> July 2025

July 13...Marshall County 9 AM.
Tree Talk: All About Oaks at the Ranger Station at Short Creek Boat Launch in Lake Guntersville State Park. Join the Park Naturalist to hike part of the Cutchenmine Trail and learn all about our native oak species. For more information contact Anna Crow at (256) 673-6137 or anna.crow@dcnr.alabama.gov.

July 15...Cullman County (portions of).
Special Primary Election for vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 12. The seat became vacant due to State Representative Corey Harbison resigned from office. A runoff, if needed, is scheduled for August 12. The special general election will be October 28. Not sure what district you live in? Look at the Alabama State House of Representative District 12 map.

July 15-17...Lee County.
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: $75. 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 Ashley Smith at (334) 481-2137 or asmith@alaforestry.org.

July 16...Shelby County 5 - 7 PM.
Archery 202 Workshop at the Hoover Archery Park, 3308 Afton Circle, Hoover. This 202 workshop is the intermediate course of a two-part series of continued shooting sports and hunting education. Fee: $20. For more information contact Isabelle Bracewell at (251) 605-1648 or isabelle@cahss.org.

July 17...Bullock County 9 AM - 2:30 PM.
Securing Legacy and Generating Income on Family Land Workshop at 4819 Pleasant Hill Road, Midway. Topics will include estate planning, heirs property challenges and potential resolutions, timber and alternate forest products planning and income generation, and portable sawmill uses and resources with a live demonstration. For more information contact Kerry Steedley at (334) 350-0485 or kes0150@aces.edu.

July 17...Cullman County 6 - 8 PM.
Fish Pond Management at 402 Arnold Street NE, Cullman. This workshop will cover basic water quality, weed identification, fish stocking, and predator-prey balancing. For more information contact Kara Sims at (256) 737-9386 or kira.sims@auburn.edu.

July 19...Cleburne County 11 AM.
Ancestral Knowledge: Acorns will meet at the Cheaha State Park Interpretive Center. This program will discuss the pros and cons of acorn consumption, as well as a demonstration on how our ancestors made acorns into an important part of their diet. Fee: $5; park entry. For more information contact Jeromy Harrelson at (256) 488-5111 or jeromy.harrelson@dcnr.alabama.gov.

July 22...Decaturville, Tennessee 8:30 AM - 1 PM.
Timber Sale Workshop at the Decatur County Extension Office, 425 West Highland Street. Topics will include: Steps in marketing timber, Options for treating degraded hardwood stands, Avoid diameter limit cutting, and Contract & tax considerations. Speaker: Dr. David Mercker, University of Tennessee. Lunch provided. For more information contact the Extension Office at (731) 852-2831 or kwyatt@utk.edu.

July 23...Wartburg, Tennessee 8:30 AM - 1 PM.
Timber Sale Workshop at the American Legion Building, 202 South Kingston Street. Topics will include: Steps in marketing timber, Options for treating degraded hardwood stands, Avoid diameter limit cutting, and Contract & tax considerations. Speaker: Dr. David Mercker, University of Tennessee. Lunch provided. For more information contact the Extension Office at (423) 346-3000 or jdaugh17@utk.edu.

July 23-25...Columbia, Missouri.
North American Agroforestry Conference will feature tours and presentation sessions. Fee: $385. For more information contact University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry at (573) 884-2874 or hemmelgarnh@missouri.edu.

July 24...Online 1 PM CT.
Pine Bark Beetle Response to Hurricane Damage in Florida will cover the potential impacts from pine bark beetles after a hurricane. Speaker: Jeffrey Eickwort, Entomologist with the Florida Forestry Service. Register Here. For more information contact Chris Demers at (352) 846-2375 or cdemers@ufl.edu.

July 27-29...Rockford, Illinois.
The Walnut Council Annual Meeting will feature tree farm tours along with an indoor conference of presentations on hardwood management and landowner issues. Fee: $240; $40 discount if paid by July 12. For more information contact Liz Jackson at (765) 496-5013 or walnutcouncil@gmail.com.

July 28...Pike County 11 AM - 2 PM.
Alabama Rivers and Streams Network (ARSN) Working Group Meeting at the Forest Resources Education Complex at Troy University. This collaboration includes federal agencies, state agencies, organizations, landowners, and others who share an interest in clean water. For more information contact Matt Hodges at (251) 243-3301 or matthew_hodges@fws.gov.

July 30...Rome, Georgia 10 AM - 1 PM ET.
AL/GA Mountain Longleaf Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) Workshop at the Rome-Floyd ECO Center, 393 Riverside Parkway NE. This workshop is your chance to learn about the importance of prescribed burning for wildlife, identifying invasive species, how they respond to fire, and control options. We'll also provide an update and discussion on the formation of the Mountain Longleaf PBA. Lunch will be provided. For more information call Ryan Mitchell at (850) 758-8559.

