Webinar: Post-Ash Silviculture
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00

Webinar: Post-Ash Silviculture

Dustin Bronson, a forest ecologist with the US Forest Service on the Chequamegon-Nicolet, will talk about ash-dominated wet forests and what silvicultural strategies exist to keep these systems forested in the face of EAB. The range and efficacy of different approaches, as well as favorable replacement species (and those that have not been as successful!) will be discussed. 

Each webinar is rated for one CAT1 credit; participants, keep an eye on the chat for the link to the webinar CE request form towards the end of the hour. We will record each webinar and post it on the SFEC YouTube Channel. Recordings are typically available within one week of the live broadcast.

Event Speaker

Dustin Bronson, US Forest Service Northern Research Station

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Oak Stewardship Workshop: Ecology, Management, and Resources
Oct
18
9:30 AM09:30

Oak Stewardship Workshop: Ecology, Management, and Resources

Oaks are foundational species in many of Minnesota’s ecosystems and support wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and human communities. Join UMN Extension and St. John’s Outdoor University to learn more about how we can be caretakers of Minnesota’s oak forests. Participants will learn strategies to steward oak forests from seedlings to mature trees and connect with other woodland stewards and natural resource professionals.

Event details

  • Attendees will park in Science Lot #1.

  • The first half of the day will be spent indoors with classroom presentations and discussions.

  • The afternoon will be spent outdoors at the St. John’s Abbey Arboretum.

  • A wagon will be provided for transportation during the tour, but we will also be standing and walking across wooded terrain, so come prepared in case of any weather.

  • Lunch will be provided at the St. John’s University dining hall.

Audience

Woodland stewards and owners

Cost

  • Standard registration: $45

  • Tribal members: Free

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Registration is required. Click button below.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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Forest Management for Culturally Significant Species (Fond du Lac)
Oct
30
9:00 AM09:00

Forest Management for Culturally Significant Species (Fond du Lac)

This field-based workshop, held in partnership with Fond du Lac Natural Resource Management, will address forest management strategies managers can use to meet cultural use goals regardless of their landbase. For this workshop we'll key in on four topics:

  • Sugar maple management for sugaring

  • Cedar silviculture

  • Adding and/or retaining paper birch in stands

  • Promoting blueberries and other culturally useful non-tree species

During this workshop we'll work through sites managed by Fond du Lac, going over management strategies for different species of cultural significance while also covering some of their life history traits and uses. Expect discussions related to good-better-best practices for incorporating Tribal non-timber forest product objectives within stands amidst varied objectives. Resource managers of all backgrounds and organizations are invited to attend!

Learning objectives

  • Attendees are able to identify silvicultural strategies that promote cedar and paper birch as well as Tribal NTFP objectives within their respective work area

  • Attendees gain knowledge of the life history traits and niches of select non-tree species that are culturally useful to Fond du Lac

Agenda

9:00 - Meet at North/South 210 Stop

  • Welcome, overview of the day; ash/cedar wet forest management and broader silvicultural strategies to perpetuate cedar on both lowland and upland sites

10:30 - Depart for Deadfish Lake

10:50 - Arrive at Deadfish Lake

  • Discuss paper birch silvicultural strategies, fire, and fire-dependent understory species

12:15 - Lunch at Deadfish Lake

1:00 - Depart for Maki Road Site

1:30 - Arrive at Maki Road Site

  • Discuss sugar bush management and maple silviculture 

2:50 - Wrap up and closing thoughts

Accessibility: We will be driving from site to site in personal vehicles. This will be entirely field-based with limited access to toilets or other facilities. 

Cost: $75 for members, $140 for nonmembers, $40 for students. Registration includes lunch.

CEs: 4.5

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St. Louis Park | On Site Biochar Demonstration
Oct
30
11:00 AM11:00

St. Louis Park | On Site Biochar Demonstration

  • Westwood Hills Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

St Louis Park, Westwood Hills Nature Center and Great River Greening are partnering to host a Biochar Demonstration. Great River Greening will demonstrate processing wood waste from buckthorn with biochar kilns at Westwood Hills Nature Center. 

  • GRG staff will be onsite running two kilns and answer questions/educate on biochar, its uses and how flame capped kilns work.

  • GRG Staff will walk participants through the process of managing a kiln from loading to ignition to quenching.

  • Demonstration will be with Oregon and Ring of Fire kilns

  • Who should attend: natural resource professionals and fire professionals.

Day of: Please arrive promptly, allowing time for parking and a short walk.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Questions: Contact Great River Greening's Conservation Director, Todd Rexine, at trexine@greatrivergreening.org.

Learn more about Great River Greening at www.greatrivergreening.org

This event is possible thanks to our funders and partners:

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 

St. Louis Park City

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Britt | On Site Biochar Demonstration
Nov
6
10:00 AM10:00

Britt | On Site Biochar Demonstration

  • Lake Fourteen Brush Disposal Site (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

US Forest Service and Great River Greening are partnering to host a Biochar Demonstration. 

Great River Greening will demonstrate processing wood waste from buckthorn with biochar kilns at the Lake Fourteen Brush Disposal Site in Britt. 

  • GRG staff will be onsite running two flame capped kilns, converting waste wood into biochar, answering questions/educating on biochar, its uses and how the kilns work.

  • GRG Staff will walk attendees through the process of managing a kiln from loading to ignition to feeding to quenching.

  • Demonstration will be with Ring of Fire and Big Box kilns

  • Who should attend: Forestry, Fire professionals, Natural System Managers. Service Providers, Agriculture and Argro-forestry professionals, local SWCD and Municipal staff.

What is Biochar? 

Biochar is created from wood waste that is heated through a low oxygen environment (pyrolysis) and transformed into stabilized carbon. Biochar can then be used as a soil amendment to increase organic carbon in the soil.

