Learn about
important
invasive insects, weeds,
and plant
diseases at this year's workshop. Photo: Jeff Hahn, U of MN Extension |
This year, we will be in St. Cloud at the MnDOT Training Center on March 4 from 9:00am – 4:00 pm. Registration is $50 which includes the online course and in-person workshop (lunch and refreshments will be provided).
Who should attend:
Master Volunteers (Master Naturalist, Master Gardeners, Tree Care Advisors, etc.), tree care
professionals, forestry professionals, natural resource professionals, environmental educators, MN Conservation Corps participants, and others. Current Forest Pest First Detector volunteers are also welcome to refresh their training!
All registrants will complete an online training course in preparation for the in-person workshop. The online course should take approximately 3 hours to complete, and should be completed prior to attending the in-person workshop. The in-person workshop is 7 hours.
Both online and in-person workshop are required
for successful completion of the program.
What attendees will learn:
- invasive species identification
- tree disease identification
- reporting methods
- common transportation routes for pests
Jeffrey Hahn, Extension Entomologist