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Healthy Forests, Today and Tomorrow

Events

This page lists events for the IFA and other forestry organizations in Illinois. The sponsoring organization(s) are indicated.

About Registration 
Please register for these events whenever possible, but many of our events are free and do not require registration! Some partner organizations are handling registration for certain events. For those, registration is disabled but their registration is linked

If you have an upcoming event that you feel relates to forestry in, or near, Illinois, please send the details including contact information to the program coordinator.

Upcoming events

  • IFA 20th Annual Conference

    • 09/18/2025
    • 09/20/2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Lewis and Clark Community College, Trimpe Advanced Technology Center, Walter S. Ahlemeyer Atrium, Room 141, 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL
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    Join us for a special milestone: the 20th Anniversary of the Illinois Forestry Association!

    Overview

    This year’s Annual Conference brings together forest landowners, professionals, and conservation enthusiasts for three days of field tours, educational sessions, and networking. We’ll also be unveiling IFA’s new mission, vision, and logo—a fresh chapter for our growing community. The event will be held at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois.

    What to Expect

    • Field tours, hands-on demonstrations, and expert talks

    • Networking, member meeting, and a silent auction supporting IFA programs

    • Indoor and outdoor concurrent sessions (choose your track on Friday afternoon)

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  • Paw Paw Pawpaw Festival

    • 09/20/2025
    • Paw Paw, Illinois

    The second annual Paw Paw Pawpaw Festival is September 20, 2025! This growing event celebrates the unique pawpaw fruit with fresh fruit and seedlings for sale, educational talks, and pawpaw-themed food and drink. Starting with a 5K/10K run at 8:00 AM, the festival offers a full day of pawpaw celebration until 6:30 PM.

    Families can enjoy pawpaw-themed activities for kids, while everyone is welcome to explore the vendors offering a variety of pawpaw products. Our tram tours will showcase local pawpaw plantings, and in the afternoon, visitors can enjoy live music and refreshments at the beer garden. Whether you're new to pawpaws or a seasoned enthusiast, the festival offers something for everyone.

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