Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference March 9-10 in Duluth
The hoots of an owl after dark may cause some to pause and wonder, “What was that?” The deer snacking on a favorite plant may cause one to think, “What can I do?” The field out back may cause one to ponder, “How can I put this to its best use?” The opening of a property tax statement may cause one to react, “How can I reduce this burden?”
Answers to questions on these topics, plus 60 more, will be presented at the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference, scheduled for March 9-10 at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center in Duluth. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is co-sponsoring the event.
The first day will focus upon daytime tours, including bird watching, timber sales and wildfire safe homes, plus workshops on using a GPS unit, intergenerational land transfers and chainsaw safety. Late in the day, the exhibit hall will open with displays from a variety of equipment, educational and resource vendors, plus an answer booth and demonstrations.
The evening’s highlight will be a presentation by local renowned phenologist John Latimer. He describes his observations as “rhythmic biological events as they relate to nature.” Participants can learn how plants react to the forces of nature and how the blossoms of one plant indicate upcoming events for another plant. Photos captured of plants may pique the interest and fascination of many.
Sessions on rattlesnakes, photography, selling timber, native prairies and managing wildlife habitat will be offered the second day of the conference. Participants can choose from 12 classes during each of the six sessions that take place throughout the day.
Conference registration, lodging information, an agenda with topic descriptions, and other information is available online.
Answers to questions on these topics, plus 60 more, will be presented at the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference, scheduled for March 9-10 at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center in Duluth. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is co-sponsoring the event.
The first day will focus upon daytime tours, including bird watching, timber sales and wildfire safe homes, plus workshops on using a GPS unit, intergenerational land transfers and chainsaw safety. Late in the day, the exhibit hall will open with displays from a variety of equipment, educational and resource vendors, plus an answer booth and demonstrations.
The evening’s highlight will be a presentation by local renowned phenologist John Latimer. He describes his observations as “rhythmic biological events as they relate to nature.” Participants can learn how plants react to the forces of nature and how the blossoms of one plant indicate upcoming events for another plant. Photos captured of plants may pique the interest and fascination of many.
Sessions on rattlesnakes, photography, selling timber, native prairies and managing wildlife habitat will be offered the second day of the conference. Participants can choose from 12 classes during each of the six sessions that take place throughout the day.
Conference registration, lodging information, an agenda with topic descriptions, and other information is available online.
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