Upcoming Events

Observe standing trees and discuss tree grades. Practice tree grading on selected trees. Fell a tree and discuss bucking decisions to maximize the value of each log. Discuss and practice log grading (Gazo, guest speaker). This workshop is part of IHLA's Hardwood University program. More details and a registration form can be found HERE.

Friday: 11a – 5p Saturday: 9a – 6p Sunday: 9a – 4p The Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association is excited to welcome you to the Hoosier Hardwood Festival, presented by Wood-Mizer! This celebration of Indiana’s most renewable resource is scheduled for September 9-11, 2022 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, located just 10 minutes northwest of Indianapolis! This three-day event will showcase logging equipment, heavy machinery, chainsaws, sawmill equipment, wood-working equipment and tools! Industry pros, hobbyists and landowners can benefit…

In this event you will learn how to control out-of-control invasive vegetation on your forest property. Practical, hands-on training by foresters and natural resource professionals. See the flyer Cost: $25 payable to IASWCD Southwest. Register by Sept. 2 to:  Jessica Condra, 812-482-1171, Jessica.Condra@in.nacdnet.net Topics:  Assessing your invasive plant problem – species, size, amount Three pillars of invasive management – prevention, early detection, strategic management of existing infestations. What are your control options and deciding which methods are best for your situation. Herbicides? Which to use,…

Join IFWOA in this Zoom webinar as we learn from Dr. Doug Tallamy about our amazing oaks and their ecological contributions. Free for IFWOA members, $5 for nonmembers, registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register now See the flyer Purchase "The Nature of Oaks" , available in hardback, ebook or audiobook (publisher's website, not affiliated with IFWOA) Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife. The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month…

This field tour will be held at a 40 acre forest just ¼ mi south of the LaGrange/Noble County line on Noble County road 225 W.  Quentin Beahrs, IDNR District Forester will be the main speaker, talking about the Classified Forests program and developing a woods for recreational purposes including camping, hiking, hunting and birdwatching.  Tom Crowe Forestry Consultants will be represented and available to speak on identification of tree species, Timber Stand Improvement, EQIP, Forestry management and planning for timber…

Topics to include: Managing your woodlands, food plots for wildlife, updates from a DNR Conservation Officer, available cost share programs and more! Light refreshments will be served. Register now

Learn about farm and recreational pond management through hands-on tours and demonstrations. View the flyer TOPICS Pond Planning, Construction & Maintenance- Trevor Shepard, USDA NRCS Fish Species & Stocking Considerations- Dave Kittaka, Indiana DNR Aquaculture Options for Southern Indiana- Bob Rode, Purdue FNR Aquatic Vegetation ID & Management- Kenneth Eck, Purdue Extension Questions on this event can be made to the Purdue Extension – Dubois County office at ph.(812)482‐1782 or Southern Indiana Purdue Ag. Center (SIPAC) at ph.(812)678‐4427.