Missaukee Conservation District (MCD), Michigan Forest Association (MFA), and numerous partners welcome you to a community festival with exhibitor booths, interactive activities, and educational programming. We believe that conservation happens best when neighbors connect with neighbors—and this festival embodies that spirit. We'd be honored to have you join us in creating ripples of positive environmental impact throughout our region. There were will over 30 interactive stations, big canoe rides, and more!

Hosted by: Missaukee Conservation District (MCD), Michigan Forest Association (MFA), and numerous partners

Cost: Free to attend

Learn more here or connect with Missaukee Conservation District at (231) 839-7193.

Please join us for a Field Day at the HLM Test Property in Coleman, MI. This field day will be led by Hunter Fodor of Hunters Land Management LLC to help you better understand the following topics: tools for forest stand improvement (FSI), brush management (i.e., invasive species control), build a dabber bar, and general field touring and networking opportunities. Target Audience: Forest landowners, loggers, foresters, and other natural resource professionals. Society of American Forester CFE’s (TBA) and SFI Credits (TBA) are available. Please wear outdoor boots and bring a hat and light jacket. The field day will take place rain or shine. Bug spray & pants recommended.

Hosted by: Hunters Land Management LLC

Cost: Free (capped at 40 attendees)

To register and ask questions contact Hunter Fodor at  (517) 425-2192 or HLMforestry@gmail.com.

Learn more here: https://www.hlmforestry.com/

Forest Taxation
Speaker: Dr. Shivan Gc
Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry, MSU

This workshop qualifies for one Category 1 CFE from SAF.

Hosted by: Seminar series jointly organized by MSU Forest Economics and Resource management Lab and the Michigan Society of American Foresters, to inform stakeholders on current forest economics concepts, trends, and emerging issues.

Cost: Free

Register: for.msu.edu/gc 

To all Michigan Society of American Foresters (MSAF) and Michigan Forest Association (MFA) members, we would like to invite you to our Summer Summer Social! During the social, we will provide food, complimentary drinks to the first 30 attendees, yard, and card games, and opportunities to get to know your fellow SAF members. Family is more than welcome to celebrate, please include them on the RSVP. If you are planning on attending, RSVP by Thursday August 27th so we can get a headcount on appetizers. We hope to see you there!

Hosted by: Michigan Society of American Foresters (MSAF) and Michigan Forest Association (MFA)

Cost: Free! Complimentary drink tickets to first 30 attendees, plus appetizers/snacks

To ask questions please connect with Nia Moses Becker (nmmbecker@gmail.com).

Register here!

The Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON) is Michigan’s one-of-a-kind event designed for sustainability business professionals, sustainability community professionals, environmental staff, EHS staff, and community leaders.

Event Highlights
Peer-to-Peer Learning: Breakout and plenary sessions that provide practical tactics and real-world case studies.
Networking: Opportunities to connect with other sustainability change agents, local officials, and potential business partners.
Exhibitor Expo: Access to vendors, consultants, and solutions tailored to your sustainability journey.

Hosted by: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Cost: $35 (students); $150 (general admission); $600 (exhibitor)

Learn more here: https://egle.idloom.events/2026-MISCON

For special accommodations, please contact Joel Roseberry at RoseberryJ@michigan.gov at least by August 26, 2026.

The Michigan Forest Association (MFA) and the Benzie Conservation District (BCD) are teaming up to continue the Neighbor Network, a volunteer tree planting initiative for the Benzie County community. Started in 2024 with the Forestry Assistance Program, this mixer is a chance for past Neighbors to reconnect and tentative new Neighbors to join the fun. The Neighbor Network aims to connect private landowners with other private landowners to assist with tree plantings. Since it’s establishment in 2024, the Benzie Neighbor Network has had 7 Neighbor-hosted tree plantings that have resulted in 3,275 bareroot seedlings (native tree and shrubs) getting in to the ground.

First 20 attendees to Five Shores day-of the event will receive a free drink ticket, and there will be light refreshments available. Please direct any dietary restrictions (or general questions and concerns) to MFA Outreach Forester Ellie Johnson (ellie.johnson@michiganforests.org or 989-285-2981).

Cost: Free to attend

Register here!