Monthly learning series: trees and forests

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)

Identifying common diseases and infestations in trees webinar

Thursday, April 25 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Join Brian Schwingle, the Forest Health Program Coordinator from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, to learn about common diseases and infestation of trees, including emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease, and oak wilt. You will leave the training knowing what you should look for in your trees that may be signs of disease or infestation.

Tree planting and selection webinar

Thursday, May 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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.

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.

Tree identification in-person workshop

Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.

This in-person workshop will teach participants techniques to properly ID trees in their yards and neighborhoods. It will be interactive and held fully outdoors.

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, tear-outs, and other health issues.

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.