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. Fascinating Woodland Fungi

    Oct 11, 2024, 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 of learning what these fascinating organisms are and the beauty they possess.    

  2. Carbon Credits: What You Should Know

    Oct 25, 2024, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Special Time!  October 25th 12-2 pm This webinar will explore carbon credits for woodland owners.  What are the key things you need to know when making a decision to enter into the market.  Ohio Forest Tax Law cooperaters may also want to better understand the impact on your tax law program once you enter into an agreement.  Join Ohio State Professors Brent Sohngen and Roger Williams, University of Florida Extension's Tammy Cushing and Ohio Division of Forestry's Stephanie Downs to learn about the programs and the tax implications.

  3. Leaving a Legacy Through Transition and Estate Planning

    Dec 6, 2024, 10:00am - 3:00pm

    Do you have a plan for the future of your farm? It can be hard to admit but we are all getting older and need to be thinking about how to transition the farm to the next generation. As you develop your succession or transition plan, there are a myriad of decisions to be made. This workshop challenges farm families to actively plan for the future of the farm business. Learn how to have crucial conversations about the future and strategies and tools that can help you transfer your farm’s ownership, management, and assets to the next generation.

  4. Ohio Maple Days: A Day for Maple

    Dec 7, 2024, 8:30am - 3:45pm

    Join all our maple enthusiasts for this day focused on topics for maple producers and opportunities for visiting with vendors.  Learn more about the cost share programs that are available and hear about success stories in utilizing these funds.  Did you have filtering issues this season?  We will have a panel discussion on filtering and what your options are.  There will also be a session on marketing presented by Zac Smith from the University of Vermont.  The first part of their marketing reseach focuses on producers so there should be some good tidbits for you to use.