The Iowa Forestry Field Days program is sponsored in cooperation with local Department of Natural Resources' District Foresters, County Extension Offices, and often with County Conservation Boards. Forestry Field Days are intended to serve private woodland owners, public land managers, forestry consultants and service providers, students, and interested citizens of Iowa. Field days generally consist of 3 to 6 hours of outdoor classroom instruction on topics related to the improvement of woodland resources or the expansion of tree resources.
Between 10 and 15 programs are typically available across the state annually. In addition to educational content, these events represent exceptional opportunities to network with forestry professionals, fellow woodland stewards, and the forestry community in general.
Upcoming Forestry Field Days
Please see our Upcoming Events page for event listings and details. In addition to these in-person offerings, check out our archived recordings of virtual field days. Check both pages regularly for updates.
Flagship Forestry Field Days
Flagship forestry field days are larger events that regularly occur each year. Mark your calendars and join us at some of Iowa's exceptional woodland locations.
Shimek State Forest Fall Forestry Field Day
Traditionally held the first Tuesday of October in Van Buren/Lee County.
Yellow River State Forest Fall Forestry Field Day
Traditionally held the first Thursday of October in Allamakee/Clayton County.
Iowa Woodland Owners Association Spring and Fall Forestry Field Days
These events rotate around the state, and are traditionally held in April/May and September/October of each year.
Iowa Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year Fall Forestry Field Day
This event is held in September/October, rotating around the state, intended to recognize and celebrate woodland stewardship excellence.
Student and Youth Participation
Students and youth are highly encouraged to attend/participate! These folks may be eligible for a registration fee waiver, so please reach out to Billy Beck (ISU Extension Forestry Specialist) with inquiries: (515) 294-8837; wjbeck@iastate.edu