Please join us for a Field Day at the HLM Test Property in Coleman, MI. This field day will be led by Hunter Fodor – Hunters Land Management LLC to help you better understand the following topics: understory vegetation management, ground scarification, creating snag trees, and utilizing coarse woody debris and brush piles for wildlife habitat. This will be a full outdoors event, so please dress accordingly and be prepared for the weather (will take place rain or shine). Water, snacks, and bathroom facilities will be provided. Content is geared towards forest landowners, loggers, foresters, and other natural resource professionals. Society of American Foresters CFEs and Sustainable Forestry Initiative credits will be available.

Hosted by: Hunters Land Management LLC

Cost: Free

Register by contact Hunter Fodor at 517-425-2192 or hlmforestry@gmail.com.

Join Huron Pines and the Michigan DNR for an in-person, two-day burn plan writing workshop on June 8–9 at Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta, MI. This workshop is designed to build the technical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to create actionable burn plans for Northern Michigan's fire-dependent natural communities. This workshop is intended for land managers in Northern Michigan looking to incorporate or expand prescribed fire in their stewardship work. If you believe that prescribed fire would be an effective management tool on your land, but aren’t yet confident in developing a burn plan suited to your management goals, this workshop is for you. Attendees will be asked to come with potential burn units in mind to work through with professional guidance.

Host: Michigan DNR and Huron Pines

Cost: $75 (extra cost if lodging accommodations needed)

Register and learn more at this link: https://www.huronpines.org/events/burn-plan-writing-workshop

What: S-130 Field Day Overview
A practical, outdoor training experience where students apply wildland firefighting techniques learned in the classroom. Participants practice skills such as fire line construction, tool use, water handling, and safety procedures in a controlled, real-world environment. The goal is to build confidence, teamwork, and readiness for working on active wildfires and prescribed burns.  

RT-130 Refresher Training Overview
An annual training session for wildland firefighters that reviews essential skills, safety practices, and current firefighting strategies. Participants refresh their knowledge of fire behavior, risk management, and operational procedures while discussing lessons learned from past incidents. The goal is to maintain readiness, reinforce safe decision-making, and keep firefighters up to date with evolving standards and conditions.  

Host: Michigan DNR
Cost: Free
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCmwQGySXBnhVbAhX25JrKmy8FM8pF1GnRp_N2dpujD6MQLg/viewform

Curious about prescribed fire and how it can benefit your land? Join us for an introductory workshop designed specifically for landowners interested in using fire as a management tool. In partnership with Michigan Department of Natural Resources Prescribed Burn Specialist GraceAnna Cooper, this workshop will explore the ecological benefits of prescribed burning and walk through practical considerations for implementing fire on your property.

This workshop includes a guided look at our managed prairie, along with comparisons between burned and unburned prairie areas. Participants will gain a better understanding of fuel loads, fire behavior, and how prescribed burning can be used to promote healthy, resilient landscapes.

Whether you’re new to prescribed fire or looking to expand your land management toolkit, this workshop offers valuable insights and real-world examples to get you started. This is a free workshop, but registration is required!

Host: Michigan DNR and Muskegon Conservation District

Cost: Free

Register and learn more at this link: https://muskegoncd.org/events/prescribed-burn-workshop

Michigan Forest Association will be hosting their inaugural Women Owning and Appreciating Woodlands (WOAW) Weekend at Camp Greilick (property managed by Grand Traverse County Parks and Rec) this summer. Join us on June 26 to 28 as we discuss forest management recommendations, ecological properties of Michigan ecosystems, and what it means to be a good forest steward. There will be numerous sessions hosted by an array of natural resource professionals to help cultivate learning, community, and fun. Come enjoy the camaraderie of summer camp with other women who love and manage woodlands. Attendance is capped at 60 participants, meals will be provided, and there are limited lodgings for those interested in staying on-site at Camp Greilick. Please connect with MFA Outreach Forester Ellie Johnson at ellie.johnson@michiganforests.org or 989-285-2981 with any questions, comments, or dietary restrictions.

Hosted by: Speakers include representatives from Dovetail Partners, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Kalkaska Conservation District, Bakkers Forestry, Grand Traverse Conservation District, Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, Michigan Nature Association, MSU Extension, Grand Traverse County Parks and Rec, Iron Baraga Conservation District, Designs in Bloom, Metcalfe Forestry Co, and others.

Cost: $125 - $200 (depending on MFA member status and staying onsite or not)

Register here: https://michiganforestassociation-bloom.kindful.com/e/woaw-weekend

Learn more here: https://www.michiganforests.org/woaw/

Green Elk Rapids will host “A Great Water Awakening? Seizing the Moment” presented by Circle of Blue’s J. Carl Ganter.
Ganter, managing director of the international news organization Circle of Blue, will share insights from the frontlines of the global water crises. Also a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on the Energy Nexus, and former Time Magazine and National Geographic photojournalist, Ganter will trace the arc from global water challenges and policy down to the Great Lakes and what local communities can do. The talk arrives at a pivotal moment for freshwater systems in Michigan, the United States and globally.

Hosted by: Green Elk Rapids (GreenER)

Cost: No tickets needed, donations appreciated

Register here: https://www.greenelkrapids.org/events.html