Biochar created using flame capped kilns is a highly stable form of carbon that can enrich in the soil for over 100years.

Great River Greening is offering 10 training spots for those interested in gaining hands-on experience and participating in the full process during the event. Training begins at 10:00 AM (please make sure to select this option when signing up for shifts). The Biochar demonstration for the general public will start at 12:30 PM.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Location: Lake Fourteen Brush Disposal Site, Co Rd 668, Britt, MN

47.667303, -92.732452

Parking: on site at brush site.

Questions: Contact Great River Greening's Conservation Director, Todd Rexine, at trexine@greatrivergreening.org.

Learn more about Great River Greening at www.greatrivergreening.org

This event is possible thanks to our funders and partners:

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 

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Duluth | On Site Biochar Demonstration
Nov
7
1:00 PM13:00

Duluth | On Site Biochar Demonstration

Hartley Nature Center and Great River Greening are partnering to host a Biochar Demonstration. Great River Greening will demonstrate processing wood waste from buckthorn with biochar kilns at Hartley Nature Center. 

  • GRG staff will be onsite running a biochar kiln and answer questions/educate on biochar, its uses and how flame capped kilns work.

  • GRG Staff will walk participants through the process of managing a kiln from loading to ignition to quenching.

  • Demonstration will be with Ring of Fire kilns

  • Who should attend: natural resource professionals, fire professionals, nursery professionals, private forested landowners, agricultural producers.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Questions: Contact Great River Greening's Conservation Director, Todd Rexine, at trexine@greatrivergreening.org.

Learn more about Great River Greening at www.greatrivergreening.org

This event is possible thanks to our funders and partners:

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 

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Symposium on Carbon and Minnesota Forest Management
Nov
12
10:00 AM10:00

Symposium on Carbon and Minnesota Forest Management

SFEC is partnering with the UMN Forest Resources Department and Minnesota Forest Resources Council to present emerging research on relationships between forest management and carbon storage and sequestration here in Minnesota as part of a day-long symposium. The event will feature the research included in the December 2024 report Estimating Current and Future Carbon Stocks and Emissions in Minnesota Forests and Forest Products under Multiple Management Scenarios.

This event is designed for forest policy makers, practicing natural resource managers, and others with a professional interest in carbon sequestration and storage. Like the report itself, the event will primarily address forest carbon dynamics at the statewide level, but will also include discussions of site-level silvicultural practices.  

Speakers and presentations (subject to change):

  • John Zobel (UMN-Forest Resources): Overview of the 2025 Forest Carbon Report

  • Matt Russell (Arbor Analytics): Forest Carbon Basics and Modeling Methods Used in the Report

  • Maureen Puettmann (CORRIM): Lifecycle Analysis and Forest Carbon in Wood Products

  • David Wilson (MN Forest Resources Council): Tying it All Together, Key Practical Takeaways from the Report

  • Marcella Windmuller-Campione (UMN-Forest Resources): Insights and limitations on using statewide silvicultural analyses to inform site-level work

  • Panel discussion facilitated by Eli Sagor (UMN-Cloquet Forestry Center): Putting This New Knowledge to Work on the Ground

CE Credits: TBD

Cost: SFEC members: $75, nonmembers $140, Zoom option $45, students $45. 

Accessibility: We will be indoors for the duration of the symposium. A nursing mother's room with supplies is available; reach out to Lane Moser at moser196@umn.edu for this and any other accommodations. 

Lodging: Available at the CFC but must be booked on your own.  

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Little Falls | On Site Biochar Demonstration
Nov
12
11:30 AM11:30

Little Falls | On Site Biochar Demonstration

Please join us! Great River Greening will demonstrate the use of biochar kilns for converting waste wood into soil-enriching biochar as a cleaner burning, alternative to open pile burning. GRG staff will be onsite operating Oregon & Ring of Fire biochar kilns. 

Event Schedule

  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Loading kilns.

  • 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM: Observe ignition.

  • 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM: Proper feeding of waste wood.

  • 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Kiln quench, Biochar assessment, uses and more. 

Event open to all. Come for all or part of the demonstration!

Please note: The schedule may be subject to changes due to weather conditions. Registrants will be notified about any changes as the event approaches.

Who Should Attend?

Natural System Managers, Conservation Professionals, Fire Professionals, Foresters, Conservation Service Providers, Agricultural Producers and Gardeners.

Day of: Please arrive promptly, allowing time for parking and a short walk.

Safety: Ensuring safety is our highest priority. It is important that event participants wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves to protect against the elements. We recommend dressing for the weather; layers are key.

Release of Liability: All attendees at Great River Greening events release Great River Greening and its employees, officers, directors, or agents from any and all liability from claims of any nature whatsoever arising from participation to the extent such liability is directly attributable to the negligence of GRG, or its respective employees, officers, directors, or agents.

Questions? Contact: Wiley Buck, Senior Program Manager 
wbuck@greatrivergreening.org (651) 318 - 8667

Learn more about Great River Greening at www.greatrivergreening.org

This event is possible thanks to our funders and partners:

The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls 

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 

Morrison Soil and Water

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Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference
Mar
13
to Mar 14

Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference

Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference

Join fellow woodland stewards for two days of connection, inspiration, and hands-on learning at the 2026 Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference. Whether you’re a seasoned landowner or just beginning your stewardship journey, this event is designed to help you build knowledge, confidence, and resilience in your woods.

Friday, March 13 – Pre-Conference Field Tours, Banquet & Keynote

Start your weekend with a guided field tour highlighting real-world forest management in action. Tours require pre-registration and space is limited, so sign up early. In the evening, reconnect over dinner at our Friday night banquet, featuring keynote speaker Ethan Tapper.

