2008 Class Calendar
This page lists upcoming Woodland Advisor classes throughout Minnesota. Everybody is welcome at these classes. Please preregister if possible. But, in most cases walk-ins are also welcome.
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Measuring and Reading Your Forest
At this session, you'll learn to see your forest through the eyes of a professional forester. You'll learn about some of the tools and techniques that foresters use to evaluate a forest stand, individual trees, and cut products. We'll also decode some forester-speak to help you understand the basics of wood volume, quality, and value. Dress for the weather, this session will be outside.
Tuesday, May 13, 6:00-8:30pm
Winona: Private property, call for directions
Cost: $20
Info & registration: Angela Gupta, 507-280-2869, or Mary Jane Stearns, 507-536-6310, or 888-241-4536
Intergenerational Land Transfer
You've put your heart and soul into your woodland stewardship. Now you’re thinking about passing the land to your children or grandchildren. But where to begin? Successful land transfers require communication, careful planning, and attention to detail. It's never too early to start. During the two-part workshop you’ll hear from a professional Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, and Extension forestry and family relations specialists. You’ll also bring home two excellent workbooks and a DVD video. Bring other family members for no additional fee. This class will fill. Register soon. Limit 25.
Tuesday, May 13, 6:00-9:00pm (Class 2 of Two-part series)
St. Paul: TIES Center, 1667 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, 55108 (map)
Cost: $100 per extended family total for both classes
Info & registration: Eli Sagor, 612-624-6948
This class is supported by the Blandin Foundation's Vital Forests / Vital Communities Initiative and the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Program. Satisfies credit WAC10
NE Community Forest Workshop
The NE Community Forest Workshop is a one day event filled with the topics of tree varieties that survive in NE Minnesota, exotic insects that are threatening NE woods, pests of community trees that are thriving after drought conditions, and diagnosing tree problems underground. Diagnosing Tree Problems Underground will occur at the UMD campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to use a supersonic soil removal system to investigate root problems. Also, soil analyses will be discussed and a soil percolation test will be conducted. More details can be seen in this flyer.(pdf)
Wednesday, May 14, 8:00 am-4:00pm
Cloquet: Cloquet Forestry Center
Cost: $75
Instructors: Mike Albers, Jana Albers, Ken Banaszewski, Gary Johnson and Dave Hanson
Info & registration: Rebecca Koetter, (612) 624-4261
New Tree Inspector Certification Workshop
Certified Tree Inspectors are trained to identify common landscape trees, firewood and manage Dutch elm disease and oak wilt. This one day workshop will teach you what you need to know to actively participate in disease tree programs and communicate management efforts with members of the community. After the workshop you will be able to take an exam and if passed, will certify you through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. More details are in this flyer.(pdf)
Wednesday, May 14, 8:00 am-3:00pm
Cloquet: Cloquet Forestry Center
Cost: $85 and includes box lunch
Instructors: Don Mueller, Gary Johnson, Dave Hanson, and Rebecca Koetter
Info & registration: Rebecca Koetter, (612) 624-4261
Forest Wildlife and Biodiversity
Would you like to make your property attractive to wildlife and maintain a healthy forest? At this Forest Wildlife and Biodiversity class, you will learn from local wildlife professionals about forest habitat management. Topics of discussion will include the importance of long term habitat planning, landscape considerations, and maintaining a diversity of native plants, as well as management techniques, and available cost share and incentive programs.
Thursday, May 15, 6:00-8:00pm
Baxter: Northland Arboretum, 14250 Conservation Drive (map)
Cost: $20 (Checks payable to University of Minnesota)
Info: Diomy Zamora
Registration: Sue Crotty, 888-241-0720 ext. 2275
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WA E13
Minnesota Forestry Association Spring Field Days
The Minnesota Forestry Association would like to invite you to this year's Spring Field Days. We will meet at Cabela's on Friday and board buses to get out to the field through Sauber Woods, as well as Ron Maas Woods for presentations on MN Land Trust Easements, forest and prairie restoration, hardwoods management, and tips on pruning and thinning. Friday evening includes MFA's annual meeting, banquet, silent auction, and program with Emily Hutchins, DNR Private Lands Wildlife Manager. Saturday's events start out early with a Wildflower Nature Hike at Kaplan Woods, and continue through the morning with discussions and various presenters on intergenerational land transfer planning. There will be a panel discussion and Q & A forum followed by lunch. We hope to see you there! More details are in this flyer. (pdf)
Friday, May 16, 12:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, May 17, 6:30am-1:00pm
Owatonna: Cabela's
Cost: Varies per segment.
