Woodland School
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“Acts of conservation without the requisite desires
and skills are futile. To create these desires and skills, and the community motive, is the task
of education.”
— Aldo Leopold
The Aldo Leopold
Foundation
P.O.Box 77
Baraboo, WI 53913
608.355.0279
608.356.7309 fax
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Woodland School Courses
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Saturday, November 5 - Game of Logging - Level I PARTNER OFFERING Saturday, November 12th, 2011 - Game of Logging - Level I (GOL 1 is FULL-Register for waiting list) Sunday, November 13th, 2011 - Game of Logging - Level II Sat., Feb. 11th, 2012 and Thurs., Mar. 8th, 2012 - Ties to the Land Thurs. - Fri., March 29th - 30th, 2012 - Introduction to Prescribed Burning Every Thursday and Friday in April - Join Our Burn Crew for a Day! Saturday, May 12th, 2012 - NEW! Herptiles and Insects
Many of our partners offer other programs that may interest you, too. Check out our partner programs! |
Woodland School Classes
Saturday, November 5th, 2011 - PARTNER OFFERING
Game of Logging - Level I
As of now Game of Logging 1 through the Woodland School for November 12th is full, however one of our partners, Samsel’s Sawmill, will be offering Level 1 on Saturday November 5th in Hancock WI. I would encourage you to contact Clyde soon if you are interested in the opportunity.
We do have room left in Level 2 if you decide to take Level 1 at Samsel’s on the 5th, you may consider taking Level 2 on Sunday the 13th.
You can reach Clyde directly to register via email at Samsel@uniontel.net or at 715-249-5602.Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Game of Logging - Level I
Mastering the basics of chainsaw safety is essential for woodland owners who want to be more active on their land. The “Game of Logging” is a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree with supervision.
Level I focuses on introducing the participant to open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Class is currently full, but you can register for the waiting list.
Time: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Leopold Center, Baraboo, WI
Cost: $90 ($80 members)
Class Limit: Min. 10, Max. 18
Instructors: Ken Lallemont and Nathan Stanford, Timber Resources.
As a native to Northern Wisconsin, Ken Lallemont has always enjoyed the forest and its diversity. Ken was raised on a small dairy farm where hard work was a daily fact of life and working in the woods was part of that experience. Logging since childhood, Ken’s vast experience working in the woods encompasses over 25 years. As a certified Safety Trainer, Ken has been training groups and individuals since 1992. Along the way, he was privileged to work with and receive training from Soren Eriksson of Sweden, who established an internationally known safety training program call “Game of Logging”, which has 5 levels of training available. Currently Ken works with loggers, landowners, arborists, college students, city groups, emergency medical technicians and power companies. Ken is also trained as a C-certifier (Advanced Sawyer Certification) for Regions 8 & 9 U.S. Forest Service. He adjusts each program as needed to meet the needs and experience levels of individuals and companies.Nathan Stanford is currently training under Ken to become a certified Game of Logging instructor and like Ken is extremely qualified to meet the needs and experience levels of individuals and companies. Nathan is also trained as a C-certifier (Advanced Sawyer Certification) for Regions 8 & 9 U.S. Forest Service.
Sunday, November 13th, 2011
Game of Logging - Level II
Mastering the basics of chainsaw safety is essential for woodland owners who want to be more active on their land. The “Game of Logging” is a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree with supervision.
Level II focuses on maximizing chainsaw performance through basic maintenance, carburetor setting, and filing techniques. Limbing and bucking techniques are introduced, spring pole cutting is covered and more felling is practiced. Register.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: ***Note: New Location! *** Samsel’s Sawmill in Hancock, WI
Cost: $90 ($80 members)
Class Limit: Min. 10, Max. 18
Instructors: Ken Lallemont and Nathan Stanford, Timber Resources.
As a native to Northern Wisconsin, Ken Lallemont has always enjoyed the forest and its diversity. Ken was raised on a small dairy farm where hard work was a daily fact of life and working in the woods was part of that experience. Logging since childhood, Ken’s vast experience working in the woods encompasses over 25 years. As a certified Safety Trainer, Ken has been training groups and individuals since 1992. Along the way, he was privileged to work with and receive training from Soren Eriksson of Sweden, who established an internationally known safety training program call “Game of Logging”, which has 5 levels of training available. Currently Ken works with loggers, landowners, arborists, college students, city groups, emergency medical technicians and power companies. Ken is also trained as a C-certifier (Advanced Sawyer Certification) for Regions 8 & 9 U.S. Forest Service. He adjusts each program as needed to meet the needs and experience levels of individuals and companies.
Nathan Stanford is currently training under Ken to become a certified Game of Logging instructor and like Ken is extremely qualified to meet the needs and experience levels of individuals and companies. Nathan is also trained as a C-certifier (Advanced Sawyer Certification) for Regions 8 & 9 U.S. Forest Service.
Saturday, February 11th, 2012 and Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Ties to the Land
Ties to the Land is two-session workshop that focuses on ways to maintain family ties to the land from generation to generation, building awareness of key challenges facing family forest ownership, and motivating families to address those challenges. This workshop is a mix of presentations and practical exercises to help families develop techniques needed to address these issues. Participants will be provided with resources and materials which are designed to help families continue to improve their communications about the future of their woodlands. The workshop is facilitated by members of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association (WWOA), an organization of actively engaged woodland landowners promoting sustainable forest management. Contact Alanna Koshollek at (608)355 -0279 ext. 30 or at alanna@aldoleopold.org to register.
