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Three online presentations on April 19, 2011

Started this discussion. Last reply by Teppo Hujala May 4, 2011. 3 Replies

Reflections on the April 2011 Kuusamo symposium

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Rickenbach May 9, 2011. 8 Replies

The new adult education: Bringing peer educators up to speed

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New peer learning article in SNR: Learning From Landowners

Congratulations Amanda Kueper on a nice article in Society and Natural Resources:Learning from Landowners: Examining the Role of Peer Exchange in Private Landowner Outreach through Landowner NetworksAbstract:  More than one-third of forested land in the United States is owned by individuals or families, making these lands a significant source of the nation's forest resources and services. Yet investments in traditional expert-led outreach efforts, including financial incentive programs and…See More
Jan 3
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Upcoming NFF event on social network analysis in NR

Social Networks and Social Network Analysis: A Partnership Network Peer Learning SessionOctober 17, 2012, free online event organized by the National Forest Foundation.  Details at http://nff.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=471105&eventId=557874&EventViewMode=EventDetailsWhat are social networks and social network analysis (SNA), and how can knowledge about them be…See More
Oct 11, 2012
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May 11, 2012
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Pest Scene Investigators: A Peer-Learning Effort to Improve Forest Health in Oregon

A nice brief article from Nicole Strong in the April 2012 Journal of Extension:Abstract: Pest Scene Investigators is a new Oregon State University Extension education program designed to provide current Master Woodland Managers with specialized knowledge and skills in forest health assessment, diagnosis, and management. Seventy-nine volunteers participated in this pilot program from 2008-2010. The program…See More
Apr 27, 2012
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"Check out Hank Stelzer's Missouri Woodland Stewards site for family forest owners. Very nice! http://ning.it/I5H07G"
Apr 25, 2012
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carolyn boardman left a comment for Eli Sagor
"Thank you Eli. I manage a ning for VT Coverts so I will see how you use yours.  http://vtcoverts.ning.com/  I found 2 messages on my iphone from you. If you can delete the path to my phone that would be good. I don't know how you got…"
Feb 14, 2012
Amanda Kueper commented on Eli Sagor's blog post "Peeragogy"
"Interesting term!  Apparently it was inspired by this paper by Corneli and Danoff, which coined the term "paragogy." The paper restructures Knowles' 5 aspects of androgogy and puts a peer-to-peer spin on…"
Feb 3, 2012
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"Peeragogy"

This post from Beth Kanter will surely be of interest to many WON members.  The term "peeragogy" itself, referring to the study of "self-organizing peer learning in networks," captures an idea that's at the center of much of our work with woodland owners:  http://www.bethkanter.org/peeragogy/An excerpted quote from Howard Rheingold:  In retrospect, I can see…See More
Jan 27, 2012
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Eli Sagor liked Teppo Hujala's discussion Article hint: egocentric networks of Finnish forest owners
Dec 1, 2011
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PA press: Women take charge of their woods

Here's a link to a nice story about women learning about their woods in Pennsylvania, USA.  It's a 7-minute audio story, a shorter version of which ran twice during drive time on PA public radio this fall.  Thanks to…See More
Nov 15, 2011
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Teppo Hujala commented on Eli Sagor's blog post Evaluating Peer Impacts of a Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program
"Thanks for sharing, Eli, and congrats to authors. In my view, the paper makes an important benchmark for our forthcoming endeavours in northern Europe."
Nov 5, 2011
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Evaluating Peer Impacts of a Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program

Congratulations to our own Shorna Allred and coauthors on publication of an article that's sure to be of interest to many in our group: Evaluating Peer Impacts of a Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program, Journal of Extension, October 2011.  The New York…See More
Oct 27, 2011
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Michael Quartuch liked Eli Sagor's blog post Commentary: Empowering Woodland Owners through Peer Learning
Oct 27, 2011
Juan Picos Martín liked Eli Sagor's blog post New book: Social Networks and Natural Resource Management
Aug 30, 2011
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New book: Social Networks and Natural Resource Management

This book will be of interest to many in this network and interested in human dimensions of natural resource management.  Thanks to Henrik Ernstson for spreading the word through the Naseberry group.  …See More
Aug 4, 2011
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Commentary: Empowering Woodland Owners through Peer Learning

FYI, this month's Journal of Forestry has a commentary by Shorna Broussard Allred and me that may be of interest to visitors to this site.  The piece is called Empowering Woodland Owners through Peer Learning.  It offers a brief summary of the rationale behind a focus on peer learning to engage…See More
Jul 6, 2011
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University of Minnesota Extension
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http://www.MyMinnesotaWoods.umn.edu
About me:
Extension forester, and Ph.D. candidate investigating woodland owner social networks and the influence of peer-to-peer learning on land stewardship behavior.

My Extension teaching focuses on silviculture, forest stand improvement, internet-based mapping, and climate change. I'm also interested in use of social media and information technology to engage people in new ways and to build community around shared interests.

When I'm not at work I enjoy riding my fixed-gear bike (usually to work...) and playing with my wife and two young daughters. I grew up in eastern Canada and live just north of St Paul, MN.

