> October 2024

October 1...Pontotoc, Mississippi 8:30 AM.
Field Day will meet at 3736 Highway 345. Multi-county field day. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 412-3177.

October 1...Meridian, Mississippi 6:30 PM.
Engineered Woods at the Lauderdale Extension Office. This meeting will feature a presentation on Huber Engineered Woods. For more information or to RSVP, call (601) 482-9764.

October 2...Montgomery County 12 Noon - 1 PM.
Creepy Critters at Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, 1018 Madison Avenue, Montgomery. Come learn about the spiders, snakes, scorpions, and other critters that live in Alabama. For more information call (334) 245-8053.

October 2...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Alabama's Historic Cemeteries will be presented via Zoom. Come learn more about Alabama’s Historic Cemeteries and what landowners with these sites on their properties can do for their preservation. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

October 2-4...Baldwin County.
Alabama Landowners Conference at The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores. Topics will include Wild Turkeys, Venomous Snakes of Alabama, Beekeeping for Beginners, Timber Harvests for Wildlife, Forest Products Industry Update, and more. Field tour on day one. Awards presented on day three: Tree Farm, Helene Mosley Memorial, W. Kelly Mosely, and others. Fee: $150. For more information contact William Green at (334) 451-4488 or wmgreen@alfafarmers.org.

October 3...Louisville, Mississippi 9 AM.
Mill Tour will feature a tour of the Winston Plywood and Veneer Mill. For more information or to RSVP, call (662) 323-5916.

October 4...Chilton County 8 AM - 2 PM.
Fall Mill Tour will meet at the Clapp Farm, 229 Crumpton Avenue, Maplesville. This is a walking tour. Registration due by October 2. Fee: $20. For more information call the Chilton County Extension at (205) 280-6268.

October 4-6...Shelby County.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) at the Alabama 4-H Center on Lay Lake near Columbiana. Participants choose from over 50 courses such as: backyard wildlife, rock climbing, camp cooking, map and compass, camping, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, bird watching, shooting sports, and many more. For women 18 years or older. Courses are held rain or shine. Registration opens August 1 for first-time participants and August 7 for returning participants. Fee: $275; includes meals and dorm-style lodging. For more information call BOW at (334) 242-3620.

October 5...Glen St. Mary, Florida 8:30 AM ET.
Deer Hunting 101 at South Prong Plantation, 13538 Brince Way. This event is to provide women, youth, and families with hands-on opportunities to learn new skills or build on their existing ones regarding whitetail deer and deer hunting. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced hunters, shooters, and outdoors enthusiasts. Fee: $15; lunch included. For more information contact Michael Smith at (386) 623-3780 or james.smith@myfwc.com.

October 7...Walton County, Florida 8 AM - 2 PM CT.
Landowner Tour at the Property of Gus Andrews. Mr. Andrews has been working to improve the habitat for Bobwhite quail, white-tailed deer, and turkey. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

October 7...Lauderdale County 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Chainsaw Safety Class at the Lauderdale County Forestry Commission, 1212 Waterloo Road, Florence. Topics will include: Safety Practices, Chainsaw Design, Ergonomics, Starting, Limbing & Bucking, Basic Felling. Instructor: Gary Ickes, Master Arborist. Fee: $10; lunch included. For more information contact Kerry Steedley at (334) 350-0485 or kes0150@aces.edu.

October 7...Baldwin County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; youth under 15 free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

October 7-9...Lee County.
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Conference at the Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center. Day 3 will include a tour of a CLT building and a CLT strength testing demonstration. Fee: $535. For more information contact Adam Maggard at (334) 844-2401 or adm0074@auburn.edu.

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 8-11...Miramar Beach, Florida.
Biennial Longleaf Conference at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. Fee: $625. For more information contact (802) 865-5202 or info@delaneymeetingevent.com.

October 10...Online 11 AM - 12 Noon CT.
Managing the Right Species on the Right Site: Part 1 - Site Selection will be presented via Zoom. This webinar will review the influence of site characteristics on species composition. Understanding which trees grow best in each area on the property is the first step in deciding how to harvest and regenerate a forest. If you need assistance connecting to the webinar email contact@sref.info.

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. Light breakfast and lunch provided. For more information or to register, call (256) 765-0397. You may also Register Here.

October 12...Shelby County 9 AM - 12:30 PM.
Firearms 101 at the State Shooting Range, 19206 Highway 25, Columbiana. This is a Handgun 101 class which focuses on firearm safety and marksmanship from certified firearms instructors. Class sizes are limited. A Wildlife Heritage License, current Hunting License, or Wildlife Management Area License is required. For more information or to register, call (334) 242-3620. Editor's Note: The state of Alabama received over $27,500,000 (that is 27.5 Million) from the Pittman-Robertson Act Fund for fiscal year 2023. Target shooters contribute 75 cents of every dollar contributed (through taxes) to the Pittman-Robertson Fund. Alabama receives $3 from the federal government for every dollar it collects in license (heritage, hunting & fishing) sales.

