North Dakota Forest Service

06/11/2026

We are growing our team at Towner State Nursery! This position is responsible for assisting with pesticide application, field irrigation, lifting and packaging, and all other activities as directed.

To learn more and apply, visit https://www.ndsu.edu/ndfs/hiring

06/10/2026

Wildfire smoke can affect North Dakota’s air quality, even when fires are hundreds of miles away. Smoke can travel long distances and lead to hazy skies, reduced visibility, and elevated levels of fine particles in the air.

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality monitors air quality conditions across the state and shares updates when smoke may impact outdoor activities. Poor air quality can affect anyone, but children, older adults, and people with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions may be especially sensitive to smoke exposure.

Before heading outdoors, check the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map for real-time air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts in your area: https://fire.airnow.gov/ #7.21/46.825/-100.768

Stay informed and help protect your health during wildfire season. 🔥

06/09/2026

We are excited to welcome Jo Thompson as our new Administration Team Leader! In this role, she will lead our team responsible for performing all administrative functions, including fiscal, personnel, and office management for the Office of the State Forester. Essentially, she leads the team that makes it possible for the forestry, fire management, and outreach operations to do their jobs effectively, and we are so grateful!

To read more about Jo, visit https://bit.ly/4vx6BUK

06/09/2026

We would LOVE to come deliver FREE, high quality, nature-based professional development for your school or district!!

Bring nature-based education to your school or district! 🌱

We’re here to support you every step of the way, from professional development training to integrating PLT’s instructional materials into your curriculum.

https://www.plt.org/schools

06/08/2026

Check out these awesome teacher development workshops!!

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Did you know that conifer trees produce two kinds of “cones”? Seed cones and pollen cones are the female and male reproductive structures of conifers. Pollen cones produce pollen that is carried by the wind to fertilize the seed cones, which then develop into mature seeds. You might notice these develop on your evergreen trees like pine and spruce this time of year 🌲

06/04/2026

Have you ever thought about how a tiny acorn grows into a mighty oak tree? Our staff at Towner State Nursery get to experience this journey every year-- planting those little seeds in soil and growing them into the seedlings that our customers buy and plant in their conservation plantings. Then from there, they slowly grow into one of North Dakota's most iconic native tree species. 🌳

https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2024-09/F2231%20Bur%20Oak.pdf

06/04/2026