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. non-native earthworm

    Lunch & Learn: Ecology, Impacts, and Monitoring of Non-native Earth Worms

    Oct 21, 2026, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

    Join OSU’s Kayla Perry at Secrest Arboretum for a lunch-and-learn on non-native earthworms. Earthworms are considered ecosystem engineers because they modify their environment in ways that affect other organisms and ecosystem function. Invasion of European and Asian earthworms in the Great Lakes region has impacted previously earthworm-free ecosystems. The workshop will discuss the ecology of these earthworms, their impacts on plants and soil, and methods for sampling and identification.
  2. fungi growing on dead tree

    Fascinating Woodland Fungi

    Oct 23, 2026, 9:30am - 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 to learn what these fascinating organisms are and the beauty they possess.
  3. american woodcock on gravel

    Healthy Forests for Ruffed Grouse, American Woodcock and ALL Forest Wildlife

    Oct 30, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Join Zach Evans, Forest Conservation Director with the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Societies, as he reviews how each society works to impact forests at a broad scale. He will spend time diving into how similar management concepts can be implemented on private lands to impact local game bird and wildlife populations.
  4. forest path

    Creating Small Woodland Openings

    Nov 4, 2026, 9:00am - 3:30pm

    Learn how thoughtfully planned woodland openings can improve forest health, enhance wildlife habitat, and help achieve woodland management goals. This hands-on workshop will guide woodland owners through the forest management planning process, from setting objectives and understanding silvicultural practices to preparing for the harvest.
  5. broken limb on tree

    To Tree or Not to Tree: Managing Your Woodland After Storm Damage

    Nov 20, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

      Join SENR’s Julia DeFeo, Assistant Professor of Silviculture & Forest Ecology, as she discusses how to manage your woods after storm damage. Learn how to assess damage, prioritize cleanup efforts, and identify which trees can recover and which may need to be removed. This webinar will provide practical guidance to help woodland owners protect forest health and promote long-term resilience.