> 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.
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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.
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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,
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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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