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Description

This workshop is for natural resource professionals and highly trained volunteers. Tree identification skills are a prerequisite for success. Become part of the award-winning Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector volunteer program to help find new invasive species affecting Minnesota’s trees and forests, or attend as a refresher for already active Forest Pest First Detectors. First Detectors are trained to quickly detect and diagnose and report critical invasive pests. The 2026 workshops will focus on emerald ash borer, oak wilt, Phytophthora species including sudden oak death, jumping worms, elm zigzag sawfly, spotted lanternfly and tree-of-heaven, Amur corktree, round leaf bittersweet, stiltgrass, swallow-worts, rowan mountain ash and porcelain berry.

This event is entirely indoors with access to water and restrooms throughout the event. We are committed to access for all interested learners. For any questions about accessibility accommodations, reach out to Rylee Cyr at by phone 218-726-6401 or email cyr00027@umn.edu.

Verification to earn SAF and ISA CFEs provided on request.

Maximum class size is 40 participants so register early for a spot.

Event contact

Eli Sagor, esagor@umn.edu

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Section Title
Forest Pest First Detector, Cloquet
Type
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Days
Th
Time
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2026
Campus
Off-Campus
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Off-Campus
Course Fee(s)

Section Details

Location

Cloquet Forestry Center
175 University Rd
Cloquet, MN 55720

Cancellation policy

No refunds will be issued for cancellations after registration closes. Cancellations prior to close of registration will be fully refunded.

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