Invasive Plant Management Workshop at Northeast Alabama Community College, Workforce Development Building, 138 Alabama 35, Rainsville. Learn to identify, prevent and control invasive plants. Also, learn what alternative plant species may be available. Fee: $25. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Birding & Building: Blue Birds at Whitesmith Memorial Library, 58 North Monterey Street, Mobile. Learn how Eastern blue birds support healthy ecosystems and how you can help them thrive. Build and take home your own blue bird house! For more information contact Andrea Robards at (251) 395-7525 or ajr0163@auburn.edu.
Tennessee Forestry Association Regional Meeting at Catfish Kitchen. Topic: To-be-determined (TBD). Fee: $TBD; meal included. For more information or to RSVP, contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.
Carroll County Forestry Association Meeting at McAnerney’s Restaurant. Topic: Timber Theft/Boundary Lines. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 237-6926.
The Walnut Council Annual Meeting typically features tree farm tours along with an indoor conference of presentations on hardwood management and landowner issues. Fee: $200. For more information contact Liz Jackson at (765) 496-5013 or walnutcouncil@gmail.com.
Invasive Plant Management Workshop at the Blount County Extension Office, 6700 County Road 1, Cleveland. Learn to identify, prevent, and control invasive plants while using non-invasive and native alternatives. Fee: $25. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Natural Regeneration Techniques in Pine at the Pontotoc Extension Office, 402 C.J. Hardin Jr. Drive. Speaker: Brady Self. For more information or to RSVP, call the Pontotoc Extension at (662) 489-3910.
Pearl River-Stone County Forestry Association Meeting at Bill’s Catfish & Steak. Topic: Jones College Forestry Program. Speaker: Kennedy Brooks. Dutch treat lunch. For more information, call the Stone County Extension Office at (601) 928-5286.
Alabama Farm & Land Conference in Mobile. The conference will feature an array of ag and forestry topics and tours. Fee: Variable. For more information email Anna Rackliffe at arackliffe@alfafarmers.org.
Board Meeting of Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust in the Goldenrod Room at Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge, 1155 Lodge Drive, Guntersville. This meeting will provide an opportunity for any individual who would like to make comments concerning the program. The public is invited to attend this meeting and is urged to submit comments. For more information call Ashley Peters at (334) 353-7878. Editor’s Note: Here are some questions you may consider asking yourself and others. Is recreation a necessary state government provided service? Does the state need more public land to compete with recreational opportunities (many of which are already) provided by private forestland owners? Who is the more appropriate steward of forestland, government or private owners?
Prescribed (Rx) Fire for Landowners at the Scott County Extension Office, 230 South Davis Street. Speaker: Paul Tadlock. For more information or to RSVP, call the Extension Office at (601) 469-4241.
Special Primary Election for Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7. There will be no runoff.
Land Management Workshop at Bevill State Community College, Wade Math & Science Building, 14th Street East, Jasper. Topics will include: Safety in the Woods; Carbon Program; Prescribed Burning; BMPs; Forest Insect Pests of Alabama; Managing for Wildlife; and more. Advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, call Stacy at (205) 387-1879×3204.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
CAPITAL IDEAS LIVE – A News Conference for Forest Owners.
This 15 minute telephone/Internet conference will feature state & national experts, researchers & authors on breaking issues, current research, can’t-miss educational events, books & publications, timber market update and more. To listen live call AFOA to register at (205) 624-2225.
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Alternative Sources of Income from Timberland at the Lowndes County Extension Office, 485 Tom Rose Road. Speakers: James Shannon and Dave Godwin. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 328-2111.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Dinner and Discussion at The Anvil Pub & Grill, 611 Doug Baker Boulevard, Suite 103, Hoover. The Anvil Pub is near Tazikis. No-host dinner at 6 PM followed by a short program. Meet and talk with other forest landowners in a casual setting. Limited seating. To attend, RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or info@afoa.org.
If Prescribed Fire is Not an Option will be presented via Zoom. Some lands and their managers face constraints in applying prescribed fire, but other tools and techniques are available for timber and habitat management. Join to learn more about these techniques & vegetative response to management beyond fire. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is open to residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Learn more about insects and provide data to a group that studies the economic value of pollination. For more information go to the website at gsepc.org.
International Woodworking Fair (IWF) at the Georgia World Congress Center. The IWF is one of the top woodworking trade shows for furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, and custom and general woodworking industries. Fee: $50; $25 discount if paid by July 31. For more information contact IWF at (404) 693-8333 or showinfo@iwfatlanta.com.
Deadline for Accepting Century & Heritage Farm & Bicentennial Farm Applications. To find out if your farm meets the qualifications for the 2026 C & H Farm program or Bicentennial Farm program or to receive an application, contact Amy Belcher at (334) 240-7126 or amy.belcher@agi.alabama.gov.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at Revive Outdoors Ministry, 6370 South Chalkville Road, Unit 201, Trussville. No fee. This is a one day class. Lunch at 12 Noon. Bring any drinks/snacks you may need. To register, call Hans Keasler at (205) 746-2119. 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.
