Monthly learning series: trees and forests

16 Apr 2024

Hennepin County forestry is offering free monthly learning opportunities about trees and forests for residents. These sessions require no previous knowledge, are open to the public, and rotate between virtual webinars, in-person trainings, and hybrid webinars and trainings. Recordings from webinars will be available for those who are unable to attend.

Download a flyer of upcoming sessions (PDF, 547 KB)(External link)

Diagnosing common tree defects and health issues in-person workshop

Thursday, July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Learn from experts about how to diagnose common structural, root defects, and health issues in your trees. This will include stem girdling root identification and remediation, codominance that can lead to splits and tear-outs, and other health issues. This training will be held fully outdoors both on paved and unpaved paths. We will meet at the parking lot outside of the recreation center. Map to bus, bike, drive, or walk to Folwell Park(External link).

Register to attend(External link).

Save the date for additional trainings

Save the date for the following trainings. Locations are still being determined. Once locations are selected, we will share registration links and details via this newsletter and on the learning series web page(External link).

Get to know your soil hybrid workshop

Thursday, August 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Learn from experts about the different types of soil in Hennepin County and how it can impact trees in this hybrid workshop held both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Get to know your soil to increase tree health and choose the right trees for your property.

Recordings and resources from past trainings

Identifying common diseases and infestations in trees webinar, held April 25, 2024

Brian Schwingle, the Forest Health Program Coordinator from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, educates about common diseases and infestation of trees, including emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease, and oak wilt. Watch a recording of this training(External link).

Tree planting and selection webinar, held May 23, 2024

Get insight on how to select the right tree(s) for your property and learn techniques from the experts for planting bare root, containerized, and balled and burlap trees. Watch a recording of the tree planting and selection webinar(External link).

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