2005 Class Calendar

[Some classes missing from early in the year]

Tree Identification

April 7, 2005, Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Voyageurs National Park Center , Rainy Lake .
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit WAC8n.
For more information call Mike Reichenbach at 888-241-0724 ext. 6470.

How to Use a GPS Receiver

April 8, 2005, Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Rainy River Community College , Room SC115, International Falls , MN .
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit WAE13
Cost: $30.00 (Includes Lunch)

Koochiching Forestry Field Day

April 9, 2005, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: R. Hufnagle, Page and Hill Forest Products Tree Farm, International Falls, MN.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit WAE13.
Free event.
For more information call Mike Reichenbach at 888-241-0724 ext. 6470.

Value-Added Production Part II: Portable Sawmill Demonstration

April 16, 2005, Saturday, 9:00 am - noon
Location: Meet at the west parking lot of the Heintz Center.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit WAC5 .
For more information call Kurt Hinz at 507-285-7433 or Angela Gupta at 507-280-2869.

Measuring and reading your forest

April 21, 2005, Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Holzinger Lodge, Winona , MN .
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit WAC9.
For more information call Kurt Hinz at 507-285-7433 or Angela Gupta at 507-280-2869.

Minnesota Forestry Association Annual Meeting

April 22, 2005, Friday (4:00 - 9:00 p.m.) to April 23, 2005, Saturday (7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.).
Location: Hanging Horn Village , Barnum , MN (link to map)
Agenda:
Friday tour of erosion control, forest management and white pine. Banquet presentation: fire history.
Saturday: Maple syruping, horse logging, chain saw use, shoreland management and local natural history.
Woodland Advisor credit available, see brochure (link to pdf file) .

Recreational Trail Design
Tues, May 3, 6:00-8:30pm (view PDF agenda)
Lanesboro: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center (directions)
Info: Kurt Hinz, 507-285-7433 or Angela Gupta, 888-241-4536
Cost: $20
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE1

Forest Insects and Diseases
Thurs, May 5, 6:00-9:00pm
International Falls: Rainy River Community College
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC2

Financial Aspects of Forest Management
Thurs, May 5, 6:30-9:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Mora: Kanabec County Courthouse (map)
Info: Bill Dilks, 320-679-6310 or Eli Sagor, 612-624-6948
Cost: $20
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC10

How to Use a GPS Receiver
Sat, May 7, 8:30am-3:30pm
Cloquet: Cloquet Forestry Center (directions)
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
NOTE: Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $40
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13

Tree Identification
Thurs, May 19, 6:00-9:00pm
Cloquet: Cloquet Forestry Center (directions)
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC8n

Growing and Tending Your Forest
Sat, May 21, 9:00am-2:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Elba: Whitewater State Park visitor's center (directions, or call 507-932-3007)
Info: Kurt Hinz, 507-285-7433 or Angela Gupta, 888-241-4536
Cost: $25
Satisfies two Woodland Advisor credits: WAC3 & 4

Growing and Tending Your Forest
Sat, May 21, 9:00am-2:30pm (view PDF agenda)
Mora: Public Services Building (map)
Info: Bill Dilks, 320-679-6310 or Eli Sagor, 612-624-6948
Cost: $25 (lunch is provided). Dress for the outdoors!
Satisfies two Woodland Advisor credits: WAC3 & 4

Planting Trees and Controlling Competing Vegetation
Thurs, May 26, 6:00-8:30pm (view PDF agenda)
Rochester: Heintz Center room HC114 (west end) (directions)
Info: Kurt Hinz, 507-285-7433 or Angela Gupta, 888-241-4536
Cost: $20
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE4

Planting, Care, and Identification of North Shore Trees
Sat, June 4, 9:00am-3:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Schroeder: Sugarloaf Cove Interpretive Center
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Satisfies two Woodland Advisor credits: WAC8n & E2

Invasive Species Identification and Control
Wed, June 8, 1:00-4:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Victoria : Lowry Nature Center (directions, or call 763-694-7650)
Info: Eli Sagor, 612-624-6948
Cost: $20
If possible, please pre-register by contacting Susan at 888-241-0724 ext. 6466 or sseabury@umn.edu. However, walk-ins are more than welcome.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13