October 16...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Data Driven Deer Management will be presented via Zoom. This webinar will provide an overview of the data hunters and land managers should collect to better manage their deer herd and habitat. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

October 16-17...Online.
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 October 2. Contact Pamela Smith at (770) 725-8447 or psmith@forisk.com.

October 17...Online 11 AM - 12 Noon CT.
Managing the Right Species on the Right Site: Part 2 - Species Selection will be presented via Zoom. This webinar will review the influence of site characteristics on species composition. Understanding which trees grow best in each area on the property is the first step in deciding how to harvest and regenerate a forest. If you need assistance connecting to the webinar email contact@sref.info.

October 17...Montgomery County 1 - 5 PM.
Natural Resources Tour at the Eddie Carlson & Family Property, 302 Collier Road, Grady. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10; meal provided. For more information contact Jimmy Smitherman at (334) 850-0343 or bixlekr@aces.edu.

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.

October 17...Dallas County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at ArtsRevive, 3 Church Street, Selma. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; two adults. Youth under 15 free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

October 18...Macon County 8:30 AM - 1 PM.
Trapping 101: Effective Techniques for Hog Management at 775 Old Montgomery Highway, Shorter. Come enjoy a day of learning about hog management and trapping. Lunch provided. RSVP by October 14 to (334) 498-0517 or macon@alconservationdistricts.org.

October 18...Online at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Sweetgum - Love it or Hate it will join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Neil Clark to talk about a native tree species that inspires a lot of passion for some woodland owners. 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.

October 21...McDavid, Florida 8:45 AM - 1 PM CT.
Land Management Workshop for Women at 8801 South Highway 99. Topics include: Herbicide, Chainsaws, Financial Planning, and Landowner Resources. Bring your lunch and lawn chair. For more information or to register, contact Cathy Hardin at (850) 587-5237 or cathy.hardin@fdacs.gov.

October 22...Jackson County 8:45 AM - 2 PM.
New & Beginning Recreational/Forest Landowner Workshop at Northeast Alabama Community College, Workforce Development Building, 138 Alabama Highway 35, Rainsville. Recreational landowner’s often have multiple management goals for their property and with these come tradeoffs towards achieving and balancing wildlife and timber production. This program will allow for attendees to ask questions related directly to their goals and property. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

October 22-23...Athens, Georgia.
Forestry for Non-Foresters at Flinchum’s Phoenix, Whitehall Forest, 650 Phoenix Road. This course will be especially useful for landowners and those who work with foresters and the forest industry such as forestry agencies, associations, forestry investment firms, real estate investment trusts and banking institutions with forest investments. Part of the course experience is outside. Fee: $400; $50 discount if paid by October 8. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.  See the leaders of this course give a teaser presentation at the 2016 AFOA Annual Meeting.

October 23-25...Flowood, Mississippi.
Mississippi Forestry Association (MFA) Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Refuge Hotel & Conference Center, 2200 Refuge Boulevard. Fee: $550/non-member. For more information call Lauren Hawkins at (601) 354-4936 or lhawkins@msforestry.net.

October 24...Hilliard, Florida 9 AM - 2 PM ET.
Landowner Tour at the Vanzant Farm, 4848 Vanzant Road. Meet the landowner, Floyd Vanzant, and witness a 7-generation family farm legacy, and learn about the economic and environmental benefits of a silvopasture operation. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

October 24...Tuscaloosa County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Ray C. Jenkins Multipurpose Arena, 6025 Watermelon Road, Northport. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50. Youth under 15 free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

October 25...Earleton, Florida 9 AM - 2 PM ET.
Landowner Tour at Sparkleberry Farm, County Road 1469. Attend a tour of the property to gain some valuable, hands-on information about multiple-use forest management, and network with professionals and other landowners who share your interests. This is a walking tour. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

October 25-26...Cromwell, Connecticut.
The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) Symposium at the Courtyard Hartford Cromwell. Fee: $275; $50 discount if paid by September 22. For more information call TACF at (828) 281-0047.

October 26...Glen St. Mary, Florida 9 AM - 3 PM ET.
Landowner Tour at South Prong Plantation, 13538 Brince Way. The event will cover a range of topics, including balancing timber production with wildlife habitat management, setting personalized land management goals, and accessing valuable resources for future projects. Fee: $20; lunch included. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

October 26-27...Etowah County.
Alabama Mushroom Faire at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden. Topics will include Wild Food Foraging, Cooking with Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Mushroom Odors, Mushroom Cultivation, Lichens, and more. Fee: $25; $10 discount if purchasing a weekend pass. Children under 12 admitted free. For more information email Anthoni Goodman at almushroomsoc@gmail.com.

October 30...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Venomous Snakes of Alabama will be presented via Zoom. Come learn more about Alabama’s venomous snakes as we discuss their identification, habitats, and how to live among the snakes in our state. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

> November 2024

November 1...Online at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: Simple Tools to Measure Your Forest - Part 2 will join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Karen Snape to learn more ways to measure your trees in your woods. 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.

November 5...Statewide.
General Election

November 5...Autauga County.
Property Tax Vote - Autauga County voters will decide whether to increase property taxes by 7 mills ($0.70 per $100 of taxable property) for 30 years. View sample ballot.

