> June 2024

June 18...Jefferson County.
Special Primary Election for vacant Alabama House District 52 seat of State Representative John Rogers. A special primary runoff, if needed, will be held July 16, and the special general election will be October 1, 2024.

June 20...Macon County 5:30 - 7 PM.
Heirs' Property: Family Trees & Family Conversations at the Tusk MAC CDC, 608 Dibble Street, Tuskegee. Heirs’ property can be tricky to navigate, but it can be even more so when there are several heirs to the property. Attend this meeting to learn how to map your family tree to ensure you have all available heirs and how to have those tough family conversations surrounding heirs’ property. For more information contact Rilea Robinson at (334) 292-5005 or rar0086@auburn.edu.

June 20...Gulfport, Mississippi 6 PM.
Member Social of the Hancock/Harrison County Forestry & Wildlife Association (CFWA). The social will take place at the Harrison County Extension, 14281 County Farm Road. Meet and share your experiences with other landowners in a food and fellowship setting. Meal provided to members of the Hancock/Harrison CFWA. Registration required by June 17. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Harrison County Extension at (228) 865-4227 or tim.ray@msstate.edu.

June 24-27...Marion County.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Marion County Extension Office, 372 7th Avenue Southwest, Hamilton. No fee. This class consists of four days for 3 hours each day. To register, call Rebecca Danely at (205) 546-0215 or Katie Brown at (334) 375-0908. 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.

June 25-26...Broomfield, Colorado.
Forest Landowners Association (FLA) National Conference will be held at the Omni Interlocken Hotel. Fee: $900 non-FLA members; $50 discount for FLA members. Early registration discount for FLA members. Contact Forest Landowners Association at 1-800-325-2954 or info@forestlandowners.com.

June 25-27...Middleton, Tennessee.
Teacher Conservation Workshop at UT Lone Oaks Farm, 10000 Lake Hardeman Road. The workshop will focus on forest ecology, management and products through guest speakers, field trips and hands-on activities. For more information call the Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-3832.

June 25-27...Jackson, Mississippi.
Teachers Conservation Workshop (Metro) at Mississippi Ag and Forestry Museum, 1150 Lakeland Drive. This is a hands-on workshop with an emphasis on forests and other natural resources. Participants learn by demonstration and practical exercises how natural resources education can be integrated into the classroom. This is a highly active workshop, and some activities will require participants to be outside in the heat. Come prepared for nature hikes, mill tours, and other outdoor activities. Forest owners and forest products companies are urged to sponsor a teacher. Fee: $75; lunch provided each day. Contact Jonathan Smith at (601) 354-4936 or jsmith@msforestry.net.

June 28...Elmore County 10 AM - 12 Noon.
Nature Journaling for Everyone at Village Green Park, 3199 Main Street, Millbrook. Deepen your connection to nature, hone your observation skills, and wake up your curiosity through nature journaling. Fee: $5. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

> July 2024

July 1 - September 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.

July 8-10...Marshall County.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Arab High School Agriscience Department, 511 Arabian Drive Northeast, Arab. No fee. This class consists of three days for 3 hours each day. To register, call Matt Whisenant at (256) 572-7870. 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.

July 9...Multiple Counties 5:30 - 7 PM.
Heirs' Property: Family Tree and Family Conversations will be held as local watch parties of the virtual event in multiple counties around the state. Attend to learn about the ‘what’, ‘who’, and ‘why’ of heirs’ property and how you can take the next steps in finding an attorney to work with. For more information contact Rilea Robinson at (334) 202-5005 or rar0086@auburn.edu.

July 10...Quincy, Florida 9 AM - 4 PM ET.
Prescribed Burning: The Basics at the North Florida Research and Education Center, 155 Research Road. This meeting will cover topics such as: basic burn planning, firelines, weather factors, smoke management, knowing when to burn, knowing how to burn, and tax payer funding. Lunch provided. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

July 10...Online 11 AM - 12 Noon CT.
The Owner's Mindset: Fostering Success At Every Age is presented by The Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG). Engagement and preparation of current and future family enterprise owners is critical to support the family’s vision and purpose. For more information contact Kristi Daeda at (773) 784-5008 or daeda@thefbcg.com.

July 10...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Southeastern Logging Trends will be presented via Zoom. Come learn more about logging trends in the southeast. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

July 11…Jackson, Tennessee 5:30 PM.
Tennessee Forestry Association (TFA) Regional Meeting at the Catfish Cabin Restaurant, 1290 S. Highland Avenue. Fee: $TBD; meal included. RSVP to Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

July 11...McCarley, Mississippi 6 PM.
Carroll County Forestry Association Meeting at McAnerney's Restaurant. Topic: Forest Health. Speaker: Dr. Brady Self. For more information call (662) 237-6926.

July 12...Dale County.
All About Water at the Dale County Extension Office, 202 South Highway 134, Ozark. Come learn more about water quality. The meeting will focus on pond water quality, river/stream health, well water, livestock water, and more. For more information contact Bence Carter at (334) 389-4055 or jbc0057@aces.edu.

July 13...Grenada, Mississippi 3 PM.
Grenada County Forestry Association Meeting at the Lee Tart Nature Preserve. Steven Tucker will give a wild hog trapping demonstration. For more information call (662) 226-2061.

July 15...Madison County 8 AM.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Re-certification Workshop at Alabama A&M, Agricultural Research Center, 4900 Meridian Street North, Huntsville. Fee: $100; breaks and lunch provided. Limited to 60 seats. For more information or to register, call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

July 16-19...Madison County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification Course at Alabama A&M, Agricultural Research Center, 4900 Meridian Street North, Huntsville. No lodging provided. Fee: $150; breaks and lunches provided. Limited to 60 seats. For more information or to register, call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

July 16 - August 20...Online.
The Woman Landowner Academy is a 6-week online program hosted through a private Facebook Group, only open to participants. Within the group you will have exclusive access to materials, resources, land management professionals, as well as the opportunity to join a network of women just like you. Fee: $349. For more information contact Danielle Atkins at (706) 631-4440 or landandladies@gmail.com.

July 19-21...Jefferson County.
Annual World Deer Expo at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham. The expo will have hunting products, apparel, outfitters from all over the world, seminars, outdoor celebrities, kid’s activities, and more. Fee: $TBD; kids receive discounted admission. For more info call Channing Brown at (205) 678-4141.

July 23...Online 1 PM CT.
Prescribed Fire as a Forest Management Tool will be presented via Zoom. For more information email Jennifer Ryan at jennifer.ryan2@usda.gov. If you need assistance connecting to the webinar email contact@sref.info.

July 23...Oxford, Mississippi 6 PM.
Wildlife Food Plots will be held at the Lafayette County Extension Office, 70 F.D. Buddy East Parkway. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 234-4451.

July 23-25...Lee County.
Teachers Conservation Workshop at the College of Forestry, Wildlife, & Environment in Auburn. The workshop will focus on forest ecology, management and products through guest speakers, field trips and hands-on activities. The goal is to demonstrate the importance working forests have to the environment and economy. Teachers pay small fee: $75. Forest owners and forest products companies are urged to sponsor a teacher -- cost is about $500. Teachers are needed. Limited to 25 participants. No repeat attendees from the previous 3 years. Contact Ashley Smith at (334) 481-2137 or asmith@alaforestry.org.

July 24...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Influence of Prescribed Fire on Wild Turkeys will be presented via Zoom. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

July 25...Covington County 6 - 7:30 PM.
Treating Aquatic Plants in Ponds at the Covington County Extension Office, 23952 Alabama Highway 55, Suite 4, Andalusia. Nuisance aquatic vegetation are major problems for landowners during the summer months. This workshop will focus on identification and management of common aquatic plant pests found in southeaster ponds. For more information contact Bence Carter at (334) 389-4055 or jbc0057@aces.edu.

July 28-30...Springfield, Ohio.
The Walnut Council Annual Meeting will feature tree farm tours along with an indoor conference of presentations on hardwood management and landowner issues. Fee: $195. For more information contact Liz Jackson at (765) 496-5013 or walnutcouncil@gmail.com.

July 30...Pontotoc, Mississippi 6 PM.
Virtual Weyerhaeuser Mill Tour at the Pontotoc Extension Office, 402 C.J. Hardin Jr. Drive. Speakers: Benji Harrin and Rick Cozine. For more information or to RSVP, call the Pontotoc Extension at (662) 489-3910.

July 31...Dallas County 9:30 AM - 3 PM.
Central Alabama Forest Health Workshop at the Blackbelt Research and Extension Center, 60 County Road 944, Marion Junction. Topics will include basic monitoring, emerging diseases, pest management, and invasive species management. Registration required. Fee: $15; lunch included. For more information contact Dylan Taylor at (251) 362-2467 or djt0014@auburn.edu.

