Volume
58
Issue
2
DOI
10.34068/joe.58.02.08
Abstract
In 2016, we debuted an online version of a long-running woodland stewardship Extension program to reach property owners unable to attend traditional workshops. In the first 2 years, 119 participants enrolled. They owned or managed 1,796 ac, and many were in an atypical age demographic. In a follow-up survey of 67 participants, 96% of respondents indicated having undertaken one or more of the targeted land care practices, and two thirds indicated having converted some lawn to natural area. Additionally, participant feedback led to several program improvements. The online course is an effective means for imparting an important stewardship ethic. Our methods and lessons learned may guide other Extension staff wishing to convert existing programming to online offerings.
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Recommended Citation
Kling, A. A., & Kays, J. S. (2020). Successful Method for Converting an Existing Woodland Stewardship Program to an Online Program. The Journal of Extension, 58(2), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.02.08
