Events

Upcoming events

• Jackson County: Invasive Species & Forest Management Field Day

  • When
    06/01/2013
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Green Earth's Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve

  Topics include: 
  

  • invasive species ecology and identification
  • specification of herbicide application
  • management techniques
  • forest management
  • NRCS programs.

  
  Live demonstrations of appropriate control techniques for a variety of invasive species and infestation levels.
  
  This will be a rain or shine event, so dress appropriately for weather.
  
  Light refreshments and restroom facilities will be provided.
  
  Free and open to the public, no pre-registration necessary.
  
  Sponsored by Jackson County NRCS, River to River Cooperative Weed Management
  
  For more information, call 618-684-3064, Ext. 3

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• IFA Webinar: The Short and Long Term Effects of the 2012 Drought on Forest Pests and Diseases

  • When
    06/04/2013
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IFA Webinar

  Dr. Miller will focus on common insect pests and disease plaguing our Illinois forests and wood lots.  Particular attention will be given to insects and diseases that are associated with drought conditions for 2012 and flooding in 2013.  Field pest and disease diagnosis, life cycles, potential to cause economic damage, and practical management options will be stressed.  Information on how take samples and where to send samples for identification and diagnosis will be discussed.
  
  Join us.  This webinar is provided for free; and it might help you to understand your woodland's future health risks.
  
  The Presenter
  
  Dr. Fredric Miller is professor of horticulture in the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture Sciences at Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois, a Research Associate – Entomology at The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) at the University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana where he is an instructor and faculty student advisor for the off-campus Master of Science horticulture graduate degree program.
  
  He received his B.S. in Forest Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1977, a M.S. in Forest Entomology from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville in 1980, and the Ph.D. in Horticultural Entomology in 1984 from Iowa State University of Science and Technology at Ames, Iowa.
  
  Currently, he is the Illinois Forest Health Specialist with the Illinois Department Natural Resources (IDNR) and USDA-US Forest Service North Central Regional Office.
  
  Webinar Details
  
  Date and Time: Tuesday, June 4th, at 11 am.
  
  Duration: approximately one hour, possibly longer depending on the number of questions.
  
  Cost: free of charge.
  
  To Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4079649184066691072
  
  NOTE: Because of overbooking of a previous event, we are manually approving all registrations. IFA members will be approved quickly. Seven days before the webinar (April 16th) all others will be approved based on the order in which they registered.  Registration approvals will end when we reach our limit of 100 attendees.
  
  For additional information: contact admin@ilforestry.org

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• Webinar: Archaeology in Your Woods

  • When
    06/04/2013
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Tree Farm Webinar

  Many landowners might have archaeological sites on their property, either prehistoric or historic, but they might not even know it. This webinar will discuss what sites look like, how you can recognize different kinds of artifacts and sites,  and what to do if you do have a site on your property, including ethical strategies for site discovery and protection.  Some topics will include:

  • Where are sites located?
  • How can I find out if I have a site on my property?
  • Are all the sites on the ground surface or can sites be deeply buried?
  • How can you tell if a rock is just a rock or an ancient tool?
  • What if I find bones on my property?
  • Who do I tell about the site on my property?
  • Are there any tax benefits to having a site?
  • Will a site affect how I can use my property in the future?

  
  

  Constance Arzigian

  Senior Research Associate
  

  Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center

  Lecturer, Archaeological Studies Program,
  

  University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. 
  

  Dr. Arzigian has a PhD in Anthropology (Archaeology) from the University of Wisconsin –Madison and over 30 years of experience in the Upper Midwest.  Her research has focused on Midwestern archeology and paleoecology and includes research and publications on mortuary practices and burial mound studies, subsistence and settlement systems, paleoethnobotany, origins of agriculture, and quantitative archeology methods. 

  Katherine Stevenson

  Projects Director
  Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center
  
  Dr. Stevenson has a PhD in Anthropology (Archaeology) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and over 30 years of experience in the Upper Midwest. In her current position, she oversees MVAC’s extensive contract archaeology program and provides quality control for projects and reports. She is also active in MVAC’s research, education, and public outreach work. Her research interests include regional Woodland and Oneota cultures, subsistence and settlement, analysis of faunal remains, effective presentation of archaeological information, working with archival records, and regional caves and rock art. 

  
  
  Register at THIS SITE.
  

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• DuPage County: Urban Forestry and Arboriculture Workshop

  • When
    06/12/2013
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hyatt Hotel, Lisle

  Natural Path's 2013 Urban Forestry and Arboriculture conference will provide practitioners with the rare opportunity to learn from and engage with speakers internationally recognized in the field. We are particularly excited to have as keynote speaker, author and tree enthusiast, Thomas Pakenham. Guest speakers include: Forest Health Specialist, John Ball, Director of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network, Max Hislop, and Structural Engineer, Kathryn Francis. This range of perspectives is intended to provide practitioners an insight into urban forestry and arboriculture from a local and international perspective. It is a must for anyone who manages or cares for trees!
  
