Join the Minnesota DNR's Urban & Community Forestry Team for an interactive training where you'll learn to use a new tool that maps local tree canopy, highlights where trees have been lost or gained and helps communities plan for a greener future. This tool also includes a broad-scale overview of tree canopy composition for 300 communities, providing valuable insights into urban forest makeup.
Who should attend:
City staff, urban forestry professionals, environmental planners, and engaged residents who want to better understand and use canopy data in their work or community efforts.
Where we're hosting sessions:
- Virtual – March 27, 2026, 9 AM - 10:30 AM, Microsoft Teams
- St. Paul – April 8, 2026, 9 AM – 11 AM, DNR Central Office, Lobby Conference Room, 500 Lafayette Rd, Saint Paul, MN
- Rochester – April 9, 2026, 1:30-3 PM, Rochester Police Dept., 4001 West River Pkwy, Rochester, MN
- Duluth – April 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12 PM, Duluth Public Library, 520 W Superior St, Duluth, MN
- Bemidji – April 16, 2026, 2 PM - 4 PM, Bemidji Public Library, 509 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN
- Moorhead – April 22, 2026, 1-2:30 PM, Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN
What you'll learn:
- How to explore tree canopy data for your community
- Where canopy has changed over time
- How this information supports planning, equity, and climate resilience
- Ways to apply the tool in your daily work or local projects
Registration Information
Register using this link: https://forms.office.com/g/UKUsRviSBT
Explore the map!
Follow the link to explore the map: Community tree canopy | Minnesota DNR