> May 2023

May 31...Butler County 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Shock and Learn Aquatic Workshop at 28 Gator Drive, Greenville. This event will look talk about the importance of keeping rivers and streams clean and healthy. Topics include: Fish Sampling, Riparian Buffer Zones, At Risk Aquatic Species in Your Area, Why BMPs Matter, and What Makes a Stream Healthy. Be prepared to get wet. Bring boots or waders. For more information contact Whit Carroll at (334) 481-2148 or wcarroll@alaforestry.org.

> June 2023

June 1...DeKalb County 9 AM - 2 PM.
Recreational Pond Management Workshop at the Sand Mountain Research and Experiment Station, 13112 Alabama Highway 68, Crossville. This workshop will cover pond construction, harvesting, and weed management. Bring a weed and/or water sample along with you to be analyzed. Registration required. Fee: $25; lunch included. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

June 1...Online 1 PM CT.
Casualty Loss Tax Deduction and Determining Your Basis Webinar presented via Zoom. Timber loss caused by a casualty event may be tax deductible. Casualty events may include hurricane, fire, earthquake, tornado, hail, flood, or ice storm. For investment and business owners, the deductible casualty loss is the lesser of the adjusted basis of the property or the decrease in FMV due to the loss. This webinar will help you better understand casualty loss deduction and how to determine your basis. Presented by Dr. Tamara Cushing, Forest Business Specialist at University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

June 2...Online at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Why Edge Habitat Matters will join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Jason Fisher. Jason will talk about edge habitat and why it is critical for wildlife management. This event will be held via Facebook Live and YouTube Premier. For more information contact Jason Fisher at (434) 476-2147 or jasonf@vt.edu.  View on Youtube.  View on Facebook.

June 5-9...Bullock County.
Learn & Burn: Live Fire Event at a location to-be-announced to registered attendees. Attendees 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 June 5-9. 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 Leigh Peters at (334) 481-2136 or lpeters@alaforestry.org.

June 5 - August 11...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 Appomattox, VA on Saturday August 5th. Fee: $55/family. Contact Jennifer Gagnon at (540) 231-6391 or jgagnon@vt.edu.

June 6-8...Lake City, Florida.
Groundcover Restoration Academy at Florida Gateway College. Groundcover 201 will guide students through the principles and practices of restoring native plant species in longleaf pine systems. Native groundcover provides numerous benefits in longleaf pine systems, from wildlife habitat and food sources, fuel for frequent prescribed fires, host plants for pollinator species, nutrient cycling, and aesthetic benefits. Fee: $75. For more information contact the Longleaf Alliance at (334) 427-1029 or karen@longleafalliance.org.

June 8...Chattanooga, Tennessee 8 AM - 9 PM.
Kentucky/Tennessee Society of American Foresters Meeting at Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown, 434 Chestnut Street. Topics will include: History & Management of Watauga Northern Red Oak Orchard, Using Food Management to Improve Cover & Food Resources for Wildlife, Working Forests for Wildlife, and American Chestnut Research. Fee: $108; non-member rate. For more information contact Diana Gennett at (423) 847-0747 or gennettforestry@comcast.net.

June 8...DeFuniak Springs, Florida 2 PM CT.
Goat and Sheep Management Workshop at the Walton County Extension, 732 N 9th Street. The workshop will feature guest speakers addressing topics related to reproductive management and marketing strategies/opportunities for small ruminant products. Fee: $15. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

June 8...Senatobia, Mississippi 6 PM.
Best Management Practices at the Tate County Extension Office, 205 French's Alley. Speaker: John Auel. For more information, RSVP to (662) 562-4274.

June 10...St. Clair County 9 AM - 12 Noon.
Recreational Pond Management Workshop at the St. Clair County Extension Office, 1815 Cogswell Avenue, Suite 103/B04, Pell City. This workshop will cover pond construction, harvesting, and weed management. Wild life issues such as beaver and otter control will also be covered. Registration required. Fee: $10. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

June 12-15...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 50 seats. Course is FULL. For more information call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

June 13...Marshall County 9:45 AM - 1:45 PM.
Pruning & Chainsaw Safety Workshop at Guntersville Recreation Center, 1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville. Topics discussed will include the proper timing, techniques, and equipment for pruning ornamentals and fruit trees. The safety practices, chainsaw design, PPE, ergonomics, proper starting, limbing & bucking, will also be discussed for safe chainsaw operation. Fee: $25; lunch included. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

June 13...Online 10 AM - 4 PM CT.
Getting Started with Family Governance is presented by The Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG). This is a one-day program to support enterprising families on the road to planning family meetings, formation of a family council, constitution, or other family governance. Fee: $525. For more information contact Sierra Moen at (773) 661-4417 or sierra@thefbcg.com.

June 13...Online 12 Noon CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series: Pine Bark Beetles of Alabama will be presented via Zoom. This lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are just interested in learning more about forestry. All landowners are welcome. Speaker: Drew Metzler, Alabama Extension. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky Barlow at (334) 844-1019 or becky.barlow@auburn.edu.