Invasive Species Identification and Control
Thurs, June 9, 6:00-9:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Victoria : Lowry Nature Center (directions, or call 763-694-7650)
Info: Eli Sagor, 612-624-6948
Cost: $20
If possible, please pre-register by contacting Susan at 888-241-0724 ext. 6466 or sseabury@umn.edu. However, walk-ins are more than welcome.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13

Growing Your Forest Part I and Forest Measurements
Sat, June 25, 9:00am-3:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Schroeder: Sugarloaf Cove Interpretive Center
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Satisfies two Woodland Advisor credits: WAC3 & 9

Goods from the Woods June Hands-on Workshops
Tue - Thu, June 28, 29 & 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (about these classes)
Marcell: US Forest Service Marcell Ranger Station (directions)
Info: Julie Miedtke, 218-327-7365
Cost: $150 for three days of instruction plus $20 materials fee
Note: Class size limited to 10 participants. Registration required.

Growing Your Forest Part II and Nuts and Bolts of Timber Sales
Sat, July 30, 9:00am-3:00pm
Schroeder: Sugarloaf Cove Interpretive Center
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Satisfies two Woodland Advisor credits: WAC4 & 6

Hands-on Tree and Shrub Identification
Are you sure that’s what you think it is?  When caring for your woodlands (or just for fun) it is important to properly identify the trees, saplings, and shrubs in order to make stewardship decisions leading to a healthy, diverse woodland.  Join us for hands-on field identification of a variety of hardwood and conifer species – including some exotic/invasive look-alikes!

Tues, Aug 2, 7:00-9:00pm
Andover: Bunker Hills Activity Center (written directions, or Mapquest map)
Info: Barb Spears, 651-644-5800, ext. 113
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466
NOTE: Limited to 30 participants. Register early!
This class is sponsored by the Minnesota Forestry Association, Metro Chapter.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC8n

Income Taxes and Family Forests
Money, taxes and your forest land will be the topic of a class presented by Dr. Mel Baughman of the University of Minnesota. Learn how costs and revenues generated from working your forest land fit best with property tax classifications and tax returns, and get current information on government incentive and cost share programs. Get your questions answered!

Tues, Aug 16, 6:00-9:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Wadena: Minnesota State Technical College (college site or Mapquest map)
Info: Phil Monson, 888-241-0724 ext. 6471
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor class credit: WAC10

Recreational Trail Design
This workshop offers private landowners the basic knowledge necessary to design, construct, and maintain sustainable trails for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, off-highway motorcycling, and all terrain vehicles. At this class you will learn how to: determine trail uses, select the trail corridor, establish trail design standards, mark exact trail location, clear the trail, construct the tread, install structures to cross obstacles, sign the trail, and install facilities that support the trail. The class begins indoors and then moves outdoors to explore applications of principles on actual trails.

Fri, Aug 19, 1:00-4:00pm (view PDF flyer)
Grand Rapids: Forest History Center (center site or Mapquest map)
Info: Julie Miedtke, 218-327-7365
Cost: $5 (This class is sponsored by the Blandin Foundation as part of the Vital Forests / Vital Communities initiative.)
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor class credit: WAE1

Mon, Aug 22, 1:00-4:00pm (view PDF flyer)
Ely: Vermillion Community College (college site or Mapquest map)
Info: Julie Miedtke, 218-327-7365
Cost: $5 (This class is sponsored by the Blandin Foundation as part of the Vital Forests / Vital Communities initiative.)
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor class credit: WAE1

Light-on-the-land Logging Demonstrations
These demonstrations are a rare opportunity to view and learn about different timber harvesting systems. The flyer for the demo provides more information about the event.

