Lake States
Northwoods TREX (Minnesota)
Apply today (deadline is March 20) Space is limited! May 2 - 15, 2022 Full event details, partners, objectives, requirements, and contact info Gain experience and training with prescribed fire. MN TREX will be based in northern Minnesota with burning conducted on traditional lands of the Fond du Lac, Leech Lake and Grand Portage Ojibwe Bands.…
A webinar on land development shifts and declining losses of forest and ag land
Register July 19, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time Webinar Presenter: Dr. Daniel Bigelow, Montana State University Land development, which typically results from the conversion of lands previously in agricultural and forest uses, is one of the most fundamental ways in which humans impact the natural environment. We study the remarkable decline in land development…
Silvicultural strategies for climate change adaptation & mitigation in northern hardwoods
Register by July 1, 2022 July 20, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time Ford Center in Alberta Village, Michigan Rogge Room in the Dormitory and Cafeteria Building 5 SAF Continuing Forestry Education credits are anticipated. Please join us on July 20th for a workshop on silvicultural strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation…
Seeing the Forest for the Queers: August Gathering
Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. August 9, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 6:00-7:30 CT / 5:00-6:30 MT / 4:00-5:30 PT This event is designed to create a safe space for community and empowerment among people who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community within…
Lake States Guild Gathering – Stewardship in Perpetuity in Wisconsin’s Driftless Region
Register today (Guild members attend free of charge. Others, $10) Friday, August 26, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time Optional social 5 - 8 p.m. Just outside of New Glarus, Wisconsin (exact location will be shared after registration) 5.5 SAF Category 1 Continuing Ed Credits approved. Agenda for download Join the Forest Stewards…
North Central Forest Pest Workshop
Register September 12-15, 2022 Timberlake Lodge Hotel 144 SE 17th St. Grand Rapids, MN 55744 SAF Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) credits are available for this meeting: Category 1 – 10.5 CFEs Full event website Preliminary Agenda Lodging and location info NCFPW 2022 will center around “Forest Health in a Changing Climate.” In addition to a…
Conservation and Community: Beyond the Public-Private Binary in the History of Land Conservation
Register November 15, 2022 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom Approved for 1.0 hours of CFE credit from the Society of American Foresters. Speaker: Curt Meine Join us for the 2022 Lynn W. Day Lectureship in Forest and Conservation History. This year's presenter is conservation biologist, environmental historian, and writer Curt Meine. For…
Sustainability Is Not Enough: From Stewardship to Reciprocity
Register Monday, November 28, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET Speaker: Roger Milliken, Former President & CEO, Baskahegan Company All Mitchell Center talks are free and open to the public. Talks are held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection…
Sparking Solutions: Wildfire Risk and Insurance
Register/RSVP November 30, 2022 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time Wildfire insurance is a useful tool to shield homeowners from the devastating impacts of wildfires. However, in some high-risk areas —particularly in California—it has become difficult to obtain an affordable policy. Some insurance companies have begun to charge higher premiums, increase deductibles, limit payouts, and…
Taking Action: Where to Start (Virtual ForestHer NC)
Register December 8, 2022 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on zoom Join other ForestHer participants as we explore the process of going from “I have land!” to actively practicing conservation on your property. It can be tough to know where to start, so we’ll be breaking things down into a clear, step-by-step guide. You,…