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So do we. We'll take you beyond the classroom and into the forest for learning experiences that you'll never forget.
Upcoming Events
Join us at the Bell Museum for a screening of the documentary film Blackwaters: Brotherhood in the Wild and a chance to meet the cast. The University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources, in partnership with the Bell Museum, Minneapolis Parks Foundation, and Melanin in Motion, is pleased to present this event. It is free with registration and open to the public.
News
Natural Resources Science and Management (NRSM) graduate student Mickki Garrity won a prestigious award from Planet Forward for her piece "Making Home: A story of beaver and babies." Eight students across the US were awarded for their work in environmental storytelling and their excellence in communication across a variety of mediums for Planet Forward's 2024 Storyfest competition. Garrity received recognition for the Best Written Story by a Non-Media Student.
Because Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (ESPM) student Louisa Brody graduates this spring, she’s been applying for full-time work while wrapping up her studies. Through the process, she’s noticed that jobs in the conservation and natural resources field consistently list geographic information systems (GIS) experience as a required qualification.
GIS isn’t everyone’s cup of tea – but it is an essential skill for people working in conservation. Feeling intimidated? Don't be! In this Q&A, Brody shares about her experiences learning GIS at the University of Minnesota and tips for students starting their first GIS course.
Lee Frelich, director of the Center for Forest Ecology, spoke with Kare11 about how Minnesota's recent snowstorm has given our trees a much-needed boost.