MidSouth Firewood Expo at the Decatur Fairgrounds, 1925 US 641. The Expo will showcase firewood equipment of all sizes. Food trucks will be on site with live music Friday night. For more information contact Marlin at (731) 225-1111 or marlin.petre1990@gmail.com.
Alabama Quail Hunters Field Trial will be held at Gates Shaw’s Farm in Brierfield. Bring a lunch, snacks, chairs, binoculars, and whatever else you may need for your dog. Fun family event and observers are welcome. All participants must register before 5 PM, March 12 by contacting Frank at (205) 617-3030 or frankharris9160@gmail.com.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Talladega Superspeedway, 3366 Speedway Boulevard, Lincoln. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; includes two adults. Youth under 15 free. For more information call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.
Learn & Burn at a location in Shelby County which will be 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 16-20. 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.
Forest Resilience and Carbon Market Forestry at the Madison County Extension Office, Charles Stone Agricultural Center, 819 Cook Avenue #106, Huntsville. The workshop will establish effective communication and meaningful engagement with forest landowners and managers to successfully implement and integrate climate smart forestry practices into their forestry operations to meet their objectives. For more information contact Katherine Terry-Warner at (256) 871-0133 or klt0072@auburn.edu.
Alabama Forestry Association Dothan Area Regional Reception at Landmark Park – Stokes Barn, 430 Landmark Drive, Dothan. 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.
Recreational Pond Management Workshop at Northwest Shoals Community College, 105 Technology Drive, Muscle Shoals. Are you tired of catching small bass? Is your pond an eye-sore to your community? Attend this workshop to learn how to better manage your pond and get the most out of your small impoundment. For more information contact Talon Crowell at (334) 752-1500 or tkc0008@auburn.edu.
Prescribed Burn Workshop at 72 Brockford Road, Suite A, Heflin. Learn methods to safely add prescribed fire to your property. Participants will learn about the benefits of fire ecology, tools used, methods, and benefits. Lunch included. For more information contact Stephen Faughn at (256) 499-6322 or sef0020@auburn.edu.
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; includes two adults. Youth under 15 free. For more information call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.
ForestHer Basics at the Perdido Volunteer Fire Department, 22190 County Road 47, Perdido. The workshop will teach basic forestry with hands-on with demonstrations, a field tour, and opportunities to practice new skills. Fee: $20. For more information contact Andrea Robards at (251) 395-7525 or ajr0163@auburn.edu.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1636 County Road 573, Hanceville. No fee. This is a one day class. A one hour lunch break will be given. Bring your own lunch and snacks/drinks. To register, call Samuel Ross at (256) 841-9870. 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.
Clarke County Forestry Association Meeting at Chefski’s Restaurant. The topic will be good forestry practices for turkey habitat. Fee: $6. RSVP by March 20 to (601) 776-3951.
Longleaf 101 at Camp Shelby. Topics include: History of longleaf; Use of fire; Site preparation; Proper planting techniques; Income from longleaf products; Converting to longleaf; Restoring groundcover; Managing for wildlife objectives; and more. Fee: $100; fee is waived for landowners. Contact Karen Brown at (334) 427-1029 or karen@longleafalliance.org.
Forest Health Workshop at Bevill Community College, 805 14th Street East, Wade Building, Mathews Lecture Hall (Rm 105), Jasper. We will discuss important forest pests and diseases affecting the southeast. You’ll learn how to identify early warning signs, implement science-based management strategies, and make informed decisions for long-term forest health. Fee: $20. For more information contact Katherine Terry-Warner at (256) 871-0133 or klt0072@auburn.edu.
Mapping With Drones: Remote Pilot Certification Preparation will be presented via Zoom. This workshop is essential for drone operators interested in Mapping with Drones, Photography/Videography with Drones, and others who are either interested in operating a drone or managers who need to learn more about the regulatory environment. No prior ‘drone’ operation or mapping experience is necessary. This workshop prepares individuals to take the FAA’s Remote Pilot Exam (aka Part 107). Registration closes about one month prior to the workshop. Fee: $350. For more information contact Virginia Tech’s John McGee at jmcg@vt.edu.
Landowner Tour at Young Family Farm, 690 South County Road 21. Look for signs pointing to the property entrance. Topics will include restoration and management of native forest habitats, prescribed fire, and integrating timber and wildlife habitat objectives. We will tour the property on a trailer and do a little bit of walking. Wear appropriate clothing for the field and bring a water bottle. Registration required. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.
Chainsaw Safety 101: Lunch and Learn at the Dale County Extension Office, 202 South Highway 123, Ozark. Learn about the proper protection equipment and handling techniques that prevent serious injuries during storm clean up, land management, and pruning activities. For more information contact Kerry Steedley at (334) 350-0485 or kes0150@auburn.edu.
Regional Pond Management Workshop at a location yet to be finalized. This workshop will cover pond management basics (indoors) and include a live electro fishing demonstration. For more information contact Corey Courtwright at (256) 463-2620 or cac0039@auburn.edu.
Continued Post-Hurricane Forest Management will be presented via Zoom webinar. Topics will cover decisions landowners will face and forest insects, diseases, and invasive plant issues after a hurricane. For more information contact David Clabo at (229) 386-3672 or david.clabo@uga.edu.
