Tree Farm Field Day
Join us for this annual event!
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.
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2025 date and location to be announced soon!
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Can't make it to an in-person field day? Learn virtually through our virtual field day videos!
About our 2024 event
Our 2024 event was 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 hosted walking tours and a wagon ride tour. Features included: 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 included: 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.
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Dress for the event!
Tours of our host location are often by foot on uneven terrain. Wagon tours also offered at some events. Please dress appropriately, including sturdy walking or hiking shoes. Bring a walking stick if desired. Bring bug spray and rain gear just in case.
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Questions?
Tom Jacobs, WI Tree Farm Committee
trees.trails@gmail.com | 715-966-6073
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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.
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If you have an item you'd like to donate, please contact:
Shirley Bargander, WI Tree Farm Committee
(715) 302-5368 | smbargander@gmail.com
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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
TBD
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Lodging Information
A variety of motels and camping options will be provided.
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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
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