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Minnesota Woodland Steward - Southeast

Event information

Date and time

Location

Online course

Contact

Angela Gupta, [email protected], 507-258-8776

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 14-week hybrid (online and in-person) course will include:

  • 1 to 2 hours of self-paced reading and assignments each week. Optional content is available for deeper learning
  • Online meetings through Zoom from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4; Wednesday, September 9; Wednesday, October 14.
  • In-person field tours at sites in southeast Minnesota on Friday, September 11 (1 - 4 p.m.); Friday, September 18 (1 - 4 p.m.); Saturday, October 24 (9 a.m. - 12 noon)

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.

Cost

  • $295
  • Scholarship: $150
  • Supporter: $395 (your additional contribution goes toward making this program accessible to all).
  • Free for Tribal members

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 Emily Dombeck at [email protected]. We will arrange for you to participate in the program at a reduced fee or no cost.

Registration

Registration is required. If participating as a family, only one family member needs to register, and you will create one account to access the online course.

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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