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Training calendar
Title Date Time Location Subject Skill Source Registration Deadline Description
Tech Talks - 1:00

TTCP

Tech Talks is a online training series organized by the Technical Training and Certification Program. Rotating speakers cover a wide variety…

Managing Forests as Habitat in a Changing World - 12:00-1:30 Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) Forest Ecology and Management

USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Forest Ecology Working Group and the National Conservation Training Center are joining the USDA Northern…

Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship - Spring Series - 12:00-1:00

DNR

As our cold winter days give way to more sunshine and warming temperatures, people across the northland are itching to spend more time outside.…

Livestock 101: Livestock Production Fundamentals - 12:00-2:00 Livestock

Conservation Webinars

Livestock production fundamentals is a series of eight webinars focused on providing livestock information to NRCS staff, partners, technical…

Planting Green Field Day Series - Multiple Locations Practice Specific

MOSH

Local SWCDs and UMN Extension are hosting a series of field events focusing on planter setup, a planting demo, and tips for planting into…

2025 DNR Native Plant Community and Plant Identification Training - 9:00-3:00 Multiple Locations Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Plant ID

TTCP, DNR, Xerces

The field classes will emphasize plant identification and NPC keying and classification exercises, including an emphasis on habitat and management…

Why Burn? Ecological Benefits of Prescribed Burning and Implementation on the Landscape 9:00-2:30 Rochert Practice Specific

PF

Curious about fire and how it can be used to improve habitat and conservation cover? We’ll be exploring the “why” and “how” of prescribed fire in…

Soil Mechanics and Grassed Waterway I&E 9:30-2:30 Rose Creek Practice Specific

TTCP

The TTCP is offering a combined soil mechanics refresher AND grassed waterway inventory & evaluation (I&E) training. We'll use an…

Ecosystem Silviculture: Fire Dependent Forests Field Day 9:00-10:00 Forestry

SFEC

In 2023, the Minnesota Forest Resources Council funded an investigation of messaging options to engage family woodland owners in northern…

Grazing Systems Virtual Office Hour - June 2025 9:00-10:30 Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Managed Grazing Systems

TTCP

Do you have questions regarding grazing management and other conservation practices that facilitate grazing management? Now is your chance to ask…

Agricultural Peat Soils 9:00-4:30 Cologne Soils and Soil Survey Basics

TTCP

This one day training on agricultural peat soils is designed for conservation professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the unique…

Ecosystem Silviculture: Mesic Hardwood Forests Field Day 9:00-3:00 Grand Rapids Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) Forest Ecology and Management

SFEC

This workshop will address silvicultural strategies for mesic hardwood systems using the Minnesota DNR's silvicultural guidance as well as on-the-…

Forestry for Minnesota Birds 9:30-4:00 Cloquet Forestry Center Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) Forest Ecology and Management

Forest Stewards Guild

Join us at the Cloquet Forestry Center (CFC) to learn about the recently published Forestry for Minnesota Birds Conservation Guidebook and how to…

Technology in the Field 9:00-3:00 Buffalo

PF

This training will teach participants how to use Survey123 to collect and submit field data through digital forms, including photos, GPS locations…

Irrigation RCPP Technical Training Workshop - Staples Practice Specific

TTCP

The Irrigation RCPP Team is offering a technical training workshop for irrigation practices. This training consists of two days mixed with…

Grass with a Purpose 10:00-3:30 Austin Vegetation

PF

Join us for a hands on workshop focused on native grasses and forbs! We’ll explore how to restore and sustain healthy landscapes by planting for…

Applying the new Forestry for Minnesota Birds Guidebook 9:00-10:00 Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) Forest Ecology and Management

SFEC

Christian Nelson with the Forest Stewards Guild returns to our webinar lineup, this time focusing on how resource managers can apply the Forestry…

Prescribed Grazing 2025 9:00-3:00 Waite Park Practice Specific

TTCP

A full day of classroom and field training on Conservation Practice Standard 528, Prescribed Grazing.

This training covers the planning…

How To Plan a Successful Conservation Event: Tools and Resources 9:00-11:00 Presentations

PF

Learn how to plan a successful conservation focused event that leaves your audience impacted and ready for action during this virtual event. Free…

Windbreak/Shelterbelt 2025 - 9:30-3:30 Multiple Locations Practice Specific

TTCP

The windbreak training will start out in the classroom and then tour several local windbreaks, where discussions will continue. During the…

CRP Management & Conservation Equipment Litchfield Conservation Planning

PF

Improve the knowledge of conservation folks providing technical advice about equipment required for conservation land work. Show different types…

Cover Crop Essentials -

MCCC, NACD, SARE

Apply now to join the Midwest Cover Crops Council 2025 cohort for Cover Crop Essentials, a multi-state, online course on all things cover crops!…

Field School for Ag Professionals - St. Paul Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Ag & Agronomy

UMN Extension

This hands on, in field program emphasizing crop and pest management diagnostic skill building will help you enhance your troubleshooting and crop…

ECS Silviculture: Wet Forests Field Days 9:00-3:00 TBD Advanced Tech Skills (Matrix) Forest Ecology and Management

SFEC

This workshop will address silvicultural strategies for acid peatland and wet forest systems using the Minnesota DNR's silvicultural guidance as…

ATTT5 Plant ID Training 9:30-3:30 Montevideo Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Plant ID

ATTT 5

This training is designed to enhance participants' skills in identifying plants and trees across various habitats, from upland to wetland…

Forest Management Guidelines Field Day 9:00-3:00 Big Falls Basic Tech Skills (Matrix) Forestry Basics and Practices

SFEC

Save the date for the latest offering of our Field Management Guidelines (FMG) field day, organized with the assistance of the Minnesota Logger…

Trees in the prairie? The Use of Windbreaks/Shelterbelts 9:00-3:00 Marshall Practice Specific

PF

When trees are associated with a prairie, the conversation leans towards how to remove them. Although this is very true, but in some circumstances…

Prescribed Grazing Fall 2025 9:00-3:00 Mahnomen Practice Specific

TTCP

A full day of classroom and field training on Conservation Practice Standard 528, Prescribed Grazing.

This training covers the planning…

Succession Solutions: Creating Habitats for Early Successional Wildlife 9:00-3:00 Sandstone Wildlife Habitat Assessment & Management

PF

 Join us to discuss the complexities of early successional habitat management on private and public lands. We will also go over some species…

2025 Minnesota Agroforestry Institute - Baxter Practice Specific

TTCP, UMN Extension

The Minnesota Agroforestry Institute is a two and a half day workshop that includes classroom sessions and on farm visits. Participants learn how…

2025 BWSR Academy - Brainerd

BWSR

BWSR Academy is a training event for conservation-based local government staff. More information will be coming soon! 

October 21-23,…