  • $30 - Friday field tour and banquet. Registrants will select one field tour (limit 25 registrants each).

Saturday, March 14 – Conference Sessions & Exhibits

Saturday brings a full day of learning, networking, and resource sharing. Expert panels and concurrent sessions will cover topics like:

  • Woodland management best practices

  • Wildlife habitat and conservation

  • Forest health and invasive species

  • Cost-share and financial resources

  • Working with local service providers

  • $20 - Early Bird Registration (August 18 - January 15, 2026)
    $30 - Standard Registration (January 16 - March 1, 2026)

  • Tribal members receive discounted registration with code TREE26

Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills, meet other woodland stewards, and take home ideas you can put to work in your woods.

For more information on sessions and activities, visit the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference website at z.umn.edu/mfwc.

Cancellations prior to March 1, 2026 will be fully refunded. Refund minus $15 after March 1.

Event Contact

Anna Stockstad, stock523@umn.edu

Registration questions

Extension Registration, ext-reg@umn.edu

This event is held in partnership with St. John's Outdoor University, Minnesota Forestry Association, and Minnesota Tree Farm Program.

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Our Future Forests Workshop
Oct
4
8:00 AM08:00

Our Future Forests Workshop

Time - 8:00 a.m.—Check-in and Refreshments. 8:45a.m.-4:30p.m.—Workshop
Location - Minnesota North College - 1851 East Highway 169 Grand Rapids, MN
Cost - Free. Refreshments and lunch are provided.
Registration - Pre-registration required by September 12. Click here > https://www.ourfutureforests.com/

Our way of life in northern Minnesota depends on our forests and woodlands. They are sources of habitat for wildlife and natural beauty, help keep our water and air clean, and play an important economic role through timber, recreation, and tourism.

Participants will learn about changes and opportunities for our forests and woodlands and be empowered with knowledge and resources to support healthy and resilient forests and woodlands for our future.

Topics include Climate-Ready Woodlands, Building a Forest/Planning for Resiliency, Stewardship Planning, Pollinators, Wildlife/Mammals, Forest Pests, Wildlife/Birds. We will have a walking tour of the campus woodland. Come prepared to be outside! Be prepared for walking on even and uneven terrain in wooded conditions.


Our Future Forests Workshop is open to all regardless of whether you own 100 acres, 1 acre, a small backyard, or live in an apartment! We are all part of the forest community. Families are welcome!

For more information, contact me by email or phone 218-999-4439.

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2025 Minnesota Agroforestry Institute
Sep
23
to Sep 25

2025 Minnesota Agroforestry Institute

  • Google Calendar ICS

The Minnesota Agroforestry Institute is a two-and-a-half-day training that includes classroom workshops and on-farm visits. It will provide all participants with the opportunity to network together and integrate the concepts learned into practical farm plans. The five Agroforestry practices will be discussed in depth and possible state and federal funding sources for each. The five Agroforestry practices include: Windbreaks, Silvopasture, Riparian Buffers, Alley Cropping and Forest Farming. The target audience is SWCD, NRCS and DNR staff but farmers, landowners, agriculture and natural resource professionals are welcome and would benefit from this training.

Location: Northland Arboretum, 14250 Conservation Dr, Baxter, MN 56425

The event organizers hope participants can attend all two and a half days of the event. Registration includes room, bus, and speaker hotel expenses. Institute sponsors will cover meal expenses which include: three light breakfasts, three lunches, two dinners, and refreshments. Participants are responsible for their own lodging and transportation costs.

There are 2.5 CEUs available for registrants who attend this event.

Event Schedule

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 25, 2025 –8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Event Contact

Gary Wyatt, wyatt@umn.edu, 507-381-3092

Event Sponsors

  • Minnesota Sustainable Agriculture Research Education (SARE)

  • Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

  • Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

  • Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)

  • University of Minnesota Extension

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2025 MFA Polaris Gathering @ the North Star Expo
Sep
12
3:00 PM15:00

2025 MFA Polaris Gathering @ the North Star Expo

  • Log Building, Itasca County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2025 MFA Polaris Gathering @ the North Star Expo


You are invited! Join us for the annual fall gathering of the Minnesota Forestry Association, held in conjunction with the North Star Expo – the "Great Minnesota Logging Get-together!" This event brings together all parts of Minnesota's logging community, including vendors, truckers, foresters, lawmakers, policy makers, woodland owners, and loggers.


When: Friday, September 12, 2025

Where: Log Building, Itasca County Fairgrounds, Grand Rapids, MN

Cost: $20 per person

Register By: September 8, 2025


AGENDA:

Morning and early afternoon: Tour the fairgrounds on your own (it's free!)

2:30 PM: Q&A with Patty Theilen, Department Head, MN DNR Forestry

3:00 PM: Having a Healthy Forest - Josh Donatell, MN DNR; Dave Roerick, MFA

4:00 PM: Forest Wildlife Applications - James Hansen, MN DNR Wildlife

4:30 PM: TimberView Demo - Brian Huberty, MFA; Dave Roerick, MFA

5:00 PM: Social Hour

6:00 PM: Dinner (sweet-and-sour pork, veggie, breadstick, and apple cranberry crisp)

6:30 PM: Welcome and Introductions

6:45 PM: MFA 150th Banquet - March 13, 2026 @ St. John’s University

6:50 PM: MN Tree Farm Update and Tree Farm Awards

7:00 PM: The MFA connection to the St. Paul Minnesota Foundation - Tod Herskovitz

7:15 PM: Tree to Therapy: The Surprising Connection Between Woodlands and Medicine with Rick L. Kortekaas, Director-Site Management at Lonza

7:45 PM: Forestry Education Panel Discussion:

  • Kyra Roerick, Grand Rapids High School, FFA - Student

  • Shawn Linder, Grand Rapids High School, FFA - Instructor

  • James Harding, Bemidji State University, Forestry Instructor

  • Mike Sullivan, Minnesota Forestry Works

8:30 PM: Concluding Remarks



TO REGISTER:


Please RSVP by September 8, 2025 so we add up the total number of attendees to plan for seating and food. RSVP with any of the following options:

  • Call the MFA Phone Number: (218) 879-5100

  • Send an email to: expo@minnesotaforestry.org with the name(s) of people in your group

  • Register online by clicking the button below:

Register

BRING:

Bring $20 cash or check (if you did not register online) per person on Friday, Sept 12.

