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Notes and tips for woodland stewardship in Minnesota's forests
Vector-borne diseases in Minnesota: Join us online May 19
Mosquitoes and ticks have always been a part of outdoor life in Minnesota. These
vector-borne diseases have increased with changes in their distribution and abundance, coupled with changes in the disease organisms they transmit. Minnesota Department of Health staff will summarize current risks and discuss how a changing climate may influence the distribution and incidence of vector-borne diseases.
Click here for more info.
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Nontimber Forest Products Spotlight: Morel mushrooms
Morel mushrooms are probably the most recognizable and sought after edible mushroom. Morels are commonly found in woodlands or woody edges, preferring to grow around decaying elms, ash, poplar and apple trees.
Click here to read more about harvesting morel mushrooms this spring from the Minnesota Harvester Handbook.
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Oak wilt in Minnesota: High risk period
As of March 30, the state of Minnesota remains in a high risk period for oak wilt. We recommend avoiding pruning or wounding oaks until midsummer to reduce the risk of a new oak wilt outbreak. Next update is expected July 1, 2015. Read more about oak wilt here.
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Celebrate Arbor Month in St. Paul
Come celebrate St. Paul's urban forest and the legacy of the American elm during its Arbor Month Event on May 30th at the Linwood Recreation Center from 10am to 2pm. There will be planting demonstrations, live music, tree climbing demonstrations, a nature play area, tree yoga, food, and much more! Find out more from St. Paul's Forestry page.
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It's May: Here's what's happening in your woods
Itasca County Extension Educator Julie Miedtke provides a monthly calendar of things to look for and enjoy in Minnesota's woods. Click here to find out what's in your woods in May, including ovenbirds returning from migration and female flowers of northern red oaks emerging.
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Quiz of the month: Which tree are you?
What type of tree best describes your personality?
Click here to find out from a fun quiz at PlayBuzz. Many of us in the Extension team got aspen--a very fitting tree for Minnesota!
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- Fungi flash cards: Want to learn how to identify fungi? Check out these flash cards designed by the UMN Mycology Club. Happy hunting! http://bit.ly/1PCMiKz
- Forest tent caterpillars: Northern Minnesota might have seen its peak in these caterpillars: http://bit.ly/1DpvjUU
- PlayCleanGo: Check out this great blog post about PlayCleanGo, a program to stop the spread of invasive species developed by the MN DNR: https://shar.es/1pPzgW
- Thistles: Read more about this noxious weed from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture: http://bit.ly/1FXNJm1
- Take your tech outside: Do you have a technology-wielding child? Check out MN DNR's nature-themed geocaching challenge: http://on.sctimes.com/1F7Dj2j
- Pruning oaks? Wait! Stop! Read more about the current status of oak wilt from UMN Extension: http://t.co/sJPT71sRx9
- Logger of the Year: Greg Cook Logging from Bigfork, MN recently received this distinguished award: http://bit.ly/1JZDT5s
- Fire near Roseau, MN: A fire that broke out last month in Beltrami Island State Forest consumed more than 2,000 acres of pine: http://bit.ly/1QzgLLS
- Forest management guidelines: Watch our webinar from last month that highlights recent changes to these guidelines in Minnesota: http://bit.ly/1Fs16eL
More MN woodland news
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- Gathering Partners of Natural Resources Conference (Grand Rapids, MN) May 15-17, 2015
- Vector-borne Diseases in Minnesota (Online) May 19, 2015
- Celebrate Arbor Month and the Legacy of the American Elm (St. Paul, MN) May 30, 2015
- 2015 North American Agroforestry Conference (Ames, IA) May 31-June 3, 2015
- Awareness of genetic principles can enlighten silvicultural practices (Online) June 23, 2015
- Minnesota Agroforestry Institute (Pine River, MN) June 24-26, 2015
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