Ont. Woodlot Assoc. upcoming events

Preparing for the Arrival of Spotted Lanternfly in Ontario (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for a webinar with speakers from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Invasive Species Centre on July 28 from 12-1 p.m. ET about spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), a non-native insect pest. There are no established populations in Ontario but there have been increased sightings and interceptions in recent years.

Woodlot owners can play a critical role in monitoring for spotted lanternfly to give us the best chance at early detection of this pest in Ontario. The webinar will focus on biology, identification, survey techniques, and how to report suspect finds so that you can contribute to these efforts.

There will also be an opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions and the presentation will be recorded for viewing later.

Presenters:

Julie Holmes, Plant Health Survey Biologist, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Diana Mooij, Program Specialist, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Sophie Anderson, Terrestrial Programs & Outreach Coordinator, Invasive Species Centre

Niagara Chapter: Advanced Chainsaw Training Course (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Huronia Chapter: Fall Field Day (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FALL FIELD DAY

Tentatively set for Saturday September 26 (confirmations will be sent out in August).

Ruth Henderson has offered her property in Oro-Medonte as a possible site to visit. She and her partner have been actively managing their property and can share some experiences and insights.

Also (tentatively) will be a demonstration about bio-char production. This is a newer method that is gaining popularity amongst woodlot managers as brush and limbs too small for firewood can be converted to “black gold” as charcoal fertilizer.

Huronia Chapter: White Pine Award (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

WHITE PINE AWARD

Mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday November 12^th to attend the annual White Pine Award presentation. Please submit nominations to any Huronia Board member! More info to come.