University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
EN-11: Continuing Education

Certificate in Ecological Restoration 120-hour certificate program (4 out of 5 courses, Site Assessment is a required course, along with 3 of the 4 elective courses, and at least one field session). The Ecological Restoration certificate is designed to provide early career professionals with the skills necessary to undertake the most common kinds of Midwestern restorations including re-vegetation of prairies, wetlands, lakeshores, forests, and savannas. These courses were developed in partnership with staff from several Minnesota state agencies who identified a critical need to train more restoration professionals to meet the growing demand for these skills. These courses provide practical skills and knowledge to succeed at restoration. Requirements Successful completion of Site Assessment and Setting Restoration Goals course 3 out of 4 of the elective courses At least one of the field sessions (taken upon completion of the appropriate online course) Elective courses Designing and Using Native Seed Mixes (includes field training session) Designing, Installing, and Managing Native Plantings Monitoring Ecological Restorations Vegetation Management for Restored Ecosystems (includes field training session)