Dear IFWOA members,
With the sudden onset of fall weather, it's easy to dive right in to fall activities. See plenty of ideas below. We hope to see you at an upcoming event! IFWOA Board of Directors and Liz Jackson, Executive Director
Register now! Annual Woodland Owner Conference
IFWOA members should have received a mailing and a newsletter detailing the November 4-5 annual woodland owner conference in Madison. Make plans to join us for this event. There is no registration deadline but please register soon to assist us in planning. Come for a half or single day or the full weekend.
Friday field tour highlights
10 – 11:30 AM, Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center near Butlerville
Join Purdue forester Don Carlson at this Jennings County property. Topics include ID of oak wilt
disease and management.
1 – 3:15 PM, Meisberger property near Holton
Tour two woodland sites: A tornado damaged area 32 years after a tornado in June 1990 completely leveled and destroyed all of the trees in the
woodlot, and a dense mixed hardwood tree planting, 24-years-old on approximately 5 x 5’ spacing.
Saturday program highlights
Join us at the Clifty Falls Inn in Madison for this program with several breakout sessions. The morning keynote is about the Forestry for the Birds program. Other topics include: Wildlife enhancement practices, American chestnut reintroduction, Getting a handle on your invasive species, Your forest management plan & putting it to work, Enhancing your property with wildlife practices, and several more.
Chainsaw workshop for landowners October 29
Registration cost $20, limited to 12 participants
Morgan Monroe State Forest Training Center, Martinsville, IN
This workshop will have classroom plus outdoor demonstration of:
• personal protective equipment
• chainsaw safety features
• introduction to felling and TSI techniques
Participants should dress to be outdoors and bring a sack lunch. Coffee and drinks will be provided. Ending time is approximate. Instruction by Joe Glenn, certified trainer. Spots are limited so sign up early.
October 8
Forestry field day: Perry County
Time 8-noon CDT, 9-1 PM EDT. Dave and Carol Niehaus are excited to lead this walking tour that showcases the property history and their hands-on management activities.
More info or RSVP at (812) 482-1171 Ext. 3446.
October 18
Breakfast with a forester: Warsaw IN
8:00 am - 9:30 am
American Table Restaurant, 3575 Lake City Highway, Warsaw
October 19
Forestry & Invasives Women’s Conservation Learning Circle: Montgomery County
Register at 765-362-0405 Ext. 3
October 22
Forestry field day: Floyd County
5408 E. McCarthy Knob Road, New Albany
Contact 812-945 – 9936 or 812-948-5470.
October 29
Chainsaw workshop
Morgan Monroe State Forest Training Center
8 am- 4 pm
$20 Register here
November 3
Invasive Species Women's Conservation Learning Circle: Tippecanoe County
Visit this eventbrite link for more information and to RSVP. Questions? Contact angela.garcia-miller@in.nacdnet.net or 765-474-9992, ext. 3.
November 4
Woodland Owner Conference field day
Morning: Southeast Purdue Ag Center, Jennings County
Afternoon: Meisberger property, Ripley County
Division of Forestry announces state forest open houses
The public is invited to the respective open houses that DNR Division of Forestry will host on Oct. 17, 18, and 19. During the events, division personnel will display information on forest, recreation, and facility management. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment. Written comments can be submitted here. Property staff members are also often available during normal business hours, which are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. See dnr.IN.gov/forestry/properties for contact information.
A guided hike starting at 5:00 p.m. will be offered during each open house listed below. Those participating in the hike should meet at the office.
Jackson-Washington and Selmier State Forests: Oct. 17, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jackson-Washington State Forest office, which is 2.5 miles east of Brownstown, just east of the Jackson County Fairgrounds on State Road 250. Call 812-358-2160 for more information.
Owen-Putnam State Forest: Oct. 17, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property office, which is 5 miles west of Spencer and less than a mile north of State Road 46. Call 812-829-2462 for more information.
Martin State Forest: Oct. 17, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property office off U.S. 50, approximately 4 miles northeast of Shoals. Call 812-247-3491 for more information.
Clark State Forest: Oct. 18, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property office, which is a mile north of Henryville on U.S. 31. Call 812-294-4306 for more information.
Ferdinand-Pike State Forest: Oct. 18, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ferdinand State Forest office, off State Road 264, approximately 4 miles northeast of Ferdinand. Call 812-367-1524 for more information.
Salamonie River and Frances Slocum State Forests: Oct. 18, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Salamonie River State Forest office off State Road 524, approximately 6 miles east of Wabash. Call 260-782-0430 for more information.
Morgan-Monroe, Ravinia, Yellowwood, and Mountain Tea State Forests: Oct. 19, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Morgan-Monroe State Forest office off State Road 37, approximately 6 miles south of Martinsville. Call 765-792-4654 for more information.
Harrison-Crawford State Forest: Oct. 19, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property office off State Road 462, just past the gatehouse for O’Bannon Woods State Park. Call 812-738-7694 for more information.
Greene-Sullivan State Forest: Oct. 19, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property office on State Road 159, approximately 1.5 miles south of Dugger. Call 812-648-2810 for more information.
Journey North website tracks migration
Interested in wildlife species and migration? This website tracks a variety of wildlife species (monarchs, eagles, hummingbirds, robins, whales) and follows their migration and seasonal patterns throughout the year and across years. It encourages citizens to submit their own sightings and monitor seasonal changes.
In this video, Purdue University Sustaining Hardwood extension specialist Lenny Farlee introduces the black gum, also known as bee gum, sour gum, black tupelo or pepperidge, which has glossy, green oblong leaves broader at the tip that at the base. The alternately held leaves are often found in clusters at the tips of the branches, which grow out of the trunk at nearly 90-degree angles. Black gum produces a small dark-blue berry-like fruit which ripen in late September and are favored by birds. In the fall, this species also puts on quite a show with its striking red/maroon leaves, which begin to change in mid-September.
In this Moment in the Wild video, Purdue wildlife technician Zach Truelock explains the differences between frogs and toads, from physical characteristics to breeding and movement habits. View the video
Journey North website tracks migration
