Attendees will enjoy a ~1mile walk through Crosby Farm Regional Park along the Mississippi River and learn basic tree identification skills from MN DNR Forester Hannah Milos. BIPOC centered event intended to create a space for BIPOC community members to connect with each other.

Route: More than 1 mile to 1½ miles
Route Conditions: Includes hills or slopes, Includes uneven ground, roots, or rocks
Location: Crosby Farm Regional Park (St. Paul); Meet at Trailhead (44°53'51.8"N 93°09'56.4"W)
Parking: Parking available at the meeting location
Visitor Info: Public restroom available at the location, Pets are permitted
Contact Info: Hannah Milos | hannah.milos@state.mn.us | (763) 528-5008

Visitors will see the topography that showcases the Blufflands region of southeastern Minnesota. We will look at a variety of habitats, including wetlands, a trout stream, bluff prairie, and hardwood direct seeding. We will discuss management activities that have been completed or are planned, such as timber harvesting, prescribed burning, and forest stand improvement. Visitors will also see how this property connects to the larger landscape and supports wildlife, water quality, and carbon sequestration.

This visit can be tailored to the interests of the group and may include plant identification, a focus on wildlife, land protection and restoration, services available to private landowners, or simply a walk down and up the hills of southeastern Minnesota.

Route: More than 1½ miles to 2 miles
Route Conditions: Includes hills or slopes, Includes uneven ground, roots, or rocks
Location: Near Plainview and Kellogg at 15863 E. County Road 14, Kellogg, MN 55495
Parking: Available at the meeting location
Restrooms: Not available
What to bring: Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, water, and tick protection are recommended
Registration: Advance registration and participant contact information are required
Contact Info: Jennifer Wahls | wahlshouse3@gmail.com | (218) 310-9058

Enjoy a walk through Veterans Memorial Park and Dog Park in Grand Rapids.

Route: 1/2 mile or less
Route Conditions: Mostly level
Location: Dog Park Area in Veterans Memorial Park (47°13'48.3"N 93°30'45.6"W)
Parking: Available at the meeting location
Restrooms: Public restrooms are available
Pets: Permitted
Contact Info: Brian Huberty | bhuberty@gmail.com | (651) 706-6426

A 2.4 mile hike following mowed/maintained trails on the 400 acre arboretum property passing through woodlands, wetlands and a 75 year old red pine stand thinned three times since planting. A section of the walk will pass through The Nature Conservancy property where a prescribed burn was performed October 2025. We will discuss the purpose of the prescribed burn and view the results. View and discuss the previous thinnings of the red pine stand and purpose of thinning the stand.

Route: More than 1½ miles to 2 miles
Route Conditions: Mostly level
Location: Northland Arboretum, 14250 Conservation Dr, Baxter, MN 56425
Parking: Parking available at the meeting location
Visitor Info: Public restroom available at the location
Contact Info: Bryan Pike | bpike1980@gmail.com | (218) 839-8895

See a forest 30 years after a clearcut and learn how it continues to change. The walk will include newly created openings, aspen regrowth, a cut in an ash swamp, and a look at biochar created three days earlier.

Route: ½ mile or less
Route Conditions: Mostly level
Location: 27793 360th Ave, Aitkin, MN 56431
Parking: Available at the meeting location
Registration: Advance registration is required.
Contact Info: Kevin Flowers | olelakemn@gmail.com | (218) 398-3029

A short walk along an easy trail to present Forest Therapy Information. Note: limited parking for not more than 10 cars due to another onsite event that day; therefore, preregistration is needed.

Route: ½ mile or less
Route Conditions: Mostly level
Location: Green Island Preserve, 850 Scheer Drive NE, Wadena, MN 56482
Parking: Parking available at the meeting location
Visitor information: Pets are permitted
Registration: Advance registration will be required
Contact Info: Kent Scheer | kentscheer@outlook.com | (218) 631-3084

Reservoir Woods has many different cover types, including prairies, forests, and wetlands, and it is home to the state's largest butternut tree! Join the Forest Resources community as we explore the park through the many lenses of forestry.

Route: More than 1 mile to 1½ miles
Route Conditions: Includes hills or slopes, Includes uneven ground, roots, or rocks
Location: Reservoir Woods Park, 1950 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113
Parking: Parking available at the meeting location
Visitor Information: Pets are permitted.
Registration: Advance registration will be required
Contact Info: Kylee Gregory | grego565@umn.edu | (618) 599-9860

Join Laura Duffey, DNR School Forest coordinator and forestry educator on a tree and plant ID walk through an 80-acre school forest. The site has a pavilion, port-a-potty, 1 paved trail, several unpaved trails, white cedar forest, oak savanna restoration area, prairie restoration area, & scenic overlook. We will explore restoration work currently in progress and identify trees and plants. Restoration work is being funded by the Board of Soil and Water Resources and the South Washington County Watershed District. See https://www.newportmn.gov/residents/parks/bailey_school_forest_park_updates/index.php

Route: More than ½ mile to 1 mile
Route Conditions: Includes hills or slopes, Includes uneven ground, roots, or rocks
Location: Parking lot located at 1751 Wild Ridge trail, Newport, MN 55055
Parking: Parking available at the meeting location
Visitor Info: Public restroom available at the location, Pets are permitted
Contact Info: Laura Duffey | laura.duffey@state.mn.us | (651) 259-5263

Explore what is possible on a two-acre woodland property in a busy residential and commercial area. Professional forester Stan Grossman of Itasca Woodland Services will discuss the woods he inherited, the work he has done to care for them, wildlife use, and buckthorn control.

Route: Narrow woodland trail with moderate terrain variations
Location: 3015 S Hwy 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Parking: Available on site
Restrooms: Not available
Pets: Not permitted
Arrival: Approaching the property from the north on Highway 169 is strongly recommended. The driveway passes through the property to a back street, so visitors will not need to turn around to exit.
What to bring: Tick prevention spray or other protective equipment
Attendance: Limited to 10 participants per one-hour time slot
Participation instructions: Bring an open and curious mind! There are multiple parking spaces available on our driveway, but please try to park as close to the center of the property as you are able to (the Morton building is near the center), and for safety and convenience reasons please avoid blocking "through" traffic on our driveway. We may walk on a side street as well, so be cautious and aware of residential traffic during the walk. For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, pets are NOT allowed even if they are left in your personal vehicle - no exceptions. Deer ticks are a possibility so bring personal protection!
Contact Info: Stan Grossman | stan@iwsconsulting.com | (218) 252-8572