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Current oak wilt risk: CAUTION. Infections could still occur but would be rare. Immediately treat pruning wounds, stump surfaces and other wounds to avoid risk of transmission. For more information visit z.umn.edu/oakwilt

Join Extension as an invasive species educator at our Rochester regional office! This full-time position will focus on jumping worms, terrestrial invasive plants and participatory science outreach. Hmong language and cultural skills required. Learn more at z.umn.edu/TIPSExtensionE…

Flight season for emerald ash borer (EAB) begins on May 1st. You can slow the spread of EAB in the Northwoods by reporting any suspected EAB or declining ash trees, protecting healthy trees, and not moving ash wood. Learn more at z.umn.edu/eab

University of Minnesota Extension and partners will offer free COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) training in May. COMET helps people take that next step after noticing someone might be struggling. Space is limited! Learn more & register: z.umn.edu/COMET2024

Private woodland owners can help contribute to Minnesota's forest data and receive high-quality forest inventory data of their woodlands at no cost. Learn more and sign up for the @mndnr forest inventory plot data collection. dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/resou…

MN DNR is offering free prescribed burning training for landowners on April 8 at 5:30 pm. This classroom training at the DNR's Mankato Office will go over the basics for prescribed burns on private lands. Call 507-389-8811 or email vanessa.zachman@state.mn.us to register.

MNDNR is seeking input on deer-related issues such as crop, landscaping or garden damage. Feedback will help shape regulations for the 2024 hunting season. The survey is open through Feb. 26, and available on the DNR deer management webpage (buff.ly/3SUPfAD).

Take ten minutes and watch this fantastic new video from our friends at Dovetail Partners, Arrowhead Fire Dependent Communities, the Cloquet Forestry Center and others. Then, send it to your neighbors, kids, friends and family. youtube.com/watch?v=za-2fu…

Extension forestry educator Gary Wyatt recommends the following free webinar for forest landowners interested in cost-share programs. Tomorrow, Jan 30 at 2pm ET: Cost-Sharing Program and Taxes for Forest Landowners. zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

A virtual #EAB informational meeting for residents and tree care professionals in Cass County will be held on November 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experts from the MDA will give a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. mda.state.mn.us/eab

The @mndnr State Forest Nursery opened their request form for seedling sales today! Get your order in ASAP for the best selection: dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/nurse…

Fungi’s hidden role in the Emerald Ash Borer crisis cfans.umn.edu/news/fungi-eme…

New resource available! Planting recommendations for climate-ready woodlands gives region-specific lists of trees and plants most likely to do well in Minnesota in the face of #ClimateChange. Go to z.umn.edu/climate-ready to find yours!

Just about all of MN is facing dry or #drought conditions for the third consecutive year, compounding stress on trees. If you’re concerned about the health of your trees, there are some steps you can take to reduce drought stress on your woods. extension.umn.edu/natural-resour…

Registration for Master Woodland Steward Northeast Arrowhead closes on August 13th, so sign up now to grab a spot! Learn about forest health, timber harvesting, management for recreation and wildlife, estate planning, tax incentive programs and more. z.umn.edu/MWSP.

Jul 8, Oak Savanna Bird Walk | Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve events.tc.umn.edu/event/11954-oa…

You can help us better understand the density and distribution of garlic mustard aphid and assess its potential as a biocontrol agent by reporting any likely aphid damage on garlic mustard plants. 📸: Rob Curtis via iNaturalist. z.umn.edu/garlicmustarda…

Calling all #volunteers! Are you willing to help us look for invasive spotted lanternfly in Southeast Minnesota? If so, we'd love you to join our project surveying field sites in Goodhue, Houston, Fillmore, Wabasha and Winona counties! To learn more visit z.umn.edu/ExtensionSLFpr…

Master Woodland Steward teaches forest owners & caretakers the basics of forest health, timber harvesting, management options, estate planning, tax incentive programs and more. Our next cohort in NE MN starts in August; register today to reserve your spot! z.umn.edu/MWSP

Jun 13, Lunch with a Scientist: Fire and Tick Ecology | Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve events.tc.umn.edu/event/11965-lu…