Current woodland topics, classes, webinars, publications, and more to help you meet your goals.
Current Topics
Forest Carbon and Carbon Markets
Wisconsin forests hold over a billion metric tons of carbon—that’s equivalent to the annual carbon emissions from the energy use of nearly 500 million homes. Forest carbon credit programs are increasingly marketing to landowners with as little as 30-40 acres of woodlands, so now is a great time to learn about the science of forest carbon and the economics of carbon markets.
Growing Mushrooms in Buckets
You can produce edible mushrooms in your home easily using a bucket, some wood chips, and mushroom spawn (the “seeds” for growing mushrooms). If you follow the right process, you can harvest mature mushrooms several times from one mixture before the materials have completed all their growth. Learn the process by reading or watching our new tutorial.
Identifying and Managing Invasive Plants
People have introduced plants from all over the world to Wisconsin to add beauty, a new fruit, or a new food source for livestock. Most of these have been relatively harmless, but some of these plants can dramatically change the character of our forests—and not for the better. Learn how to identify and manage invasive plants in your woods.
Upcoming Events
Introduction to Forest Carbon Programs
Thursday, December 4
Have you heard about the voluntary carbon market and are unsure what it means for your woods? Have you been contacted by a forest carbon program and are trying to decide whether to enroll? Do you want to learn how your woods can help reduce the amount of carbon pollution in the atmosphere? If so, […]
Managing for Healthy and Resilient Woods
Thursday, January 8, 2026
From extreme weather to emerald ash borer to invasive plants, Wisconsin woodlands are experiencing a lot of change—with more expected to come. Have you wondered what you can do to help maintain your woodland’s ecological health? Do you want to learn about forest management actions that can increase your woods’ resilience in a changing world? […]
2026 Fox Valley Woodland Owner’s Conference
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Fox Valley Woodland Owner’s Conference from 7:30AM-1PM at La Sure’s Banquet Hall in Oshkosh, WI. We’ll start the morning with a hot breakfast and update from your local WDNR forest health specialist. Next up, we have two presentations about woodland invasive species management and timber sales contracts with a coffee/doughnut […]