Heirs Property Workshop at the Winfield Community Center, 400 Community Street, Winfield. Learn what heirs property really means, why it impacts families, and how communities can take action to protect land, preserve ownership, and prevent future conflict. Meal provided. For more information contact Carla Lewis at (205) 712-7449 or cll0031@auburn.edu.
Chainsaw Safety Course at Sheriff Building, 17256 Jordan Street, Chatom. This 2-day course will include information on personal protection equipment, the proper way to operate a chainsaw, and will also include hands on demonstrations. For more information contact Jessica Baldwin at (334) 752-1194 or jmb0276@auburn.edu.
Florida Forestry Association (FFA) Annual Meeting & Trade Show at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact FFA at (850) 222-5646 or krista@flforestry.org.
Reptile and Amphibian Response to Forest Management will be presented via Zoom. Presenter: William Sutton, Tennessee State University. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Convention at the Sheraton Music City. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.
Five Minutes in the Forest – Clues to Land Use History. This event will be held via YouTube Premier. For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.
ForestHer Workshop: Legacy of the Longleaf at the Fort Mitchell Historic Site in Fort Mitchell. A day of connection, learning, and hands-on experience focused on the longleaf pine ecosystem. The day concludes with an optional (additional fee) guided pine needle basketmaking class, celebrating tradition and craft. Fee: $10; lunch included. For more information contact Ashley Smith at (334) 481-2137 or asmith@alaforestry.org.
Alabama Water Resources Conference at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. This conference is a forum for the water resources community. Fee: $545; $50 discount if paid by August 4. For more information contact AU Water Resources Center at (888) 844-4785 or wrc@auburn.edu. Editor’s Note: It could benefit landowners to stay informed on water resources and their watersheds that may impact forestry activities.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Rival Feed Seed Outdoors, 613 Fairgrounds Road, Muscle Shoals. 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 (800) 822-9453.
Forestry & Logging Workshop at the Lawrence Mill Community Center, 490 SR-129, Fayette. Topics will include: Consulting Forestry Update; Timber Markets; Forestry Ethics; Seedlings, Genetics, Plantings, Density; Forestry BMPs; Prescribed Fire; and Wildlife Management. Fee: $10; lunch provided. For more information or to register, contact Ronni Brasher at (205) 932-8941 or rrb0006@auburn.edu.
Five Minutes in the Forest – Grade this Log. This event will be held via YouTube Premier. For more information contact Adam Downing at (540) 948-6881 or adowning@vt.edu.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Community Center, 635 Armory Road, Centre. No fee. This is a one day class. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. T-shirt and hunter orange cap provided to each participant. To register, call Katie Burks at (205) 928-0432. 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.
Forestry Jobs Camp at Natchez Trace State Park, 24845 Natchez Trace Road. This hands-on, overnight camp gives high school students the chance to explore careers in forestry, from logging and sawmilling to wildlife and land management. Participants will tour active job sites, meet professionals in the field, and dive into the real-world side of natural resource careers. For more information contact Megan Carpenter at (615) 487-2704 or forestry.camps@tn.gov.
Alabama Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. Fee: $550; $55 discount if paid by August 8. For more information contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.
Wild Game Cook-Off at the Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham. 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 (800) 822-9453.
Five Minutes in the Forest – The Virtual Forest. This event will be held via YouTube Premier. For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.
Small Scale Forestry Expo at Bland County Fairgrounds, 13 Fair Grounds Street. The expo will feature tools and services you need to manage your woodlot, including modern attachments, safety gear, and expert consulting. See the latest compact equipment from mini excavators to portable sawmills. For more information call (800) 218-5586.
Southern Christmas Tree Association Annual Meeting will feature a Christmas tree farm tour at Lazy Acres Farm Fun. For more information contact Michael Buchart at (225) 505-6335 or sctaes@gmail.com.
Invasive Grasses of the Southeast will be presented via Zoom. In this webinar, Chris Evans will discuss the biology, impact, and management of some commonly found invasive grass species including cogongrass, Johnsongrass, Japanese stiltgrass, and miscanthus. Learn more about the impact these grasses have on forested landscapes and what can be done to manage them. If you need assistance connecting to the webinar email contact@sref.info.
Five Minutes in the Forest – Hunting Safety. This event will be held via YouTube Premier. For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.
Timber Market Analysis will be presented via Zoom Webinar. This class walks through the process to understand, track, and analyze the price, demand, supply, and competitive dynamics of local timber markets and wood baskets. Instructors: Dr. Brooks Mendell, Amanda Lang, and Shawn Baker. Fee: $650; $100 discount if paid by September 16. For more information contact Heather Clark at (770) 725-8447 or hsclark@forisk.com.
Five Minutes in the Forest – Deer-resistant Trees & Shrubs. This event will be held via YouTube Premier. For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.
Five Minutes in the Forest – Tulip (Yellow) Poplar Milling. This event will be held via YouTube Premier. For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.
Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition – The EXPO showcases the latest products and services for the wood products industry. Attendee registration will open soon. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact Eric Gee at (504) 443-4464×3 or egee@sfpa.org.