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ForestKeeper Workshops

Winter 2024 Opportunities

Upcoming Classes

Date: Wednesday February 5, 2025 2:00pm-3:30pm
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 10:00 am-11:30 am
Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00am-11:30am
Saturday February 15 2025 12:20pm-2:00pm
Location: Rockwood Reservation 2751 Glencoe rd
Wildwood, MO 63038
Learn the history of maple sugaring, about tree identification, and how to turn the sap into syrup. The entire program is outdoors, so please dress for the weather. A portion of the trail is not stroller/wheelchair accessible.
 
 
Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:MDC Northwest Regional Office –
701 James McCarthy Dr.
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Are you looking to branch out this winter? Do you have questions about what or why is my tree doing that? Look no further! Join us at the Northwest Regional Office for the Homeowner Tree Care Workshop on Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:00 am -12:00 pm at no charge. MDC Professionals will be covering and discussing several topics including, tree selection, tree health, proper pruning, basic shaping techniques, and proper management of your trees. There will be presentations on the above topics with a follow up Q&A at the end.
 
Date: February 26-28

Location: Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center; 11715 Cragqold Road, Kirkwood, MO, United States

A 2.5 day class for arborists planning to take the ISA Certified arborist exam on March 1, 2025.
 
Date: January 29, 2025 1:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia, MO

Made to compliment the Agroforestry Symposium.  An opportunity for forestry professionals to share expertise on functional elements of agroforestry.
 
 
Date: February 13, 2025 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Online event
This event will address crucial questions for equitable and sustainable urban forest management, including: What are the barriers facing urban tree planting initiatives from the perspectives of residents, community leaders, and practitioners?  How can these barriers be overcome, particularly in low-income and low-canopy areas? Each speaker will address solutions to address challenges, and there will be an open Q&A with all speakers.
 
Date: January 30, 2025 10:00am-5:00pm

Location: Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia, MO

In person and Online learning opportunity for forestry professionals.  Focusing in working lands for restoration and harvest.
 
 
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2024 1:00 pm – Saturday, December 21, 2024 2:00 pm
Location: Online only – MDC Virtual Nature Center

Looking for a fun winter project? Join us in this virtual seminar to learn about some fun and easy woodworking projects you can do to help wildlife thrive in your community. This virtual seminar will cover the basic tools needed and will walk you through a couple of simple project plans.

Register at: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/205758

Landowner Workshops

Prescribed Burn Workshops

Locations (Click for registration):

January 18, 2025 9:00am-1:00pm at Private Property – Phelps County 11887 County Road 3000 Rolla, MO 65401

January 18, 2025 10:00am- 2:00pm at MDC Branson Office 226 Claremont Drive Branson, MO 65616

January 25, 2025 10:00am- 2:00pm at Bois D’ Arc 11049 West Farm Road 94 Ash Grove, MO 65604

January 25, 2025 9:30am- 2:30pm MU Extension Laclede County Office 186 North Adams Ave Suite A Lebanon, MO 65536

February 1, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Knox County Community Center 207 N. 4th Street Edina, MO 63537

February 8, 2025 9:00 am – 2:00 pm  at Private Property – Dent County 2815 County Road 658 Salem, MO 65560
 
 
 
Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information about how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for grassland management.

Upon registration, participants will be emailed a link to the virtual/online portion of the prescribed burn course. The online course is a mandatory prerequisite which requires a $25.00 fee to a third-party host (not MDC). Registrants will need to successfully complete the online course and quiz to attend the field day event. Please bring your certificate of completion and mileage record.

Other Opportunities: Take a Hike!

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Powder Valley Conservation Center 11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Join a naturalist for a winter guided hike at Powder Valley! This hike will take place on our Hickory Ridge Trail, which winds through 1.2 miles of hilly, oak-hickory forest. Please note: The trail is paved, but can still be rough and is very steep. Bring water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy, close-toed shoes! Please make sure to register all participants ahead of time, including children.
 
 
 
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center- 330 Commerce Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Put on your hiking shoes and join us for a guided hike of Deer Run Trail at Rock Bridge State Park (Boone County); 3.25 miles – easy. Meet at Runge Nature Center or the trailhead. Some transportation is provided, but carpooling may be necessary. Hike leaders will contact participants before the hike to give directions if needed. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, and pack a lunch/snack. Registration required. Ages 18+
 

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