MFA’s Golden Anniversary will be held on August 12-13, 2022 at the Kirtland Community College in Grayling!
Registration is now open! You can sign up online, or download this form with your check, and mail it to:
Michigan Forest Association
re: Annual Celebration
2310 Science Parkway, Suite 300
Okemos, MI 48864
NOTE: If you are currently an Oak or White Pine member, you only need to register if you have more than two (for Oak members) or one (for White Pine members) who plan to attend.
Agenda for Friday, August 12
9:00am-noon (doors open at 8:00)
- Welcome and opening remarks
- History of Michigan’s Forests with Hillary Pine, MDNR Hartwick Pines Historian
- History of the Michigan Forest Association with Mike Moore, MDNR emeritus
- History of the American Tree Farm System with Kayti Wilson, American Forest Foundation
- Forest Heritage Trail with Dan Spegel, MDNR Heritage Project Coordinator
Noon-1:30pm: BUFFET LUNCH and MFA annual business meeting
1:30-5:00pm
Afternoon tour options:
- Forest Bathing
- CCC Museum and Nursery
- CCC ham radio communications demonstration
- Old Growth Forests
- Mill tours: Weyerhaeuser, AJD Hardwoods, Arauco
5:00-8:00pm:
Happy Hour!
Banquet and Awards
Musical entertainment with The Dangling Participles!
Agenda for Saturday, August 13
9:00-11:30am
- Where is Tree Farm going? with Winona Grieshop, Tree Farm
- Forest carbon markets with Mike Smalligan, MDNR Forest Stewardship
- Forest biomaterials with Brian Craig, MIFBI
- Closing remarks: What is YOUR vision for Michigan’s forests?
Boxed lunch provided
Noon-2:00pm
Afternoon tour options:
- Forest Forensics at Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve
- Bosom Pines and Beal Plantation
Click here for a draft agenda!
MFA has reserved a block of rooms at the Super 8, 5828 Nelson A Miles Parkway, Grayling. Call directly to 989-710-2087, ask for the front desk, and mention the Michigan Forest Association (do not use the 855 number!). If you plan to say there, we recommend reserving early. Local hotels are filling up fast!
Other lodging options can be found through the Grayling Visitor’s Bureau.