BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Denver X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Denver BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@ranchstewards.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260114T172627Z URL:https://ranchstewards.org/events/introduction-to-the-rangeland-analysi s-platform-diy-ranch-mapping-learning-series-overview/ SUMMARY:Virtual Classroom: Mapping with Maida Series 1 DESCRIPTION:Mapping with Maida: Introduction to Stocking Rate Tools &\; DIY Ranch Mapping  \nThis event has now past. Below are the resources th at Maida recommended during the webinar.\n\n\n YouTube Video- https://you tu.be/SmKJGHR40pE\n PDF- https://tinyurl.com/cc44taje\n\nThe Zoom Link i s the same for all three webinars.  (PLEASE NOTE: You will be registering for the entire series.  It is not necessary to register for each webinar separately.)\nOverview of this Mapping Learning Series \nJanuary 6th\, 1 3th and 20th-  2pm-4pm\n\nThis learning series offers an introduction and hands-on tutorial to three free mapping applications commonly used in ran geland agriculture: the Rangeland Analysis Platform (RAP) Production Explo rer\, Stock Smart\, and Google Earth Pro. RAP and Stock Smart are  stocki ng rate calculation tools that help land managers assess forage production and make data-driven grazing management decisions. Google Earth Pro\, on the other hand\, will be used for do-it-yourself ranch mapping\, allowing participants to create and save detailed maps of infrastructure such as fe nces\, pipelines\, and stock tanks. Together\, these geospatial mapping to ols can help support grazing management decisions and give landowners a pr actical and accessible ways to plan\, visualize\, and manage rangeland res ources. \n\nNo prior mapping experience is needed—this series is design ed for beginners! All tools and services covered are open source\, complet ely free\, and best accessed on a computer (tablets are not recommended).  \nThe course will be led by Maida Knapton\, Mapping &\; GIS Specialis t at the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance. Maida brings expertise in mapping education\, technical support for producers\, data analysis\, and drone im aging\, making her a valuable guide throughout this series. \nAbout the S tocking Rate Calculation Tools &\; Google Earth Pro \nThe Range Land A nalysis Platform (RAP) Production Explorer &\; Stock Smart are online m apping tools that utilize satellite imagery to map and monitor vegetation across the rangelands of the United States. The RAP Production Explorer is useful in monitoring and analyzing trends in range conditions across time since 1989 and calculating pasture specific stocking numbers based on hea rd variables. Stock Smart is useful in monitoring present day vegetation c onditions and calculating stocking numbers based on factors in heard varia bles and physical grazing variables such as water source locations\, grass utilization\, and slope. \n\nGoogle Earth Pro is a desktop application t hat offers powerful mapping tools for both professional and casual users. Users can utilize tools for measuring distance\, area\, and elevation\, dr aw points\, lines and polygons\, import and export map data\, and explore satellite imagery from both the past and present. Additionally\, the point s\, lines\, and polygons you make in Google Earth Pro can be exported and used in other applications such as OnX\, RAP Production Explorer\, and Sto ck Smart. Whether you're customizing maps\, checking out land features\, p lanning out a pipeline\, sharing a gate location with a neighbor\, or tryi ng to get the most out of a pasture\, it's a handy tool for all kinds of m apping needs.  \nDetailed Schedule \nThe virtual learning series will i nclude three 2-hour blocks in total throughout January 2026. See the sched ule below for more details.    \n\n\n\nDate &\; Time \nLearning Ov erview \nRequired Materials \n\n\nTuesday January 6th from 2pm – 4pm  \nSeries 1: Introduction to the Rangeland Analysis Platform Production Exp lorer\, Stock Smart\, &\; a quick overview of the significance of Googl e Earth Pro in ranch mapping.  \nComputer &\; Internet \n\n\nTuesday January 13th from 2pm – 4pm \nSeries 2: Do It Yourself (DIY) ranch mapp ing &\; inventory in Google Earth Pro. How to map\, save and export lan dscape features.  \nComputer &\; Internet \n\n\nTuesday January 20th from 2pm – 4pm \nSeries 3: Question &\; Answer Wrap-up Help Session .  \nComputer &\; Internet \n\n\n\n \n\nFor all virtual learning se ssions\, a computer and internet connection are mandatory\, and an extra s creen connected to your computer (such as a monitor) is recommended. Havin g dual screens can allow you to participate in the virtual session while a lso navigating the RAP &\; Google Earth Pro sites.  \n\nSeries 1: Lea rn how to navigate and effectively use RAP Production Explorer and Stock S mart to support grazing management decisions. We’ll walk through how to explore these application’s interactive vegetation data\, how to interpr et trends over time\, export and save data\, and apply forage production i nsights directly to your ranching operation.  \n\nAdditionally\, you’l l get a high-level introduction to how Google Earth Pro compliments stocki ng rate tools in custom ranch mapping. Google Earth Pro allows you to draw custom features\, such as pastures\, that can then be used with applicati ons such as RAP\, Stock Smart\, and OnX\, helping you to continuously and accurately interpret location-specific vegetation and forage conditions.  \n\nSeries 2: Learn how to use Google Earth Pro to map ranch infrastructur e and landscape features. This will include an overview of how to create a nd save points\, lines\, and polygons in Google Earth Pro to map features such as pastures\, pipelines\, and points of interest. This series will te ach you how to export custom features to use on a mobile device and in sto cking rate applications for easy &\; expedited analysis\, and access to navigable maps while out in the field.  \n\nSeries 3: Question and Answ er Help session for any follow up questions.  \n\nNote- Each series will come with a step-by-step PDF document that describes the topics and tools that were covered and additional resources.  \nIt’s strongly recommen ded to join every session for the most in-depth understanding\, but perfec t attendance is not a requirement.\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ranchstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/202 5/09/Virtual-Classroom-CP-and-Website.png LOCATION:https://ranchstewards.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/251 32 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Denver BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR