> February 2025

February 22...Autauga County 9 AM - 5 PM.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at Bass Pro Shop, 2553 Rocky Mount Road, Prattville. No fee. This is a one day class. A one hour lunch break will be given. Bring your own lunch or plan where to eat. To register, call Vernon McEwen at (334) 224-7011. Successfully completing an approved hunter education course is mandatory for all non-supervised Alabama hunting license buyers born on or after August 1, 1977. There are some exceptions. There are other courses being taught at various locations and dates as well as online only courses. If you have additional questions, call the Hunter Education office at 1-800-245-2740.

February 22...Micanopy, Florida 9 AM - 3 PM ET.
North Florida Outdoor Expo at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 Southeast 134 Avenue. This is a family fun event for outdoor enthusiasts including hunters, fishermen, hikers, campers, water recreation, and anything in between. Visit with vendors to find all of the outdoor products you could want, and purchase them on location! This family fun event will have a ton of natural resource education, guided nature walks, and lots of activities for youth and adults! Fee: $5; Children under 5 free. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

February 22-23...Pike County.
Trappers Education Workshop at Coastal Plain Land & Timber, 3880 County Road 1165, Troy. The workshop passes on the historical aspects of trapping, biological information concerning furbearers and furbearer management, and allows students to learn the proper techniques that include the use of trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. Recommended ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10. Contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.

February 24-28...Calhoun County 8 AM.
Learn & Burn at a location announced to registered participants. Participants will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning opportunity. Actively participate with ignition patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed burn will be conducted on the first available burn window between February 24-28. Depending on weather conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days advanced notice before the program is held. Register early as space is usually limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact Brad Nail at (334) 481-2154 or bnail@alaforestry.org.

February 24-28...Henry County 8 AM.
Learn & Burn at a location announced to registered participants. Participants will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning opportunity. Actively participate with ignition patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed burn will be conducted on the first available burn window between February 24-28. Depending on weather conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days advanced notice before the program is held. Register early as space is usually limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact Bence Carter at (334) 481-2149 or bcarter@alaforestry.org.

February 25...Iuka, Mississippi 6:30 PM.
Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) at the Tishomingo County Fairgrounds. Speaker: James Shannon. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 423-7016.

February 27...Jackson County 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM.
Feral Hog & Wildlife Management Workshop at the Goose Pond Colony Resort, 417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro. This workshop will provide an overview of feral hog biology, damage impact, control methods, and an on-site trapping demonstration. Management of wild turkey and deer and their associated habitat will also be presented. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

February 27...Lee County 2 PM.
Forest Finance and Economics: Making Investment Decisions in Times of Uncertainty at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center, 241 South College Street, Auburn. This newly created lecture series was established by the College of Forestry, Wildlife & Environment's founding dean, Emmett F. Thompson. Speaker: Brooks Mendell, Forisk Consulting. RSVP to Alex Doss at wad0010@auburn.edu. Editor's Note: Emmett Thompson served on AFOA's board of directors for several years.

February 27-28...Brunswick, Georgia.
The Woman Landowner Symposium at Marshes of Glynn Baptist Church, 3780 Highway 82. Fee: $225; $50 discount if paid by November 27, 2024. For more information contact Danielle Atkins at (706) 631-4440 or landandladies@gmail.com.

February 28...Online at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Stay Safe in the Woods will join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Jennifer Gagnon, Dr. Anja Whittington, and Sarah Michaels as they discuss how to prepare to be safe during your woodland adventures, and how to handle injuries in the woods. This event will be held via Facebook Live and YouTube Premier. For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.  View on Youtube.  View on Facebook.

> March 2025

March 1...Shannon, Mississippi 8 AM - 2 PM.
Game Bird Habitat Management Workshop at Southwind, 200 A Bynum Avenue. Attend this workshop to learn more about managing habitat on your property for wild turkey, bobwhite quail, or other wildlife. The event will include multiple presentations on managing habitat and tips and tools for accomplishing your management goals. The event will also include a tour of well-managed sites and a prescribed fire demonstration if conditions are appropriate. Register by February 27. Fee: $35. For more information call Lee County Extension at (662) 841-9000.

March 1...Tallahassee, Florida 10 AM ET.
Learn 2 Burn at 2098 Lake Hall Road. The Northwest Florida Prescribed Burn Association will have a variety of burn professionals helping instruct. Lunch provided. Wear leather boots, jeans, and a flannel shirt. For more information email Jeremy Martin at jmartin@talltimbers.org.

March 3...Booneville, Mississippi 6 PM.
Invasive Species Management in Timber at the Prentiss County Extension Office, 2301 North Second Street. Speaker: Dr. Brady Self. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 728-5631.

March 3-7...Shelby County 8 AM.
Learn & Burn at a location announced to registered participants. Participants will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning opportunity. Actively participate with ignition patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed burn will be conducted on the first available burn window between March 3-7. Depending on weather conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days advanced notice before the program is held. Register early as space is usually limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact Brad Nail at (334) 481-2154 or bnail@alaforestry.org.

March 5...Jefferson County 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Dr. A. Across Alabama at Auburn in Birmingham, 2013-15 4th Avenue North, Birmingham. Join Auburn University's Dean Janaki Alavalapati, as he shares updates on current initiatives and his vision for the future of the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment. For more information contact Alex Doss at (334) 844-1983 or wad0010@auburn.edu.

March 6...Houston County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at The Plant, 308 N. St. Andrews Street, Dothan. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50 for up to 2 adults. Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

March 8...Montgomery County 9 AM.
Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) Meeting in the auditorium of the Gordon Persons Building, 50 North Ripley Street, Montgomery. The decisions of this board impact all hunting activities that take place on your land. The CAB assists in formulating policies for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), examines all rules and regulations, and makes recommendations for their change or amendment. This includes hunting seasons and bag limits. Anyone wishing to speak must register between 8 - 8:30 AM. Attendees wishing to share printed information must bring 16 copies with name and contact info on each copy. For more information, call (334) 242-3486.

March 8...Grenada, Mississippi 3 PM.
Field Day of the Grenada County Forestry Association at the Lee Tart Nature Preserve. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 226-2061.

March 10-14...Jefferson County 8 AM - 3:30 PM.
Learn & Burn at a location announced to registered participants. Participants will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning opportunity. Actively participate with ignition patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed burn will be conducted on the first available burn window between March 10-14. Depending on weather conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days advanced notice before the program is held. Register early as space is usually limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact Brad Nail at (334) 481-2154 or bnail@alaforestry.org.

March 10-14...Winston County 8 AM - 3:30 PM.
Learn & Burn at a location announced to registered participants. Participants will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning opportunity. Actively participate with ignition patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed burn will be conducted on the first available burn window between March 10-14. Depending on weather conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days advanced notice before the program is held. Register early as space is usually limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact Tyler Sibley at (334) 481-2155 or tsibley@alaforestry.org.

March 11...Multiple Counties.
Special Primary Election for vacant Alabama State Senate District 5. The seat became vacant due to State Representative Greg Reed being appointed to Governor Ivey's administration. A runoff, if needed, will be held April 8, and the special general election will be June 24. Not sure what district you live in? Here is the Alabama State Senate District 5 map.

March 11...Online 5:30 - 6:30 PM.
Small Ruminant Webinar Series (4 of 4) will be presented via Zoom. This is the final webinar in the series. For more information contact Dr. Felix Uchenna Samuel at (256) 924-0984 or sfu0001@auburn.edu.

March 12...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Getting to Know Alabama's Little Green Alien, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) will be presented via Zoom. Attend this webinar to learn more about the EAB from Kristy McAndrew, Mississippi State University. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.  Here is an article about the EAB on the Alabama Cooperative Extension website.

March 12-13...Amelia Island, Florida.
Timberland Investment Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. This is your opportunity to learn more about timberland markets and trade on a global level. Hear from experts about changes in policies, economics, markets, and investments. Fee: $2,195; $145 discount if paid by February 1. For more information contact Erin Lincoln at (601) 608-8718 or erin.lincoln@uga.edu.

March 13...Crenshaw County 4:30 PM.
Pine Beetle 101: Exploring Species and Their Impact at the Tom Harbin Center, 816 Airport Road, Luverne. Come learn about the incredible diversity of beetles, discover how to build a resilient forest, and gain insights into the harvesting and milling process. The event will feature a comprehensive round table discussion, providing attendees the chance to ask questions and engage with experts in the field. Dinner provided. For more information or to RSVP, contact Amanda Evans at (334) 335-6312 or awe0006@aces.edu.

March 14...Online 11 AM - 12 Noon CT.
Preserving Ash Trees for the Future will be presented via Zoom. Join in to learn about strategies that landowners, foresters, conservation organizations, and community leaders can employ to promote well-adapted forests that include ash in the future. For more information email Peter Smallidge at pjs23@cornell.edu.

March 15...Talladega County 4 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Talladega Superspeedway, 3366 Speedway Boulevard, Talladega. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

March 17-21...Jefferson County 8 AM - 3:30 PM.
Learn & Burn at a location announced to registered participants. Participants will experience a day-long “start to finish” learning opportunity. Actively participate with ignition patterns, holding techniques, and mop up. The prescribed burn will be conducted on the first available burn window between March 17-21. Depending on weather conditions, selected participants will be given 2 days advanced notice before the program is held. Register early as space is usually limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact Brad Nail at (334) 481-2154 or bnail@alaforestry.org.

March 19...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Native Forest Insect Pests of the Southern U.S.: Biology, Management, and Impact will be presented via Zoom. This webinar will give an update on pine pests impacting the southeast, including southern pine beetle, Ips spp., and Nantucket pine tip moth. If you need assistance connecting to the webinar email contact@sref.info.

March 21...Cleburne County 9 AM - 2:30 PM.
Wild Pig Damage Management Seminar in Heflin. For more information contact (256) 463-2620 or mdb0090@auburn.edu.

March 22...Newton, Georgia 10 AM - 2 PM ET.
Ichauway Open House at Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, 3988 Jones Center Drive. Visitors may take a wagon ride through the longleaf pine ecosystem, travel through research labs, visit a food truck, and much more. Contact Jessica McCorvey at (229) 734-4706 or jessica.mccorvey@jonesctr.org.

March 24...Online 6 - 7:30 CT.
How To Get Started and Why You Should Plan will be presented via Zoom. This is the first webinar in a series of four succession planning webinars. The series will discuss the steps to get you started with your family in the succession planning process. Meeting details provided upon registration. Webinar 2-4 are March 31, April 7, & April 14. Fee: $25/family. For more information contact Liz Jackson at (765) 496-5013 or jackson@purdue.edu.

March 25...Cherokee County 10 AM - 1 PM.
AL/GA Mountain Longleaf Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) Workshop at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, 801 Cedar Bluff Road, #A, Centre. Attend to learn about writing burn plans, available financial assistance, and discuss the prescribed burn association. Lunch provided. For more information call Ryan Mitchell at (850) 758-8559.

March 26...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Cogongrass Identification & Control will be presented via Zoom. Speaker: David Russell, Auburn University. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

March27...Knoxville, Tennessee 5:30 PM ET.
Tennessee Forestry Association (TFA) Regional Meeting at Calhoun's on the River, 400 Neyland Drive. Topic: Discussing International Export and Tariff Related Issues. Fee: $30. For more information contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

March 31...Online 6 - 7:30 CT.
Managing Family Dynamics will be presented via Zoom. This is the second webinar in a series of four succession planning webinars. The series will discuss the steps to get you started with your family in the succession planning process. Meeting details provided upon registration. Webinar 3-4 are April 7 & April 14. Fee: $25/family. For more information contact Liz Jackson at (765) 496-5013 or jackson@purdue.edu.

> April 2025

April 3...Online 9 AM - 4 PM CT.
Applied Forest Finance will be presented via Zoom Webinar. The class details the step-by-step financial analysis required to answer key investment and forest management questions. Learn how to identify, value, and rank timber and forestry investments. Fee: $580; $80 discount if paid by March 20. CE hours available. For more information contact Pamela Smith at (770) 725-8447 or psmith@forisk.com.

April 3...Cullman County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Festhalle Farmers Market, 209 1st Avenue NE, Cullman. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50/person. Youth 15 and under free. For more information call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

April 5...Chilton County.
Christmas Tree Workshop will be held at Neely Farms near Thorsby. The workshop will focus on the basic needs and techniques for a new grower to establish and operate a choose and cut Christmas tree farm. If you are in the early stages of operating a choose and cut farm, just exploring the idea or planning the opportunity, attending this workshop will better equip you with valuable “hands-on” information. Fee: $TBD. For more information or to register, contact Michael Buchart at (225) 505-6335 or sctaes@gmail.com.