Monitor the MFA website for updated information later this summer.  

More info about the expo can be found here: https://www.timberproducers.com/expo

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Tree Seed Collection Course
Sep
5
to Sep 20

Tree Seed Collection Course

If we want more trees, we need more seeds. Learn how to collect seeds from six species: yellow birch, black walnut, silver maple, bur oak, swamp white oak, and northern red oak.

The Access, Collection, Organization, and Redistribution of Nuts and Seeds (ACORNS) course consists of a self-paced online component and a live workshop led by the instructors. The online course takes about 3 to 4 hours to complete. You can choose to watch everything, or just what’s interesting to you, from tree identification to seed development to tools you might need.

Participants will develop a personalized collection plan, receive a certificate of completion, and gain access to networking and collection opportunities with partner organizations. You may opt to purchase a discounted copy of the Forest Gene Conservation Association’s Seeds of Ontario Trees & Shrubs field manual.

  • The online portion is followed by a half-day in-person workshop.

  • Both the online and in-person sessions are required to complete the course.

  • Choose one of the available field days at registration.

Find out more about collecting tree seed.

Workshops and field days will be listed at the bottom of this page when they are available.

Registration closes August 20, 2025, for the online course and all field days.

Friday, September 5, 2025

ACORNS: collecting tree seeds - Rochester

1 - 4:30 p.m.

Silver Lake Park

Saturday, September 6, 2025

ACORNS: collecting tree seeds - Rochester

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Silver Lake Park

Friday, September 12, 2025

ACORNS: collecting tree seeds - Golden Valley

1 - 4:30 p.m.

Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Saturday, September 13, 2025

ACORNS: collecting tree seeds - Golden Valley

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Friday, September 19, 2025

ACORNS: collecting tree seeds - Carlton County

1 - 4:30 p.m.

Carlton County oak orchard

Saturday, September 20, 2025

ACORNS: collecting tree seeds - Carlton County

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Carlton County oak orchard

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29th Annual Log A Load for Kids Golf Tournament
Sep
5
9:00 AM09:00

29th Annual Log A Load for Kids Golf Tournament

LOG A LOAD FOR KIDS 29TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
To Benefit Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare

Friday, September 5, 2025

Pokegama Golf Course
3910 Golf Course Road, Grand Rapids, MN

Schedule of Events – (Rain or shine)

9:00 a.m. Registration Opens

10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

3:00 p.m. Lunch/Dinner – Provided by Pokegama Grill

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Cloquet Forestry Center Open House
Aug
20
5:00 PM17:00

Cloquet Forestry Center Open House

5:00‒6:30pm - Community Social Hour

  • Food for Purchase from Room at the Table food truck (until 6pm)

  • UMN Alumni Gathering

  • Extension and Research Informational Booths (until 6pm)

    • UMN Extension Forestry - Anna Stockstad

    • UMN Extension Business Planning using AgPlan.umn.edu for Agritourism – Susanne Hinrichs

    • UMN Extension Carlton County ANR – Mercedes Moffett

    • CFANS - Alumni & Youth Engagement

    • UMN Department of Forest Resources

    • B4Warmed Research Project

6:00‒7:20pm Wagon Forest Tour featuring Beaver Ecology

  • Kyle Gill, CFC Director of Operations &

  • Emily Fairfax, Assistant Professor, UMN Dept. of Geography

7:30‒8:00pm Wolf Monitoring on the FDL Reservation and southern Arrowhead (Auditorium)

  • Mike Schrage, Wildlife Biologist, Fond du Lac Band &

  • Morgan Swingen, Wildlife Biologist, 1854 Treaty Authority

8:00‒8:30pm A Wilderness Act film screening and Q&A (Auditorium)

  • Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano, UMN Dept. of Forest Resources &

  • Evan Larson, UW-Platteville Dept. of Environmental Sciences and Society

Free raffle for U of M gear at the end of the evening!

Need not be present to win.

View a printable flyer at z.umn.edu/CFCopenhouse

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9th American Forest Congress
Jul
15
to Jul 18

9th American Forest Congress

  • Omni Shoreham Hotel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Announcing the 9th American Forest Congress, July 15-18, 2025, at the iconic Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This is an opportunity to engage with leaders in forestry and conservation—and help shape the health and future of our forests!

What is a Forest Congress?

The American Forest Congress is a proud tradition that has influenced the direction of forest conservation and management in America for more than a century. Since the first American Forest Congress in 1882 to the most recent in 2022, these seminal events have led directly to major outcomes in the forestry sector, including the creation of the U.S. Forest Service, the establishment of the eastern National Forests, new community-based and collaborative approaches to forestry, and efforts to advance the leadership of women within the forest community.  

The 9th American Forest Congress will build on this legacy, providing forestry professionals and leaders an opportunity to gather with over 500 of their peers for three days to collaborate and identify transformative actions for the next century of forest stewardship.

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2025 SFI Annual Conference
May
20
to May 23

2025 SFI Annual Conference

This year’s theme, “Growing Our Future: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation and Leadership,” celebrates three decades of achievements in sustainable forestry that provide the foundation for an exciting new era of innovation and collaboration. 

