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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​October - ​Transforming Wood Waste into a Valuable Resource: Urban Wood Utilization

Thursday, October 10th @ 10:30 - 12:00pm
​ISA CEUs: 1.5

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), in collaboration with the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee (MNSTAC), is hosting a hybrid forum on Thursday, October 10th, from 10:30  – 12:00 pm. This forum will explore the exciting world of urban wood utilization, focusing on how we can turn wood "waste" into a valuable, upcycled resource.

Join a panel of industry experts as they share their knowledge and experience on this topic.

Our panelists include:

• Jim Doten – Carbon Sequestration Program Manager, City of Minneapolis
• Hannibal Hayes – City Forester, City of Minnetonka
• Valerie McClannahan – Cooperative Forest Management Assistant Supervisor, MNDNR
• Ken Smith – Senior Advisor, Ever-Green Energy
• Samuel Doan – Urban Forester, Washington DC
• Shaun McKim – Urban Forester, Washington DC

Jon Klapperich, Wood Waste Specialist with MPCA, will moderate the forum.
 
Attend in-person:

• MNDNR Central Office - Lobby Conference Room, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155
• Visitors: Please check in at the front desk before heading to the Lobby Conference Room.
• Parking: Click on this link to view the parking map. Please park in the lots labeled 2 or 3 on the map. Please note they are not labeled 2 or 3 onsite. They are instead labeled as "Visitor Parking".

Attend virtually:

• Join on Zoom: https://umn.zoom.us/j/95623029027
• Or join by phone: (651) 372-8299 | Meeting ID: 956 2302 9027

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December Holiday Hybrid Forum & Potluck

Thursday, December 19th
Details and the sign-up for in-person attendance to come.

Attend in-person:

• In-person at the Eddie Manderville Chalet in Theodore Wirth Park | 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422

Attend virtually: 

• TBA​

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