Minnesota Forestry Association

06/06/2026

Thoughtful land stewardship is crucial for keeping Minnesota forests and waters healthy. If you’re a new landowner in Cook County, please consider signing up for this helpful course.

Sign up at z.umn.edu/neighbor 🏡

06/01/2026

🪱 Got jumping worms? The forestry community needs your help. University of Minnesota researchers are studying the impacts of jumping words and are looking for new sites to collect data.

Ideal sites are hardwood-forested slopes with minimal understory, especially in southeast Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro (although leads are welcomed from anywhere in the state).

Signs of jumping worms include: loose crumbly soil resembling coffee grounds, and/or worms that thrash vigorously when handled.

If you think you may have a suitable site, contact Hana Kim at [email protected]

Southeastern Minnesota's forests are on steep slopes that can be prone to soil erosion. This Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC)-funded research project is hoping to better understand the impact of jumping worms on these forest slopes. Preliminary study shows that jumping...

05/30/2026

Happy 150th day of the year! MFA celebrates our 150th Anniversary this year. In honor of that, I'd like to share 150 facts about MFA.

Just kidding, Facebook won't let us write that much text. Instead, check out the MFA website to learn more about who we are and what we do for Minnesotans across the state. Visit us at https://www.minnesotaforestry.org 🌲

05/29/2026

At MFA we love data. Although admittedly, this data is a bit spooky. Minnesota and our neighbor Wisconsin continue to have record-breaking rates of Lyme disease and tick bites. Be careful out there while you're tending your woods or going on a hike during the nice weather this weekend 🥾

As temperatures climb, ER visits for tick bites surge. Cases reach highest levels in 10 years, according to CDC data.

05/28/2026

Brainerd Biochar Demonstration - Join Great River Greening in 2 weeks for their biochar demonstration on Friday, June 12th. Reserve your spot at https://www.greatrivergreening.org/events-calendar-sign-up 🔥

05/26/2026

Tune in for an interesting conversation about Arbor Day history and MFA's involvement in starting Minnesota's Arbor Day 150 years ago.

Also learn about the State's efforts to transfer Cloquet land back to the Fond Du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

The Minnesota Legislature has officially wrapped up its high-stakes 2026 session...

05/22/2026

Happy Forestry Food Friday! Have you ever wondered what your favorite tree might taste like? You're not the only one!

Be sure to check out Justin Davies' YouTube, TikTok, and/or Instagram videos to learn more about the many different ways forest products can be used🍦🍞🍨

Disclaimer: Use caution if you choose to recreate any of Justin's recipes. Be sure to avoid any plants that have been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides when collecting ingredients, and forage responsibly.

The glee I felt when the blender turned the cream all sprucey green?? That was real. Very real. If you’ve got spruce tips still available in your neck of the...

05/19/2026

Thinking about planting trees this year? The first step to success is planning your planting and picking species that are likely to thrive in your space 🧠🌲

05/15/2026

Wondering where to start with woodland management? Whether you're interested in wildlife, invasive species management, timber, or climate change, the Woodlands of Minnesota Landowner Handbook is a fantastic resource for all things woodland stewardship.

Despite being a handbook, it's an engaging read. Check out your free copy at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/woodlands/index.html 📖