NEW THIS WEEKFUNDING: Grants available to help Minnesota communities fight emerald ash borer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has grant money available to help communities combat emerald ash borer (EAB) and manage ash trees. Eligible activities include tree inventory, management plan development, ash tree and stump removal and replacement, and tree planting. Pre-applications due by Friday, October 4, 2019.
VOLUNTEER: Help with the Downtown Minneapolis Tree Census! The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is proud to partner with the Greening Lab to help the downtown Minneapolis tree canopy grow and thrive. We encourage you to attend these upcoming events, where you can volunteer to survey portions of the downtown forest. The information you gather is critical to helping the Greening Lab protect these trees.
Thursday, September 19
The Commons | 425 Portland Ave S
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., with presentation at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
Peavey Plaza | 1111 Nicollet Mall
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., with presentation at 5 p.m.
RSVP to info@greenminneapolis.org
About the Organizations: Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Greening Lab Mississippi Watershed Management OrganizationWEBINAR:Urban Wood: Using Local Materials to Enhance Design & Sustainability on Projects Date & Time: Oct 16, 2019 @ 12:00-1:30 pm Presented by: Maggie Pipek (Licensed Architect in WI, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP Sustainability Specialist, NCARB, USGBC, Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Member) & Dwayne Sperber (Founder and owner of Wudeward Urban Forest Products, Wisconsin Urban Wood Founding Member, Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Member) About: This webinar will introduce attendees to urban wood, explain what it is, where it comes from, grade, characteristics, and considerations when sourcing. The presentation will explore how wood can support sustainability goals such as supporting the local economy, reducing waste, and how the use of wood can achieve wellness goals on a project.
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Conservation Arboriculture As A Practice For Preserving Canopy
Presented by Chad Giblin, University of Minnesota
The September MnSTAC forum will feature Chad Giblin, University of Minnesota researcher in arboriculture as our guest presenter. The topic will be "Conservation Arboriculture As A Practice For Preserving Canopy." Chad will discuss the concept of conservation arboriculture, how it is put into practical use, and the research he is conducting on multiple species in the MN metro area.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 19th, 2019 @ 10-11 a.m.
Oak Decline in the United States Date & Time: Oct 9, 2019 @ 12:00 pm CST Presented by: Ryan Blaedow - Plant Pathologist, U.S. Forest Service: Southern Research Station About: This webinar will provide a general overview of symptoms, range, impact and possible management strategies for oak decline in the U.S.
Urban Wood: Using Local Materials to Enhance Design & Sustainability on Projects Date & Time: Oct 16, 2019 @ 12:00-1:30 pm Presented by: Maggie Pipek (Licensed Architect in WI, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP Sustainability Specialist, NCARB, USGBC, Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Member) & Dwayne Sperber (Founder and owner of Wudeward Urban Forest Products, Wisconsin Urban Wood Founding Member, Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Member) About: This webinar will introduce attendees to urban wood, explain what it is, where it comes from, grade, characteristics, and considerations when sourcing. The presentation will explore how wood can support sustainability goals such as supporting the local economy, reducing waste, and how the use of wood can achieve wellness goals on a project.
Grants & Funding
Grants available to help Minnesota communities fight emerald ash borer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has grant money available to help communities combat emerald ash borer (EAB) and manage ash trees. Eligible activities include tree inventory, management plan development, ash tree and stump removal and replacement, and tree planting. Pre-applications due by Friday, October 4, 2019.
Hennepin County Healthy Tree Canopy Grants
Hennepin County has grants available to cities, affordable housing properties, schools, and non-profit organizations to enhance the county’s tree canopy.
