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.
Navigating Generational Land Transfer at the Solon Dixon Education Center, 12130 Dixon Center Road, Andalusia. Topics will include: understanding the land and real estate; legal and tax landmines; family dynamics; structuring ownership; financing; and more. Lunch provided. For more information call (334) 222-1125 or mlw0025@auburn.edu.
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.
**CANCELED** 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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Hurricane Helene Block Grant Application is available online. The Georgia Ag Commissioner announced that Georgia farmers, ranchers and foresters in eligible counties that have suffered losses in timber and certain other losses due to Hurricane Helene may apply for assistance through the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. The application will remain open until closing at midnight on April 27, 2026. The application, eligibility requirements, guidance documents, and additional details are available at www.farmrecovery.com.
Pond Management Workshop at the Mobile County Extension Office, 1070 Schillinger Road N. This workshop will cover basic water quality, weed identification, fish stocking, and predator-prey balancing. Bring a weed/water sample for analysis. For more information contact Diane Anthony at (251) 574-8445 or jda0002@auburn.edu.
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.
Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) Meeting at the Alabama State Capitol Auditorium, 600 Dexter Avenue, 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 9 – 9:30 AM. For more information call (334) 242-3486.
Pond Management Workshop in Double Springs. Exact location will be given to registered attendees. The following topics will be covered: water quality; liming and fertilizing; aquatic plant management (algae and pond weeds); stocking rates; fish kills; raising better bass; catfish and bluegill; and selecting the right fish species for your pond. Fee: $25. For more information contact Zachery Brannon at (205) 489-5376 or zdb0006@auburn.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. For any questions, please contact us at forestsat2026@ifas.ufl.edu.
ForestHer After the Burn at Geneva State Lake, 698 Forest Lake Road, Kinston. Attend this event to learn about prescribed fire and the effects on the landscape after the burn. Attendees will learn about the benefits to burning, what to consider when making a burn plan, and look at stands in various stages of succession. Fee: $10. For more information contact Kerry Steedley at (334) 350-0485 or kes0150@aces.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.
SilvoPro Course at Lick Skillet Farm, 800 Lick Skillet Lane. This course is for farmers and professionals who want to learn how to integrate silvopasture into their current work. Held at a working farm, the two-day event focuses on hands-on learning, including developing silvopasture plans, touring real-world implementations, and understanding how to successfully establish and manage tree-based grazing systems. This is a rain or shine event so dress accordingly. Lunch included. For more information email joshua@treesforgraziers.com.
Board Meeting of Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust at the southwest campus of Bishop State Community College, 925 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile. 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?
North Florida Prescribed Burn Association (NFPBA) Landowner Tour in Tallahassee. The exact location will be given to registered attendees. Come tour a property to learn what needs to be done to reintroduce prescribed fire. Lunch included. For more information email nfpba2017@gmail.com.
Storm Recovery Workshop: Timber Management & Urban Forestry at the Coffee County Extension Office, 709 E Ward Street. Forest landowners and managers will benefit from presentations assessing damage levels in hurricane damaged stands, pine tree lean recovery guidelines, reforestation options post-Hurricane Helene, pest and pathogen issues, and invasive plant management pointers for hurricane damaged stands. Fee: $50; lunch provided. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.
North Florida Prescribed Burn Association (NFPBA) General Meeting at the University of Florida Austin Cary Forest Campus Stern Learning Center. The meeting is open to NFPBA members and anyone interested in learning about prescribed burning. For more information email nfpba2017@gmail.com.
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.
Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.
Beyond the Burn at 2409 Judge Smith Road, Andalusia. Attend this follow-up field tour to the January Learn & Burn event and see first hand how the landscape has responded to prescribed fire. The tour will highlight: Vegetation response; Wildlife habitat improvements; Fuel reduction; Lessons learned; and more. For more information contact Bence Carter at (334) 481-2149 or bcarter@alaforestry.org.
Longleaf Landowner Workshop: Funding Longleaf for Wildlife at Camp Lee in Anniston. Workshop highlights include: Improve wildlife habitat; Access funding; Montane longleaf restoration opportunities; Prescribed fire options and more. Indoor session and afternoon field tour. Lunch provided. For more information contact Brad Nail at (334) 481-2154 or bnail@alaforestry.org.
AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Dinner and Discussion at the Paw Paw Patch, 410 Green Springs Highway, Homewood. 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.
Storm Ready at the Gulf Coast Eco Center, 1650 Eco Trail, Gulf Shores. This workshop will cover preparing for a hurricane for homeowners and property managers. Fee: $10. For more information contact Jack Rowe at (251) 589-5572 or wjr0001@aces.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.
Land, Water, and You at 6850 S Grand Bay Wilmer Road, Grand Bay. Attend this event for some creekside conversations about how forests upstream protect and enhance waters downstream. Space is limited. Lunch provided. For more information contact Hunter Moncrief at (334) 481-2121 or hmoncrief@alaforestry.org.
Nursery Tour at ArborGen’s Bellville Nursery, 6482 Georgia 169. This tour experience is designed for landowners, foresters, and forestry professionals who want to better understand the science – and the process – behind the trees they plant. For more information contact Bellville Nursery at (877) 833-4760.
