Wisconsin Forestry Center

04/29/2026

Summer course registration now open!

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced two more Wisconsin Local Use Dimension Lumber Grading Certificate Courses!

On July 7 or 8, registered participants will gain an understanding of basic wood science and material defects, obtain hands-on experience grading lumber, and gain the skills and certification needed to mill and sell for the construction of one- and two-family dwellings. These courses fill very quick as they are in high demand and class size limited.

Course fee: $30. Visit https://bit.ly/WLUDLG for more information and to register.

04/29/2026

What a great opportunity for landowners!

Apply NOW for the 2026 Wisconsin Coverts Project Workshop, a FREE, one-of-a-kind experience designed for private landowners who want to improve their woodlands for wildlife.

Learn basic principles of forest and wildlife management, discover people and programs who can assist you, connect with experts, and meet other land stewards!

The workshop is August 6-9 in Woodruff, WI, but applications close June 15!

Learn more here: https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/coverts/

04/27/2026

🔥 Fire History Mini-Series🔥
Historically Frequent Fire in Red Pine Stands of the Northeastern U.S.

🗓 May 6, 2026
⏰Noon–1 p.m. CT

New research suggests fire was historically common in Northeastern U.S. forests and that reintroducing it through prescribed burns could reduce fuel loads, increase biodiversity, and help prevent future wildfire risks as the climate changes. Join Chris Guiterman, Ph.D., Research Scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Learn more and join at https://bit.ly/RxFireWFC. The series is free and registration is not required.

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day! 🌳

Today is a reminder that trees are more than just part of the scenery—they’re essential to how we live, build, and grow. From the air we breathe to the materials that shape our homes, trees support us in ways we often overlook.

Responsible tree utilization matters. When we use wood and forest resources thoughtfully - harvesting, replanting, conserving, and managing forests sustainably - we create a cycle that benefits both people and the planet.

So whether you plant a tree, learn more about sustainable forestry, or simply take a moment to appreciate the ones around you, you’re part of that cycle.

Grow something today - knowledge, appreciation, or even a seed! 🌱

04/23/2026

From Shiitake Mushrooms to Bumble Bees to Oak Trees - We have something for every nature enthusiast! 🐝

Join our spring or summer workshops designed specifically for UWSP LIFE Program members, landowners, and anyone who loves the outdoors. 🌿

May 20 (Woodruff, WI) Growing Shiitake Mushrooms with Scott Bowe, Ph.D. of Kemp Natural Resources Station

July 15 (Stevens Point, WI) Wisconsin Bumble Bees and Forest Pollinators: Identification and Habitat Considerations with Holly Petrillo, Ph.D., Professor of Forestry at UWSP College of Natural Resources

Aug. 18 (Stevens Point, WI) Oak Wilt Biology and Management with Holly Petrillo, Ph.D., Professor of Forestry at UWSP College of Natural Resources and Alex Hornung, Forest Health Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Learn more and register today at https://bit.ly/WFCcommunity. Space is limited.

04/22/2026

Fresh positions have been posted! Check out bit.ly/ForestryJobsBoard to see what's out there!
Employers, send your openings to [email protected] and we'll gladly share them.

04/22/2026

Looking to start a forestry, logging, restoration, or land management business?

Check out this FREE conference hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation! Virtual options are available May 5-7 and/or attend in-person on May 8.

We are now just two weeks away from the 13th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy. You still have time to join the hundreds who have already signed up for this no-cost conference that is perfect for someone who is thinking of starting a business or looking to take their business to the next level.

includes a day of in-person programming in regions across Wisconsin.

Look at the map for the session in your area.

Register now: https://wedc.org/build-your-small-business/small-business-academy/

04/22/2026

🌳Celebrating forests today and every day. 🌎

Learn more at https://uwsp.edu/wfc. 🌲

04/20/2026

🌎 Smokey Bear practiced harvesting timber for fire prevention at the Boston School Forest's Earth Day Celebration yesterday! Over 1000 people came out to celebrate the forest and had an opportunity to try out the Ponsse North America harvester simulator at the WFC activity station.🌳

Are you a high school student interested in checking out what forest careers are available? Join us June 14–19, 2026 at the Forestry Skills Camp in Amherst Junction, WI!

👉 Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/WFCSkillsCamp

Don’t just learn about forestry - experience it!🌲

04/16/2026

🌳We're excited to give you the opportunity to see what it's like to sit in a harvester! 🌎 Come celebrate the forest with us!🌲

Guess who is coming to the Earth Day Celebration 2026 at Boston School Forest on April 19, 2026?!?!? Smokey Bear and 37 other great people and organizations who will make this the biggest Earth Day event at BSF yet!! Make plans to join us for all the fun between 1:00pm - 4:00pm . And, if you are able, consider bringing a few bucks to spend at the FFA food stand, 50-50 raffle, t-shirts, Baskin-Robbins ice cream order, and free will donation.

Thank you to all these activity hosts!!! Facebook won't let me post everyone below... so stay tuned tomorrow for even more fun things to do this Sunday!

🦫 Wisconsin Trappers Association District 6
🥔Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
🥕Food + Farm Exploration Center
🪻Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers
🌾Wild Ones Central Wisconsin
🌎Associated Bank
🍀Plover Clovers 4-H Club
🦌Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
🌳🦅Eagle Tree Care LLC
🎤Tom Pease
🥬Stevens Point School District Food Service Department
❤️🖤SPASH Panthers
🌲Wisconsin Forestry Center

Stevens Point Area Public School District

04/15/2026

Download our most recent episode of Wood & Iron: For Loggers. By Loggers.

Join us as we explore how to navigate a smooth generational transition in a family business with Roger Smith of R.L. Smith Logging. Hear practical insights on passing down leadership, preserving legacy, and preparing the next generation. Plus, we discuss how to get students excited about careers in the logging industry and keep the tradition moving forward.

Wood & Iron is a podcast that explores the needs and challenges of today’s logger. Join hosts Jared Schroeder, WFC High School Program Manager, and Blake Manley, Executive Director of Western Forestry & Conservation Association and Manley Jobs as they explore business operation, policy navigation, and the future of logging with loggers from the Midwest to the West.

Learn more and listen at https://bit.ly/WoodIronPodcast. We are grateful to Western Forestry & Conservation Association and Manley Jobs for their charter sponsorships of Wood & Iron.

04/15/2026

Congratulations Mike! 🙌🏼