Event Information
Date
March 24th, 2026
Time
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost
$30
Contact
Olivia Kovacs
This event includes sessions on March 24, March 31, and April 7 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Learn About Your Land is a UW-Madison Extension Forestry program intended for Wisconsin woodland owners. The series of classes introduces landowners to forestry topics and local DNR foresters. These classes will be held in person in Shawano, WI. All classes will run 1.5 hours with the last 30 minutes reserved for YOUR QUESTIONS. Registration is $30 per person for all three sessions. Please double-check the county location when you register.
Location
Shawano County Government Office
311 N. Main St. Shawano, WI 54166-8724
Session details
Get to Know Your Local Trees and Invasive Plants
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 6-8PM
Join a forester as you get to know what trees are in your woods. We will review the major trees and invasive plants you will likely find on your property, how to identify others when you return to your property, and learn what uses each tree has.
People, Programs, and Planning: Assistance with Your Woodlands
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6-8PM
A healthy woodland requires knowledge of forestry techniques and investment of time and money. This session will link you to the people, programs, and organizations that offer technical and financial assistance for all aspects of your woods. We will also go over the benefits of having a management plan and walk you through the steps to getting one for your woods.
Invite Wildlife To Your Woodland
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 6-8PM
Learn to enhance your woodlands to attract a variety of wildlife. This session identifies the four requirements to attracting wildlife to your land—space, water, food, and shelter—as well as how you can improve upon or create new habitat for wildlife.