Kansas Forest Service

An Evening with LawrEnts, August 1st, 2026
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence, KS
Celebrate Lawrence trees with stories and art! We’re partnering with the Lawrence Public Library to celebrate your favorite Lawrence tree! Bring your tree photos, drawings, stories, and poems, or just stop by to learn more about trees! Please register if you plan to bring an art project, or just stop by if you'd like to chat about trees! Register today!

Chainsaw Safety Webinar, August 11th, 2026
Zoom, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
The community forestry team is launching a quarterly webinar series! This webinar series will be for homeowners, municipal staff, and/or arborists. This webinar will also offer one CEU for ISA certified arborists. This webinar will focus on Chainsaw Safety with our Southeast District Forester, Kody Kreamer. In this webinar, Kody will cover PPE and safe operating procedures. This webinar will be educational but will not offer official training or certification for chainsaw use. Click here to join the Zoom meeting.

Rangeland Management/Prescribed Fire Workshop, August 14th, 2026
Asherville, KS 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Class is FREE but registration is required. Sign up by calling Mitchell County Conservation District at: (785) 738-5172 Ext. 3 or scan the QR code on the event flyer here.

Kansas Forest Service Book Club, August 26th, 2026
Zoom, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Join us to discuss Pawpaw: In Search of America's Forgotten Fruit by Andrew Moore as our summer 2026 book club pick! Our guest speaker, South Central Rural District Forester Chris Mullins, will share more with us about the role of pawpaw trees in Kansas! All are welcome to join, even if you don't read or finish the books! Sign up for the Kansas Forest Service Book Club to receive the Zoom link to meet!

Future Events

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.