The annual Woodland Owners Conference will be held on Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3 in the Cowgill, MO area.
Registration closes Friday, September 25 at noon,
so please register early to reserve your spot.
On Friday, October 2, the Tree Farm committee will meet at 1:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri Walnut Council meeting at 1:45 p.m. From 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., attendees will tour Bert Farms (5379 SE Highway 116, Cowgill, MO) for discussions on water structures, wetlands, and Monarch butterfly habitat.
That evening, attendees will gather for a social, presentations, an awards ceremony, and dinner at Branded Steakhouse (708 Wollard Blvd, Richmond, MO), where Bert Farms and owner Clay Shaw will be recognized as Tree Farmer of the Year.
On Saturday, October 3, attendees will return to Bert Farms for discussions on wildlife and habitat management, tree management, site selection for tree planting, NRCS programs, and more.
Registration is $35.00 and includes the Friday afternoon field tour, evening social, awards ceremony, dinner, Saturday field tour, and lunch.
Lodging: Participants must make their own reservations and pay their own lodging costs. A room block has been secured at the Super 8 Hotel (888 Slumber Lane, Richmond, MO) for Friday, October 2, under Woodland Owners Conference. The room rate is $97.20 plus taxes. Reservations can be made online HERE or by contacting the hotel at (816) 776-8008. Make reservations soon to ensure availability and receive the group rate.
Details are subject to change. If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Laurie Wilson at (573) 353-6436 or fwam.trees@gmail.com. Registration closes Friday, September 25 at noon.
Registration Includes:
Registration is $35.00 and includes the Friday afternoon field tour, evening social, awards ceremony, dinner, Saturday field tour, and lunch.
Friday Dinner: Pulled pork, brisket, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked beans, salad bar with rolls, and assorted desserts. Tea and water will also be provided. There will be a cash bar available.
Saturday Lunch: Ham and American cheese or turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich, chips, fruit, and cookie.