Landowner Learning: 2019 Series
A series of educational sessions designed for landowners and others interested in a variety of forestry and land management topics and skills. Sign up for any events in the series!
Intro to GPS and Online Mapping
Thursday, January 17, 2019
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Space limited to 10 participants
$10-Outdoor U Members and Avon Hills landowners; $20-All others
Participants will learn how to mark waypoints and tracks in the field with a Garmin GPS receiver followed by how to download waypoints and tracks from GPS and overlay on aerial photos in Google Earth and Google Maps.
Winter Tree and Shrub Identification
Saturday, February 9, 2019
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Space limited to 20 participants
$10-Outdoor U Members and Avon Hills landowners; $20-All others
In order to care for your woodland the best way possible, plant identification skills are essential. Learn the tools you need to help you identify Minnesota’s trees and shrubs in the winter.
Maple Syrup Production 101 for Landowners
Saturday, March 9, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Space limited to 20 participants
$10-Outdoor U Members and Avon Hills landowners; $20-All others
Have you ever wanted to try making maple syrup at home? Participants in this class will learn how to identify sugar maple trees in winter, tap a tree, and collect and cook sap to the finished product.
It's Your Legacy: A landowner's guide to conservation-based estate planning
Saturday, April 13, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Space limited to 10 families
$150/family-Outdoor U Members and Avon Hills landowners; $160/family-All others
* First four family-members included in price. Additional family members charged $20 each.
* Lunch and refreshments included.
Having a shared vision for your property will help guide your decisions around the legal tools used to pass land on to the next generation. Explore the communication process with your family and develop a shared family vision. You will also have the opportunity to discuss with an attorney how you might use different estate planning tools including wills, trusts, and limited liability companies to achieve your goals.
Choosing the Right Trees for Your Property and Deer Protection Techniques
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Space limited to 20 participants
$10-Outdoor U Members and Avon Hills landowners; $20-All others
Learn how to choose the right trees (focusing on native Minnesota tree species) based on soil, amount of sunlight, and landowner objectives. Then learn how to protect new seedlings from deer browse utilizing tubes, cages, and budcapping.
Identifying and Managing Invasive Plant Species
Monday, June 17, 2019
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Space limited to 20 participants
$10-Outdoor U Members and Avon Hills landowners; $20-All others
Participants will learn how to identify common and glossy buckthorn as well as exotic honeysuckles. Lessons will also include strategies for control and removal of these species.