Fri and Sat, Sept. 9 and 10, 9:00am-3:00pm (view PDF flyer)
St Louis County near Orr
Info: Steve Kluess, 218-720-5225
Cost: Free
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE7

Mon, Sept. 12, 9:00am-3:00pm (view PDF flyer)
Crow Wing County: South of Deerwood
Info: Dennis Thompson, 218-927-6565
Cost: Free
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE7

Wed, Sept. 14, 9:00am-3:00pm (view PDF flyer)
Cloquet: Cloquet Forestry Center (directions)
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: Free
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE7

Sat, Sept. 17, 2005, 9:00am-3:00pm (view PDF flyer)
Meet in Rochester to drive to demo near Wabasha: Meet at Heintz Center west parking lot (directions)
Info: Kurt Hinz, 507-285-7433 or Angela Gupta, 888-241-4536
Cost: Admission to the LOL demo is free. Your $20 includes lunch, round-trip transportation from Rochester, a guided tour of the LOL demo, and possible timber sale stops on the way.
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE7

Goods From the Woods Conference and Marketplace
This event showcases northwoods specialty forest products. It includes multiple classroom and field sessions as well as a huge marketplace full of truly unique handmade items.

Fri to Sun, Sept 16-18
Grand Rapids: Various locations
Info: For details, visit the Goods From the Woods event website or contact Julie Miedtke, 218-327-7365.

Nuts & Bolts of Timber Sales
Are you thinking about harvesting timber? Have you ever had a logger make an offer on your timber? Managing your woodland by harvesting and selling timber can be a great way to attract wildlife, diversify your woodland, and make money. If you’re thinking about selling timber, this class will help you understand how to choose the right logger, decide whether or not to hire a professional forester, make sure you get a fair price for your timber, and protect your land during the harvest.

Tues, Sept. 20, 6:30-9:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Mora: Public Services Building (map)
Info: Bill Dilks, 320-679-6310 or Eli Sagor, 612-624-6948
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC6

Forest Insects & Disease and Recreational Trail Design
You may attend one or both topics. Call or email for details.

Sat, Sept. 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Schroeder: Sugarloaf Cove Interpretive Center (Sugarloaf site or Mapquest map)
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466
Satisfies two Woodland Advisor credits: WAC2 & WAE1

How to Use a GPS Receiver
**This class has been postponed until Spring 2006. Date TBD.**

Sat, Sept. 24, 8:00am - 4:00pm
International Falls: Rainy River Community College

Land Stewardship Options Workshop

Sat, Sept. 24, 9:00am-3:00pm
North Mankato: South Central Technical College (directions)
Info: Gary Wyatt, 507-389-6748
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13

How to Use a GPS Receiver
Have you ever been lost on your own property? Have you tried to return to a favorite deer stand or fishing hole, only to be unable to find it? Global Positioning Systems, or GPS, can help you to navigate with confidence. If you have a new GPS unit or are thinking of buying one, this class may be for you. We'll start with the basics. At the end of the day you'll be able to use a GPS unit to calculate area, navigate to a waypoint, and more. (GPS units provided for use during the class.)

Sat, Oct. 1, 8:30am-4:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Andover: Bunker Hills Activity Center (Mapquest map)
Info: Eli Sagor, 612-624-6948
NOTE: Limited to 30 participants. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $35
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13

Chainsaw Safety
Learn about chainsaw selection, safety and maintenance, personal protective equipment, operation, and basic forestry practices. Outdoor demonstrations will include modern felling, limbing, and bucking techniques. The instructor has received rave reviews from previous workshop attendees for his knowledge and skill in presenting this important information.

Sat, Oct. 1, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Andover: Bunker Hills Activity Center (Mapquest map)
Info: Barb Spears, 651-644-5800
Cost: $40
NOTE: Limited to 30 participants. Pre-registration required.
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13
(This class is organized and sponsored by MFA-Metro Chapter)

How to Use a GPS Receiver
**This class has been CANCELLED.**

Sat, Oct. 8, 8:30am-4:00pm (view PDF agenda)
Rochester: Izaak Walton League Lodge (map)
Info: Angela Gupta, 888-241-4536

What plant is that? Culinary and medicinal uses of forest plants
**This class has been CANCELLED.**

Thurs, Oct. 13, 4:00 - 7:00pm
International Falls area: Voyageurs National Park Rainy Lake Visitor Center
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470

Firewise Workshop
Wildfire Happens! Minnesota, especially areas with sandy soils and many conifers such as Sherburne County, is not immune to the effects of wildfire. Learn how to make your home or community safe from wildfire! During this workshop we'll identify homes and other structures that are fire-prone and discuss techniques that will help lessen the risks. The techniques will also help you improve the general health of trees and woodlands around your home and community.

