MNSTAC Monthly Forums

Monthly forums address issues in urban forestry, arboriculture, and research. Forums are typically held on the third Thursday of the month.

To view past presentations, visit the Forum Presentations page.

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January 2026 Forum
The Minnesota Bonsai Society

Thursday, January 15th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (hybrid)
ISA CEUs: 0

The Minnesota Bonsai Society (MBA) is a volunteer organization founded in 1971 to create and inspire participation and appreciation in bonsai- a Japanese art form using trees grown in containers. MBA is one of the largest bonsai clubs in the country. Tune in or attend to learn the history of the group, some bonsai basics, and how you can practice the art of bonsai.

Presented by The Minnesota Bonsai Society
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Join in person

• Location: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Central Office (500 Lafayette Rd N, St Paul, MN 55155) -- Conference Room on main level (to the right of the front desk area and past the gift shop)
• Parking information

​Join online
Click here to join the webinar on the day of the forum.

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February 2026 Forum
MNDNR Presentation Double Header: Maple tapping plus Urban and Community Forestry Program Updates

Thursday, February 19th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Central)
ISA CEUs: 0

Presentation 1: Maple tapping presentation from MNDNR

• Presented by Mark Kruse - UCF Project Specialist, MNDNR Division of Forestry
• This forum will discuss aspects of plant physiology, equipment, and the processes involved in making maple syrup. It will also talk about the opportunity of incorporating community engagement with maple syruping events and give some examples of this from around Minnesota.

Presentation 2: DNR Urban and Community Forestry Annual Program Update​

• ​Presented by Madisson Masucci, UCF Coordinator, MNDNR Division of Forestry
• DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Coordinator will provide a summary of UCF program work including the accomplishments for federal fiscal year 2025, a look into the current priorities, as well as what’s to come from our programming this year.

​Join online
Click here to access the Zoom webinar on the day of the forum.

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March 2026 Forum
No forum - Join us at the 2026 Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course!​

March 17 & 18, 2026 in Arden Hills

2026 Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

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