Time: Feb. 11 - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Mar. 8 - 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Leopold Center, Baraboo
Cost: $50/$60 for WWOA members (individual/couple) or $95/$120 non-WWOA member (individual/couple)
Class Limit: 30
Instructor: Alanna Koshollek, Aldo Leopold Foundation
Thursday, March 29th and Friday, March 30th, 2012
Introduction to Prescribed Burning
Learn about the fire ecology, fire behavior principles, and how to plan for using fire in managing prairie and savanna ecosystems. You will operate basic fire management tools, learn to prepare a fire unit, and weather permitting conduct a prescribed fire. This course will not prepare participants to serve as a burn boss or conduct burns on their own. Register.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Leopold Center, Baraboo
Cost: $100 ($90 members)
Class Limit: 24
Instructors: Steve Swenson, Alanna Koshollek and Jen Simoni, Aldo Leopold FoundationSteve Swenson has been serving as the ecologist for the Aldo Leopold Foundation since 1999. Steve has 10 years of experience conducting prescribed burns on private land covering a range of habitats from oak woodland to open prairie. Steve has attended the NWCG S-130, S-190, I-100 (fire fighter type 2 training). Steve received his Bachelor’s degree (1995) in Environmental Science and Biology from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and a Master’s degree (1999) in Plant Ecology from The Ohio State University.
Alanna Koshollek serves as both the stewardship coordinator and Woodland School Coordinator at the Aldo Leopold Foundation. She began her prescribed burn experience in 2001 through the UWSP prescribed burn crew and continued gaining experience when taking the position with the Aldo Leopold Foundation in 2005. Alanna has attended the NWCG S-130, S-190, I-100 (firefighter type 2 training), S-131 firefighter type 1 training, S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-390 Introduction to Fire Behavior Calculations, S-234 Ignition Operations, and L-280 Fireline Leadership. She earned a B.S. degree in Forestry with an emphasis in Ecosystem Management and Restoration with a Conservation Biology Minor from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) and recently completed a Masters in Natural Resource Policy and Planning from UWSP.
Jen Simoni started working at the Aldo Leopold Foundation as a Stewardship Intern in February 2009 and was asked to stay with the Foundation. Her responsibilities include assisting Alanna and Steve in the daily land management activities and helping to coordinate the Woodland School. Her first prescribed burning experience was in 2009 with the Foundation and will be approaching her second burn season this coming spring. Jen has attended the NWCG S-130, S-190, I-100 (firefighter type 2 training). She earned a B.S. in Forestry from the UW-Madison and began her graduate work in the Fall of 2010 through UW-Stevens Point.
Every Thursday and Friday in April
Join Our Burn Crew for a Day!
Come assist the Aldo Leopold Foundation burn crew in conducting prescribed burns on private lands in the southwest part of Wisconsin! Volunteers will get a hands-on experience with different fire management tools and get exposed to how fire is used on the landscape by a trained crew. No fire experience is required and volunteers will be supplied with safety equipment and instruction. This demonstration field day will not prepare volunteers to serve as a burn boss or conduct burns on their own. Registration is FREE and is REQUIRED to ensure that the crew can communicate the time and the location of the burn with volunteers on that day. Register for one or more days.
Date: April 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th
Time: To Be Determined
Location: To Be Determined
Instructors: Steve Swenson, Alanna Koshollek and Jen Simoni, Aldo Leopold Foundation
Saturday, May 12th, 2012
NEW! Herptiles and Insects
If you in interested in identifying several herptile (amphibian and reptile) or insect species native to Wisconsin? This workshop can help by introducing you to insects and several species of frogs, toads, snakes, and salamanders who are native to Wisconsin These fascinating creatures inhabit Wisconsin’s wetlands, woodlands, and prairies. Participants will explore all of these communities, learning life histories of many species, their habitat needs, along with tips on making their own property more herp-friendly. Captive specimens and audio tapes will be available to aid in our investigation. Additionally, we will investigate simple monitoring protocols which landowners can employ, allowing participants to gain a greater understanding of how this will ultimately benefit them, as well as their land. Register.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Leopold Center, Baraboo
Cost: $30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Jason Dare
Partner Programs
Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Game of Logging - Level I
Mastering the basics of chainsaw safety is essential for woodland owners who want to be more active on their land. The “Game of Logging” is a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree with supervision.
Level I focuses on introducing the participant to open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength.
Time: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Location: Samsels Sawmill, Hancock, WI
Class Limit: Min. 10, Max. 18
Call or Email Clyde Samsel to check on availability and register at (715) 249-5602 or samsel@uniontel.net.
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference
This annual tri-state forestry conference in Sinsinawa, WI is designed specifically for landowners in the Midwest. Topics will range from traditional woodland management techniques, timber taxes, game and non-game wildlife management to soils and soil erosion in woodlands. Concurrent sessions will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to manage woodlands using good stewardship principles. Please visit the Iowa State University, Forestry Extension website for more information http://www.extension.iastate.edu/forestry/tri_state/introduction.html
Please contact Alanna Koshollek, Woodland School Coordinator, at alanna@aldoleopold.org or 608.355.0279 ext. 30 if you have any questions. Click here to see the courses we have offered in the past.