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Mar 14

Southwest Wisconsin Chapter: Hidden Threats to Your Local Habitat by Nearby Neonic Insecticides

Join us on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon for the presentation "Hidden Threats to Your Local Habitat by Nearby Neonic Insecticides" presented by Ellen Voss, River Alliance of Wisconsin Climate Resilience Director and co-coordinator of the Wisconsin Neonicitinoid Workgroup. Limited accommodations so sign up early!

Hildebrand Memorial Library
1033 Wisconsin Ave, Boscobel, WI 53805
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Saturday, March 14, 2026 10:30am

$5.00

About the Presentation

This live presentation will:

  • Inform prairie and general landowners of the possible impact of neonics (a widely used agricultural insecticide) on their properties.
  • Give an overview of the use and current issues surrounding the use of neonicotinoids in Wisconsin.
  • Note agricultural and non-agricultural uses, effectiveness, off-site detections in surface and groundwater.
  • Review implications of exposure for non-target insects (pollinators, beneficial insects, invertebrates), fauna (birds, fish) and human health.
  • Discuss methods to address the issue on your property and statewide.


Registration is limited to 40 attendees.

 

Date, Time and Location

Saturday, March 14 - 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Club Room of the Hildebrand Memorial Library - 1033 Wisconsin Ave, Boscobel, WI 53805 - MAP HERE


Questions? Contact Kay Wienke at kwienke10@yahoo.com.