The Nebraska Forest Service is excited to announce the return of its Forestry Field Day open house held at Horning State Farm Demonstration Forest. The field day combines the latest innovations in forest management and educational sessions on the following topics.
- Professionally led tree climbing
- Meet local firefighters
- Wildfire education and interactive modeling
- Tree planting techniques
- Growing nuts on the farm and at home
- Hardwood tree valuation & marketing
- Timber harvesting and portable sawmill demonstrations
- Forest management
- Controlling invasive weeds
- Birding walk
Please join us Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Horning Demonstration Forest near Plattsmouth, NE. The day-long event includes demonstrations, discussions, and a wide range of activities for all ages.
This event is free and open to the public. Horning State Farm Demonstration Forest is located 1.65 miles east of the interaction of US 34/75 and Horning Road. The entrance is on the north side of the highway.