Are you noticing unusual damage, dying branches, or declining trees in your woodland? Join A DAY in the WOODS: Diagnosing Forest Insects and Diseases to learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of Ohio’s most common forest pests and diseases. This hands-on workshop will help woodland owners build foundational knowledge, strengthen diagnostic skills through symptom recognition, and learn practical steps for developing effective pest management plans to protect the health and productivity of their woods.
All are welcome to join us for this worshop on Friday September 11th at Hocking State Forest Headquarters located at 19275 State Route 374, Rockbridge, OH 43149.
This program 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 4th: 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, 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.
