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Extension’s woodland owner conference returns to northern Minnesota! Register now for the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference happening Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Grand Rapids. This event will bring together woodland stewards from across northern Minnesota to share insights on the importance of managing our northern forests.
At the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference, woodland owners and stewards will have a chance to learn about woodland management, wildlife, trail design and construction, invasive species, and more.
This event will bring together woodland stewards from across northern Minnesota to share insights on the importance of managing our northern forests. Representatives from organizations such as the Minnesota DNR, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and consulting foresters will be present to answer your questions and provide valuable resources. You’ll leave the conference with better connections to fellow woodland stewards and natural resource professionals.
Audience
Woodland owners and stewards
Cost
Early-bird registration (until Dec. 1): $30
Itasca County resident or landowner: $20
$10 for each additional family member (max. 5)
Tribal member: $0
After Dec. 1
Late registration: $37.50
Itasca County resident or landowner: $25
$10 for each additional family member (max. 5)
Tribal member: $0
Registration
Registration includes lunch and refreshments. Thanks to the Itasca County Board, registration costs are reduced for Itasca County woodland owners and residents. Register by Dec. 1, 2024 and save 20%. Cancellations will be fully refunded until Dec. 1, 2024. Cancellations after Dec. 1 will incur a $15 service fee.
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.
Session Spotlight: Recreational Trail Design and Construction
Join an engaging session on Recreational Trail Design and Construction at the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Led by Mel Baughman, this session will guide you through the principles of creating sustainable trails that enhance both recreation and conservation in your woods. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field!
Session Spotlight: Forest Management for Game Wildlife
During the session on Managing Woodlands for Game Wildlife, MN DNR wildlife experts will share essential strategies for managing game populations and promoting biodiversity in your woodland. This session is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of wildlife ecology in northern Minnesota!
Session Spotlight: Seed Collection for Reforestation
Be part of a groundbreaking initiative at the Seed Collection for Restoration session during the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Grand Rapids. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, this new training program from UMN Extension aims to equip woodland owners, stewards, and volunteers with the skills needed to collect tree seeds and help reforest Minnesota.
Session Spotlight: Protecting Your Home from Wildfire
Learn how you can prepare your property for the unexpected at the Protecting Your Home from Wildfire session at the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference, coming to Grand Rapids on January 11. Discover practical strategies to create defensible space and increase your home’s resilience against wildfires. This essential session will empower woodland stewards to safeguard their homes using Firewise practices while managing their landscapes!
Session Spotlight: Water Quality and Forest Management
Join an important discussion on Water Quality and Forest Management from experts at the Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District. Explore the critical relationship between forest health and water quality, and gain valuable insights into best practices for protecting our precious water resources. You will also learn about programs and resources offered through Itasca SWCD. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can make a difference!