Venomous Snake Training at ACES Graham Farm & Nature Center, 809 County Road 27, Estillfork. Come learn more about Alabama’s venomous snakes as we discuss their identification, habitats, and how to live among the snakes in our state. Fee: $50. For more information contact Donna Sands at (256) 756-4238 or djs0005@auburn.edu.
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.
Black Bear Basics will be presented via Zoom. As Alabama’s Black Bear populations expand, it is important to understand how to live alongside black bears and prevent conflict. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Teachers Conservation Workshop (South) at Jones College. 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: $150; lunch provided each day. Contact Jonathan Smith at (601) 354-4936 or jsmith@msforestry.net.
Longleaf Planting Funds Request deadline is June 1. The Longleaf Alliance works with multiple partners to provide longleaf pine seedling funds to landowners. Funding requests are accepted now until June 1st. Applicants are encourage to apply early as funding opportunities may arise before the deadline. Applications will be reviewed in late summer with notifications anticipated in late fall. For more information call the Longleaf Alliance at (334) 427-1029.
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. Must register by May 22. Fee: $55/family. For more information contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.
Applications & Solutions in Digital Forestry will be held at Purdue University. This conference will showcase innovative tools, AI-powered solutions and their real-world applications in forestry. Fee: $350. For registration questions email emcclann@purdue.edu.
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.
Forest & Wildlife Management on Fort Rucker will be presented via Zoom. Fort Rucker in Dale County, Alabama, is more than a military post; it is also managed for timber production and wildlife recreation. Attend this webinar to learn more about the management and efforts that take place to maximize natural resources and recreation on this federal land. 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.
Teachers Conservation Workshop (North) at Northeast Mississippi Community College. 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: $150; lunch provided each day. Contact Jonathan Smith at (601) 354-4936 or jsmith@msforestry.net.
Rain Barrels & Irrigation at Trinity Prattville Church, 610 Fairview Avenue, Prattville. Collecting rainwater is extremely helpful during dry periods. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy while you learn. For more information contact Autauga County Extension at (334) 361-7273 or jones57@aces.edu.
Alabama’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) will be presented via Zoom. Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources conducts the DMAP program to assist private lands with deer monitoring and management. Join to learn more about the program and how it can lead to healthier deer herds, habitat, and greater hunter satisfaction. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.
Teacher Conservation Workshop at Lone Oaks Farm. Wildlife, forestry, and environmental education is led by professors, foresters, and industry professionals. The workshop is designed for all educators – both formal and non-formal, and both experienced and inexperienced in the outdoors – with the goal of better equipping them to pass knowledge of our forests on to their students. For more information call the Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-3832.
Forest Landowners Association (FLA) National Conference will be held at the Ritz-Carlton. This conference brings together private forest landowners, industry leaders, and consulting foresters from across the country to discuss issues related to private forestland management. Fee: $950 non-FLA members; $150 discount for early registration FLA members. Contact the Forest Landowners Association at 1-800-325-2954 or info@forestlandowners.com.
Forestry and Wildlife Summer Workshop at Jacksonville State University Mountain Center, 6751 AL-4, Heflin. Classroom meeting on day 1 and a field tour at Penny Creek Farms on day 2. Topics include White Oak Initiative, Privet Control, and Black Bears. Fee: $35; lunch provided on day 1. For more information contact Stacy Williams at (205) 387-1879×3204 or walker@alswcd.org.
Aquaponics Workshop at 325 Devils Ford Road. This course is essentially a teacher’s workshop that provides classroom and hands-on training on the principles of aquaponics. Topics will include system components and construction, system maintenance, fish handling, fish care, water quality, and diagnostics. Participants will have the opportunity to build a tabletop miniature aquaponics system, practice hands-on water quality sampling and fish handling, and develop a lesson plan that can be used in a classroom setting. Fee: $125; $25 discount if paid by June 16. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.
Teacher Conservation Workshop at Standing Stone, 1674 Standing Stone Park Highway. Wildlife, forestry, and environmental education is led by professors, foresters, and industry professionals. The workshop is designed for all educators – both formal and non-formal, and both experienced and inexperienced in the outdoors – with the goal of better equipping them to pass knowledge of our forests on to their students. For more information call the Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-3832.
Deer Steward Module: Habitat Enhancement at Buffalo Ridge Refuge WMA, 1135 Cuba Landing Road. This module will focus on a variety of mechanical and chemical treatment methods in forests, fields, and food plots to maximize the habitat quality for deer and other wildlife. Fee: $1,000 Non-NDA members. To register, call 800-209-3337 or email Ben Westfall at ben@deerassociation.com.
Teacher Conservation Workshop at the University of Tennessee Arboretum, 901 South Illinois Avenue. Wildlife, forestry, and environmental education is led by professors, foresters, and industry professionals. The workshop is designed for all educators – both formal and non-formal, and both experienced and inexperienced in the outdoors – with the goal of better equipping them to pass knowledge of our forests on to their students. For more information call the Tennessee Forestry Association at (615) 883-3832.
Teachers Conservation Workshop will be held at Auburn University. 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: $100. Forest owners and forest products companies are urged to sponsor a teacher — cost is about $500. Teachers are needed. Limited number of seats. No repeat attendees from the previous 3 years. For more information contact Whit Carroll at (334) 481-2148 or wcarroll@alaforestry.org.
The Walnut Council Annual Meeting typically features tree farm tours along with an indoor conference of presentations on hardwood management and landowner issues. Fee: $TBD. 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.
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.