June 14...Jefferson County 11 AM - 1 PM.
Invasive Species Walk & Talk at the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, 1214 81st Street South, Birmingham. Dr. Nancy Loewenstein will lead a naturalist walk to discuss plant communities and the threats invasive species pose. During the walk, invasive species will be identified and management strategies discussed. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

June 15...Coffeeville, Mississippi 6 PM.
UAVs in Forestry at the Yalobusha County Extension Office, 18025 Highway 7. Speaker: Louis Wasson. For more information or to RSVP call (662) 675-2730.

June 15-16...Barbour County.
Forestry and Wildlife Workshop at Lake Point State Park, 104 Old Hwy 165, Eufaula. Topics include Forest Stand Improvements, Quail Management, CSP Riparian Buffers, Longleaf Herbicides, Trapping, Predator Control, and Longleaf Seedling Activities. Fee: $40; $5 discount if paid by June 9. For more information call Stacy Williams at (205) 387-1879.

June 16...Online at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Making Your Own Charcoal & Biochar will join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Karen Snape. Wait, what? You can make your own charcoal? Learn how with Karen. This event will be held via Facebook Live and YouTube Premier. For more information contact Karen Snape at (540) 231-6494 or ksnape@vt.edu.  View on Youtube.  View on Facebook.

June 17...Dickson, Tennessee 9 AM - 3 PM.
Forest Owner Field Day will meet at the Dickson County Extension Office, 303 Henslee Drive. The field day will focus on the following topics: Creating Open Forest Environments in Promoting White Oak, Property Boundaries, Knowing Your Property, and Invasive Plants. Lunch provided. Register by June 15. For more information or to register contact Candace at (615) 883-3832 or cdinwiddie@tnforestry.com.

June 19-21...Nashville, Tennessee.
Forest Landowners Association (FLA) Annual Conference will be held at the Omni Nashville 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 20-22...Middleton, Tennessee.
Teachers Conservation Workshop at University of Tennessee Lone Oaks Farm, 10000 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 20-22...Burns, Tennessee.
Teachers Conservation Workshop at Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill 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 22...Jasper, Georgia.
North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting at the Chattahoochee Technical College, 100 Campus Drive. Fee: $35. For more information email Scott Tanner at scotttanner@joetanner.com.

June 22...Online 7 PM CT.
Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives will be held via Zoom Meeting. For more information contact Robert Tufts at (334) 740-4744 or robert@tuftslaw.net.  Register Here

June 23...Macon County 8:30 AM - 5 PM.
Integrated Approach for Preventing Diseases and Parasites in Small Ruminants at Caprine Research & Education Unit, Tuskegee University. If you use goats to reduce fire hazard or control kudzu or other weeds on your property, this workshop might help you improve the health of your animals. Working lunch provided. Register by May 31. Contact Dr. Uma Karki at (334) 421-2139 or ukarki@tuskegee.edu.

June 23... Macon County 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Recreational Pond Management Workshop at the Chisholm Community Center, 3031 County Road 69, Tuskegee. This workshop will cover pond construction, stocking, harvesting, and weed management. Electrofishing and population balance seining demonstrations will be included. For more information call Janice Hall at (334) 727-0340.

June 26-30...Clay County.
Learn & Burn: Live Fire Event at a location to-be-announced to registered attendees. Attendees 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 June 26-30. 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 Cliff O'Rear at (334) 481-2149 or corear@alaforestry.org.

June 29...Lawrenceburg, Tennessee 5 - 8 PM.
Timber Sale Workshop for Forest Landowners at David Crockett State Park, Pavilion 1, 1400 West Gaines Street. Topics will include Steps in Marketing Timber, Avoid Diameter Limit Cutting, and Timber Walk & Talk. For more information contact Lawrence County Extension at (931) 762-5506 or laijmcge@utk.edu.

> July 2023

July 5...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Effects of Changing the Season of Burn will be presented via Zoom. This talk will discuss a study on the effects of prescribed burns applied at different seasons in a longleaf pine forest and management implications. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

July 11...Online 12 Noon CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series: Forest Regeneration Methods will be presented via Zoom. This lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are just interested in learning more about forestry. All landowners are welcome. Speaker: Ryan Mitchell, Alabama Extension. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky Barlow at (334) 844-1019 or becky.barlow@auburn.edu.

July 11-12...Baldwin County.
CE’s by the Sea at Island House Hotel, Orange Beach. This program is for registered foresters. Fee: $330. For more information contact Holly Robertson at (601) 477-4206 or holly.robertson@jcjc.edu.

July 11-13...Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Teachers Conservation Workshop at University of Tennessee Arboretum, 901 S Illinois Avenue. 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.

July 12...Cullman County 10 AM - 2 PM.
Invasive Plant Identification & Management Workshop at the Camp Meadowbrook, 2344 County Road 747, Cullman. The indoor presentations and outdoor demonstrations will cover it all: identification, mechanical and chemical control, non-invasive and native alternatives, and everything in between. Bring a weed to be identified. Pre-registration required. Fee: $25; lunch included. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

July 13...Online 7 PM CT.
Estate Planning for Landowners will be held via Zoom Meeting. This program will talk about why landowners might want to use a trust or business entity to hold their land rather than giving it to children equally. For more information contact Robert Tufts at (334) 740-4744 or robert@tuftslaw.net.  Register Here

July 17-19...Lee County.
Teacher’s Conservation Workshop at the College of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences 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 registration fee: $65. Forest owners and forest products companies may sponsor a teacher -- cost is about $500. No repeat attendees from 2022 please. Contact Ashley Smith at (334) 481-2137 or asmith@alaforestry.org.

