Second Friday Series Brochure 2014
Directions – Experimental Forest
” A Day in the Woods-2nd Friday Series” is designed to provide landowners and folks with an interest in natural resources opportunities to learn about caring for woodlands. The 12,000 acre VintonFurnaceStateForest is one the premier research and demonstration forests in the United States, and it’s right in our back yard near McArthur.
“A Day in the Woods” provides you with multiple occasions to interact with foresters, wildlife biologists, natural resources professionals and your peers in a setting that is ideal for learning about southeastern Ohio’s woodlands. Beginning on May 9 with “Edible and Medicinal Plants,” the “2nd Friday Series” will offer day-long programs on a variety of topics including:
May 9 Edible and Medicinal Plants
Jun 13 From Trees to Lumber
Jul 11 Identifying the Trees in Your Woods
Aug 8 Ten Ways to Improve Your Woodlands
Sep 12– Young Forests and Wildlife Habitat
Oct 10 Research at the Vinton Furnace State Forest
Nov 14 Identifying Trees in Winter
“2nd Friday Series” programs run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A registration fee of $10 will include lunch and program materials.
“A Day in the Woods” and the “2nd Friday Series” are sponsored by the Education and Demonstration Subcommittee of the Vinton Furnace State Forest with support from the Ohio State University Extension, ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, US Forest Service, Vinton County Soil and Water Conservation District, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Hocking College, National Wild Turkey Federation, Glatfelter and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee.
To help with lunch planning, please RSVP by returning a registration form, calling 740-596-5212 (OSU Extension Vinton County) or emailing Dave at apsley.1@osu.edu.
These partners are working with OSU Extension to bring you “A Day in the Woods”