With the upcoming gypsy moth quarantine, and emerald ash borer as close as Superior, Wis., invasive species are an increasingly important issue in Cook County.
To help develop an informed and alerted citizen base, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and University of Minnesota Extension will host Forest Pest First Detector trainings in different communities across the state.
On March 12, experts will be coming to the Cook County Higher Education North Shore Campus in Grand Marais. The training will run from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and registration is $40. Registration is limited, and interested participants are encouraged to register early as space is limited. Registration is online at www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/forest pest-first-detector/.
These workshops are for anyone who wants the latest in-depth information about new invasive pests that affect Minnesota’s landscape trees, shelterbelts and urban and rural forests. Past attendees include master volunteers, tree care professionals, forestry professionals, natural resource professionals who work with trees, environmental educators, Minnesota Conservation Corps participants, and land and homeowners.
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