  Topics will include:
  

  • Remarkable Trees of the World
  • Species Diversity as a Response to Urban Insect and Disease Infestations
  • Tree Conservation in the 21st century
  • The Role of the Arborist in Preserving Heritage Trees
  • An International Perspective on Green Infrastructure
  • Safety Equipment in High Risk Situations
  • Advanced Concepts in Tree Risk Assessments

  Who Should Attend?

  Urban Foresters Arborists Consultants Park Superintendents City Planners

  Land Managers Landscape Architects Garden Club Members Tree Enthusiasts Conservationists

  
  Early Registration:

  • $105 thru June 1
  • $125 after June 1st

  To register, go to THIS WEBSITE.
  

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• Jo Daviess County: The Loggers' Perspective

  • When
    06/22/2013
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Priske Tree Farm

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  On June 22nd from 8:30am until 11:30, Keith Griebel and Brian Steines of Steines and Griebel Logging will be delivering a presentation on the felling and skidding of trees from your timber from the loggers' perspective. Steines and Griebel represent over fifty years experience in the logging industry.  This is a unique opportunity to meet and discuss with loggers what to anticipate during the harvesting of your trees. 
  
  They will cover such subjects as:
  

  • Tree selection and quality.
  • Harvest contracts and the bidding process.
  • Minimizing damage to trees during the harvest.
  • Proper trail selection.
  • Crossing waterways with equipment.

  This presentation will be held at Larry and Sally Priske's tree farm near Galena.  The Priske's established their initial tree plan in 1984 and are long-time members of the Illinois Forestry Association.
  
  Please register for this event so that we can anticipate attendance and inform you of any last minute changes to the schedule.
  
  Directions: Take U.S. 20 to Main Street Galena.  Continue to Broadway then Dewey Ave to Council Hill.  Priske's tree farm is located two miles North of the U.S. 20 and Main Street intersection at 4700 North Council Hill Road. 

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• Missouri: Professional Timber Harvester Training

  • Start
    07/11/2013
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/12/2013
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Williamstown, MO

  The Missouri Forest Products Association will hold one of many professional training sessions for loggers about 45 minutes from Quincy, Illinois in Williamstown, Missouri.  For more details and fees, contact Beverly Heidbreder at 573-634-3252.
  

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• Pike County: Ilinois Walnut Council Annual Meeting

  • Start
    09/06/2013
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    09/07/2013
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Pittsfield, Illinois

  The Illinois Walnut Council will hold its annual meeting near Pittsfield, Ilinois.  Meeting details and activities are not available at this time.  For more information, contact Dan Schmoker, at 217-416-1587.
  

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• LaSalle County: IFA Annual Conference

  • Start
    09/20/2013
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    09/21/2013
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL

  Once each year, the Illinois Forestry Association gets together to celebrate all that we have done over the past year, and to renew friendships.  This year, we meet in the area around Starved Rock State Park and nearby Illinois Valley Community College.
  
  Friday afternoon, there will be field trips to examine various forestry practices and their effects.  Friday evening has a banquet and speaker.  Saturday morning will be the IFA Annual Business Meeting, followed by speakers both before and after lunch.
  
  Details and speakers are still being planned, so check back in a few weeks.
  

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• Crawford County: Illinois Tree Farm Annual Meeting

  • When
    10/05/2013
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Herman Tree Farm

  The Illinois Tree Farm Committee will hold its annual meeting at the tree farm owned by Bev and Ray Herman in Crawford County.  Bev and Ray were 2012 Illinois Tree Farmers of the Year.  Further details are not available at this time.
  

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• Kentucky: Master Logger Training

  • Start
    10/08/2013
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    10/10/2013
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Marshall County Extension Office

  The Kentucky Master Logger organization will hold one of several three-day logger training sessions within an hour of southern Illinois in Benton, Kentucky.  More information and registration details can be found HERE.
  

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• Piatt County: IWC Forestry Field Day

  • When
    11/11/2013
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    near Cisco, IL

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  There will be a forestry field day at Carolyn Kleven's farm sponsored by the Illinois Walnut Council in November.  Planning is not yet complete - this listing will be updated when more information is available.  At this time there is planned to be a forest release demonstration, discussion of control for honeysuckle and other weeds and weedy trees, a pruning demonstration, and other timber improvement practices.  There will be a lunch for all.  Walnut Council officers Dan Schmoker, Steve Felt, Jeremy Parish and others will lead the demonstrations and discussions.
  
  Please register so that Carolyn Kleven knows how many to expect for lunch and can inform you of any last-minute weather cancellation.  Registration is free.
  
  The address of this property is 1317 N. 300 East Rd. Monticello, Illinois on the banks of the Sangamon River, in an area that is rich in wild life--foxes, hawks, bobcats, turkeys, and pheasants.  It is 4 miles from Cisco, off of interstate 72 and two miles east of Rt. 32.

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