Western National Rangeland CDE


	Western National Rangeland Career Development Event November 7-8, 2011 Brigham City, Utah
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	Results - Download the official results from the 2011 event. Event Highlights - Want to learn more? Check out the highlights from the 2011 event. Thanks again to our fantastic sponsors and volunteers! Also, check out the event facebook page and see more event photos. Event Key -- Complete event key includes answers for Parts 1-5. Event Guidelines and References: Participation Guide = event guidelines Event Set Up Instructions and Supply List Event Score Cards = blank scorecards used in event Plant List = List of the 75 plants in the event with characteristics Pictures of Plant Mounts = Download this Excel table with clickable links to very high-quality herbarium specimens. Zoom in and explore using the web viewer. Mounts like these will be used in event. Also, Range Plants of Utah provides an excellent overview of many common range plants -- includes all the plants that are on the event list. Study materials available for purchase include color flash cards and high-quality scans of herbarium specimens. Email 4range@uidaho.edu to request your order. Need some classroom teaching materials? Check out the Teacher Resource Guide for Rangeland Principles. Practice Problems Grazing Management (included in Part 5) Fall 2010 - Problem and key from 2010 Elko event Spring 2010 - Problem and key from 2010 Twin Falls event Summer 2010 - Practice problem and key from Tri-State Rangeland Teacher Workshop Tips for Setting Stocking Rates (a PowerPoint file for coaches or students) Practice Problem (Mollie Texan) Questions Key Presentation with answers More Practice Problems from Idaho State Event Habitat Improvement Scenarios (included in Part 2) Fall 2010 - Problem and key from Elko event Spring 2010 - Problem from Twin Falls event More Practice Problems from Idaho State Event Event Information: Registration Form (printable form) -- deadline October 24, 2011 Participant Waiver Form -- These forms MUST be completed for each student or participation may be forfeited. Advisors should submit the forms to contest organizer upon arrival. Schedule of events -- mandatory participation is required at all events Suggested Lodging: Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites - Brigham City www.crystalinns.com 480 Westland Drive, Brigham City 1-800-408-0440 high speed wireless - free deluxe continental breakfast - indoor pool $65/night (no tax) – group rate, must call and tell them you’re under group name: University of Idaho Howard Johnson Inn – Brigham City www.hojo.com 1167 S Main St, Brigham City 1-435-723-8511 free continental breakfast – indoor pool & hot tub– free high speed internet – free parking $55/night (plus tax) Days Inn Brigham City www.daysinn.com 1033 South 1600 West, Brigham City 1-435-723-3500 free high speed internet access – free continental breakfast – outdoor pool & hot tub $75/night (plus tax) Travel Stipend Worksheet -- Limited funding is available to support team travel to the event. These stipends can be used to offset lodging and transportation expenses only.
	If you have questions or need more information, contact: Mindy Pratt Utah State University mindy.pratt@usu.edu Lovina Roselle lovina@uidaho.edu ph: 208-885-6536 Rangeland Center, University of Idaho P.O. Box 441135, Moscow, ID 83844-1135