Green Horizons

July 30 - August 2, 2006: Annual Walnut Council Meeting, Lied Center, Nebraska City, Neb. For more information, visit www.walnutcouncil.org or contact Liz Jackson at 765-583-3501.

Aug. 26, 2006: Bobwhite Workshop, MU Bradford Farm, Columbia, Mo. For more information, visit http://aes.missouri.edu/bradford; or email ReinbottT@missouri.edu; ph. 573-884-7945.

Aug. 29, 2006: Forest Tax Planning Conference, Library Center, Springfield, Mo. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri RC & D and Missouri Department of Conservation; Co-sponsored by University Extension. For details, see information below.

Sept. 16, 2006: South Farm Showcase, MU South Farm, Columbia, Mo. For more information, visit http://aes.missouri.edu/sfarms; or contact Beverly Spencer at SpencerB@missouri.edu; ph. 573-882-7488.

Sept. 20 - 23, 2006: Black Walnut Festival, Stockton City Park, Stockton, Mo. For additional information, call 417- 276-5213 or email info@stocktonlake.com.

Oct. 10-12, 2006: 26th Annual Central States Forest Soils Workshop, Holiday Inn, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Coordinated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. See information below.

Nov. 7-9, 2006: Shortleaf Pine Symposium: Restoration and Ecology in the Ozarks, University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, Mo. For more information, see information below.

Oct. 14, 2006: 4th Annual Missouri Chestnut Roast, Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center, New Franklin, Mo. The Chestnut Roast is an outreach and educational opportunity featuring guided tours of the 660-acre HARC farm, agricultural exhibits and displays, free samples of fresh Missouri roasted chestnuts and chestnut dishes, agroforestry and cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and several Missouri value-added food vendors, featuring Missouri black walnuts, chestnuts and pecans; meats and cheeses; specialty condiments and wines. Free admission and free parking. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.centerforagroforestry.org for more information; or email Rhoadsj@missouri.edu.

Forest Tax Planning Conference

Aug. 29, 2006
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Library Center, Springfield, Mo

Sponsored by Southwest Missouri RC & D,
Missouri Department of Conservation, USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Co-sponsored by University Extension, Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Topics include setting up your farm accounts, establishing a timber basis, tax implications of a timber sale, record keeping, cost-share payments and conservation easements. Learn how real estate assessors view forestland. A panel of landowners will share their tax experiences. Speakers include representatives from H & R Block, Midwest Forest Consultants and the University of Missouri. At the end of the day, participants will have an opportunity to address questions to the speakers’ panel.

Registration deadline is August 21 and the fee is $20 per person. Mail to: Southwest Missouri RC & D, U.S. Hwy 60 West, Republic, MO., 65738. For more information, call (417) 732-6485; or email erin.assenmacher@mo.usda.gov (Make checks payable to SWMO RC&D). The Library Center is located at 4653 South Campbell, Springfield, Mo.

4th Annual Missouri Chestnut Roast Saturday, October 14, 2006 Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center, New Franklin, Mo. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission Most activities held inside tents, for comfort rain or shine

• Guided tours of 660-acre Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center featuring diverse agroforestry practices
• Educational booths and presentations from Missouri value-added agriculture vendors and University agricultural and environmental research programs
• Showcase for Missouri’s outstanding agricultural products, including wines; jams and jellies; pecan, walnut and chestnut products; locally-produced honey; cheeses and meats
• Children’s Tent, farm display, family activities and live music
• Cooking demonstrations by local gourmet chefs featuring Missouri chestnuts; Free fresh-roasted chestnuts and samples and displays of Missouri pecans and black walnuts
• Guided tours of 1819 Thomas Hickman House ... and more!

For additional information, including driving directions and a detailed event schedule (available in Oct.), visit: www.centerforagroforestry.org

26th Annual Central States Forest Soils Workshop

Coordinated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Oct. 10-12, 2006
Holiday Inn, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
(Big Springs area)

The Central States Forest Soils Workshop will be Oct. 10 - 12, 2006 at the Holiday Inn, Poplar Bluff, Mo. (Big Springs Area). The program will include ecological restoration, bottomland hardwood restoration, tornado damage restoration of forested lands, the Missouri Forest Ecosystem Project and forestry and soils issues at Oak Ridge Conservation Area. For more information, contact Dennis Potter, state soil scientist, NRCS, at (573) 876- 0907; or email dennis.potter@mo.usda.gov.

Regular registration is $65 by Aug. 15; registration fee is $75 after Aug. 15. There is a student registration fee of $55. For more information, visit www.mo.nrcs.usda.gov/forest_soils_wrkshp.html.

Foresters, soil scientists, and all natural resource practitioners are encouraged to attend.

Shortleaf Pine Symposium: Restoration and Ecology in the Ozarks Nov. 7-9, 2006 University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Springfield, Mo.

Anyone interested in shortleaf pine management, restoration or ecology is encouraged to attend this symposium, including landowners, consultants, conservation organizations, researchers and natural resource professionals. The event is designed to offer information about the research, successes, challenges and inquiries about shortleaf pine management.

Registration is limited to 200 attendees; early registration is encouraged. A registration form is available at http://mdc.mo.gov/science/sl_pine/. For more information, contact David Gwaze, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), at 573-882-9909 Ext. 3320; or email david.gwaze@mdc.mo.gov.

Event sponsors: MDC, University of Missouri Dept. of Forestry; USDA Forest Service; National Wild Turkey Federation; Current River Pole Company; Eastern National Park and Monument Association; Missouri Society of American Foresters.