Hydric Soils- Albany City Hall and Two Rivers County Park, Stearns County- April 30 & May 1 (6 CEC per day)

This class will open with lectures on hydric soil development on glacial landforms, landscape position of wetlands in the eastern broadleaf forests of MN, common hydric soil indicators, and offsite resources such as the soil survey, LIDAR and aerial photography.  Participants will spend the afternoon in field stations with soil scientists writing soil profile descriptions, interpreting soil catinas along landscapes, and identifying hydric soil indicators.  Participants can choose either date as they will be identical courses. This course is being offered in collaboration with the MN Association of Professional Soil Scientists.  Class fee: $60 ($30 for SWCD or WCA LGU).

Wetland Training Opportunities | MN Board of Water, Soil Resources (state.mn.us)