Sustainability requires leadership and innovative solutions to local, national, and global environmental challenges—solutions rooted in diverse perspectives and collaborative efforts. SFI is a recognized leader in advancing sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. We actively engage with a diverse network of SFI-certified organizations, community and conservation leaders, Indigenous representatives, government officials, researchers, educators, and more to explore solutions to sustainability challenges.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with sustainability leaders and discuss sustainable forest management, supply chain transparency, biodiversity conservation, and more at the 2025 SFI Annual Conference!

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Bioeconomy Trade and Study Mission from North America to Finland
May
11
to May 16

Bioeconomy Trade and Study Mission from North America to Finland

Team Finland including Business Finland and Ministry for Foreign Affairs are organizing a Bioeconomy Trade and Study Mission to Finland in May 2025. The mission will focus on forestry, forest industry, new biobased products, and wood construction including Mass Timber and CLT applications. We are thrilled to invite you, dear American and Canadian bioeconomy experts, to join the Mission to Finland!

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Minnesota Woodland Steward Program - Hardwood Hills
Feb
24
to May 30

Minnesota Woodland Steward Program - Hardwood Hills

A new Minnesota Woodland Steward cohort will begin on February 24, 2025!  Thanks to Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund for providing outreach funds to cover the costs of woodland owners in the Hardwood Hills region (see a map here) who are interested in learning more about their land and current funding available for conservation easements.

When you submit your application, the Extension Forestry team send you the link to register for the course and a discount code if you are located within the Hardwood Hills region. Please note that submitting this application does not register you for the class - you will need to register via the link sent to you by the Extension Forestry team.

Priority registration is open for landowners in the Hardwood Hills region October 9 - October 30. After October 30, landowners outside the Hardwood Hills region are welcome to register for the course using the normal sliding scale pricing ($295 standard rate, $150 scholarship rate, $0 Tribal member rate, or $395 supporter rate). Hardwood Hills landowners will still be able to access the waived registration rate after the priority registration period.

Please complete the application form below to express your interest in joining this new class. All are welcome to apply, but be aware that the field tours will be taking place in the Hardwood Hills region. Course registration is limited to 35 people, and we will let you know if the course is full and if you have been added to the waitlist. Please note that if registering as a family, only one person from that family has to register.

You can find answers to frequently asked questions about the course here.

UMN Extension will review responses at least twice a week and send a course registration link to people who complete this form. Questions can be sent to Anna Stockstad, Extension Forester at University of Minnesota Extension (stock523@umn.edu, 218-726-6466)

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Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Course: Big Woods, Big Rivers
Feb
3
to Feb 7

Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Course: Big Woods, Big Rivers

Big Woods, Big Rivers

Monday-Friday, Feb 3-7

Join our instructors for a week-long 40-hour class exploring the big woods/big rivers biome in the winter. To register, view the course list at the link below and choose the Saint John’s location. Contact Julie Larson with registration questions.

mn master naturalist courses

lodging options

Cost

$295. Scholarships are available from the MN Master Naturalist Program.

About

The Minnesota Master Naturalist program is an educational volunteer program for adults akin to the Master Gardener program and is geared toward adults who are curious and enjoy learning about the natural world, sharing their knowledge with others, and supporting conservation.

Volunteers complete a 40-hour course studying natural history, environmental interpretation, and conservation stewardship, as well as a final capstone project.

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Online Adaptation Planning and Practices Training 2025
Jan
27
to Mar 17

Online Adaptation Planning and Practices Training 2025

Date

Mon, 1/27/2025, 1:00pm - Mon, 3/17/2025, 1:00pm

Location

Online at AdaptationWorkbook.org and in virtual meeting rooms (Zoom)

Description

The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) and USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are offering an Adaptation Planning and Practices online training for forest and natural resource managers, land owners, and stewards. This is an interactive training to learn about climate change impacts and to identify adaptation actions for ecosystems (rural and urban), habitats, and resource areas, and with cultural perspectives. Throughout this training participants will develop project-specific climate adaptation plans using the Adaptation Workbook. As part of this eight-week training, all participants will receive coaching and feedback from NIACS staff in structured weekly web-based lectures and group discussion meetings. NIACS technical support and coaching is available to all participants throughout the entire training. 

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Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference
Jan
11
9:30 AM09:30

Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference

You’re Invited

Extension’s woodland owner conference returns to northern Minnesota! Register now for the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference happening Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Grand Rapids. This event will bring together woodland stewards from across northern Minnesota to share insights on the importance of managing our northern forests.

At the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference, woodland owners and stewards will have a chance to learn about woodland management, wildlife, trail design and construction, invasive species, and more.

This event will bring together woodland stewards from across northern Minnesota to share insights on the importance of managing our northern forests. Representatives from organizations such as the Minnesota DNR, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and consulting foresters will be present to answer your questions and provide valuable resources. You’ll leave the conference with better connections to fellow woodland stewards and natural resource professionals.

Audience

Woodland owners and stewards

Cost

  • Early-bird registration (until Dec. 1): $30

  • Itasca County resident or landowner: $20

  • $10 for each additional family member (max. 5)

  • Tribal member: $0

After Dec. 1

  • Late registration: $37.50

  • Itasca County resident or landowner: $25

  • $10 for each additional family member (max. 5)

  • Tribal member: $0

Registration

Registration includes lunch and refreshments. Thanks to the Itasca County Board, registration costs are reduced for Itasca County woodland owners and residents. Register by Dec. 1, 2024 and save 20%. Cancellations will be fully refunded until Dec. 1, 2024. Cancellations after Dec. 1 will incur a $15 service fee.

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Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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Agenda

Session Spotlight: Recreational Trail Design and Construction

Join an engaging session on Recreational Trail Design and Construction at the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Led by Mel Baughman, this session will guide you through the principles of creating sustainable trails that enhance both recreation and conservation in your woods. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field!

