Purdue to host forestry field day in Jennings County

The Southeast Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center in Butlerville will be holding a Forestry Field Day early in December at the new Forestry Demonstration Area.

According to the school, the field day is aimed at landowners and will include discussions about the demonstration area, management practices, prescribed fires and the importance of creating habitat for birds and wildlife. The techniques can be used by any landowner on their property, organizers say.

The tour will include walking in a hilly forest and those taking part should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for December.

Sponsors for the event are Let the Sun Shine In-Indiana and Purdue University, Forestry and Natural Resources.

The field day will be from 9 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6th, with check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. at the center offices, at 4425 East County Road 350N. Water, snacks and lunch will be provided.

You will need to sign up in advance and you can find more information by contacting  Judi Brown, Let the Sun Shine In-Indiana Coordinator, at 812-631-4904 or [email protected] 

Photo courtesy of SEPAC