Introduction to Growing and Crafting with Hazel

Name: Introduction to Growing and Crafting with Hazel
Start: 2025-11-15T10:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-15T16:00:00-06:00
Location: 15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 10:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

15715 River Rd, North Branch, MN, United States, Minnesota 55056 | North Branch, MN

Spend a day learning the basics and benefits of growing hazel in the Upper Midwest. We will discuss the various species that grow in our region; ecosystem benefits of these plants; strategies for establishment, maintenance, harvest, and processing; and end the day learning about coppicing and how to craft a wreath with coppiced hazel stems. Whether you’re considering farm-scale agroforestry or looking to add new natives to your backyard, hazel is a resilient source of habitat, food, skin care, mulch, and crafting material.
All are welcome – WEI classes are open to everyone.
Instructor Bio: Paul Mairet is a beginning farmer and manager of Nine Hazels Farm, a hybrid hazelnut farm and nursery in Lake City, MN. He brings a background in arts and education and recent years of mentorship from hazelnut farmers, researchers, and artisans to his work.