July 21...Marshall County 10 AM - 2 PM.
Invasive Plant Identification & Management Workshop at the Marshall VFW Fairgrounds, 1441 US-431, Boaz. The indoor presentations and outdoor demonstrations will cover it all: identification, mechanical and chemical control, non-invasive and native alternatives, and everything in between. Bring a weed to be identified. Pre-registration required. Fee: $25; lunch included. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

July 21-23...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 23-26...Columbia, Missouri.
Walnut Council Annual Meeting at a location to-be-determined. This year's meeting will be a joint meeting with the Northern Nut Growers Association and the Chestnut Growers of America. Fee: $TBD. For more information contact (765) 496-5013 or walnutcouncil@gmail.com.

July 24...Lee County 8 AM.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Re-certification Workshop at Auburn University College of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Building, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn. Fee: $100; breaks and lunch provided. Limited to 50 seats. Auburn University will email parking instructions to participants. For more info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

July 25-28...Lee County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification Course at Auburn University College of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Building, 602 Duncan Drive, Auburn. No lodging provided. Fee: $150; breaks and lunches provided. Limited to 50 seats. Auburn University will email parking instructions to participants. For more information call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

July 28-30...Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) Annual Conference at Jekyll Island Convention Center. Continuing education credits available. Fee: $600; $100 discount for GFA members if paid by June 16. For more information call GFA at (478) 992-8110 or michele@gfagrow.org.

> August 2023

August 2...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Marketing Hardwood Timber will be presented via Zoom. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

August 8...Online 12 Noon CT.
ForestHer Webinar Series: Native Food Forests will be presented via Zoom. This lunch and learn is for women that own forestland or are just interested in learning more about forestry. All landowners are welcome. Speaker: Kerry Steedley, Alabama Extension. Pre-registration required. Contact Becky Barlow at (334) 844-1019 or becky.barlow@auburn.edu.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 9...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, as a podcast, or download to listen on your device of choice: August 9, 2023 CI -- Live!  This will be a link once program is finished and available. Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 10...Jefferson/Shelby County 6 - 8 PM. Dinner and Discussion at a location to-be-determined. No-host dinner at 6 PM. Then listen to a 15 minute program, and talk about the issues with other forest landowners. Limited seating at our usual locations. To attend, RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or rll@afoa.org.

August 11-13...Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Southern Christmas Tree Association Annual Meeting will be held at The Trent Lott National Center. The Sunday Farm Tour will be at Fish River Trees near Summerdale. Fee: $110; $10 discount if paid by August 2. For more information contact Michael Buchart at (225) 505-6335 or sctaes@gmail.com.

August 16...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Insects and Fungal Pests of Southern Forests will be presented via Zoom. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

August 23-25...Nashville, Tennessee.
Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition at the Music City Center. EXPO showcases the latest products and services for the wood products industry. Fee: $35. For more information contact Eric Gee at (504) 443-4464x3 or egee@sfpa.org.

August 28...Tuscaloosa County 8 AM.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Re-certification Workshop at the Alabama Fire College, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa. Fee: $100; breaks and lunch provided. Limited to 50 seats. For more info call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

August 29-31...Miramar Beach, Florida.
Florida Forestry Association (FFA) Annual Meeting at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W. Fee: $450; $55 discount if paid by August 1. For more information contact FFA at (850) 222-5646 or krista@flforestry.org.

August 29-September 1...Tuscaloosa County.
Alabama Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification Course at the Alabama Fire College, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa. No lodging provided. Fee: $150; breaks and lunches provided. Limited to 50 seats. For more information call Marti Davis at (334) 240-9332.

August 31 - September 1...Fayette County.
Forestry Continuing Education at Beville State Community College in Fayette. Topics include: Chronic Wasting Disease, Forest Carbon Markets, Managing Forestry & Wildlife, Cogon Grass, Bats in Alabama, Ethics, BMPs, Forest Management for Turkeys, and more. 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 2023

September 22-23...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.

September 26-28...Portland, Oregon.
"Who Will Own The Forest?" and Forest Products Forum at the World Forestry Center. Join the professionals as they discuss issues pertaining to the economy, forestland valuations, investing overseas, and emerging values such as carbon, biomass, and environmental credits. Fee: $TBD. Contact Sara Wu at (503) 228-1367 or swu@worldforestry.org.

> December 2023

December 11-12...Athens, Georgia.
Southern Forestry and Natural Resource Management GIS Conference at The Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 1197 South Lumpkin Street. This conference encompasses topics related to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in forestry and natural resource management. Topics will include Mapping, UAVS, Forest Inventory, Natural hazards, Recreation, Forest economics, GPS, LiDar, Remote sensing, and more. Fee: $TBD. Contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.

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