Please consider joining us on November 14th at Vinton Furnace State Forest for a workshop on Best Practices for Sustainable Timber Harvesting. Participants of this workshop will (1) understand when and how timber harvesting can help you meet your goals and (2) Learn the steps you can take to ensure a successful harvest.

If you would like to learn more about “Best Practices for Sustainable Timber Harvesting”, please join us on November 14th for our “A DAY in the WOODS” program at Vinton Furnace State Forest: 

This program will take place at Vinton Furnace State Forest near McArthur, Ohio and runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please see below for driving directions to Vinton Furnace State Forest.  A registration fee of $20 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials. To download a brochure with more details about this program and future programs visit: https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods

Vinton Furnace State Forest is in Vinton County near McArthur North Entrance (Dundas): From the intersection of SR 93 and SR 324, drive south on SR 324 for approximately 0.3 mile and turn left onto Sam Russell Road. Follow Sam Russell Road about 2.5 miles to the forest entrance. South Entrance (Radcliff): From the intersection of SR 32 and SR 160, drive about 2.1 miles north on SR 160 and turn right onto Experimental Forest Road. Once you enter the VF State Forest follow the yellow “A DAY in the WOODS” signs to the event location.

Please use one of the following methods to register by November 7th: Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/aditw; call OSU Extension Jackson County 740-286-5044  or email Annie Miller at miller.11368@osu.edu .

“A Day in the Woods” and is 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, U.S. Forest Service, Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District, Central State University Extension, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Ohio Forestry Association Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Rio Grande, Hocking College,  Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, Pheasants and Quail Forever, and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee.

The OSU Extension office in Crawford county invites you to participate in a Keeping Your Woodlands in The Family workshop. This workshop is designed to help families learn strategies and tools to successfully create a succession and estate plan that helps you transfer your woodland’s ownership, management, and assets to the next generation. Learn how to have these crucial conversations about the future of your woodlands.

This workshop will take place on November 4th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

In-Person Location: Crawford County Extension Office

808 Whetstone Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820

Crawford County too far for you to travel? If so, you can attend this
workshop online through Zoom in the comfort of your own home!

For any questions please contact Kendra Rose at 419-562-8731 or by email at rose.1919@osu.edu.

To register visit http://go.osu.edu/woodlandlegacy2025

Are you interested in learning strategies and tools designed to help families create a succession and estate plan to help transfer your woodland’s ownership, management, and assets to the next generation?

Want to learn how to have these crucial conversations about the future of your woodlands?

If so, please join us either in-person at the Crawford County Extension Office  in Bucyrus, Ohio or online via Zoom Webinar.

This workshop will take place on November 4th, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

In-Person Meeting Location

Crawford County Extension, 808 Whetstone Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820

Online Meeting Via Zoom Webinar

A meeting link will be emailed following registration (this will be sent at least 1 week prior to the workshop)

Registration is $10 for each person attending in-person or $10 per family for attending online. Registration is due by November 2nd.

To register online visit: go.osu.edu/woodlandlegacy2025

To register by phone: Call Crawford County Extension at 419-562-8731

For any questions please contact Kendra Rose at 419-562-8731 or email at rose.1919@osu.edu

To view the workshop flyer visit:

2025 Keeping Your Woodlands in The Family

Join us on the evening (4:00 – 7:00 pm) of Tuesday October 7th at the Cherry Orchards’ Woodland in Morgan County for a workshop on “Things to Consider Before a Timber Harvest“. Participants of this workshop will:

• Meet Neil and Fayebell Cherry to learn about their efforts to manage the woodlands on their property near Crooksville in Morgan County.
• Observe their efforts to salvage yellow-poplar trees damaged by recent drought and insect outbreaks.
• Learn the basic Dos and Don’ts of harvesting timber including: 1) working with a professional forester, 2) deciding which trees to harvest, 3) marking trees to harvest, 4) components of a good contract, 5) Best Management Practices to minimize soil erosion and many other considerations.
• Understand the importance of managing invasive plants especially before a timber harvest

Locational Address: 10340 State Route 669, Crooksville, OH 43731. Once you are close to the meeting address, follow the yellow “forestry event” signs to the exact meeting location.

Date: Tuesday, October 7th

Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm

This workshop is free to attend. A light meal will be provided!

Please RSVP by October 1st using the link below or by calling Angie Seum, OSU extension Hocking County at 740-385-3222

go.osu.edu/cherryorchards

I hope to see you there!

Join us for the next A DAY in the WOODS workshop focused on Tree Identification, where you’ll gain hands-on experience learning to recognize a wide variety of trees and shrubs found in southeastern Ohio woodlands. This engaging session will help you distinguish between native species, which support healthy ecosystems, and invasive species, which threaten biodiversity and forest health. Whether you’re a new woodland owner or a seasoned land steward, this workshop will deepen your understanding of your woods and empower you to make informed management decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts, explore Ohio State University South Centers, and enhance your stewardship skills! This workshop will contain both indoors hands-on activities using a Tree ID Key and opportunities to see and talk Tree ID in the woods with experienced professionals. The focus of the October 31st “A DAY in the WOODS” workshop will be focused on “Tree Identification”. At the end of this workshop participants will:

• Understand the basics of Tree Identification
• Understand the differences between native and invasive species
• Prepare to successfully identify trees during the winter months

If you would like to learn more about “Tree Identification”, please join us on October 31st for our “A DAY in the WOODS” program at Ohio State University South Centers: 

This program will take place at the Ohio State University South Centers, 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661 and runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please use the address above to find our meeting location. Once near the meeting location, please follow the yellow “A DAY in the WOODS” signs to the exact meeting location. A registration fee of $20 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials. To download a brochure with more details about this program and future programs visit: https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods .

