Lake States
Northern Forest Birds Network 2023 Conference – Forestry for Birds in a Changing Climate
Connecticut Warbler. Photo by Robert Royse. Register ($50 per person includes lunch, snacks, and beverages) October 17 at 8:00 a.m. - October 18 at Noon, Central Time AmericInn by Wyndham Ashland 3009 Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland, WI 54806 Lunch provided on Tuesday, October 17. (New registrations after October 13 are no longer guaranteed a…
Women’s Chainsaw Safety Class – Level 2
Registration coming soon ($225). Max of 12 participants Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time Hollandale, Wisconsin (exact location will be provided after registration) Join Guild member and forester Luke Saunders of Blue Heron Stewardship, LLC and Guild staffer Colleen Robinson for a SAWW-certified, Level 2 chainsaw safety class especially for…
Prescribed Fire for Forest Management: Fire in Northern Pine Systems
Register December 6, 2023 6:30 am Pacific / 7:30 Mountain / 8:30 Central / 9:30 Eastern 1.5 hours Brian Palik and Jed Meunier will be the presenters in this session of the year-long webinar series from the Wisconsin Forestry Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Dr. Palik will explore the ecological considerations of prescribed…
Fire in Southern Pine Systems: Prescribed Fire for Forest Management Webinar Series
Registration and full series information January 3, 2024 8:30 - 10 a.m. Central Time Online via Zoom Fire into the Future: Geospatial Technology to Identify and Categorize Fire in the Southeast Join us as we explore the ecology of southern pines, the reintroduction of fire into fire-adapted ecosystems, and the legacy of prescribed fire and how…
Prescribed Fire as a Restoration Tool for Savanna Communities: Rx Fire for Forest Management Series
Registration and full series information February 7, 2024 8:30 – 10 a.m. Central Time Online via Zoom Join Jeb Barzen and Brendan Woodall as they discuss Restoring Savanna Communities in Wisconsin with Rx Fire at Ecologically Meaningful Scales Jeb Barzen will focus on addressing the potential for restoring savanna communities in Wisconsin at ecologically meaningful…
Forestry Workforce Development Needs in Wisconsin – research webinar
Register April 30, 2024 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Central Time Join Guild student member Zoe Kaminsky as they share their research! With a desire to inform the development of more relevant, valuable, and accessible forestry continuing education opportunities, the Wisconsin Forestry Center designed a web-based survey to assess forestry training needs across Wisconsin. Survey participants…
Southern Michigan Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX)
Apply by end of the day January 30, 2024 May 6 - 15, 2024 Fort Custer, MI Full information can be found in the Training Announcement This TREX will provide prescribed fire training opportunities to local and regional fire practitioners while supporting management of natural resources on state, federal, and private lands. Target Group: Prescribed…
Forestry for the Birds in Michigan and Minnesota – webinar
Register May 9, 2024 10 - 11 a.m. Central Time The Northern Forest Birds Network presents Michael Paling (Michigan Forester with American Bird Conservancy) and Christian Nelson (Lakes States Coordinator with Forest Stewards Guild) who will give an overview of Forestry for the Birds in Michigan and Minnesota! Forestry for Birds initiatives are built on…
Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance – Black Earth, WI
Register for Level 1 Monday, May 20, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Time Training levels described This session has $200 early bird pricing before April 15. Bring a saw and personal protective equipment if you have them. You do not need to purchase gear or equipment in order to take this class. Some…
Lake States Guild Gathering – Old-Growth, Birds, and More!
Register here (includes Wednesday meals and Thursday breakfast) $60 for Guild members, $75 non-members, $30 for students August 28 at 10:00 a.m. - August 29 at Noon, CT Kemp Natural Resources Station 9161 Kemp Rd, Woodruff, WI 54568 Lodging opportunities On site: We will have the historic Kemp Lodge and a total of 27 single…