WI COVERTS project signup deadline: June 15, 2009

Applications Due by June 15th

Building on its success, the Wisconsin Coverts Project will be expanding to two workshops in 2009. Both workshops will be held at the beautiful Kemp Natural Resources Station near Woodruff, WI. The first one will be from August 13 – 16 with a second one planned for August 27 – 30. These 3-day sessions have had rave reviews from past attendees that have become Covert Cooperators through past workshops. Now starting its 16th year, 374 cooperators have attended these workshops. Sharing with others what they have learned these Coverts Cooperators have influenced the management of over 434,000 acres of land in Wisconsin. This workshop is highly recommended for those landowners interested in better understanding their role as stewards of their property.

For additional information on the workshop contact Jamie Nack at 608-265-8264 or by email. Attendance is limited. More information is available on the Coverts Project website.

[Looking for workshops in Minnesota?  Check the Woodland Advisor class calendar. -ed.]

Attend 12 classes FREE at Boulder Lake ELC

Wow!  I just learned that Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, with financial support from the Northeast Minnesota Sustainable Development Partnership, is offering a whale of a deal.  These spots will go fast, so contact them now if interested.

12 Free Classes for Landowners at Boulder Lake ELC

Do you or someone you know own land in the Boulder Lake area north of Duluth?

If so, don’t miss this opportunity to attend 12 Woodland Advisor classes for free ($270 value)…Thank you to the Northeast MN Sustainable Development Partnership – Forestry Committee for creating this opportunity.

There are currently 6 full scholarships left….

How to apply: Download, fill out, and return this application form by tomorrow – January 15.  Send it by email to jdgeissl -at- d.umn.edu or fax to 218-721-3373.  Please call 218-721-3731 with any questions.

Below are the Woodland Advisor classes included in the program. Note: you may sign up for individual classes but you will not be eligible for the scholarship money.

Minnesota’s Forests: Ecology, History and People
January 16, 6:00 -  9:00 p.m., $20

How Trees Grow & Top Ten Insect and Disease Problems
of the Northern Boreal Forest
January 17, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. , $20

Winter Tree and Shrub Identification
January 17, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (includes MN tree ID book), $30

Financial Aspects of Woodland Ownership
February 20, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. , $20

A Brief Introduction to Using a GPS Receiver
February 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $40

Using Landview for Loggers, Foresters, & Landowners
February 21, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., $20

How & What to Plant in your Forest
March 27, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $20

How to Mark a Stand for Harvest
March 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $20

Forest Management Field Tour -
Grouse Management Area & Tapping into Maple Resources
March 28, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., $20

The Nuts & Bolts of Timber Sales
April 17, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $20

Measuring and Reading Your Forest
April 18, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., $20

Controlling Runoff & Erosion around Your Property
May 14, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $20

Note:  You can find many other Woodland Advisor class listings here.  Not all will be eligible for free registration, though!

Fall 2008 Woodland Advisor calendar

At long last, the Woodland Advisor class calendar for Fall and Winter 2008 is printed and in the mail.  We send it to individuals who have contacted us or attended a class in the previous year, as well as organizations who help us distribute it.

If you’d like copies for yourself or your organization, send your request to esagor-at-umn-dot-edu. There’s no charge and we have plenty.

The 8.5×17″ format makes it inconvenient to print out, but you can  read the listings here.  The best source for class info is the Woodland Advisor online class calendar.