Please use one of the following methods to register by October 24th: Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/aditw; call OSU Extension Jackson County 740-286-5044  or email Annie Miller at miller.11368@osu.edu .

“A Day in the Woods” and is 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, U.S. Forest Service, Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District, Central State University Extension, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Ohio Forestry Association Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Rio Grande, Hocking College,  Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, Pheasants and Quail Forever, and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee.

(photo of American plum fruit a native woodland shrub)

Join us for the next A DAY in the WOODS workshop focused on Shrub Identification, where you’ll gain hands-on experience learning to recognize a wide variety of shrub species found in southeastern Ohio woodlands. This engaging session will help you distinguish between native shrubs, which support healthy ecosystems, and invasive species, which threaten biodiversity and forest health. Whether you’re a new woodland owner or a seasoned land steward, this workshop will deepen your understanding of your woods and empower you to make informed management decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts, explore the Bishop Education Gardens, which is managed by the Hocking Soil & Water Conservation District, and enhance your stewardship skills! The focus of the October 10^th “A DAY in the WOODS” workshop will be focused on “Shrub Identification.” At the end of this workshop participants will:

• Learn how to successfully Identify woodland shrubs
• Understand the differences between native and invasive species

If you would like to learn more about “Shrub Identification”, please join us on October 10th for our “A DAY in the WOODS” program at the Bishop Educational Gardens: 

This program will take place at the Bishop Educational Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, OH 43149 and runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please use the address above to find our meeting location. Once near the meeting location, please follow the yellow “A DAY in the WOODS” signs to the exact meeting location. A registration fee of $20 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials. To download a brochure with more details about this program and future programs visit: https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods .

Please use one of the following methods to register by October 3rd. Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/aditw; call OSU Extension Jackson County 740-286-5044  or email Annie Miller at miller.11368@osu.edu .

Friday, September 19th, 2025 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Join us for a workshop titled “The Future of Ohio’s Woodlands is in Our Hands!” This workshop will take place at Jim Savages Tree Farm, which is located along the border of Vinton and Ross Counties. The learning objectives of this workshop are to:

Learn about the on-going efforts to improve the woodland and habitats on the Jim Savage Tree Farm. A major focus is on managing the property for songbird diversity.

Learn about the on-going songbird diversity study Caroline Savage is conducting in partnership with Appalachian Mountain Joint Venture using autonomous recording units and learn how you can help participate in this study on your own woodland.

Observe the results of prescribed fire and shelterwood harvesting to regenerate oak.

Visit tree planting, pollinator and native grassland areas to learn about establishment and maintenance practices.

Discuss crop tree management and other improvements to woodland habitats including intensive efforts to manage non-native invasive species.

Understand the importance of locating and marking property boundaries and efforts to prevent timber trespass.

To attend this workshop, please use the link below to register by September 12th. As an alternative, you may call Angie Suem, OSU Extension Hocking County 740-385-3222 to register.

https://go.osu.edu/woodlandprogram2025

This workshop will take place at the following address:

1052 Dixon Mill Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601.

Upon approaching the address, follow the yellow “Forestry Event” signs to the property.

Lunch will be provided curtesy of Pike and Ross Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

This workshop is free to attend, but you still need to register so we know how many lunches to provide!

Ohio’s Tree Farm of the Year Tour

Moser Woods Tree Farm

September 6th, 2025 – 10am to 3pm

The Moser family will be welcoming visitors to their 12-acre Tree Farm for an enjoyable day in the woods. You can learn about managing a woods for a variety of uses including timber, recreation, water and wildlife. You can also learn about funding from the various governmental agencies. Learn about other organizations including OSU Extension and the Ohio Farm Bureau. Learn to develop a woodland management plan and how to deal with the future of your woods.

Come to: 12300 Bentley Road, Bluffton, OH 45817 for parking.
A van will take you a short distance to the woods.

Presentations/Displays:
~Conducting a timber harvest ~Pollinator plots
~Vernal Pools, etc. ~USDA cost share programs
~Tree/shrub identification ~Kids’ activities
~Value in Young Forest Habitat ~Management plan development
~What is Timber Stand Improvement ~What is the Ohio Farm Bureau
~What are the goals for your woods ~Oak regeneration
~ You want to be a Tree Farmer ~Maple syrup production

Food and Beverages Available on Site for Purchase.
Additional information: 419-721-1465

TFOTY2025-Flyer

Join us for an engaging woodland owner workshop that dives into the fascinating world of Ohio’s raptors. Discover the vital role these birds of prey play in forest ecosystems and learn about their habitat needs, hunting behaviors, and the intricate predator-prey relationships that shape our woodlands. Whether you’re a seasoned land steward or just beginning your journey, this workshop will deepen your understanding of how to support raptor populations and maintain ecological balance in your woodland. The focus of the September 12^th “A Day in the Woods” workshop will be focused on “Birds of Prey”. At the end of this workshop participants will:

• Learn about Ohio raptors and their habitat needs
• Understand the predator-prey relationship

If you would like to learn more about “Birds of Prey”, please join us on September 12th for our “A DAY in the WOODS” program at the Hocking College Lodge: 

This program will take place at the Lodge at Hocking College, 15770 State Route 691 Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 and runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please use the address above to find our meeting location. Once near the meeting location, please follow the yellow “A DAY in the WOODS” signs to the exact meeting location. A registration fee of $20 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials. To download a brochure with more details about this program and future programs visit: https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods .

Please use one of the following methods to register by September 5th: Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/aditw; call OSU Extension Jackson County 740-286-5044  or email Annie Miller at miller.11368@osu.edu .

“A Day in the Woods” and is 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, U.S. Forest Service, Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District, Central State University Extension, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Ohio Forestry Association Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Rio Grande, Hocking College,  Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, Pheasants and Quail Forever, and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee.