Kansas Forest Service

ICT Bee Fest, September 5th, 2026
Mid-America All-Indian Museum, Wichita, KS, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Join the Kansas Forest Service at the Bee Fest to learn more about bees and other pollinators!

Coffey County O.K. Kids, September 11th, 2026
Burlington, KS
Join Smokey Bear at O.K. Kids in Coffey County!

50th Anniversary for the International Forest of Friendship, September 12th, 2026
Atchison, KS
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the International Forest of Friendship! Our team will share information on fire prevention, forestry, and there may be an appearance from Smokey Bear!

Kansas State Fair, September 14th, 2026
Hutchinson, KS
The Kansas Forest Service will join the Kansas Department of Emergency Management for Preparedness Day at the Kansas State Fair!

BioBliz at Crawford State Park, September 15th, 2026
Crawford State Park
Join Smokey Bear at the BioBliz at Crawford State Park!

EcoMeet, September 30th, 2026
Milford Lake
Join Kansas Forest Service staff to learn more about trees and forestry at Milford Lake's EcoMeet!

Future Events

River Explorations: Riparian Forests on the Wakarusa River, October 1st, 2026
On the Wakarusa River west of Lawrence, KS, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Join Friends of the Kaw and our special guest, Elizabeth “EJ” Jamison, Northeast District Forester with the Kansas Forest Service, to learn about the relationships between rivers and the trees and other plants that live on their banks. This event and will be held in kayaks on the Wakarusa River in Douglas County, west of Lawrence. Options include: BYOB - bring your own boat - or rent one of ours! Learn more and get your tickets at www.bit.ly/2026RiparianForests.

Fairmount Township 75th Department Celebration, October 10th, 2026
Fairmount, KS, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Join Smokey Bear as we celebrate 75 years of the Fairmount Township Fire Department!

Fall Field Day, October 22nd, 2026
Courtland, KS
Join the Kansas Forestry Association for the 2026 Fall Field Day on October 22 at the Historic Woodland Ranch in Courtland, Kansas! Spend the day exploring the past, present, and future of Kansas woodlands while connecting with fellow landowners, forestry professionals, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're a woodland owner, conservation advocate, or simply interested in learning more about Kansas forests, this event offers valuable insights and real-world tools to help steward our natural resources.