Thurs, Oct. 13, 3:00 - 5:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm (choose one--same information shared at both sessions)
Zimmerman: Livonia Town Hall (11162 265th Ave., Zimmerman, Mapquest map)
Info: Barb Spears, 651-644-5800
Cost: FREE
This workshop is sponsored by the Tree Trust, the Sherburne County Rural Living Task Force, the Minnesota DNR, and the MFA-Metro Chapter.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE5

Invasive Species Identification and Control

Tues, Oct. 18, 6:00-8:30pm
North Mankato: South Central Technical College Rm E103, 1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato (Mapquest map)
Info: Gary Wyatt, 507-389-6748
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13

Balsam Management and Holiday Wreath Production Tour
Please join us for this family event at Mickman Brothers wreath operation and garden center. We will learn about using balsam boughs in a variety of products and tour the production facility. We will also discuss proper balsam bough harvesting techniques and balsam management. Family and friends of all ages are welcome! Hot cider and refreshments provided. There will be drawings for a number of prizes, including pumpkins in time for Halloween, and the garden center has other fall items available!

Sat, Oct. 22 from 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Ham Lake: Mickman Brothers, Inc. (14630 Hwy 65 NE, Ham Lake, or Mapquest map)
COST: FREE
Info: Barb Spears, 651-644-5800
This workshop is sponsored by the MFA Metro Chapter, Mickman Brothers, Inc., and the Minnesota DNR.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC5.

Pruning and Direct Seeding of Hardwoods
Learn why, how and when to prune trees and shrubs to promote proper growth and to prevent hazard trees that may cause property damage.  Participants will also learn about how to collect, prepare and plant hardwood seeds (oaks, hickory, etc.) in the fall.  There will be a hands-on pruning and seeding exercise outdoors so come prepared for the weather.

Sat, Nov. 19, 9:30am to noon
Mankato: Elk's Nature Center in Rasmussen Woods (site or Mapquest map)
Info: Gary Wyatt, 507-389-6748
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAE13

Income Taxes and Family Forests
Minnesota's family forest owners selling timber may be able to take advantage of favorable capital gains treatment when selling timber. Learn what records to keep and how a stewardship plan could help show that you are managing your land for long term gain. Finally, learn about how you can receive a yearly check from the Minnesota Department of Revenue for agreeing to manage your land for forestry.

Thurs, Dec. 1, 6:00 to 9:00pm
International Falls: Rainy River Community College Room SC115 (college site or Mapquest map)
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC10

Nontimber Forest Products and Managing Your Woodland for Wildlife
You may attend one or both sessions. The morning session will cover Managing your Woodland for Wildlife and the afternoon session will be Non-timber Forest Products. NTFP: Learn about the non-timber products that you can harvest and sell from your forest. Examples include balsam boughs, birch bark, tree syrups, wild fruits and burls. Marketing of these products will also be discussed. Wildlife: Most landowners are interested in viewing wildlife on their property. This class will cover basic wildlife needs and how you can manage for them on your land. An emphasis will be placed on wildlife found along the North Shore of Lake Superior and how development pressures and natural changes in forest composition might affect wildlife.

Sat, Dec. 3, 9:00am to 3:30pm (view PDF agenda)
Schroeder: Sugarloaf Cove Interpretive Center (Sugarloaf site or Mapquest map)
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466
Satisfies two Woodland Advisor credits: WAC5 and WAC7

Forest Certification Systems in Minnesota

Thurs, Dec 8, 6:00 - 9:00 (view PDF agenda)
Carlton: Carlton County Transportation Building (¾ mile south of highway 210 on Highway 61; Mapquest map)
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: $20
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC13

Reaching your forestland ownership goals: Stewardship Planning and Cost Share Programs

Thurs, Dec. 8, 6:00 - 9:00pm
International Falls: Rainy River Community College Room SC115 (college site or Mapquest map)
Info: Mike Reichenbach, 888-241-0724 ext. 6470
Cost: FREE*
Register: Contact Susan Seabury, 888-241-0724, ext. 6466.
Satisfies one Woodland Advisor credit: WAC10
* Courtesy of the Koochiching Private Woodland Owners Committee and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Program.

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