April 7...Online 6 - 7:30 CT.
Family Communication and Meetings will be presented via Zoom. This is the third webinar in a series of four succession planning webinars. The series will discuss the steps to get you started with your family in the succession planning process. Meeting details provided upon registration. The final webinar of the series is April 14. Fee: $25/family. For more information contact Liz Jackson at (765) 496-5013 or jackson@purdue.edu.

April 7 - June 9...Online.
Online Woodland Options for Landowners is a 10-week self-paced online course that teaches the fundamentals of forest management. Topics include setting management goals, forest history, stewardship, marking boundary lines, using maps, using soil surveys, forest ecology, and more. Upon completion of the class, you can have a draft forest management plan. The class wraps up with an optional end-of-the-semester hands-on field trip in a location and date still to-be-determined. Fee: $55/family. For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.

April 8...Clay County 3 - 5 PM.
Ladies Nature Journaling and Tree Tea Tasting Workshop at 311 Bowden Ridge Drive, Lineville. Join Mandy Pearson in learning the basics of tree identification, uses of local trees, as well as the historical significance of tree-based teas. Come learn, craft, and brew your very own tea. For more information contact Amy Gaddy at (256) 689-8041 or amy@mtmenvironmentalllc.com.

April 9...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
An Overview of Foreign Holdings of U.S. Agricultural Land will be presented via Zoom. Speaker: Mykel Taylor, Auburn University. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

April 14...Online 6 - 7:30 CT.
Legal and Estate Issues will be presented via Zoom. This is the fourth and final webinar in a series of succession planning webinars. The series will discuss the steps to get you started with your family in the succession planning process. Meeting details provided upon registration. Fee: $25/family. For more information contact Liz Jackson at (765) 496-5013 or jackson@purdue.edu.

April 15...Autauga County 5:30 PM.
Southern Pine Beetle & Timber Market Update at the Autauga County Agricultural Center, 2226 Highway 14 West, Autaugaville. Topics will include: Southern Pine Beetle Forecast, Loblolly Pine Genetics & Planting Density, Local Timber Markets, NRCS Programs, and Use of a Consulting Forester. For more information or to pre-register, call Kim Johnson at (334) 361-7273.

April 15-16...Gainesville, Florida.
Spring Symposium: Landscape and Working Lands Conservation at the Austin Cary Forest Learning Center. This year's event will be a round-up of the various working-lands conservation initiatives and partnerships going on around Florida. Fee: $150; $10 discount if paid by March 14. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

April 17...Elmore County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Alabama Wildlife Federation Headquarters, 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50 for up to 2 adults. Youth 15 and under free. For more information call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM & ANNUAL MEETING April 22-23...Tuscaloosa County. Location: Headquartered at the Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Location on Google Maps. Reserve Your Room: Call (205) 752-3200. To access AFOA's block of rooms, mention the Alabama Forest Owners' Association - Group Code 250422ALFO.   You may also book your Hotel Capstone room here: Lodging Overview: Tuesday Tour(s), Tuesday Evening Reception, Tuesday Dinner will be On-Your-Own, Wednesday Main Conference includes Refreshments & Lunch. The Regular Attendee Registration Form (just below) will contain the most up-to-date details. REGISTRATION:      Regular Attendees:  Registration Form  Must be printed and mailed in with payment.        Exhibitors and/or Sponsors:  Registration Form  Must be printed and mailed in with payment.

April 23...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Managing Degraded Hardwood Stand will be presented via Zoom. Speaker: Brady Self, Mississippi State University. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

> May 2025

May 2-3...Courtland, Ohio.
International Firewood Expo at 899 Everett Hull Road, Courtland. The Expo will showcase some of the best firewood equipment in the industry. For more information email Joe at joe@ohiowoodburner.com.

May 3...Tallapoosa County 5 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Russell Marine Boating & Outdoors, 19 Russell Marine Road, Alexander City. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50 for up to 2 adults. Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

May 6...Limestone County 5:30 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at the Canebrake Club, 23015 Founders Circle, Athens. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50 for up to 2 adults. Youth 15 and under free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

May 21...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Portable Sawmill: Economics and Application will be presented via Zoom. Speaker: Adam Maggard, Auburn University. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

> October 2025

October 3-4...Starkville, Mississippi.
Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show is located approximately seven miles south of Starkville. The longest-running, live, in-woods equipment demo in the South. Fee: $40; $10 discount for advance registration. For more information contact John Auel at (662) 617-0216 or jauel@msforestry.net.

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