Sep
24
to Sep 25
Aug
10
to Aug 11
Aug
11
10:00 AM10:00
Forestry Summit - Online Zoom Conference
Online registration is closed.
This conference will benefit foresters, wildlife biologist, educators, landowners and many others that are concerned about the health and needs of Missouri’s forests. The information presented will provide a foundation for discussion for the management needs of the state’s magnificent forests and woodlands. While the conference is free, you are welcome to provide a donation through the FWAM Donate and Sponsor menu options. THANK YOU!
Our Changing Forests - The Management Dilemma
Agenda:
10:00 am
Emcee welcomes and sets stage of why and how the Summit will proceed
MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley
o General overview forestry threats and management needs
o Partner opportunities (industry, landowners, NGOs)
10:30 am
State of the Forest Presentation – Lance Vickers
o What does the forest look like today?
o What are the concerns in species, age structure and habitat for sustaining forests?
11:10 am
Overview of Forest Products Industry – Brian Brookshire
o Status of the industry, jobs, volume, value, Missouri and the world wood economy
o Partnering opportunities to improve forests and sustain the industry
o Critical industry challenges
11:40 am – Break
1:00 pm
Carbon and Climate
o Forest Vulnerability – Leslie Brandt
o Opportunities for Forests and Carbon – Chad Doolen
1:50 pm
Forest Action Plan - Gus Raeker
o Priority Geographies
o Ecosystem services/water quality
o Critical habitat needs
o Health benefits of trees/being outdoors
o Role of Urban Forests
o Consequences of no management
2:30 Wrap up
2:40 Adjourn
May
11
to May 18
LANDOWNERS INVITED TO FIRE ECOLOGY WORKSHOP:
Two upcoming free fire ecology workshops will offer a wealth of fire science information to interested landowners and members of the public. The workshops, led by land management professionals and fire science researchers, will feature both indoor presentations and in-the-field discussions.
The first workshop will be held May 11 in Houston, MO and the second will be held
May 18 in Poplar Bluff.
Please attend and learn more about:
The historical role and ecology of fire in the Missouri Ozarks
Why public land managers in southern Missouri use prescribed burns
How fire can be used to manage wildlife habitat
Technical and cost sharing opportunities for fire management on private property
The workshops are hosted by the Oak Woodlands and Forests Fire Consortium and partnering organizations: Missouri Department of Conservation, The Nature Conservancy, National Wild Turkey Federation and Mark Twain National Forest.
Both workshops will run from 10am - 2:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Additional workshop details will be posted on the Oak Fire Science website at www.oakfirescience.com. Register on the website or by phone at (573) 884-9262. Contact Joe Marschall with questions: marschallj@missouri.edu.
For more info click HERE
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00
FWAM Annual Meeting
Join us at the FWAM Annual Meeting on April 6 from 9am to 2pm at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s George O. White State Forest Nursery Open House & Tours.
One hour tours by appointment - space is limited. Call (573) 674-3229 to reserve a time.
Learn about native plants & trees
Chat with conservation experts
Meet Smokey Bear
Fish at the nursery’s three acre lake
See a full scale sawmill demonstration
Free hot dogs, chips, and cookies
The nursery is located at 14027 Shafer Road, just north of Licking, MO.
Mar
21
to Apr 18
Treekeepers Course
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri’s TreeKeepers classes, sponsored in part by the Missouri Department of Conservation, are held each year in late spring/early summer.
This free, five week course educates citizens about trees, their benefits and care, and provides practical, hands-on learning in six key areas: identification, biology, soils, planting, pruning, and insects and diseases.
The 2019 course will take place on Thursdays from 2 - 4pm beginning on March 21 and ending on April 18. The courses will be held at Little Creek Nature Center, with that last course being held at CommuniTree Gardens Nursery in Creve Coeur Park.
To register click HERE!
Mar
4
to Mar 31
HONEYSUCKLE SWEEP FOR HEALTHY HABITAT:
In an effort to energize the greater St. Louis region around improving habitat for our native plants and animals, area conservation organizations join together to spotlight invasive bush honeysuckle and the need to remove it so that large swaths of land can become productive areas for native habitat, recreation and enjoyment. To that end, organizations will host public events and volunteer removal days during Honeysuckle Sweep Weeks.
Spring 2019 Honeysuckle Sweep will be the entire month of March.
For more information click HERE
Nov
12
6:30 PM18:30
Invasive Plant Workshop
Join the USDA Forest Service, University of Missouri Extension, and partners for an information packed workshop on invasive plants of Missouri. Discussions on:
The ecology and importance of Missouri’s forests
How to identify and map invasive plants in Missouri
Native alternatives to invasive ornamental plants
To RSVP or for more information contact Dacoda Maddox at (573) 875-5341 ext. 234 or DacodaMaddox@fs.fed.us.
Nov
5
4:00 PM16:00
Invasive Plant Workshop
Join the USDA Forest Service, University of Missouri Extension, and partners for an information packed workshop on invasive plants of Missouri. Discussions on:
The ecology and importance of Missouri’s forests
How to identify and map invasive plants in Missouri
Native alternatives to invasive ornamental plants
To RSVP or for more information contact Dacoda Maddox at (573) 875-5341 ext. 234 or DacodaMaddox@fs.fed.us.
Oct
30
4:00 PM16:00
Invasive Plant Workshop
Join the USDA Forest Service, University of Missouri Extension, and partners for an information packed workshop on invasive plants of Missouri. Discussions on:
The ecology and importance of Missouri’s forests
How to identify and map invasive plants in Missouri
Native alternatives to invasive ornamental plants
To RSVP or for more information contact Dacoda Maddox at (573) 875-5341 ext. 234 or DacodaMaddox@fs.fed.us.
Oct
4
8:30 AM08:30
Forestkeepers Conference
This year's Forestkeepers Conference will be held Thursday Oct. 4th from 8:30am - 2pm at the Giving Grove in Kansas City. Please join us for a tour of the orchards of the Giving Grove. The tours will be followed by lunch and the Forestkeepers Awards and Meeting. RSVP HERE!
Sep
8
1:00 PM13:00
Arbormeisters Homebrew and Craft Beer Festival
314-533-5323
info@moreleaf.org
@ CommuniTree Gardens Nursery, 2194 Creve Ceour Mill Rd. South, St. Louis, MO 63146
Each homebrew includes at least one ingredient sourced from a tree! Enjoy these unique brews while enjoying the natural setting of Forest ReLeaf's Communitree Gardens Nursery in Creve Coeur Park. All proceeds benefit Forest ReLeaf's mission of "planting trees, enriching communities." Attendees will have the opportunity to rate the various brews and vote for their favorites; may the best homebrewer win! You will enjoy live music, CommuniTree Gardens nursery tours, raffle prizes, food trucks with food for sale and additional food and beverages. Tickets are $30 in advance, $50 for VIP and $35 at the gate. $30
May
31
5:30 PM17:30