July 31 - August 2...Macon County.
Master Goat Producer's Certification Program at the Caprine Research and Education Unit Facilities, Tuskegee University. Fee: $85; $10 discount if paid by July 16. For more information contact Dr. Byeng R. Min at (334) 724-4732 or bmin1@tuskegee.edu.

> August 2024

August 1...Walker County 5 PM.
Alabama Forestry Association Jasper Area Regional Reception at Musgrove Country Club, 916 Country Club Road, Jasper. Catch up on news of importance to your forestland investment and meet others in the forest industry in a relaxed, comfortable environment. For more information contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.

August 1-3...Montgomery County.
Farm & Land Conference at the Renaissance Montgomery. The conference will feature an array of ag and forestry topics. The Green Tour appears to include a tour of Dave Hart's property in Pike County. This tour will see different management strategies such as pine beetle damage mitigation, harvest & replanting, longleaf pine rotations, prescribed burning, and road maintenance. Fee: Variable. For more information email Anna Britton at abritton@alfafarmers.org.

August 5...Baldwin County 8 AM.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Re-certification Workshop at Graham Creek Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay, Foley. Fee: $100; breaks and lunch provided. Limited to 60 seats. For more information or to register, call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

August 6...Tuscaloosa County 10 AM.
State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Meeting in the Board Room of Walter B. Jones Hall, 420 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa. Learn more about the out of sight, out of mind natural resources of Alabama. This regularly scheduled meeting is open to the public. For more information call (205) 349-2852.

August 6-9...Baldwin County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification Course at Graham Creek Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay, Foley. No lodging provided. Fee: $150; breaks and lunches provided. Limited to 60 seats. For more information or to register, call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

August 6-9...Atlanta, Georgia.
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 15. For more information contact IWF at (404) 693-8333 or info@iwfatlanta.com.

August 8...Walker County 10 AM.
Alabama Surface Mining Commission Meeting at the Pinnacle Bank Building, 1811 2nd Avenue, Jasper. This a public forum meeting. For more information contact Kathy Love at (205) 221-4130x235.

August 8...Lauderdale County 6 PM.
Alabama Forestry Association Shoals Area Regional Reception at Sweetwater Depot, 502 S. Royal Avenue, Florence. Catch up on news of importance to your forestland investment and meet others in the forest industry in a relaxed, comfortable environment. For more information contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.

August 9-11...Savannah, Georgia.
Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) Annual Conference at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Hutchison Island. Continuing education credits available. Fee: $600. For more information contact Randee Formby at (706) 845-9085 or rformby@asginfo.net.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 14...Nationwide 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM (Central Time). CAPITAL IDEAS -- LIVE! 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. Listen on the web or download to listen on your device of choice: August 14, 2024 CI -- Live!  This will be a link once the program is finished and available. Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.

August 15...Byrdstown, Tennessee.
Timber Sale Workshop at the Pickett County Agricultural Learning Center, 155 Skyline Drive. Instructor: Dr. David Mercker, University of Tennessee Extension. To register, contact Billy Garrett (931) 864-3310 or bgarret4@utk.edu.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 15...Shelby County 6 - 8 PM. Dinner and Discussion at The Anvil Pub, 611 Doug Baker Boulevard, Suite 103, Hoover, AL 35242. The Anvil Pub is in the Lee Branch Shopping Center near Tazikis. No-host dinner at 6 PM. Then listen to a 15 minute program, and talk about the issues with other forest landowners. Limited seating. To attend, RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or rll@afoa.org.

August 16...Dickson, Tennessee.
Timber Sale Workshop at the Dickson County Government Building, 303 Henslee Drive. Instructor: Dr. David Mercker, University of Tennessee Extension. To register, contact Vickie Witcher (615) 446-2788 or vwitcher@tennessee.edu.

August 22...Online 1 PM CT.
Is it Time to Thin Your Timber Stand? This Microsoft Teams webinar will cover how thinning can bring increased return on investment from the sale of higher-value forest product and periodic income from the multiple harvests that lead to those higher-value forest products. Thinning can also provide improved access for equipment, people, and wildlife, and a healthy, vigorous forest with less risk of insect infestation, and destructive fire. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

August 23...Ona, Florida 9:30 AM - 3 PM ET.
Wild Hog Management Workshop at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center, 3401 Experiment Station. This meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Hance Ellington, University of Florida, and trap demonstrations. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lacey at (772) 696-3587 or lacey.mcclenithan@myfwc.com.

