Classes

Woodland Stewards offers a variety of educational programs across the state for woodland owners and those interested in learning more about the forests of Ohio. Some classes are designed to help a woodland owner form a solid foundation for their future woodland education (Name That Tree) while others build on the basics to provide more in depth coverage of specific topics (Improving Your Forest) or deal with new and/or emerging topics such as Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorned Beetle.

* Please note: While a minimum of 20 participants per class is required, class sizes may be limited due to the host facility and at the instructors request. Be sure to sign up early to get your spot!

Upcoming Classes

  1. Maple Madness Tour

    Mar 14, 2026, 10:00am - 5:00pm

    Explore Ohio State Maple at the Ohio State University Mansfield Campus.  As part of the statewide Maple Madness Tour come have pancakes and syrup with us.  The sugarbush bush sits on 19 acres of woods and contains 1200 taps and tubing to gather our sap.  There will be tours of the sugarbush, and an operating evaporator boiling maple sap to syrup.  Tours of the horseshoe vernal pool checking for salamanders.  Spotted lanternfly coloring kits for kids and so much more. Dress for the weather.
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    Beyond Binoculars: Following Birds and Birding Trails Across Ohio

    Mar 27, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Forget the cornfields and highways—Ohio is so much more than meets the eye. Our state is a hidden gem for nature lovers, bursting with diverse ecosystems just waiting to be explored. In this high-flying session, Jamey Emmert from the Ohio Division of Wildlife will take you on an engaging journey along migratory pathways and the remarkable birds that depend on them. We’ll wrap up by exploring the Buckeye State’s inspiring birding trails and how they connect people to Ohio’s wild side. Join us for an adventure that just might change the way you see the state!

  3. Lunch & Learn: Wet Meadow Enhancement from Edge to Sedge

    Apr 28, 2026, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Open habitats vegetated by grasses and flowering plants are important features of the natural landscape. A small group of Ohio Woodland Stewards team members is working to restore a wet meadow at the OSU Mansfield Campus. Join us as we share plans to enhance the habitat from the edge of the forest to the middle of the meadow. Topics discussed will include wildlife-friendly plants to incorporate into an edge planting, how to protect them from deer, and how to deal with goldenrod when it takes over an area.

  4. Backyard Pollinator Plots

    Apr 30, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    Are you interested in planting a small pollinator plot but don’t know where to start or what resources you need? This class will get you started! We will discuss the species attracted to pollinator plots, how to prepare a site for planting, where to find seed mixes, and what to expect in the first few years. This class will be taught by Marne Titchenell, OSU Extension, Melissa Proffitt, Warren County SWCD, and Renee Buck, Pheasants Forever.