Info: Terry Helbig (651) 345-3216 ext. 238 or Carol Cartie (218) 326-6486
Registration: Please use MFA's Registration Form
Timber Stand Improvement
Timber Stand Improvement includes a variety of strategies to make the best of your woodland better. Despite the name, TSI can be used to improve wildlife habitat, grow big trees faster, or many things other than improving timber quality. This workshop, offered in partnership with the Minnesota Logger Education Program, will cover four different approaches to TSI in Minnesota. The workshop includes classroom presentations, field site visits, two hands-on field exercises where small groups design their own TSI prescriptions, and a classroom exercise on economic and operational considerations.
Tuesday, June 3, 8:00am-4:00pm
Grand Rapids Area
Cost: $25, lunch included
Info & Registration: Eli Sagor (612) 624-6948 or Chris DeRosier (218) 722-5442
Satisfies two Woodland Advisor credits: WAC3, Silviculture Approaches and Theory and WAC4, Silviculture Field Applications.
SAF and MN Forest Stewardship CEUs will also be available.
Agroforestry Training for Natural Resources Professionals
Learn to design and apply agroforestry practices and to strengthen partnerships for agroforestry adoption and promotion. Topics will include: wildlife, product marketing, incentive and economic benefit analysis, cost-share programs, bioenergy production, and case study analysis. Details are in this flyer (PDF)
Thursday, June 5, 9:00am-4:00pm
Lanesboro: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Drive (map) (includes a field tour)
Cost: $20 per person (covers lunch, training materials, and refreshments)
Info: Diomy Zamora, (888) 241-0720
Registration: Register online, or call (800) 876-8636
Native Tree & Plant I.D.
Knowing the tree species on your property is one of the first steps to good forest stewardship. Some species grow well on a given site, while others will not. Different species also have different potential timber and wildlife value. At the Native Tree ID class you'll learn how to identify some of the most important native trees and plants in your area. This class is outdoors, please dress for the weather.
Tuesday, June 10, 6:30-9:00pm
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park: meet at main picnic shelter
Cost: $20
Info & registration: Angela Gupta, 507-280-2869, or Mary Jane Stearns, 507-536-6310, or 888-241-4536
Agroforestry & Renewable Energy Tour
This educational event is designed to bring together landowners in Minnesota to share experiences among others about agroforestry, and how agroforestry can be used to address emerging issues such as water quality, carbon sequestration and biomass energy. To attain this objective, this event will involve a field tour to different agroforestry sites in the West-Central region. Expert speakers will facilitate sharing of experiences among landowners during site visits. Plenty of time will be devoted in each site to discuss and share insights about agroforestry and other issues related to the application of agroforestry. The sites to be visited will include the following:
· Hybrid Poplar Plantation
· Riparian Buffers
· Windbreaks Systems/Living Snow Fences
· University of Minnesota-Morris Energy Gasification Facility
Wednesday, June 12, 9:00am-3:00pm
Alexandria: Meeting at the WesMin RC&D Office, located at 900 Robert St. to load a bus for the tour.
Participants are encouraged to be at the WesMin RC&D Office by 8:45 a.m. The bus will leave promptly at 9:00 a.m. from this location. For directions to the WesMin RC&D Office, click HERE.
Cost: $20
Info:Diomy Zamora
Registration: Sue Crotty, 888-241-0720
Note: Audience for this training is landowners
Forest Wildlife
Do you want to see more wildlife diversity on your property? At the Forest Wildlife class you'll learn from a local wildlife professional about how to attract native wildlife to your property by managing a variety of plant and animal species. We'll discuss basic habitat requirements and how to achieve them on your property.
Thursday, June 12, 6:30-9:00pm
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park: meet at main picnic shelter
Cost: $20
Info & registration: Angela Gupta, 507-280-2869, or Mary Jane Stearns, 507-536-6310, or 888-241-4536
Recreational Trail Design
Design and construct safe, durable, and beautiful recreational trails. Recreational trails allow landowners and visitors to enjoy their property. Learn how good trail design can minimize soil erosion. Learn about trail construction techniques, layout and maintenance.
