Appalachian Cove Virtual Series – Ginseng webinar
Three-pronged ginseng. Photo by Jennifer Chandler. This webinar is the first in a series that replaces an original event that was scheduled for August 7, 2020 entitled Mountain Cove Forest Management and Conservation in the Central Appalachians. That original event will not be held due to Covid-19. This webinar was recorded The effect of timber…
Communicating for Climate Change Adaptation (webinar)
Register here August 13 9:00 a.m. PT/ 10 MT/ 11 CT/ Noon ET This webinar is approved for 1 CFE credit by SAF As we work to confront impacts of climate change and to support adaptation in our forests, being able to communicate effectively with other professionals and stakeholders is crucial. Our final webinar in…
Trails for People and Wildlife
Register Trails for People and Wildlife: A Guide to Planning Trails that Allow People to Enjoy Nature and Wildlife to Thrive Thursday, August 13 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET Hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, and horseback riding are just some of the ways we get outside to enjoy nature and relax. However even these seemingly…
Carbon and Carbon Markets (webinar)
Register Wednesday, August 19 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET Forests across the globe, including those that blanket Vermont, have tremendous potential to help us mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration and storage. Increasingly, there are a number of programs that aim to compensate forest landowners for providing this important ecosystem service. These programs include both…
Virtual Forestry Stewardship 101
Register (free) August 19, 2020 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. CT This event is geared towards Aitkin County residents with 20 acres of forested land, but all are welcome to join us as we talk about the basics of forest stewardship and managing your lands for things like wildlife, water quality, and forest health. Aitkin County…
Old Growth Forests (webinar)
Register Old Growth Forests: What They Are, Why They’re Important, and Opportunities for Management Wednesday, August 19 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET Old growth forests can be defined as forested ecosystems which have developed somewhat independently over a long time, usually at least several centuries. In addition to being beautiful demonstrations of how forests naturally grow…
Women’s Woodland Paddle
Register ($40) August 22, 2020 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. CT Please join the St. Croix River Association and the UW-Madison Extension, Natural Resources Education Program for a casual and educational paddle at Clear Lake Park and Campground! This event is geared towards women who own woodlands and would like to learn more about woodland programs…
Appalachian Cove Virtual Series – Tom’s Run “Field Tour”
This virtual field tour is the second in a series that replaces an original event entitled Mountain Cove Forest Management and Conservation in the Central Appalachians. That original event will not be held due to Covid-19. A virtual tour of Tom's Run Preserve in West Virginia Download a one-page, PDF study companion to the video…
Forest management from a landowner’s perspective (webinar)
Register Wednesday, September 9, 2020 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET Approved for 1 SAF Category 1 CFE credit Foresters often talk with landowners about the value of working with a professional in managing their land, but professionals frequently do not get candid feedback from their clients. What is the experience of taking care of a…
Using Trail Cameras to Study Wildlife Behavior
Register Wednesday, Sept 9 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. ET This one-hour talk followed by Q&A will introduce trail cameras – how they work and how to set them up – and then discuss smart camera placement so that you too can capture photos and videos that reveal the secret habits of animals. These “camera traps”…