Training & Workshops | Climate Change Response Framework

We offer a variety of education and training opportunities on climate change, ecosystem response, and options for adaptation and mitigation.

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Climate Change Adaptation Workshop for Tribes and Tribal Partners at College of Menominee Nation

Tue, 10/22/2019 - Thu, 10/24/2019

Reflecting Indigenous Perspectives in Climate Adaptation Traditional and indigenous knowledges and perspectives have not often been recognized in climate adaptation planning efforts focused on natural and cultural resources. This training will use the new Tribal Adaptation Menu along with the...

Adapting to Climate Change: Practical Ideas for You and Your Business

Thu, 8/8/2019 - Thu, 8/8/2019

Wisconsin’s climate has been changing. We’re going to be living with milder winters, heavier rainfall, longer growing seasons, and other changes. What does this mean for the forests you manage and your business operations? This course will cover FAQs about climate change and common-sense approaches...

Recreation on the North Shore: Climate Challenges and Adaptation Responses

Wed, 9/18/2019 - Wed, 9/18/2019

Minnesota’s North Shore is well known for its multi-seasonal recreation areas and opportunities. Climate change will alter the timing and demand for outdoor recreation and the infrastructure that supports it in a number of ways. This meeting is designed to share available information on potential...

Climate Change and Adirondack Forests

Thu, 9/12/2019 - Thu, 9/12/2019

This session was held to: Provide information on the current and anticipated effects of climate change on local forests Describe how to integrate climate change considerations into management planning and activities Share examples real-world projects that considered climate change adaptation as one...

Integrating Climate Change into Your Work - ACF National Conference

Sun, 6/23/2019 - Sun, 6/23/2019

Part of the Association of Consulting Foresters National Conference. Foresters face increasing challenges in implementing sound, long-term management actions due to increasing impacts of climate change in combination with other ecosystem stressors. The amount of information about climate change and...

Adaptation Planning and Practices for Pennsylvania Forests

Tue, 9/24/2019 - Wed, 9/25/2019

View the Agenda September 24th was open to all interested natural resource professionals. Slides from presentations are below: Pennsylvania's Changing Climate (Greg Czarnecki, PA DCNR) Climate Change Effects on Forest Ecosystems (Patricia Leopold, NIACS) Climate Change and Forest Hydrology (Bryan...

Colorado Forest Action Plan - Adaptation Workshop

Thu, 6/13/2019 - Fri, 6/14/2019

The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) partnered with the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department at Colorado State University (CSU) on a workshop to help the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) incorporate drivers of change into their Forest Action Plan update process. This...

Climate Change Adaptation in New England Forested Watershed Management

Thu, 11/7/2019 - Fri, 11/8/2019

Workshop. Field Day. Networking. The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) has partnered with foresters from New England water supply organizations to host a two-day workshop to consider the impacts of climate change on forested watersheds. This event provided opportunities to learn...

Eastern Region Climate Change Coordinators Meeting

Tue, 4/9/2019 - Wed, 4/10/2019

Meeting goals: Strengthen the network of climate change coordinators across the region See examples of adaptation projects in the field Share progress and get feedback on climate change work Learn what tribes and other organizations are doing to address climate change in natural resource management...

Tribal Forest Adaptation Planning and Practices Workshop

Tue, 9/10/2019 - Wed, 9/11/2019

Natural resource managers worked to develop management actions that help ecosystems respond to climate change. This workshop was designed to: Provide information on the current and anticipated effects of climate change on the forested landscapes across New York and New England. Outline adaptation...

Wildlife Management and Climate Adaptation Workshop - Madison 2019

Tue, 4/16/2019 - Wed, 4/17/2019

Wildlife managers face the growing challenge of helping wildlife populations and ecosystems respond to climate change. This active, hands-on workshop will help participants consider climate change and develop custom-built adaptation actions into their own real-world projects.

Austin Community Forest Vulnerability Workshop

Mon, 6/10/2019 - Mon, 6/10/2019 , Tue, 6/11/2019 - Tue, 6/11/2019

At this workshop, a diverse group of scientists and natural resource managers will evaluate scientific information on projected changes in climate and impacts on forests to gain a better understanding of how trees and forests are likely to change as a result of a changing climate, as well as which...

Climate Change Adaptation for Tribes and Tribal Partners - Bay Mills 2019

Mon, 6/3/2019 - Wed, 6/5/2019

Traditional and indigenous knowledges and perspectives have not often been recognized in climate adaptation planning efforts focused on natural and cultural resources. This training will use the new Tribal Adaptation Menu along with the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science Adaptation...

Wildlife Management and Climate Adaptation - Nebraska 2019

Tue, 6/11/2019 - Wed, 6/12/2019

Description: Wildlife managers face the growing challenge of helping wildlife populations and ecosystems respond to climate change. This active, hands-on workshop helped participants consider climate change and develop custom-built adaptation actions into their own real-world projects. Cost: Free!...

Forestry with Birds and Climate in Mind

Wed, 5/1/2019 - Wed, 5/1/2019

Forestry and conservation professionals help ensure that forests remain healthy to provide numerous benefits to woodland owners and local communities—wildlife habitat, clean water, wood products, and recreation. Extreme weather and changes in the climate are increasing stress on forests and creating...

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change Workshop

Mon, 3/25/2019 - Tue, 3/26/2019

Goals of the Workshop: This workshop will bring together researchers, managers, and others to develop a collaborative Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) project at Crosby Farm Regional Park, managed by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation in Saint Paul, MN. This project will be expanded to...

Spur Lake State Natural Area Adaptation Planning Workshop

Mon, 3/11/2019 - Tue, 3/12/2019

A hands-on training to incorporate climate change considerations into the Wisconsin DNR Spur Lake State Natural Area management plan. Post-workshop: Review final adaptation workbook details Work to pursue tactics selected for recommendations Work with partners to ensure knowledge is gathered and...

Longwood Gardens workshop

Thu, 3/29/2018 - Fri, 3/30/2018

Caring for Trees in a Changing Climate training hosted by Longwood Gardens. On March 30th NIACS hosted an Adaptation Planning and Practices training at Longwood Garden.

Wildlife Management and Climate Adaptation Workshop

Thu, 9/27/2018 - Thu, 9/27/2018

NIACS is partnering with the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, Michigan DNR, and UW-Madison to develop tools to help wildlife managers adapt to climate change. This active, hands-on workshop will help participants consider climate change and develop custom-built adaptation actions into...

Preparing Urban Green Spaces in the Lake Superior Watershed for Climate Change

Tue, 10/30/2018 - Tue, 10/30/2018

9:00 Welcome and Introductions-Tom Beery, Resilience Specialist, Minnesota Sea Grant 9:30 Overview of Climate Change Impacts to the Region-Kenneth Blumenfeld, Senior Climatologist, Minnesota State Climatology Office 10:00 Climate Change impacts to Urban Forests and Green Spaces-Leslie Brandt...