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Open enrollment for the landscape pesticide registry is November 1 – February 1. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection offers a landscape pesticide registry, which allows Wisconsin residents to be notified 12 hours before commercial pesticide applications are applied to neighboring landscapes.

The Forest Exploration Center (FEC) in Wauwatosa, a nonprofit organization in joint partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry recently celebrated the completion of an ADA accessible nature trail of natural crushed granite material, property entrance road, and parking area that now set the stage for future endeavors in recreation, education and forest stewardship.

Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Dunn, Florence, Oconto, Pepin, Price, and Shawano Counties In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has detected emerald ash borer (EAB) for the first time in the following counties: Dunn (town of Rock Creek), Oconto (town of Little Suamico), Pepin (towns of Lima and Waterville), and Shawano (city of Shawano).

Gerald “Gary” Slowinski, Stevens Point – passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.  Services are scheduled at 11:00 on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Holy Spirit Parish, 2151 Stanley Street, Stevens Point, WI.  Friends and relatives may gather to share memories from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Please remember masks and social distancing will be observed.  A memorial will be established in his name at a later date.

Dr. Francis Van Lieshout, Little Chute – passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020.  A memorial service will be held when the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.  Memorials may be directed in Francis’ name to VIDA (f/k/a Mother and Unborn Baby Care) 526 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton WI 54911.

Thomas Nicholson, Portage – passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020.

JOIN US TODAY to Meet Woodland Owners Who Care About Their Land Join us today – we can’t wait to meet you and hear about your woodlands (whether you have 10 acres or 400)!  As the leaves come out, help us to also transform our forests by supporting the interests of private woodland owners and promoting sustainable forest management.  Learn more about what WWOA does by clicking here.

Gerald “Jerry” Smits, DePere -passed away March 4, 2020.

WWOA’s Annual Meeting Sept. 21-24, 2023 Members are invited to join us on September 21- 24, 2023 in the Wisconsin Dells for a beautiful fall weekend of learning how to care for your woodlands, meeting members from across the state and nation, and having fun! Plan to join us at Chula Vista Resort just north of the Dells along the Wisconsin River.  Don’t miss this meeting – it will be the best one yet!

Donald Truebenbach, Fredonia – passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020.  Memorials in Donald’s name may be directed to the Waubeka Fire Department, W4114 River Road, Waubeka, WI 53021 or to St. John Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Avenue, Fredonia, WI 53021.