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August Calendar + Upcoming Events
Learn more about the Kansas Forest Service training, events, and educational programs available across the state! This summer, we are hosting a discussion on a book about pawpaws, a chainsaw safety course, and a prescribed fire workshop!
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State Champion Red and White Mulberry
When it comes to a Mulberry it can be a real headache trying to differentiate between a White Mulberry and a Red Mulberry. Mulberry trees are a fascinating species that belong to the Moraceae family, which is known to hybridize. While they may look similar at first glance, these two types of mulberries have distinct characteristics that set them apart.
Kansas State Module
The Kansas State Module is a Kansas Forest Service-supported wildland fire resource developed to increase the agency’s suppression capacity, provide qualified personnel for in-state and out-of-state assignments, and create a structured training pathway for Kansas firefighters. While the module operates as a deployable national and state fire resource, it also serves as a workforce development platform for the Kansas Forest Service and cooperating fire department personnel.
Early to Mid-May is the Time to Scout for Bagworms
Bagworm feeding is most associated with conifers, such as juniper, arborvitae, pine, and spruce, but the caterpillars also feed on many deciduous host plants. Although defoliation of deciduous trees and shrubs typically does not result in long-term plant damage, defoliation of conifers can cause substantial plant stress and result in plant mortality. Early scouting, along with property-timed insecticides, is essential for adequate control.
State Champion Blackjack Oak
At the edge of a pasture in rural Anderson County, right at the margin between grass and forest, stands the largest blackjack oak in the state of Kansas.
Scheduling Events with the Kansas Forest Service
Kansas Forest Service foresters and fire staff are proud to support public events that promote natural resource education and wildfire prevention. While we do our best to accommodate requests, participation is based on staff availability. Please submit your request using the form below, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. All requests should be submitted at least 8 weeks in advance.
