On Saturday, Jan. 29, Penn State Extension, DCNR Bureau of Forestry, and the Northwest Pa Woodland Association will be hosting a forest landowner conference at Penn State Behrend. The conference will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at REDC Building. The cost is $20 for the first individual and $10 for one additional person. The price includes lunch and refreshments. Pre-registration is required and the deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 21.
The conference this year will offer a wide variety of topics that landowners can apply to their own property. A total of seven different workshops will be offered on topics such that include: Legends and Lore of Plants; Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leasing; Forest Insect Update; Invasive Plants and Their Control; Thinning Your Forest; NRCS Landowner Programs; and Ten Steps to a More Wildlife Friendly Property. Speakers include professionals from Penn State, NRCS, and private consulting foresters.
To receive a complete agenda for the day or to register, call Penn State Cooperative Extension in Warren County at 814-563-9388 or send an email to warrenext@psu.edu. Checks should be made payable to "PSCE Warren County" and sent to Penn State Extension, 100 Dillon Drive, Youngsville, PA 16371. Deadline for registrations is January 21th.
Penn State encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Scott Weikert at 755-3544 in advance of your visit.