Classes and Workshops

  1. Sharpening Your Scouting Skills for Invasive Species

    Jul 19, 2019, 9:00am - 3:00pm

    Invasive species are now a dominate part of managing our natural environment.  Join us for the day while we scout for invasive plants and discuss which ones should be on your radar.  We will also look at control strategies for your projects. There will also be an update on spotted lanternfly.  There will be plently of time for questions and dialog about Ohio's invasive species issues.

  2. Name That Tree

    Jul 31, 2019, 9:00am - 3:00pm

    Have a tree that you pass on a regular basis that you always wonder 'what is that?'  Own a woodland and want to know exactly what trees you have?  Then join us for a day filled with leaves, twigs and bark - all designed to help you identify trees.  We will spend the day getting familiar with tree id terminology, walk through a dichotomous key and finish the day with hands on practice in the field.  Join Ohio State's Jim Chatfield and Kathy Smith for a day of tree focused information.

  3. Tree Diagnostics

    Aug 2, 2019, 9:00am - 3:00pm

    Working with the natural environment can be a challenge in many respects.  This workshop will improve your skills when it comes to diagnosing what is happening with that sickly looking tree.  There is a great process to follow - questions to ask yourself and the landowner - that will lead you to either an answer or other sources to tap into to explore further.  Part of the morning will include an update on the non-native insects impacting Ohio's trees and introduce Ohio's new invasive plant law.  The workshop will expose the attendee to a wide variety of tree issues that are currently on ou

  4. Fascinating Woodland Fungi

    Oct 11, 2019, 9:00am - 3:00pm

    Fungi of many types can be found in every woodlot throughout Ohio.  They get overlooked, ignored and/or avoided by visitors to the woods because people don't know what they are, have limited knowledge or have been misinformed as to their importance or dangers.  Fungi are quite intriguing once one gets to know them, their life histories, their ecological importance and their diversity.  Come join us for a day in the woods of learning what these fascinating organisms are and the beauty they possess.