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Browsing by Author "Reichenbach, Michael Russ"

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    Emerald Ash Borer First Detector Program: A Volunteer Early Detection Program
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2009-10) Abrahamson, M.; Cervenka, V.; Gupta, Angela; Hahn, Jeffrey D.; Herzfeld, Dean; Holman, K.; Johnson, Gary R.; Reichenbach, Michael Russ; Wyatt, Gary
    Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that attacks and kills all ash (Fraxinus sp.) trees. The Emerald Ash Borer First Detectors program is part of the federal “National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) First Detector program that promotes the early detection of invasive, exotic plant pathogens, arthropods, nematodes and weeds.” The EAB First Detector program is designed to help identify the first incidence of EAB in Minnesota. This first in the United States program is a joint project between University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The EAB First Detector program targeted participants with either a working or volunteer background in forest or tree care. EAB First Detector trainings were held in six statewide full-day training sessions in 2008. A modified version of this program, which now includes additional forest pests, of concern (Gypsy Moth, Asian Longhorned Beetle, and Sirex wood wasp), was held 5 times in 2009. A total of 233 volunteers committed to become First Detectors. These trained individuals scattered throughout the state will improve our scouting abilities in identifying pests and infestations early so management practices can be implemented quickly.
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    Fostering transformative learning in an informal collaborative process
    (2015-01) Reichenbach, Michael Russ
    Social and collaborative learning in natural resource management has been used for more than two decades to address wicked problems, however evidence of transformational learning, the types of transformation and how participants' meaning structures and perspectives change has received little research attention. The link between learning and changes in understanding was investigated as part of the Seven Mile Creek Fuelshed Project (SMCFP). SMCFP was a transdisciplinary research project aimed at examining options for multi-functional agriculture in south central Minnesota, United States. Analysis of data from observation, interviews and focus groups were used to explore the participant experience of the SMCFP. Mezirow's (1991b) transformative learning theory was used as a lens. The study introduces the use of Wiggins and McTighe's (2006) six facets of understanding as a means to code qualitative data and to assess transformative learning. The study provides evidence of transformative learning in each of the following areas: elaboration of frames of reference, creation of new meaning schemes, transformation of meaning schemes and transformation of meaning perspectives. The results provide evidence of how people learn in a collaborative process and provide a foundation for the design of adult education and Extension education programs. The conditions that fostered transformative learning in this case study included a clear project focus, the introduction of expert knowledge, the incorporation of local knowledge, deliberation, dialogue and reflection. The SMCFP opened participants to new ideas for protecting water quality, wildlife habitat, and economic management of an agricultural landscape.
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    Making Connections and Producing Results: The Woodland Advisor Program
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2009-10) Baughman, Mel; Geissler, John; Gupta, Angela; Miedtke, Julie; Reichenbach, Michael Russ; Sagor, Eli; Wilsey, David; Wyatt, Gary; Zamora, Diomy
    The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. In 2003, changes were made to the program allowing landowners to register for any or all of the 10 core classes or electives rather than commit to three or four weekend sessions. Some of the most popular topics include invasive species, property and income taxes, GPS, trail design, tree identification and non-timber forest products. Over 75 local landowner workshops were held through this program in 2008. Program graduates complete 10 core and five elective classes to become Woodland Advisor Volunteers. These volunteers help their neighbors learn about options and opportunities for their forestland. A concept map of the Woodland Advisor Program will be used to show the networks created as a result of this program. The key elements of the program include strategic planning, tactical planning, curriculum development, marketing, budgeting, external relations, class offerings, volunteer management and evaluation. The Woodland Advisor Program is a partnership between University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Forestry Association, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other local partners.