The Menominee Nation — Stewards of Sustainability

Discover how sustainable forest management benefits wildlife, recreation, and the economy. From protecting ecosystems to producing forest products, learn how forests are managed for multiple purposes. Join the adventure team as they eCome along as we head into the forests of the first stewards and uncover a story rooted in the long history of sustainability. In this special episode of Into the Outdoors, we explore the Menominee Nation’s deep-rooted connection to the land and the traditions that continue to shape their way of life. Along the way, we’ll take a closer look at wood varieties, how they’re used, their long-term benefits, and the sustainability that drives every decision.

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Classroom Videos

Forests of the First Stewards: The History & Maple Syrup

We’ll explore Menominee’s history at the Cultural Preservation Museum and Logging Camp, and we’ll visit the Tribal Forestry School to see how students connect with the forest today. You’ll learn about the trees, the syrup, and the traditions that have been passed down for generations.

Forests of the First Stewards: Menominee Tribal Enterprises

You’ll discover how people use natural resources in careful and respectful ways – both by turning trees into useful products and by actively managing the forest itself- so that the forest stays healthy for the future.

Forests of the First Stewards: Basket Weaving & Phenology

You’ll learn how people use the forest in creative ways and how education helps continue the story of forest stewardship.

Forests of the First Stewards: UW-Stevens Point Sustainable Packaging

y=You’ll learn how education and stewardship all work together to keep forests healthy for generations to
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