Master Forest Owner (MFO) Training 2026
- Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
2026 Online Training Dates
Tuesdays, from March 17 to April 28, 2026
6:30 to 7:30pm
Application due March 1, 2026
(application fee $35/person; $50/couple)
Online training consists of self-guided readings and instructional videos in preparation for one weekly online session with lively discussions beginning in March going for 7 weeks. Soon after, at a date(s) TBD, each trainee attends a minimum of one in-person woods-walk workshop with the MFO Regional Director of their area.
Follow the link below for more details including:
- Application
- Flyer
- Sample Agenda
- Director Listing
Fee
$35 Per Person / $50 Couple
Learn More
https://blogs.cornell.edu/ccemfo/become-an-mfo-volunteer/
Contact
Brett Chedzoy
Senior Resource Educator in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Regional Director for the CCE Master Forest Owner volunteer program, Forest Manager for Cornell’s Arnot Teaching and Research Forest
bjc226@cornell.edu
Location
This event is online
Last updated January 14, 2026