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Register now for Master Woodland Owner Central Lakes!
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Registration is now open for a new Master Woodland Owner class beginning in May. With a focus on private landowners in the Brainerd area, this class will follow the success of previous Master Woodland Owner classes. This hybrid course will meet both online and in-person, and the first in-person workshop will occur at the Gathering Partners of Natural Resources conference on May 18. Visit the Central Lakes class webpage to learn more about the timeline and to register.
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Gathering Partners conference early bird rates ending soon
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| We hope you will be joining us for the 2018 Gathering Partners of Natural Resources Conference! This year’s conference is being held May 18-20 at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. This annual conference is a favorite for forest landowners, naturalist volunteers, and citizen scientists. Spend your days learning about lake ecology, forest restoration, invasive species detection, nature drawing and photography. Evenings and breaks are packed with meals, networking, social time, and activities for everyone! Register soon to take advantage of our early bird pricing. Rates go up on April 1. |
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Syrup season is here!
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| Across Minnesota people enjoy the tradition of making maple syrup. Many people tap a few trees for fun and a homemade treat; others tap thousands of trees and produce maple syrup as a part of a business. Click here to read Extension educator Mike Reichenbach’s post filled with tips and tricks for a productive syrup season. |
| Providing winter habitat for wildlife |
| Minnesota’s weather can be harsh during the winter months. When temperatures dip below zero with wind chills reaching minus 30 degrees, one wonders how any animal can survive in these seemingly intolerable conditions. Read this post by Gary Wyatt about how landowners can provide quality winter habitat for wildlife on their land. |
| Upcoming webinar: Major forest health events in 2017 and a look ahead to 2018 |
| The Minnesota DNR Forest Health team’s aerial assessment over most of Minnesota’s forests revealed some surprising findings and some expected trends in 2017. So what impact will these and other forest health events have in 2018? That question, and trends of other canopy disturbers, will be addressed during this webinar. Brian Schwingle with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will provide this update on the status and trends in forest health across the state. |
| Want to get involved in university research? Upcoming webinar series showcases citizen science programs in natural resources |
| Have you ever wondered about the natural world around you and how you can be involved in tracking it? Each Thursday in April, join University of Minnesota Extension as we present the Citizen Science Webinar Series. Topics include phenology, monitoring emerald ash borer, monitoring vegetation impacts from deer, and bee diversity. You can watch the webinars by streaming online or joining us in person in St. Paul.
For more information, please visit: MyMinnesotaWoods |