The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will sponsor a series of mill tours at several forest product manufacturing facilities, including Menominee Tribal Enterprises.
Attendees will have the chance to see how products are made from Wisconsin’s forest resources and learn about the many career opportunities that exist in the state’s forest products industry ahead of National Forest Products Week, a national celebration of forest products Oct. 20-26.
The tours are open to anyone age 16 and older with an interest in forest products or those considering it as a career path. High school students, technical college students and the public are encouraged to attend.
All tours will run from 10-11:30 a.m. Tours typically start where raw materials enter the mill and will show each stage of the production process and how value is added at every step until a finished product is created, from maple sports floor systems to treated railroad ties.
The tour at Menominee Tribal Enterprises, N3580 Highway 47, Neopit, will be held Oct. 16.
Participants are required to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided if needed.
Tour registration is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RKT5THJ. Capacity is limited, and slots will be filled in the order requests are received.
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