November 6...Autauga County 7:30 AM.
Fall Landowner Tour at the Property of David & Virginia Reed, 3481 Highway 82 West, Billingsley. Topics include Pond Management for Quality Fishing, Bobwhite Quail Habitat Basics, Bird Dog Essentials, and Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs). Fee: $20; BBQ lunch provided. For more information or to pre-register, contact Kim Johnson at (334) 361-7273 or kim.johnson@auburn.edu.

November 7...Chiefland, Florida 9 - 11 AM ET.
Andrews Tree Nursery Tour at 9850 NW 42nd Court. Attend this tour to learn more about how seedlings are grown. Space is limited. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

November 7...Clarke County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at Hudson Park, 115 Park Street, Grove Hill. Attend the cook-off and enjoy live music, door prizes, youth activities, and sample wild game recipes. Fee: $50; $10 discount if paid in advance. Youth under 15 admitted free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at (334) 285-4550.

November 8...Newberry, Florida 8:30 AM - 1 PM ET.
Learn to Hack-and-Squirt across from Eastern Irrigation Supply, 5328 Florida-45. Join us for food, fellowship, and learning about this important herbicide application technique. Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and long sleeves, and bring a container for water. For more information contact Megan Ellis at (352) 339-3016 or megan.ellis@myfwc.com.

November 9-10...Butler County.
Trappers Education Workshop at the Butler County Forestry Commission Office, 59 Firetower Road, Greenville. The workshop passes on the historical aspects of trapping, biological information concerning furbearers and furbearer management, and allows students to learn the proper techniques that include the use of trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. Recommended ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10. Contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM November 13...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: November 13, 2024 CI -- Live!  This will be a link once the program is finished and available. Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.

November 13...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Fall Habitat Management will be presented via Zoom. Come learn about improving your properties wildlife value with applied techniques for increasing forage and cover will Fall-timed management applications of prescribed fire and herbicide. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 574-2143 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM November 14...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. To attend, RSVP AFOA at (205) 624-2225 or rll@afoa.org.

November 15...Online at 11:15 - 11:30 AM CT.
Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: A Forester Can Provide a Clear View of Your Forest - Part 2 will join Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program's Bill Worrell to learn more about working with a forester. 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.

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.

November 19...White Plains, Georgia 8 AM - 12:30 PM ET.
Wildlife Game Management and Forestry BMPs at White Plains Schoolhouse, 7420 Highway 15 South. Topics will include: Ecology & Management of White-tailed Deer, Turkey & Quail Management, Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs), and Mourning Doves & Woodcocks. Fee: $120. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.

November 20...Jefferson County 9 AM - 12 Noon.
Chainsaw Safety Workshop at Ruffner Mountain, 1214 81st Street South, Birmingham. Topics will include: Safety Practices, Chainsaw Design, Ergonomics, Starting, Limbing & Bucking, Basic Felling. Instructor: Gary Ickes, Master Arborist. For more information contact Lynn Dickinson at (334) 303-8360 or rhodela@aces.edu.

> December 2024

December 4...Online 7:30 AM - 4 PM ET.
Timber Taxation Workshop will be presented via Zoom Webinar. This course will provide basic information about forest-related federal income taxation and property taxes in Georgia. Instructor: Dr. Yanshu Li. Fee: $195; $50 discount if paid by November 20. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.

December 7-8...Barbour County.
Trappers Education Workshop at the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, 333 East Broad Street, Eufaula. The workshop passes on the historical aspects of trapping, biological information concerning furbearers and furbearer management, and allows students to learn the proper techniques that include the use of trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. Recommended ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10. Contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.

December 12…Crossville, Tennessee 5:30 PM.
Tennessee Forestry Association (TFA) Regional Meeting at Homestead Harvest Restaurant, Cumberland Mountain State Park. Program topic is to-be-determined. Fee: $30; meal included. RSVP to Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

December 28-29...Bibb County.
Trappers Education Workshop at 5252 Highway 219, Centreville. The workshop passes on the historical aspects of trapping, biological information concerning furbearers and furbearer management, and allows students to learn the proper techniques that include the use of trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. Recommended ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10. Contact Mike Sievering at (205) 340-1183 or mike.sievering@dcnr.alabama.gov.

> January 2025

January 14 - February 18...Online.
The Woman Landowner Academy is a 6-week online program with live sessions held via Zoom. Access to a private Facebook group which will give you 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.

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.

> February 2025

February 27-28...Brunswick, Georgia.
The Woman Landowner Symposium at Marshes of Glynn Baptist Church, 3780 Highway 82. Fee: $225; $50 discount if paid by November 27, 2024. For more information contact Danielle Atkins at (706) 631-4440 or landandladies@gmail.com.

> March 2025

March 12-13...Amelia Island, Florida.
Timberland Investment Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. This is your opportunity to learn more about timberland markets and trade on a global level. Hear from experts about changes in policies, economics, markets, and investments. Fee: $2,195; $145 discount if paid by February 1. For more information contact Erin Lincoln at (601) 608-8718 or erin.lincoln@uga.edu.

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