Minnesota: Learn about woodland creatures, woods and water
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Minnesota landowners have the chance to learn how to manage small or large forests during a March workshop in Grand Rapids, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. The Up North Woodland Workshop is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Itasca Community College. “This will be a full day of presentations, discussions and questions and answers about Minnesota woods,” said Mimi Barzen, DNR forester. “The event is primarily for Minnesota family woodland owners, although others are also welcome.” The aim is to provide information to help landowners sustainably manage small or large woodlands. Classes will offer information on hardwood forest management, forest resilience, recreational trails, wildlife, owls, geology and more. “Private lands offer a tremendous public value in many ways,” Barzen said. “They provide habitat for wildlife, protect air and water quality, support rural economies and increase recreational opport...