Other ways to track me down:
University of Minnesota Extension
1530 Cleveland Avenue North, St Paul, MN 55108
phone: (612) 624-6948 fax: (612) 625-5212

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New peer learning article in SNR: Learning From Landowners

Posted on January 3, 2013 at 9:30am 0 Comments

Congratulations Amanda Kueper on a nice article in Society and Natural Resources:

Learning from Landowners: Examining the Role of Peer Exchange in Private Landowner Outreach through Landowner Networks

Abstract:  More than one-third of forested land in the United States is owned by individuals or families, making these lands a significant source of the nation's forest resources and services. Yet investments…

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Upcoming NFF event on social network analysis in NR

Posted on October 11, 2012 at 6:10am 0 Comments

Social Networks and Social Network Analysis: A Partnership Network Peer Learning Session

October 17, 2012, free online event organized by the National Forest Foundation.  Details at http://nff.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=471105&eventId=557874&EventViewMode=EventDetails

What are social…

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Pest Scene Investigators: A Peer-Learning Effort to Improve Forest Health in Oregon

Posted on April 27, 2012 at 12:00pm 0 Comments

A nice brief article from Nicole Strong in the April 2012 Journal of Extension:

Abstract: Pest Scene Investigators is a new Oregon State University Extension education program designed to provide current Master Woodland Managers with specialized knowledge and skills in forest health assessment, diagnosis, and management. Seventy-nine volunteers participated in this pilot program…

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"Peeragogy"

Posted on January 27, 2012 at 5:40am 1 Comment

This post from Beth Kanter will surely be of interest to many WON members.  The term "peeragogy" itself, referring to the study of "self-organizing peer learning in networks," captures an idea that's at the center of much of our work with woodland owners:  http://www.bethkanter.org/peeragogy/

An excerpted quote from Howard Rheingold:…

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PA press: Women take charge of their woods

Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:16am 0 Comments

Here's a link to a nice story about women learning about their woods in Pennsylvania, USA.  It's a 7-minute audio story, a shorter version of which ran twice during drive time on PA public radio this fall.  Thanks to…

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Comment Wall (15 comments)

At 1:12pm on April 3, 2009, Brett Butler said…
Will do.
At 2:28pm on April 9, 2009, Elizabeth Holmes said…
Hi Eli,

Glad my profile was appreciated - when I had a quick peek at those of others, I was worried that I had been a little long-winded!

I would love to fill you in on my research, though I have to say that I'm very early on in the process (only 8 months into the PhD at this point). And, by all means, we can chat about EAB as well, though I'm not an expert in that department, by any stretch of the imagination.

I am studying at the Guelph campus - and, you're absolutely right . . . it's a very long way from Kemptville! I've been doing the commute weekly, but thankfully my coursework is now done, and I'll be making the trip less frequently. I'm not sure I'll be making a trip to Guelph between now and the symposium, but let me know what size of T's you'd like, what colour(s), and how many, and I'll see what I can do!

Fingers crossed that my passport comes through!

All for now,
Elizabeth
At 3:13pm on April 9, 2009, Katharine D. Widin said…
Eli - Thanks for the welcome. To quote the Wild Ones website: "Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization." Our local St. Croix (river valley) Oak Savanna chapter, which meets monthly in historic Stillwater, provides opportunities for people to share ideas and information about native plants, native habitats and landscaping with native plants. We have presentations on native plants at most of our meetings and also sponsor a number of field trips to sites which highlight rare species, native plant community restorations, and visits to growers of native plants. There are lots of opportunities for peer-to-peer learning at meetings, conferences and field trips. A number of the members of our Wild Ones chapter are plant professionals and/or active in community natural resource projects.
At 3:25pm on July 17, 2009, Scott Bagley said…
Good to be on board! And good seeing you last month at the symposium in WV.

Scott
At 10:52am on July 29, 2009, Leslie Horner said…
Hi Eli,
Glad to be here--I'm looking forward to reading/hearing what other folks are working on and joining the dialogue!
Leslie
At 9:40am on September 28, 2009, Kelly Crosset said…
Hey Eli,

Thanks for the heads up. I was hoping this would a good place to connect with people and gain some insight. I look forward to talking with you in the future.

Kelly
At 8:10am on October 5, 2009, Nicole Wulff said…
Hi Eli,
Thanks for the moodle info!
At 1:06pm on October 27, 2009, Brett McLeod said…
Eli,
Yes, I was there- sorry we didn't get to chat. Nice job bringing folks together on the WON. I plan to share the site with my forest policy students in the fall- a great example of a grassroots tool connecting woodland owners, academics and dirt foresters.
At 3:49pm on December 4, 2009, Kurt Hinz said…
Thanks Eli. I'm not sure what you are referring to with regard to a PWC website.
At 9:38pm on November 7, 2010, Michael Quartuch said…
Thanks Eli, I look forward to future connections and opportunities through the network. I've heard great things about you from my current supervisor and am excited t obe a part of all of this.
Cheers,
Mike

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