PRESENTATIONS BY FORESTRY FIELD
Transcript of PRESENTATIONS BY FORESTRY FIELD
FORESTRY FIELD
DAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD The Muskingum River Woodland Interest Group
(MRWIG) in partnership with local Soil and Water
Conservation Districts (SWCD’s) and the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources, will be hosting a
forestry field day at the McGee Farm just south of
Zanesville in September. This day-long event will
cover such topics as crop tree release, wildlife
habitat improvement, chainsaw safety and tree
felling, invasive plant control, and how to conduct a
proper timber sale. All presenters are experts in
their field and include foresters, biologists, and
timber harvesters/buyers. The day will conclude
with a ticket raffle for registered participants
(tickets will be available for purchase at the event).
LEARN HOW TO
MANAGE YOUR
WOODLAND
PRESENTATIONS BY
EXPERTS IN THE FIELD
IMPROVE WILDLIFE
HABITAT
RAFFLE PRIZES
ALL WELCOME!
Pre-registration is required; please
contact your local Soil & Water
Conservation District, visit www.mrwig.org,
or call (740) 961-0194
for more details.
Saturday, September 23rd
10 AM to 3 PM
Directions to September 23rd, 2017 MRWIG Field Day
Event will take place 10 AM-3 PM
From Zanesville, take State Route 60 south approximately two miles
until you reach the 719 Bridge; take this west across the Muskingum
River and immediately turn south on State Route 555. Remain on State
Route 555 for approximately six miles past St. John’s Lutheran Church to
Wentworth Drive. There will be signs for the event and parking on the
EAST side of the road in Tom McGee’s hayfield.
For a GPS, the address that will get you close to the event will be:
7275 Wentworth Drive, Philo, OH 43771
Muskingum River Woodland Interest Group 2017 Field Day Registration | September 23rd
Please fill out the information below, include a check for payment, and return to: Jim Stafford/Kim Cortright, Treasurer 766 Linden Ave. Suite C Zanesville, Ohio 43701 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please Fill out and Return by Friday, September 1st
Name
Address
City
State Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Please select one:
$10 Non-member registration + complementary one-year MRWIG membership
MRWIG member registration (free)
Total Included: $ ________ (Checks can be made payable to: MRWIG)
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Muskingum River
Woodland Interest Group Officers
President: Tim Mason 740.404.8592 Vice Pres: Lori Totman 740.392.7275 Treasurer: Jim Stafford/ Kim Cortright 740.453.4400 Secretary: Adam Komar 740.961.0194
“Meeting the needs of woodland owners with activities and education”
3rd Annual Joint Mushroom Foray with Ohio Mushroom Society Presented by Sharron Greenberg Ohio Mushroom Society July 8th, 2017
This year MRWIG decided to do their third annual joint mushroom foray with OMS a little later than usual to explore a little more about the summer mushrooms available at Blue Rock State Forest. Instead of the usual morels, oyster, and pheasant-back mushrooms, members were able to find the edible chanterelle, several different kinds of Boletes, and even members of the deadly genus Amanita (one example being the “destroying angel,” Amanita bisporigera). These mushrooms are important parts of the forest ecosystem (even the extremely toxic ones), as many are mycorrhizal and help plants take in water and nutrients. Plus, many summer mushrooms are choice edibles are are much easier to find than the fabeled morel!
Living on the Edge Native wildflowers that can be found on woodland edges August, 2017
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is commonly found on roadsides and in hayfields
We are in the dog days of summer, but there is still much interest out on the landscape! Many plants native to eastern Ohio are still flowering, bringing a splash of color to the land and providing much needed food for many pollinators. Many species of milkweed (Asclepias spp.), wild sunflower (Helianthus spp.), mountain mint (Pycnanthemum spp.), black-eyed susans (Rudbeckia spp.), goldenrod (Solidago spp.), and ironweed (Vernonia spp.) are in full bloom right now and will continue to flower into the early fall.
July/August 2017
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Woodland sunflower (Helianthus strumosus) found along a roadside in Muskingum County
Ironweed (Vernonia spp.) is an important late-season source of pollen and nectar for many insects.
Many of these plants are considered “weeds” by many farmers and gardeners, but can bring considerable value to any open area that is not being cultivated. If
you have honey bees, or are just wanting to support native bee populations, planting a portion of your land to these species is extremely beneficial—not to mention aesthetically pleasing! There are several nurseries in the region that specialize in supplying native plants; many also have good information about establishing native wildflowers. Some Ohio nurseries include:
www.ohioprairienursery.com
www.noddingoniongardens.com
www.nativeohioplants.com These are just a few examples; there are many nurseries across Ohio that specialize in native plants! Of course if you are frugal, simply find some wild populations of these plants you can legally collect seed from, and wait until that seed is ready to harvest! It is a fun early fall activity that the whole family can enjoy.
Next Meeting: September- Field day Please see the accompanying flier and directions for more information regarding the September field day! November- Pollinators & Banquet Upcoming Meetings Specific locations and speakers will be announced as the schedule is finalized. Check our website, www.mrwig.org, for the most up-to-date meeting information.