Wednesday, June 11, 6:00-9:00pm
Grand Marais: Cook County Community Center
Cost: Free – supported by NE Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership, and the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Committee
Pre-registration is requested
Info & registration: Diane Booth, (218) 387-3015, Mike Reichenbach, or Denise Volk, 888-241-0724
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE1
Thursday, June 12, 6:00-9:00pm
Hovland: Hovland Town Hall
Cost: Free – supported by NE Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership, and the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Committee
Pre-registration is requested
Info & registration: Rick Schubert, (218) 475-2778, Mike Reichenbach, or Denise Volk, 888-241-0724
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE1
Growing and Tending Hybrid Poplar
Planting hybrid poplar for pulp and paper, bioenergy and environmental protection is becoming popular in Minnesota. This class will cover some of the basics of growing, tending and managing hybrid poplar from site preparation/establishment to maintenance of plantings. This class is designed for landowners and others professionals who wish to learn more about cultural practices of growing hybrid poplar. We will tour the Hybrid Poplar and Willow plantings at SROC and discuss current and future research goals. Economics, marketing and cost share programs will be reviewed. Dress properly for the tour.
Tuesday, June 17, 6:00-9:00pm
Waseca: Southern Research and Outreach Center
Cost: $20
Info: Gary Wyatt
Registration: Kathy Eckwright, 888-241-3214
Woodland Advisor credit: WA E13, plus continuing education credits for Master Gardeners
Intergenerational Land Transfer
You've put your heart and soul into your woodland stewardship. Now you’re thinking about passing the land to your children or grandchildren. But where to begin? Successful land transfers require communication, careful planning, and attention to detail. It's never too early to start. During the two-part workshop you’ll hear from a professional Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, and Extension forestry and family relations specialists. You’ll also bring home two excellent workbooks and a DVD video. Bring other family members for no additional fee. This class will fill. Register soon. Limit 25.
Two-part series: Tuesday, June 17 and Tues, July 15, 6:00-9:00pm
Grand Rapids: North Central Research and Outreach Center, 1861 E US Hwy 169 (map)
Cost: $100 per extended family total for both classes
Info & registration: Julie Miedtke, 218-327-7365 or Eli Sagor, 612-624-6948
This class is supported by the Blandin Foundation's Vital Forests / Vital Communities Initiative and the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Program. Satisfies credit WAC10.
Tree and Shrub Identification
Do you know what trees and shrubs are growing in your woodland? Are they native, marketable or invasive? Being able to have a general understanding of tree and shrub identification is important to better manage these plant species on your property. Differences in tree species, preferred soils, habitat types and growing conditions will be discussed.
Thursday, July 10, 6:00-9:00pm
Hovland: Hovland Town Hall
Cost: Free – supported by NE Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership, and the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Committee
Pre-registration is requested
Info & registration: Rick Schubert, (218) 475-2778, Mike Reichenbach or Denise Volk, 888-241-0724
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WA C8n
Intro and Intermediate Global Positioning Systems – GPS
Friday, July 18, 8:00am-4:00pm
International Falls: Call for location
Cost: $45
Info and Registration: 218-283-1175
Introduction to Watersheds
Learn about the Cascade River Watershed. Participants will be able to describe the watershed and how activities within the watershed affect sedimentation and erosion. The presentation will conclude with a discussion about landowner interests, and viewpoints. The information will be used to plan future classes and educational programs.
Wednesday, July 30, 6:00-9:00pm
Grand Marais: Cook County Community Center
Cost: no charge – supported by NE Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership, and the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Committee
Pre-registration is requested
Info & registration: Diane Booth, (218) 387-3015, Mike Reichenbach, or Denise Volk, 888-241-0724
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13
Controlling Runoff and Erosion around Your Property
This hands-on class will be held both indoors and outdoors. Learn how to use and maintain rain barrels, rain gardens, and silt fencing to reduce erosion and control runoff from your property.
Thursday July 31, 6:00-9:00pm
Hovland: Hovland Town Hall
Cost: no charge – supported by NE Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership, and the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Committee
Pre-registration is requested
Info & registration: Rick Schubert, (218) 475-2778, Mike Reichenbach, or Denise Volk, 888-241-0724
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13
From Glaciers to Global Climate Change
Learn how Minnesota’s natural and human histories have shaped the forests that we see today. Learn how our forests came to be what they are today. Possible impacts of changing climate and steps that you can take to prepare.
Thursday, August 21, 6:00-8:30pm
Hovland: Hovland Town Hall
Cost: no charge – supported by NE Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership, and the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Committee
Pre-registration is requested
Info & registration: Rick Schubert, (218) 475-2778, Mike Reichenbach, or Denise Volk, 888-241-0724
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13
2008 Woodland Owners and Users Conference
Save the Date! Learn to manage your woods for all it's goods.
Friday, September 19, Time, TBD
Grand Rapids: Location TBD
Info & registration: Julie Miedtke, (218) 327-7365
New classes are frequently added to the schedule. Check back often!
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