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SQL 101: Working with spatial data

This three-hour, hands-on workshop looks at different spatial data types and spatial data storage formats. 

Unit: 
U-Spatial
February 26 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wilson Library S30C, 309 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Georeferencing & Digitizing 101: An introduction to Map Georeferencing and Digitizing with ArcGIS Pro

This 3-hour hands-on workshop will cover a few common data preparation tasks when working in GIS environments; georeference raster formatted maps to a common coordinate system so that it may be used as a layer in a GIS and digitize/create vector data using aerial and satellite imagery sources.

Unit: 
U-Spatial
February 28 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wilson Library S30C, 309 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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LiDAR and Object-Based Classification for Forest Management

A two-day workshop about recent developments in the use of lidar and optical remotely sensed data to conduct object-based image analysis (OBIA) in a forested landscape.

Unit: 
U-Spatial
March 13 8:30 a.m. to March 14 4:00 p.m.
Cloquet Forestry Center
175 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720

Mapping 101: Introduction to Spatial Analysis using ArcGIS Online

A five-hour workshop introducing participants to web-based mapping and spatial analysis using Esri's ArcGIS Online. 

Unit: 
U-Spatial
March 20 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wilson Library S30C, 309 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Story Maps 101: Visual Storytelling with Maps

A two-hour workshop guiding participants through the process of telling stories with maps using the Esri Story Map platform.   

Unit: 
U-Spatial
March 26 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wilson Library S30C, 309 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Desktop GIS 101: Analyzing Data and Creating Maps

A seven-hour workshop introducing participants to using a geographic information system (GIS) to analyze data and create maps.

Unit: 
U-Spatial
March 27 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wilson Library S30C, 309 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Small UAS in forestry and Land Management

This workshop is designed to introduce unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology with a focus on natural resource applications in forested landscapes. 

Unit: 
U-Spatial
April 3 8:30 a.m.
Cloquet Forestry Center
175 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720

An Introduction to Image Analysis on Google Earth Engine

A three-hour workshop introducing participants to the various image analysis capabilities thatGoogle Earth Engine offers.

Unit: 
U-Spatial
April 5 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wilson Library S30C, 309 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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GIS X505 - Basics of Using LiDAR Data

Basics of Using LiDAR Data is a one-day, part-lecture, part-hands-on workshop for GIS specialists.

Unit: 
U-Spatial
April 8 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wilson Library S30C, 309 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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GIS X506 - Advanced LiDAR

Advanced LiDAR is a one-day, part-lecture, part-hands-on workshop for GIS specialists. By the end of the session, participants will be able to extend skills learned from “Basics of Using LiDAR Data” into real-world applications utilizing the full suite of LiDAR data types.

Unit: 
U-Spatial
April 9 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wilson Library S30C, 309 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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