Session Spotlight: Forest Management for Game Wildlife

During the session on Managing Woodlands for Game Wildlife, MN DNR wildlife experts will share essential strategies for managing game populations and promoting biodiversity in your woodland. This session is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of wildlife ecology in northern Minnesota!

Session Spotlight: Seed Collection for Reforestation

Be part of a groundbreaking initiative at the Seed Collection for Restoration session during the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Grand Rapids. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, this new training program from UMN Extension aims to equip woodland owners, stewards, and volunteers with the skills needed to collect tree seeds and help reforest Minnesota.

Session Spotlight: Protecting Your Home from Wildfire

Learn how you can prepare your property for the unexpected at the Protecting Your Home from Wildfire session at the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference, coming to Grand Rapids on January 11. Discover practical strategies to create defensible space and increase your home’s resilience against wildfires. This essential session will empower woodland stewards to safeguard their homes using Firewise practices while managing their landscapes!

Session Spotlight: Water Quality and Forest Management

Join an important discussion on Water Quality and Forest Management from experts at the Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District. Explore the critical relationship between forest health and water quality, and gain valuable insights into best practices for protecting our precious water resources. You will also learn about programs and resources offered through Itasca SWCD. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can make a difference!

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2024 Timber Management and Taxation School
Nov
13
10:00 AM10:00

2024 Timber Management and Taxation School

  • University of Minnesota Cloquet Forestry Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The University of Minnesota Extension Timber Management and Taxation School is designed to provide tax professionals, foresters, logging contractors, landowners, agricultural lenders, and farm management instructors with up-to-date information on federal tax treatment of income and expenses associated with the sale of timber.

The event will include presentations by Tamara Cushing, a timber taxation specialist from the University of Florida and Mike Kilgore of the UMN Department of Forest Resources and will offer a rare opportunity to update your timber taxation knowledge.

One unique aspect of this event is that it involves professional foresters, logging contractors, landowners, and tax professionals in the same workshop. To best serve each group's clientele, each should understand the respective role(s) each group serves. The session will include ample time for questions and answers.

Date and Location:

November 13, 2024
University of Minnesota Cloquet Forestry Center
175 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720

Early bird price is $50 and increases to $75 on November 8, 2024.

The course offers three Federal Tax update hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credits for tax professionals. Professional foresters will also receive 4.5 continuing forestry education (CFE) credits from the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and MN Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP). The registration fee covers workshop materials, refreshments, snacks, and lunch.

CE credits: 3 CPE (IRS) hours | 4.5 CFE credits

Please contact Rebecca Groos (taxschool@umn.edu, 612-625-5923) for information about a discount for Volunteer tax preparers (VITA).

Course contacts:

Eli Sagor, UMN Extension Forestry and Cloquet Forestry Center
esagor@umn.edu
218-409-6115 (voice or text)

Rob Holcomb, EA, UMN Ag Business Management
holcombr@umn.edu
507-258-8754

Registration help or questions:

Contact Extension Registration at ext-reg@umn.edu

If you experience difficulties logging in:

Contact the University of Minnesota IT Help Line at 612-301-4357. Please mention you are using a University of Minnesota "guest account" to register for a non-credit event.

Registration cancellation/refund policy:

Read completely before registering for a workshop.

  • Registration cancellations are accepted and will receive a 100% refund through Nov. 5, 2024. Starting Nov. 6, the registration is transferable to a different person, but no refund will be given.

  • To request a cancellation, send an email with all pertinent details to ext-reg@umn.edu.

To register by phone:

Paying online using our registration portal is secure, available 24 hours a day, and provides immediate enrollment. However, if you wish to register by phone, Extension registration professionals are here to help. Please contact us using one of the following methods. We will be in touch within three business days.

  • Request registration by phone: z.umn.edu/registrationhelp (preferred)

  • or call the voicemail line to leave a message at (612) 626-5174

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2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
Nov
12
to Nov 14

2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference

  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

People, Passion, Experience: Pathways to Success

The 2024 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, Minnesota
Tuesday, November 12 - Thursday, November 14, 2024 
​
This will be a hybrid conference with both in-person and online attendance options.
We encourage in person attendance, so you can take advantage of the many exciting
​ field trips and workshops being offered this year. Click here for Registration information.

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Aitkin County Woodland Stewardship Workshop
Nov
1
10:00 AM10:00

Aitkin County Woodland Stewardship Workshop

  • Long Lake Conservation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This woodland owner workshop seeks to help private landowners in Aitkin County learn how their properties fit into the greater landscape and how they can manage their forests to achieve their goals. Hosted by the Aitkin Area Private Woodlands Group, we will connect you to resources and provide education and motivation to take action. 

Morning presentations will be centered on resources for woodland owners, woodland management for wildlife habitat, and forest health. After lunch, we will go on a walking tour of the forests at the Long Lake Conservation Center and beyond to see first-hand how woodlands can be managed to increase wildlife, recreation, water quality, and timber harvesting values.

We will be outdoors and walking for most of the afternoon, so please dress accordingly.

Audience

Private landowners and woodland stewards in Aitkin County.

Cost

$10, includes lunch

Registration

Questions about registration can be directed to Anna Stockstad, stock523@umn.edu.

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Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact Anna Stockstad two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Preston
Oct
8
to Oct 9

2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Preston

The MN Women's Woodland Network is hosting three workshops geared towards participants with little or no experience with a chainsaw. The principal focus will be on safety; safe posture, safe practices, safe clothing, and safe habits. This workshop will empower women to be comfortable with running a saw and saw knowledge. These are the same workshop, just offered in three different locations. This course is geared towards woodland owners who want to learn the basics of chainsaw safety.

