Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Technical Training and Certification Program (TTCP) work in partnership to provide a variety of annual trainings related to native plants and native plant communities. Trainings include online modules, in-person coursework, and in-field, hands-on workshops. Subjects range from the use and application of the DNR Field Guides to the Native Plant Communities of Minnesota to identification of species within specific plant groups such as grasses, sedges, or prairie plants.
Who are these classes for?
These classes are geared fornatural resource managers working in forests, prairies, and wetlands, but are open to anyone who is interested.
How much do classes cost?
All workshops are free except for select workshops.
Subscribe to receive information on ecological trainings and updates
Class offerings are typically announced in March of each year. If you signed up for ecology updates at the link above, course details and registration instructions will be sent via newsletter. Some classes will fill up quickly, so please sign-up early! Course instructors will send additional information on class logistics two weeks prior to the scheduled event. There is no cost for these classes, but participants may be encouraged to bring specific resources to each training event (e.g., field guides, hand lens, clipboard, etc.). Details will be provided on the registration page. If you are having difficulty with registration or need an accommodation, please email Kelly Voigt.
