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June Calendar + Upcoming Events
Learn more about the Kansas Forest Service training, events, and educational programs available across the state! In June, you can see Smokey Bear across the state, learn more about tree care, and learn about the impact trees have on wildlife.
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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.
Exploding Trees
If you’ve heard a loud crack echo through the woods during recent cold snaps, you’re not alone, and no, trees aren’t actually exploding. The dramatic sound many people are reporting is likely the result of a phenomenon called frost cracking, a condition that’s been around as long as winter itself.
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.