Cost: $175, payable by check or Eventbrite. Payment secures your spot and is refundable (minus Eventbrite fees) until September 20. After that, no refunds—payments will be donated to MNWWN.

Registrants need to be 18 years or older to particpate in workshop.

MNWWN is waiving the registration fee for our chainsaw safety workshops for all members of Tribal nations. This initiative is to honor and recognize Tribal nations and their role as original & current caretakers of the forests.

Limited scholarships available; email info@mnwwn.org with "Preston Chainsaw Workshop" in the subject line to apply. There will be two other workshops at different sites, covering the same content. Please visit mnwwn.org/events for the other events.

Workshop Details:

  • Dates: October 8-9, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Limited to 15 participants per session

  • Focus: Safety practices, posture, clothing, and chainsaw operation for beginners.

  • Location: Preston, MN

Instructors:

  • tish carr: Licensed forester and arborist in Maine with over 40 years of experience, specializes in women’s chainsaw safety.

  • Cheryl Jirik: Founder of Landscape Restoration, Inc., expert in woodland habitat restoration and invasive species control.

  • Brooke Erickson: Owner of Resilience Landscaping, a small Minneapolis-based company focused on restoring native habitat to urban and suburban areas.

Sessions Include:

  • PPE review, safety equipment, chainsaw purchase/maintenance, felling techniques, and hands-on practice.

  • Bring your own chaps, helmet and gloves if you have it; we’ll have some to share. Please do not buy a chainsaw for this event. If you have a gas powered chainsaw, feel free to bring it but there is no need to purchase one. We will go over what to look for when buying a chainsaw.

Extras:

  • Light refreshments provided.

  • Lodging is on your own.

  • More details upon registration.

Questions? Email info@mnwwn.org with "Preston Chainsaw Workshop" in the subject line.

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2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Webster
Oct
5
to Oct 6

2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Webster

The MN Women's Woodland Network is hosting three workshops geared towards participants with little or no experience with a chainsaw. The principal focus will be on safety; safe posture, safe practices, safe clothing, and safe habits. This workshop will empower women to be comfortable with running a saw and saw knowledge. These are the same workshop, just offered in three different locations. This course is geared towards woodland owners who want to learn the basics of chainsaw safety.

Cost: $175, payable by check or Eventbrite. Payment secures your spot and is refundable (minus Eventbrite fees) until September 20. After that, no refunds—payments will be donated to MNWWN. Registrants need to be 18 years or older to particpate in workshop.


MNWWN is waiving the registration fee for our chainsaw safety workshops for all members of Tribal nations. This initiative is to honor and recognize Tribal nations and their role as original & current caretakers of the forests.
Limited scholarships available; email info@mnwwn.org with "Webster Chainsaw Workshop" in the subject line to apply. There will be two other workshops at different sites, covering the same content. Please visit mnwwn.org/events for the other events.

Workshop Details:

  • Dates: October 5-6, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Limited to 15 participants per session

  • Focus: Safety practices, posture, clothing, and chainsaw operation for beginners.

  • Location: Webster, MN

Instructors:

  • tish carr: Licensed forester and arborist in Maine with over 40 years of experience, specializes in women’s chainsaw safety.

  • Cheryl Jirik: Founder of Landscape Restoration, Inc., expert in woodland habitat restoration and invasive species control.

  • Brooke Erickson: Owner of Resilience Landscaping, a small Minneapolis-based company focused on restoring native habitat to urban and suburban areas.

Sessions Include:

  • PPE review, safety equipment, chainsaw purchase/maintenance, felling techniques, and hands-on practice.

  • Bring your own chaps, helmet and gloves if you have it; we’ll have some to share. Please do not buy a chainsaw for this event. If you have a gas powered chainsaw, feel free to bring it but there is no need to purchase one. We will go over what to look for when buying a chainsaw.

Extras:

  • Light refreshments provided.

  • Lodging is on your own.

  • More details upon registration.

Questions? Email info@mnwwn.org with "Webster Chainsaw Workshop" in the subject line.

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2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Cloquet
Oct
2
to Oct 3

2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Cloquet

  • 175 University Road Cloquet, MN, 55720 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The MN Women's Woodland Network is hosting three workshops geared towards participants with little or no experience with a chainsaw. The principal focus will be on safety; safe posture, safe practices, safe clothing, and safe habits. This workshop will empower women to be comfortable with running a saw and saw knowledge. These are the same workshop, just offered in three different locations. This course is geared towards woodland owners who want to learn the basics of chainsaw safety.

Cost: $175, payable by check or Eventbrite. Payment secures your spot and is refundable (minus Eventbrite fees) until September 20. After that, no refunds—payments will be donated to MNWWN.

Registrants need to be 18 years or older to particpate in workshop.
MNWWN is waiving the registration fee for our chainsaw safety workshops for all members of Tribal nations. This initiative is to honor and recognize Tribal nations and their role as original & current caretakers of the forests.
Limited scholarships available; email info@mnwwn.org with "Cloquet Chainsaw Workshop" in the subject line to apply. There will be two other workshops at different sites, covering the same content. Please visit mnwwn.org/events for the other events.

Workshop Details:

  • Dates: October 2-3, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Limited to 15 participants per session

  • Focus: Safety practices, posture, clothing, and chainsaw operation for beginners.

  • Location: Cloquet Forestry Center

Instructors:

  • tish carr: Licensed forester and arborist in Maine with over 40 years of experience, specializes in women’s chainsaw safety.

  • Cheryl Jirik: Founder of Landscape Restoration, Inc., expert in woodland habitat restoration and invasive species control.

  • Brooke Erickson: Owner of Resilience Landscaping, a small Minneapolis-based company focused on restoring native habitat to urban and suburban areas.

