Saturday, August 10 – Longview, WA
Whether you own a “home in the woods” or many acres of land, this “out in the woods” educational event is packed with practical “how-to” information that you need to know.
Stewarding land is both rewarding and challenging. Successful management is due to the decisions you make and the actions you take. Attending the Family Forest Field Day will prepare you to plan and execute sound practices, enabling you to accomplish your management objectives, reduce risks, and protect your financial investment.
Don’t own land but are still interested in learning more about forests? All are welcome! Maybe you’re thinking about buying some forestland but want to see what you’re getting into? This is a great opportunity to learn about what to look out for when buying forestland.
Choose Your Classes!
We offer classes on a variety of topics throughout the day. You get to pick and choose which are most important to you. Topics will include:
- Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance
- Forest Health
- Non-timber Forest Products
- Forest Soils
- Forestland Taxes
- Landowner Assistance Programs
- Growing Shiitake on Logs
- Protecting Your Home from Wildfire
- Wildlife Habitat and Management
- Recreation and Aesthetics
- Planting and Early Forest Management
- Thinning and Pruning
- Noxious Weed Control
- Bigleaf Maple Syrup
See the full schedule (PDF)
When and Where
Saturday, August 10, 2024 (9:00AM-4:30PM)
There will be six one-hour sessions with a break for lunch. Gates will open at 8:00AM for time to engage with vendors and booths before classes start.
This event will be held at the Sudar Tree Farm in Longview, WA. The address is:
734 Fall Creek Road, Longview, WA 98632
Directions: From Hwy. 4 (Ocean Beach Hwy.) near Stella, go NORTH on Germany Creek Road, then SOUTHEAST on Fall Creek Road, then EAST on Dragich Road.
Ready to sign up?
Pre-registration Required. Save $10 and sign up before August 6!
Cost is $40 per person or $50 for a family of two or more. Early registration (before 5PM on August 6) is $30 per person or $40 per family.
One BBQ lunch is included with registration with the option to purchase more for $10 per person. Attendees can also bring a sack lunch.
Register Online!
Register online using a credit card via EventBrite. Online sales end at 5PM on August 9th.
Register via Mail
To register by mail, send in the mail-in registration form (an accessible, fillable PDF form best viewed with the free Adobe Reader software) along with a check made out to WSU Extension. Mail-in registrations must be received by 5PM on Tuesday, August 6.
*Refunds available before 5pm August 9th. Eventbrite fees for online registration are non-refundable.
Questions?
Reach out to Andy Perleberg at andyp@wsu.edu.
Acknowledgements
Funding for this event is provided by the Department of Natural Resources, the Family Forest Foundation, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and the USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture, Renewable Resources Extension Act.
Accommodations
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Andy Perleberg at andyp@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.