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. Backyard Maple Production: Learn to Make Maple Syrup at Home!

    Jan 24, 2025, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

    Join OSU Extension's Jim Downs and Jake Nicholson for an afternoon class on maple syrup production in your backyard. 

  2. Owl Prowl

    Jan 31, 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Spend the evening with OSU Extension’s Marne Titchenell and Carrie Brown as we go on the prowl for Ohio’s owls! Join us for hot drinks and tasty treats, as we chat about owl species and ecology, then hike into the woods to call in these silent hunters. This is a family-friendly event with an owl craft and activity! Be sure to bundle up as we will be outdoors the whole event. Feel free to bring blankets to keep warm during a presentation on Ohio's owls. We are also hoping to welcome Ohio Nature Education with live owls, but this will be weather permitting. 

  3. Winter Tree ID

    Feb 8, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am

    Can you identify trees with leaves? What about without leaves? Identifying trees in winter can be a real challenge. This is an advanced class for individuals who are familiar with using a dichotomous key.  This workshop is designed to give participants in-depth training and practice on identifying trees without the leaves. The workshop will introduce some key identification clues and work hands on with samples. A guide for identifying trees by fruit and twigs will be utilized for a major portion of the class.

  4. Advanced Winter Tree ID

    Feb 18, 2025, 9:30am - 3:00pm

    Looking for a more in-depth workshop on winter tree ID?  This class will take a deep dive into identifying trees in winter utilizing twigs of common tree species.  The indoor portion will focus on recognizing key characteristics of winter twigs.  The outdoor session will take that information and add key characteristics of bark and other features to aid in winter tree indentification.