Join MFA and PICD to discuss how to plant and care for seedlings, and how and what to order from a conservation district seedling sale. We will also be creating the area’s first Neighbor Network, a coalition of like-minded private landowners interested in helping each other with their tree planting projects and meet their forest stewardship goals. We will have pizza and beverages available for attendees.

Join Michigan Forest Association and Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy in welcoming spring with a walk through the woods at Bunker Nature Preserve. We'll discuss the local flora and fauna of this wooded preserve. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for rain or shine (though the event will be cancelled if extreme enough weather).

Join MFA, MSU Dept. of Forestry, and the Arboriculture Historical Society in hosting crosscut saw experts Dolly Chapman and Dan Dueweke for a workshop to explore the history, application, maintenance, and proper techniques for crosscut saws. This event will be all day (9a - 5p) and will have provided refreshments and lunch. Day One will be indoors at the Natural Resources Building on MSU campus at 480 Wilson Rd East Lansing, Day Two will be at the MSU Tree Research Center at 5640 Jolly Rd Okemos. Please bring your own saw and any saw maintenance tools you have for Dolly or Dan to check them out!

To prepare for providing lunches, please let MFA Outreach Forester Ellie Johnson know of any dietary restrictions (ellie.johnson@michiganforests.org or 989-285-2981).

Organized by Michigan Tech's Women in Natural Resources Club, join us as we lead discussions on managing forests for climate resilience, invasive species, and sustainable forest dyes/crafts. Depending on weather, we will go on a guided hike. While it will be fairly level, the hike may present tripping hazards. Additionally, we will be taking a discussion break and providing light refreshments part-way through the event. Supervised activities for children will be available. 

Host: MTU Women in Natural Resources Club

Cost: Free!

Register here: Google Form

Join the Michigan Chapter of the Walnut Council at Des Jones’ Centennial Acres Tree Farm for their Spring 2026 Field Day. This family fun event will be spent exploring the 86 acres of the farm through activities at the picnic area and tours with Gator caravans. Agenda includes displays of forestry tools (including drones), running the sawmill, and a tour of managed forest stands and newly planted black walnuts seedlings. Coffee, water, doughnuts and lunch will be provided.

Explore a vernal pool and the biodiversity within Rouge Park! We will be completing a monitoring visit as a group following the Vernal Pool Patrol protocol. Co-hosted by Michigan Nature Association (MNA), Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, and the Friends of Rouge Park. Contact Abby Pointer (MNA) at 901-860-1162 or apointer@michigannature.org with any questions or comments. 

Cost: Free 

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vernal-pool-exploration-with-woaw-tickets-1985738121175?aff=oddtdtcreator