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Our final A DAY in the WOODS program for 2021 “Woodland Boundaries” will take place on December 10, at 10 am to 11:15 via Zoom Webinar. This program will be presented by Mark Rickey, State Service Forester with ODNR-Division of Forestry, and Dave Apsley, Natural Resources Specialist with Ohio State University Extension. Join us on December 10 to:
To register for this Zoom Webinar visit: http://go.osu.edu/ditw2021
Fall is in the air, and many of the trees in Southeastern Ohio have already shed their leaves. This makes tree identification more difficult, but there are still many clues that you can use to identify trees in their leafless state. “Identifying Trees in Winter” will provide you with the knowledge to differentiate among the variety of trees on your property in the coming winter months Participants in this program will:
“Identifying Trees in Winter” will take place at the Vinton Furnace State Forest near McArthur on November 12, 2021, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The program will take place entirely in the field and will include a considerable amount of walking on uneven terrain, so be sure to bring your hiking boots and dress accordingly. We will follow the COVID-19 protocols that are in place at the time. Please bring a face covering to use when:
A registration fee of $12 per person (payable on the day of the event by cash or check to Vinton SWCD) entitles participants to program materials and a box lunch. Registration is required. Please RSVP on or before November 8 by emailing Dave Apsley at apsley.1@osu.edu, or by calling Cheri Porter or Dave Runkle at the Vinton SWCD (740-596-5676).
The Vinton Furnace State Forest is in a very remote portion of Vinton County. Signs will be posted on the morning of the event along the route from both entrances. For a map and directions to help you find the training center at the Vinton Furnace State Forest, click : Directions – Experimental Forest
For more information contact Dave Apsley (apsley.1@osu.edu).
“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 Ohio State University Extension, ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, USDA-Forest Service (Northern Research Station, State and Private Forestry and the Wayne NF), USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Vinton-Hocking-Athens Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Central State University Extension, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hocking College, the Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Forestry Association Foundation and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee. Since 2012, “A Day in the Woods” has offered nearly 80 programs with more than 100 presenters for nearly 4,000 woodland owners and enthusiasts just like you.
Like a garden, your woodland will likely provide more benefits if you give it some attention. “Tending Your Woodland”, an interactive outdoor learning opportunity for woodland owners in SE Ohio, will help you to understand the various practices that you can use to improve your woodlands. This program is offered on October 8 at the Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest near McArthur and will include the opportunity to tour numerous field sites demonstrating various practices that have been established since the early 1950’s. Participants will have the opportunity to:
“Tending your Woodland” will take place at the Vinton Furnace State Forest near McArthur on October 8, 2021, from 9 AM to 3 PM.
A registration fee of $12 per person (payable on the day of the event by cash or check to Vinton SWCD) entitles participants to program materials and a box lunch. Registration is required. Please RSVP on or before October 4 by emailing Dave Apsley at apsley.1@osu.edu, or by calling Cheri Porter or Dave Runkle at the Vinton SWCD (740-596-5676).
We plan to hold most of this program outdoors in the woods. We will follow the COVID-19 protocols that are in place at the time. Please bring a face covering to use when:
The Vinton Furnace State Forest is in a very remote portion of Vinton County. Signs will be posted on the morning of the event along the route from both entrances.
“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 Ohio State University Extension, ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, USDA-Forest Service (Northern Research Station, State and Private Forestry and the Wayne NF), USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Vinton-Hocking-Athens Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Central State University Extension, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hocking College, the Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Forestry Association Foundation and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee. Since 2012, “A Day in the Woods” has offered nearly 80 programs with more than 100 presenters for nearly 4,000 woodland owners and enthusiasts just like you.
One of the non-native bush honeysuckles (Morrow’s honeysuckle) found in Ohio
Are you seeing aggressive plants encroaching on your woodland property but aren’t sure what they are? Do you already know about non-native invasive plants but don’t know how to control them? This program “Identifying and Controlling Invasive Plants” may be just for you. It will take place at the Hocking College Nature Center in Nelsonville, OH on September 10 from 9 am to 3:30 pm.
The program will take place entirely in the field and is designed to help woodland owners learn how to identify and manage non-native invasive species. We’ll have several experienced foresters and natural resources specialists from Hocking College, ODNR-Division of Forestry, Athens SWCD, Vinton SWCD, The National Wild Turkey Federation and OSU Extension on hand to assist with this program. The program will start with an introduction to some of the more common non-native invasive species in SE Ohio. It will include demonstrations of equipment and techniques, and discussions about herbicides and safety. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each technique to help you devise a strategy for your woodland property.
If you suspect you’ve got an invasive plant but aren’t sure, feel free to bring pictures or a sample in a plastic bag. We’ll do our best to assist you with identification.
A registration fee of $12 per person (payable on the day of the event by cash or check to Vinton SWCD) includes a box lunch and program materials. Registration is required on or before September 6. To register email Dave Apsley at apsley.1@osu.edu, or by call Cheri Porter or Dave Runkle at the Vinton SWCD. 740-596-5676.
