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Woodlands as Resources

A conference for those with an interest in managing and maintaining private woodlands

Minnesota Forestry Association Annual Meeting
Saint John's Arboretum Educational Conference

Saint John's Abbey and University in Central Minnesota
Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, 2006

Friday Events

Times

Friday

12:00-1:00

Registration

1:00-3:00

Tour Areas of Interest (no charge)
(Tours include Arboretum, St. John's Woodshop, Pottery Studio/Kiln)

3:00-4:30

Minnesota Forestry Association Annual Meeting

4:45-5:45

Tree Farm Award: Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Award

6:15-7:15

Dinner (pre-registration required, $20 per person)

7:15

Keynote speach by Father Hilary Thimmesh, OSB

7:45-?

Music and Social Time

Saturday Events

Saturday's conference will include numerous sessions within 6 conference tracts, such as forest management, urban forestry, land use, wildlife and wildlands, and arts, history, and culture. Also included are tours of areas of local interest, outdoor exhibits, an indoor exhibit hall, silent auction, and more!

Saturday's conference has also been rated for five Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the Society of American Foresters. You need only attend Saturday's events to qualify.

Cost for Saturday's conference is $45 per person. Follow the links below to view a printable registration form and details on the conference sessions.

Friday and Saturday Conference Schedule
Saturday Conference Session Descriptions
Registration Form

'Woodlands as Resources' co-sponsored by Saint John's Arboretum and the Minnesota Forestry Association