies that benefit both producers and grassland bird conservation.

Identify resources and support offered through the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative to help landowners integrate bird-friendly practices.

Instructors

October Greenfield

Course Codes

Provider

Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council

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