Tree Farm Field Day
Aug 3rd, 2024 | Marinette Co
Wisconsin Tree Farm Program hosts an annual Tree Farm Field Day every August. It is a family-friendly outdoor event all about learning together in the great outdoors. Everyone is welcome. Expert guest speakers, tours, and a catered lunch buffet.
Can't make it to an in-person field day? Learn virtually through our 2020 virtual field day!
About this year's event
Our 2024 event is Saturday, August 3rd, at the Welsch Tree Farm of Gary Welsch and Jodi Polzin, Outstanding Tree Farmers of 2023. Located 20 miles northwest of Crivitz, the Welsch Tree Farm will host walking tours and a wagon ride tour. Features include: special sites and highlights of the Welsch property, red pine management, forest pest management, and bedrock geology of the property and surrounding area.
Additional information on the tour includes: installing firebreaks to protect your forest, wildfire prevention in sandy pine/oak areas,
impact of spongy moth, emerald ash borer and oak wilt and how to mitigate their impacts, and mechanized firewood processing.
Dress for the event!
Tours of our host location will be by foot on uneven terrain. Wagon tour also offered. Please dress appropriately, including sturdy walking or hiking shoes. Bring a walking stick if desired. Bring bug spray and rain gear just in case.
Questions?
Tom Jacobs, WI Tree Farm Committee
trees.trails@gmail.com | 715-966-6073
Silent Auction
Be sure to check out the great silent auction items! Auction opens at 8:30 am, closes at 12:30 pm. Proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Tree Farm Program.
If you have an item you'd like to donate, please contact:
Shirley Bargander, WI Tree Farm Committee
(715) 302-5368 | smbargander@gmail.com
Thank you sponsors and planning committee!
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Wisconsin Tree Farm Committee
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SFI State Implementation Committee
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Wisconsin Woodland Owner Association
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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UW-Madison, Division of Extension
An AA/EEO employer, University of Wisconsin Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX and ADA requirements.
Registration:
Registration for this event is required. Deadline July 26th. Registration fee covers morning refreshments, lunch and a field tour booklet. Advanced registration available online by clicking the Register Now button. (Mail- in registration: See brochure PDF.)
Directions to Location
N13426 Northway Drive (formerly County A)
Athelstane, WI 54104
The Welsch property is approximately 20 miles northwest of Crivitz or 28 miles east of Lakewood located 2 miles west and north of Athelstane on Northway Dr. Watch the east side of the road for the “Welsch’s 80” and “50 Year Tree Farm” sign at end of the driveway.
*For GPS users-Northway Drive was previously known as County Rd A. Some of the mapping servers have not updated so address may be found as N13426 County Rd A.
Lodging Information
A variety of motels and camping options are within 30 miles of the Welsch Tree Farm.
Crivitz Lodge, 215 Hall Ave, Crivitz, WI 54114, (715) 854-7014
Exxon Quick Stop and Motel, 530 State Hwy 180, Wausaukee, WI 54177 (715) 856-5386
Waubee Lodge, 18398 Waubee Park Ln, Lakewood, WI 54138 (715) 276-6091
The Four Seasons Island Resort, N16800 Shoreline Dr, Pembine, WI 54156, (715) 324-5800
Campgrounds:
Twin Bridge County Park
N9714 Parkway Rd, Crivitz, WI 54114 (715)732-7530,
https://www.marinettecountywi.gov/parks/camping
Tommy Thompson State Park N10008 Paust Ln, Crivitz, WI 54114 https://wisconsin.goingtocamp.com
A full list of lodging options:
https://go.wisc.edu/oadz91