Find Your Local Network
There are local networks throughout the state. Choose the one closest to you, or if there isn't one, contact us to work on starting your own!
Metro Area
*Currently not active*
The Metro Area MNWWN gathered quarterly at a local restaurant and discussed topics related to woodlands and natural resources. Previous topics include forest health, woodland care and management, managing ash trees in preparation for emerald ash borer, timber harvest, using goats for vegetation management, restoring woodlands after buckthorn, etc. The Metro Area MNWWN has hosted several women's chainsaw safety and maintenance classes, tours, tree and native plant ID walks, and a book club featuring women nature writers.
Please email info@mnwwn.org if you are interested in leading this network.
Brainerd Area
*Currently not active*
The Brainerd Lakes Area network is a new network that covers the central lakes area including the counties of Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Mille Lacs, and Wadena and other nearby counties. The meetings were held at Northland Arboretum in Brainerd. Please see events calendar or email Ginger for more details.
Contact:
Ginger Kopp
kopp839@gmail.com
Northeast
The Northeast MNWWN is a mixture of women landowners and area natural resources professionals. The area served by the Northeast MNWWN includes the counties of Cook, Carlton, Pine, Lake and St. Louis. This local network does not meet regularly but hosts field events and other activities and shares information through email.
Contact:
Anna Stockstad, Extension Forester with UMN Extension
northeast@mnwwn.org
Rochester
*Currently not active*
Angela S. Gupta, Regional Extension Educator
University of Minnesota
agupta@umn.edu
Office phone: 507-280-2869, 888-241-4536
Women of the Woods
Women of the Woods is a group of women in north central Minnesota who, for the most part live in isolated, rural areas near communities such as Bemidji, Bigfork, Dora Lake, Inger, Max, Northhome, Squaw Lake, and Wirt. They meet twice a month (even in the winter!) for outdoor activities, friendship, and support. Please contact them if you'd like to join them or get their electronic newsletter.
Contact:
Pat Sievertson
garden_queen2004@yahoo.com
218.659.2157
Deer River, MN