Minnesota Family Woodlands: A Landowner Conference
If you own woods in Minnesota, you won't want to miss this event. With over 65 presentations and a large number of exhibitors, we'll pick up where the 2001 and 2006 Million Acres in Minnesota conferences left off. Mark your calendar for March 9 and 10, 2012, and join 500 friends in Duluth for an entertaining and educational extravaganza!
- Conference Brochure
- Exhibit Information ( update 1/31/2012)- Do you own a business or work for a non-profit? Join us as an exhibitor to meet and greet 500 new customers! Send in the exhibitor registration form
to reserve a booth or call Stephanie at 218-326-1130 for more details.
When: March 9-10, 2012
Where: Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC)
Directions:
- From the north: From Hwy 53 turn onto I-35 North. Exit onto 256B. Follow signs to the DECC.
- From the south: Cross into Minnesota from Wisconsin on I-535. Turn into I-35 North. Exit onto 256B. Follow signs to the DECC.
- From the east: Hwy 61 becomes I-35. Exit onto 256B. Follow signs to the DECC.
- From the west: From I-35, exit onto 256B. Follow signs to the DECC
Lodging: information can be found at VisitDuluth. 
Note: UMD hockey may have play-offs the same weekend. If this occurs, lodging will fill quickly, so make reservations as soon as possible.
Contact information: Mimi Barzen or mfwconference@yahoo.com
Call: Mimi at 218-327-4119 or Stephanie 218-326-1130
Friday's keynote:
John Latimer, a self-taught phenologist, describes this interesting phenomenon as "the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate." His skills in photography and observation, coupled with a strong sense of curiosity, led him to document as many aspects of natural events as possible on a daily basis. John's fascinating way of speaking about phenology in everyday language will not only excite you about these events but educate you in ways you never expected. John has been a strong presence on KAXE public radio for over 20 years and has a large following who listen to his weekly phenology show.
Minnesota Phenology: Join us Friday evening to hear stories, see photos, and learn a thing or two about our natural surroundings and how it changes over time. Come listen to John's years of experience with phenology and learn how you can become your own backyard phenologist. View John's webpage and listen to his weekly address at KAXE Phenology reports for a tickler of what's to come!!
Exhibit hall information:
The exhibit hall will supplement the classroom education by hosting up to 50 booths from various companies and organizations. The still-growing exhibit hall list provides a sample of the wide range of vendors. They will offer sales, education, and networking, which is the main mission of this interactive portion of the conference. Detailed information about exhibitors will be available in December.
Sponsors:
- MN Department of Natural Resources
- University of Minnesota Extension
- US Forest Service
- Minnesota Forestry Association
- Saint John's Abbey and University