Forest Health Short Course at Auburn University, College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn. Topics included: How Trees Die, Stress Signatures in the Canopy, Insects That Kill Trees, Disease vs Decline, Impacts of Wildlife on Tree Health, and more. Participants will learn how to assess tree health, diagnose disease and decline, and apply management strategies for long-term productivity and resilience. Fee: $200. For more information contact Annakay Newell at (334) 844-8069 or ada0037@auburn.edu.
Applied Forest Finance 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: $600; $75 discount if paid in advance. CE hours available. For more information contact Heather Clark at (770) 725-8447 or hsclark@forisk.com.
“Don’t Drop it on Alabama” Spring Cleanup is a statewide program of the People Against A Littered State. All supplies for cleanups are provided. For more information contact Jamie Mitchell at (334) 263-7737 or jamie@alpals.org.
Pine Straw Production – Stand Management and Economics at the Tift County Extension Office, Conference Room, 1468 Carpenter Road South. This course will enable a forest landowner or land manager to be able to make effective silvicultural and economical management decisions on managing slash and longleaf pine stands for straw. Speakers: Dr. David Dickens and Dr. David Clabo, University of Georgia. Fee: $350; $50 discount if paid by March 25. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.
Lunch & Learn: Bees of Alabama at the Presbyterian Church, 100 West Bridge Street, Wetumpka. Entomologist and Bee Specialist for Alabama Extension, Dr. Selina Buckner will speak on the many bee species in Alabama and how vital they are for our ecosystem to flourish. For more information contact the Elmore County Extension at (334) 567-6301 or elmorecountyextension@aces.edu.
Wild Turkey and Habitat Management Field Day at Saloom Properties, 2835 Bookers Mill Road, Evergreen. Fee: $25. For more contact Karla Robinson at (251) 578-2762 or kbr0015@auburn.edu.
Prescribed Burn Workshop at 72 Brockford Road, Suite A, Heflin. Attendees will learn methods to safely add Prescribed Fire to their property. They will learn about the benefits of fire ecology, tools used, methods, and benefits. Lunch included. For more information contact Stephen Faughn at (256) 499-6322 or sef0020@auburn.edu.
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. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.
Alabama Forestry Association Monroeville Area Regional Reception at The Shop, 66 S. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Monroeville. 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.
Pine Straw Production – Stand Management and Economics at the Tifton County Extension Office, 1468 Carpenter Road South. Learn about pine straw yields by species, site quality, land-use history, pine straw raking effects, fertilization, herbicides, controlling unwanted plant species, and basal area. Fee: $350; $50 discount if paid by March 25. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.
Birding 101: Attract, Identify, and Appreciate Alabama Birds at the Leighton Public Library, 8740 Main Street, Leighton. Learn how to attract birds to your area, skills and tools to identify birds, and resources and citizen science programs that can support you and help you grow as a birdwatcher. A Bird Walk will take place on April 25 at Joe Wheeler State Park. Fee: $10; classroom session. For more information contact Katherine Terry-Warner at (256) 871-0133 or klt0072@auburn.edu.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
2026 AFOA Annual Meeting headquartered at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National, 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL 36801.
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Forest Roads will be presented via Zoom. Come learn more about forest road and stream crossing installation and maintenance as well as erosion control measures that will help protect your road and water quality. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
ForestSAT 2026 at the J. Wayne Reitz Union, University of Florida. ForestSAT is an international conference that focuses on the application of remote sensing, geospatial technologies, and artificial intelligence in forestry and related fields. It provides a platform for scientists, researchers, and professionals to present their latest findings, exchange ideas, and discuss the advancements and challenges in forest monitoring and management using satellite, airborne, and ground-based sensors at various spatial and temporal scales. Fee: $1,045; $250 discount if paid by March 5. For any questions, please contact us at forestsat2026@ifas.ufl.edu.
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.
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.
The Land Link: Legal, Social, and Tax Insights for Farmers/Landowners will offer expert insights on land access, farm succession, and tax strategies to help farmers and landowners plan their future. For more information contact Roshell Aguilar at (205) 879-6964 or rzr0053@aces.edu.
Alabama Forestry Association Jasper Area Regional Reception at the 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.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
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 via podcast: May 13, 2026 CI — Live! This will become a link once the program is finished and available.
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AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Dinner and Discussion at a location to-be-determined. 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.
Wild Game Cook-Off at the Butler Green Campus 805, 2620 Clinton Avenue West, Huntsville. 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.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Fungi will join the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program to discuss fungi. 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.
Trapping Workshop – Wildlife Enhancement Through Predator Control at Northeast Etowah Youth Livestock Building, 3733 Old U.S. Highway 411, Gadsden. Predator control & trapping to enhance deer & turkey populations for those interested in the habitat & predator control to improve game numbers on their land. Learn from indoor presentations & outdoor demonstrations. Fee: $25. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Pond Management Workshop at Lake Herrick Pavilion, 111 Lake Herrick Drive. This course will provide hands-on training for common pond management practices. Participants will learn the basic principles of managing sportfish populations in small impoundments and managing aquatic vegetation. Fee: $360; $50 discount if paid by May 28. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.
Southern Christmas Tree Association Annual Meeting will feature a Christmas tree farm tour at Lazy Acres Agritainment. A host hotel venue has not been determined. For more information contact Michael Buchart at (225) 505-6335 or sctaes@gmail.com.