July 30...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Watershed Stewardship - Natural Resources Webinar Series will be presented via Zoom. Speaker: Laura Cooley, Auburn University. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

July 31...Dickson, Tennessee 5:30 PM.
Tennessee Forestry Association (TFA) Regional Meeting at the Catfish Kitchen. Topic: Future of Stave & Tie Markets. Fee: $30; meal included. RSVP to Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

> August 2025

August 1-3...Hale County.
Black Belt Birding Festival at Alabama Audubon, 1014 Whelan Street, Greensboro. The Black Belt Birding Festival kicks off Friday night with a free welcome party in Greensboro. You can choose your own itinerary from events across 4 different counties on Saturday and Sunday, with a keynote address on Saturday afternoon. Field trips are led by expert guides. For more information contact Alabama Audubon at (205) 719-3678 or info@alaudubon.org.

August 2...Elmore County 5 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals 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. Youth 15 and under are free. Call the Alabama Wildlife Federation at 1-800-822-9453.

August 3...Calhoun/Cleburne Counties 2 - 6 PM.
Bowhunting 101 & 202 Workshop at the Chocolocco Wildlife Management Area, 1660 Joseph Springs Motorway, Anniston. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. This two-in-one introduction and intermediate skills workshop will set you up for success independently or for the advanced 303 Bowhunting Workshop. Fee: $20. For more information contact Isabelle Bracewell at (251) 605-1648 or isabelle@cahss.org.

August 5...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 6-8...Nashville, Tennessee.
Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition at the Music City Center. The EXPO showcases the latest products and services for the wood products industry. Attendee registration will open soon. Fee: $35. For more information contact Eric Gee at (504) 443-4464x3 or egee@sfpa.org.

August 12...Clay County 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
Forest Health Workshop at the Clay County Farmers Market, 86838 AL-9, Lineville. Interactive workshop designed to cover important forest pests and diseases impacting the southern US. Fee: $50. For more information contact Annakay Abrahams at (334) 466-7182 or ada0037@auburn.edu.

August 12...Online 5:30 - 6:30 PM CT.
Small Ruminant Webinar Series will be presented via Zoom. The program explores the best approaches to managing parasites and other health concerns in goats and sheep. For more information contact Felix Samuel at (256) 924-0984 or sfu0001@auburn.edu.

August 13...Walker County.
Walker County Forestry Land Management Workshop in Jasper. For more information call Stacy at (205) 387-1879.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 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: August 13, 2025 CI -- Live!  This will be a link once the program is finished and available. Click Here for Index to Past Conferences.

AFOA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM August 14...Jefferson County 6 - 7:50 PM. Dinner and Discussion at the Paw Paw Patch, 410 Green Springs Highway, Homewood. 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 14-17...Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Farm & Land Conference at the Chattanooga Marriott. The conference will feature an array of ag and forestry topics and tours. Fee: Variable. For more information email Anna Britton at abritton@alfafarmers.org.

August 19-20...Tifton, Georgia.
Longleaf Pine Establishment and Management at the Tifton County Extension Office, 1468 Carpenter Road South. Upon completion of this course, a forest landowner or land manager will be able to make effective silvicultural and economical management decisions on managing longleaf stands with an emphasis on early survival and growth. Instructors: Dr. David Dickens and Dr. David Clabo, University of Georgia. Fee: $375; $50 discount if paid by August 5. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.

August 23...Lowndes County 8 AM - 4 PM.
Traditional Hunter Education Course at the Lowndes County Extension Office, 205 E Tuskeena Street, Suite 125, Hayneville. No fee. This is a one day class. A one hour lunch break will be given. Bring your own lunch or plan where to eat. To register, call Katie Burks at (205) 928-0432. 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.

August 26...Blount & Cullman Counties.
Special General Election for vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 11 seat. The seat became vacant after State Representative Randall Shedd resigned. Not sure what district you live in? See if you live in District 11 by opening the Alabama House of Representatives District 11 map.

August 26-28...Miramar Beach, Florida.
Florida Forestry Association (FFA) Annual Meeting at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. Fee: $500; $50 discount if paid by July 28. For more information contact FFA at (850) 222-5646 or krista@flforestry.org.

August 27...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Brown Spot Needle Blight will be presented via Zoom. Brown spot needle blight is an emerging disease in loblolly pine plantations in Alabama. Identification and control of this fungus is crucial for the survival of this native species. Join us for an update on how this disease is developing in Alabama. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

> September 2025

September 3-5....Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Chattanooga Downtown Marriott. Fee: $385. For more information contact Dana Howard at (615) 883-3832 or dhoward@tnforestry.com.

September 4...Online 11:30 - 3:45 PM CT.
Improving Forestland for Wildlife will be presented via Zoom. Topics will include forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs), food plot implementation and management, and tools for improving forested land that benefits game species populations. Fee: $120. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.

