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Healthy Forests, Today and Tomorrow

Events

This page lists events for the IFA and other forestry organizations in Illinois. The sponsoring organization(s) are indicated.

About Registration 
Please register for these events whenever possible, but many of our events are free and do not require registration! Some partner organizations are handling registration for certain events. For those, registration is disabled but their registration is linked

If you have an upcoming event that you feel relates to forestry in, or near, Illinois, please send the details including contact information to the program coordinator.

Upcoming events

  • Forestry, Geology & Archaeology Field Day at Spirit Rock

    • 06/21/2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 3000 S Rodden Rd, Elizabeth, IL

    Join Brad Petersburg, experts in the field, and the Woodland Wildlife Cooperative for a a Forestry, Geology & Archaeology Field Day at Spirit Rock! 

    When: Saturday, June 21st at 10 AM

    Where: Spirit Rock, approx. 3000 S Rodden Rd, Elizabeth, IL

    Conditions: An outdoor event including a one-mile hike on mowed trails. Please dress and plan accordingly.

    Presenters:

    Displays:

    • Archaeological artifacts: Kevin Oetken
    • Aerial drones: Tony Kloppenborg, DNR IRAP Program Coordinator

    Optional Picnic Lunch: Bring a lawn chair if you wish to stay for a picnic lunch after the field day. Sandwiches and drinks will be available for a recommended donation of $10/person. If you have special dietary needs/preferences, feel free to bring your own food and beverage.


    RSVP: Please RSVP by email to bfp2100@gmail.com before June 17th with the number of people planning to attend the event and the number wanting a sandwich and drink.

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  • IFA 20th Annual Conference

    • 09/18/2025
    • 09/20/2025
    • Lewis and Clark Community College, Trimpe Advanced Technology Center, Walter S. Ahlemeyer Atrium, Room 141, 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL

    Save the date for IFA's 20th Annual Conference! This can't-miss event includes presentations and demonstrations on a plethora of forestry topics, alongside silent auctions, IFA annual members meeting, and a field trip.

    Check out last year's invite for more information: IFA 19th Annual Conference

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