From the MN DNR - February 15, 2021

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites Minnesotans interested in learning about the basics of maple syruping and archery hunting to attend upcoming webinars.

The maple syruping webinar will be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Kao Thao, state park naturalist, and Colleen Foehrenbacher from the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center will have tips on collecting sap, boiling it and bottling the results.

The archery hunting webinar will be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Desiree Holmberg, volunteer with the DNR Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, will share her experience learning to archery hunt. The webinar also will include tips on how to select a hunting compound bow and the bow accessories needed to hunt effectively in the field.

The webinars are part of the DNR’s Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series, which aims to give participants quick, relevant information on upcoming seasons and events, and skills to help enjoy these opportunities. The webinars are free, but registration is required. More information is available on the outdoor skills and stewardship page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/discover).