Sessions Include:

  • PPE review, safety equipment, chainsaw purchase/maintenance, felling techniques, and hands-on practice.

  • Bring your own chaps, helmet and gloves if you have it; we’ll have some to share. Please do not buy a chainsaw for this event. If you have a gas powered chainsaw, feel free to bring it but there is no need to purchase one. We will go over what to look for when buying a chainsaw.

Extras:

  • Light refreshments provided.

  • Lodging is on your own.

  • More details upon registration.

Questions? Email info@mnwwn.org with "Cloquet Chainsaw Workshop" in the subject line.

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September 2024 Tree Seed Collection Workshops
Sep
10
to Sep 12

September 2024 Tree Seed Collection Workshops

  • Google Calendar ICS

We need more seed! The limited supply of tree seed is a major constraint on forest conservation, restoration, and adaptation efforts in Minnesota and the region. We're planning three similar tree seed collection workshops for September 2024. These will be hands-on, field-based workshops designed to introduce techniques and equipment for tree seed scouting, collection, viability testing, and post-collection care. 

The workshops are scheduled as follows.  

  • Tuesday September 10: Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, East Bethel MN. 

  • Wednesday September 11: St. John's Abbey and Arboretum, Collegeville MN.

  • Thursday September 12: Cloquet Forestry Center and Carlton County sites, Cloquet area MN.

 

Each workshop will run from 10am to 3pm. 

 

Instructors: 

Nick LaBonte, US Forest Service Regional Geneticist

Eli Sagor, UMN Extension and Cloquet Forestry Center

Sydney Trimble, Mikayla Haynes, Olivia Jascor, and Shannon Meehan, University of Minnesota Duluth

 

Who should attend? These workshops are open to all. We particularly invite folks who are serious about tree seed collection and hoping to contribute to the supply of local tree seed. Registration for each workshop is capped at 25 attendees. 

 

Cost: There is no cost to attend these workshops. Lunch will be provided. 

 

Questions? Contact Eli Sagor, UMN Extension at esagor@umn.edu or (218) 409-6115

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Webinar: Practical Perspectives on Forest Carbon
Sep
10
9:00 AM09:00

Webinar: Practical Perspectives on Forest Carbon

The University of Minnesota's Dr. Mike Kilgore will talk about forest carbon as it relates to forest managers and go over market implications, quantifying and generating carbon credits through forest management, and to what extent foresters need to be considering forest carbon in their day-to-day work.

Each webinar is rated for one CAT1 credit; participants, keep an eye on the chat for the link to the webinar CE request form towards the end of the hour. We will record each webinar and post it on the SFEC YouTube Channel. Recordings are typically available within one week of the live broadcast.

Event Speaker

Mike Kilgore, Professor, UMN Department of Forest Resources

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Cass County Forestry Day
Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00

Cass County Forestry Day

  • Walker Area Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you steward woodlands in the Cass County area? Join the Cass County Forestry Day on Saturday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Walker Area Community Center. Hosted by Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District, join local forestry professionals to learn more about resources that are available to help you care for your wooded property. Learn about managing game and nongame wildlife habitat, forest health and more. Please text 218-833-2492 to reserve your spot and receive a free barbecue lunch (vegetarian and gluten-free options available) at this event.

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Minnesota Woodland Steward - Itasca
Aug
12
to Nov 18

Minnesota Woodland Steward - Itasca

Whether you own property with woodlands, steward woodlands, or are looking to buy wooded property and wish to learn more about forest management, the Minnesota Woodland Steward program can help you on your journey. Family forest owners and forest caretakers will learn the ins and outs of forest health, timber harvesting, management for recreation and wildlife, estate planning, tax incentive programs, and more.

This course offers a flexible design with both in-person and virtual learning. You can expect:

  • 1 to 2 hours of self-paced reading and assignments each week. Fourteen online modules contain pre-recorded videos, exercises and group discussions.

  • 3 online meetings on Zoom. Gain direct access to Extension and local forestry experts, and share your knowledge and experience with your peers.

  • 3 in-person field tours. See woodland stewardship projects firsthand, where instructors and natural resource professionals will guide your visit and answer your questions.

A full schedule with dates and times is available on the course syllabus.

Audience

People who own or steward property with woodlands will find the most value in this course, but all interested learners are welcome. Still wondering if this course is right for you? Get answers to some frequently asked questions. 

Cost

The registration fee for this program is $295. We also offer a scholarship rate of $150 and a supporter rate of $395 for those who would like to contribute toward making this programming accessible to all.

We do not want cost to be a barrier to participating in our programming. If you cannot pay one of the listed registration fees, please contact Anna Stockstad at stock523@umn.edu. We will arrange for you to participate in the program at a reduced fee or no cost.

Reduced registration costs for Itasca County landowners

Thanks to funding from Itasca County, registration costs for Itasca County landowners have been reduced to $40. A preferred registration period is available only for Itasca County landowners from May 28 to June 18. When you complete the application form, we will send you a registration code for the discounted rate.

Fee waiver for Tribal members

University of Minnesota Extension acknowledges our obligation to Tribal Nations and their citizens to reduce barriers to participation in our programs and access our services. We are committed to strengthening our relationships with Tribal Nations and their citizens and continue to take meaningful actions toward meeting our responsibility. Therefore, we are waiving the fees associated with the Minnesota Woodland Steward program for Tribal members.

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities contact Anna Stockstad, stock523@umn.edu, two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Registration

You must first apply to the program using the link below to receive a registration link. Registration will be open to all interested woodland stewards from June 19 to August 11.

If participating as a family, only one member from each family needs to register, and you will gain one account to access Canvas.

This course will open on August 12, 2024. You will receive a welcome email in the weeks leading up to the class with information on accessing the online course in Canvas.

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