September 4...Tuscaloosa County 5 - 7 PM.
Bowhunting 101 Workshop at the Tuscaloosa Archery Park, 13040 Eugenia Faucett Drive, Northport. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

September 7-9...Baldwin County.
Alabama Forestry Association Annual Meeting at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. Fee: $550; $55 discount if paid by August 8. For more information contact Liz Chambers at (334) 481-2135 or lchambers@alaforestry.org.

September 9...Tuscaloosa County 5 - 7 PM.
Bowhunting 101 Workshop at the Tuscaloosa Archery Park, 13040 Eugenia Faucett Drive, Northport. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

September 9...Online 5:30 - 6:30 PM CT.
Small Ruminant Webinar Series will be presented via Zoom. The program explores the best approaches to managing parasites and other health concerns in goats and sheep. For more information contact Felix Samuel at (256) 924-0984 or sfu0001@auburn.edu.

September 10...Online 12 Noon - 1 PM CT.
Wildlife Management Services for Private Land will be presented via Zoom. Come learn more about the Alabama Department of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Private Lands Technical Assistance Program. For more information contact Norm Haley at (256) 630-4248 or nvh0001@aces.edu.

September 11...Tuscaloosa County 5 - 7 PM.
Bowhunting 202 Workshop at the Tuscaloosa Archery Park, 13040 Eugenia Faucett Drive, Northport. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. This 202 workshop is the intermediate course of a three-part series of continued hunting education. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

September 13...Calhoun/Cleburne Counties 8 AM - 12 Noon.
Bowhunting 303 Workshop at the Chocolocco Wildlife Management Area, 1660 Joseph Springs Motorway, Anniston. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. This 303 workshop is the advanced course in a three-part series of workshops and is perfect for building on skills from previous 101 and 202 workshops. Fee: $20. For more information contact Isabelle Bracewell at (251) 605-1648 or isabelle@cahss.org.

September 16...Tuscaloosa County 5 - 7 PM.
Bowhunting 202 Workshop at the Tuscaloosa Archery Park, 13040 Eugenia Faucett Drive, Northport. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. This 202 workshop is the intermediate course of a three-part series of continued hunting education. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

September 16-17...Tifton, Georgia.
Pine Straw Production - Stand Management and Economics at the Tifton County Extension Office, 1468 Carpenter Road. 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 September 2. For more information contact James Johnson at (706) 308-6396 or james.johnson26@uga.edu.

September 18...Griffin, Georgia 8 AM - 4:15 PM.
Agroforestry & Wildlife Field Day at the University of Georgia's Westbrook Research Farm, 550 West Ellis Road. Topics will include land and pond management techniques, managing for wildlife, forest management, and more. Fee: $45; $10 discount if paid by August 21. Lunch included. For more information contact Jeff Sibley at (678) 378-8109 or jsibley@gfc.state.ga.us.

September 18...Shelby County 5 - 7 PM.
Bowhunting 101 Workshop at the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (WMA), 7774 County Road 10, Montevallo. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

September 18...Jefferson County 6 PM.
Wild Game Cook-Off at the Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham. 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.

September 20...Shelby County 5 - 7 PM.
Bowhunting 303 Workshop at the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (WMA), 7774 County Road 10, Montevallo. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. This 303 workshop is the advanced course in a three-part series of workshops and is perfect for building on skills from previous 101 and 202 workshops. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

September 23...Talladega County 8 AM - 2 PM.
Forestry and Logger Workshop at 132 Court Street North, Talladega. Topics will include: Drone Uses for Forest Management, Timber Harvesting, and BMPs, Montane Longleaf Habitat and Management, Wildlife Habitat and Management, Forest Health Updates, and Invasive Species Management. Landowners welcome. Fee: $25; lunch included. For more information contact Kyle Marable at (334) 707-6349 or marabmk@auburn.edu.

September 25...Shelby County 5 - 7 PM.
Bowhunting 202 Workshop at the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (WMA), 7774 County Road 10, Montevallo. This workshop should help you build a strong foundation and sharpen your skills for the field—whether you're just starting or ready to step up your bowhunting game. This 202 workshop is the intermediate course of a three-part series of continued hunting education. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

September 27...Limestone County 1 - 7 PM.
Squirrel Hunting 101 & 202 Workshop at the Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA), 18936 Harris Station Road, Tanner. This two-in-one introductory- and intermediate-level workshop is perfect for helping you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy one of the most accessible—and underrated—forms of hunting in Alabama. Whether you are brand new to hunting or ready to take your small game skills to the next level, this workshop will give you practical tools you can use right away. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

September 30...Limestone County 5 - 8 PM.
Squirrel Hunting 202 Workshop at the Shelby SOA, 19208 Alabama 25, Columbiana. This two-in-one introductory- and intermediate-level workshop is perfect for helping you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy one of the most accessible—and underrated—forms of hunting in Alabama. Whether you are brand new to hunting or ready to take your small game skills to the next level, this workshop will give you practical tools you can use right away. Fee: $20. For more information contact Brandon Holloway at (205) 393-5129 or brandon.holloway@dcnr.alabama.gov.

> October 2025

October 3-4...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.

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