Women to coach women on forest management

Idaho Department of Lands and University of Idaho Forest Extension are offering a women-centric forestry workshop March 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Idaho Research Park in Post Falls.

“While anyone is welcome to attend, this is an opportunity for women to interact with women,” said Erika Eidson, IDL Forest Health Specialist and workshop co-host. ”The goal is to create an atmosphere where women are comfortable asking questions and hopefully will gain confidence in managing their family forests.”

The workshop is for forestland owners with just a few acres or more. It will provide the opportunity to learn about free resources available to them as forestland owners, how to reduce wildfire risk on their land, how to get the help needed to develop management plans and what cost sharing is available for forest management activities.

Attendees are welcome to bring children ages 5 and older, who will get to participate in STEM-based learning activities taught on site by 4-H educators to help grow interest in forestry.

Ticket costs are $10 for adults and $5 for children, which includes lunch and snacks.

Go to bit.ly/lewisevents to register by March 13.