We plan to hold most of this program in the woods in small groups of approximately 10. We will follow the COVID-19 protocols that are in place at the time. Please bring a face covering to use when:
There is no actual address for the old nature center, but it is on Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH 45764. There is a parking lot for the old nature center on the north edge of campus (across the road from the RR bridge that crosses the Hocking River). So I highly recommend using the GPS coordinates: 39.447848, -82.224709 or the map below (see red place marker). We will place some A DAY in the WOODS yellow signs along Hocking Parkway and at the parking area
“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 Ohio State University Extension, ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, USDA-Forest Service (Northern Research Station, State and Private Forestry and the Wayne NF), USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Vinton-Hocking-Athens Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Central State University Extension, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hocking College, the Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Forestry Association Foundation and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee. Since 2012, “A Day in the Woods” has offered nearly 80 programs with more than 100 presenters for nearly 4,000 woodland owners and enthusiasts just like you.
New to woodland ownership? Feeling overwhelmed? This program, Introduction to Woodland Ownership, is specifically designed for you.
Families, just like yours, own approximately 3/4 of the 8.1 million acres of woodlands in Ohio, yet they often do not know where to start or where to turn for advice and assistance when they need it. Foresters, wildlife biologists, and other natural resource professionals from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Natural Resources Conservation Service, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Ohio State University Extension will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss how they can help you to improve the health of your woodland. We’ll cover the wide range of options available to you as a woodland owner and the many resources that are available to help you care for your woodlands.
What: Introduction to Woodland Ownership, A DAY in the WOODS
Where: Vinton Furnace State Forest near McArthur
When: August 13, 9 AM to 3 PM
Registration: $12 per person (payable on the day of the event by cash or check to Vinton SWCD) includes a box lunch. Registration is required. Please register on or before August 9 by emailing Dave Apsley at apsley.1@osu.edu, or by calling Cheri Porter or Dave Runkle at the Vinton SWCD. 740-596-5676.
We plan to hold most of this program in the woods in small groups of approximately 10. Again, we will follow the COVID-19 protocols that are in place at the time. Please bring a face covering to use when:
The Vinton Furnace State Forest is located in a very remote portion of Vinton County. Signs will be posted on the morning of the event along the route from both entrances. Directions – Experimental Forest
For more information contact Dave Apsley (apsley.1@osu.edu or 740-710-3009)
Our July 9th program will be held virtually and will touch on a wide range of woodland health issues ranging from insects and diseases (both native and non-native) to a lack of desirable regeneration in the understory. The program will focus on the benefits of and how to use the “HealthyWoods” phone app which was developed by University of Kentucky and University of Tennessee Extension in cooperation with Ohio State University and other extension programs in the eastern US https://healthywoodsapp.org/. This new resources was developed to help you to quickly and easily identify common issues facing your woodland.
Our featured presenter will be Ellen Crocker, Ph.D. a Forest Health Extension Specialist from the University of Kentucky. Ellen was instrumental in the development of this useful resource for woodland owners.
We highly recommend downloading HealthyWoods from your app. store prior to the program. It is available in both Android and iOS.
This program will take place from 10AM to Noon on July 9. Click here to register
We are pleased to announce that our June 11, A DAY in the WOODS – Shrub Identification program will take place as an in-person event at the Vinton Furnace State Forest near McArthur. This will be our first in-person A DAY in the WOODS program since the fall of 2019. Please be patient with us! Due to COVID-19 we will limit participation to 24 attendees and will follow current COVID-19 protocol as prescribed by our employers and the State of Ohio.
What: Shrub Identification program
Where: Vinton Furnace State Forest near McArthur
When: June 11, 10 AM to 3 PM
Registration: $12 per person (payable on the day of the event by cash or check to Vinton SWCD) includes a box lunch
RSVP, limited to the first 24 people who reserve a spot via email apsley.1@osu.edu, or by calling 740-596-5676. Once we reach capacity, we will maintain a list in the order that requests are received if slots become available.
We plan to hold this entire program in the woods in small groups of approximately 10. We currently have 6 instructors lined up to assist with this program. Again, we will follow COVID-19 protocols that are in place at the time. Please bring a face covering to use when:
The Vinton Furnace State Forest is located in a very remote portion of Vinton County. Signs will be posted on the morning of the event along the route from both entrances. Directions – Experimental Forest
For more information contact Dave Apsley (apsley.1@osu.edu or 740-710-3009)
-Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
-Forest Medicine by Qing Li
-Ohio Leave No Child Inside Collaborators – https://ohiolnci.org/
-International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine – https://www.infom.org/
-The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs – https://www.natureandforesttherapy.org/Walk with a Doc – https://walkwithadoc.org/
-Children and Nature Network – https://www.childrenandnature.org/
-National Environmental Education Foundation’s
Children and Nature Initiative – https://www.neefusa.org
-Park RX America – https://parkrxamerica.org/
Lookout Rock-Zaleski State Forest