August 24...Baldwin County 8 AM - 5 PM.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Five Rivers Delta Resources Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort. No fee. This is a one day class with a lunch break. To register, call Wesley Weaver at (251) 862-2184. 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.

August 27...Bibb County 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Creating a Better Habitat for Deer and Turkey at the Sawmeal Restaurant, 6880 Highway 5, Brent. Fee: $10; meal provided. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

August 27-29...Amelia Island, Florida.
Florida Forestry Association (FFA) Annual Meeting at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Fee: $475; $80 discount if paid by July 29. For more information contact FFA at (850) 222-5646 or krista@flforestry.org.

August 29-30...Fayette County.
Forestry Continuing Education at Beville State Community College in Fayette. Topics include: Land Surveying, Law Enforcement, and Land & Timber Investment. CFE hours available. This meeting is geared toward foresters, but landowners welcome as well. Fee: $225; lunch included both days. For more information call Jim Sims at (205) 932-0469.

> September 2024

September 4...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Sustainable Trails will be presented via Zoom. Come learn more about sustainable trails as we discuss the science behind the path and practical tips for landowners or managers. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

September 4-6....Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Meeting at Dolly's HeartSong Lodge & Resort. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

September 7…Tullahoma, Tennessee 7 AM.
Healthy Hardwoods Field Day at University of Tennessee Forest Resources Highland Rim AgResearch & Education Center, 623 UT Farm Road. Topic: Forest Carbon. Contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

September 8-10...Baldwin County.
Alabama Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. Fee: $550; $55 discount if paid by August 9. For more information contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.

September 10...Clay County.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day (Kids Only) at Clay County Livestock in Lineville. 6th grade students only. For more information call Stephanie Tobin at (256) 354-5976.

September 10...Macon County 5:30 - 7 PM.
Heirs' Property: Working with the Tax Office at 207 North Main Street, Tuskegee. For more information contact Rilea Robinson at (334) 292-5005 or rar0086@auburn.edu.

September 14...Jackson, Tennessee 7 AM.
Healthy Hardwoods Field Day at the University of Tennessee Experiment Station. Topic: Forest Carbon. Contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

September 17-18...Athens, Georgia.
Hardwood Silviculture and Management at Flinchum’s Phoenix, 650 Phoenix Drive. This course will help the attendee learn to make effective silviculture and management decisions on regenerating and managing oak forests. Instructors: Drs. David Clabo & Stephen Peairs. Fee: $325; $50 discount if paid by September 3. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.

September 27...Jefferson County 10 AM - 1 PM.
Chainsaw Safety Workshop at Ruffner Mountain, 1214 81st Street South, Birmingham. This workshop 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 Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

> October 2024

October 7-10...Knoxville, Tennessee.
International Oak Symposium will address the most current issues and complexities related to science-based management of oak species and forests at global, regional, and local scales. Fee: $550. For more information contact Callie Schweitzer at (256) 603-0969 or callie.schweitzer@usda.gov.

October 11...Cullman County 9 AM - 2 PM.
Landowner Tour at the Stouts Mountain Ranch, 20819 Alabama Highway 91, Hanceville. The tour will highlight pine thinning techniques, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat enhancements, markets for pine products, and the challenges of growing pine. Consulting forester, Billy Rye, Forest Management Specialists, will lead the tour. Light breakfast and lunch provided. For more information or to register, call (256) 765-0397. You may also Register Here.

October 17...Russell County 3 PM ET.
Forestry Tour and Dinner at the Patterson Plantation, 1226 Alabama Highway 165, Fort Mitchell. Alternate rain date is October 24. Fee: $20. For more information call Jennifer Davidson at (334) 298-6845.

> November 2024

November 5...Statewide.
General Election

November 17-18...St. Paul, Virginia.
Tree Syrup Workshop is a program for beginners and experienced producers interested in making their own tree syrup. The two-day workshop includes pre-workshop tours and field activities. The Tree Syrup school will include learning about what trees to tap, how to boil and bottle it and how to store and sell the syrup. Registration has not opened yet. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact Phillip Meeks, Wise County Extension Office, at (276) 328-6194.  See the 2023 Tree Syrup School information for reference.

> January 2025

January 26-28...Baldwin County.
The State of Alabama's Governance will be held at the Grand Hotel, 1 Grand Boulevard, Point Clear. The seminar focuses on the state of the state and specifically addresses issues of importance to the state that will be topics during the upcoming legislative session. Fee: $TBD. Contact Tom Saunders at (334) 481-2135 or tsaunders@alaforestry.org.

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