Forest History Association Of Wisconsin
Educating the citizens of Wisconsin on the history and importance of our forests in the continued growth of our state.
Upcoming Webinars & Events
“The Birthday Tree” Project and the History of the Laona School Forest
Description: The “Birthday Tree” project highlights Wisconsin’s forest history and future through the Laona School Forest, established in 1928. It explores the shift to sustainable, multi-use forestry and the important role of education in conservation. This webinar connects past and present efforts, emphasizing partnerships, stewardship, and community engagement in preparing the next generation to responsibly manage forest resources.
Speaker: Sara Witter Connor is an author and forestry historian highlighting Wisconsin’s forest heritage and its impact on conservation and industry. A past president of the Forest History Association of Wisconsin, Connor connects historical forestry practices with modern stewardship.
Please note: The webinar is Free, but pre-registration is required.
Featured Collection
Menominee Logging Camp
The whole family will enjoy a trip through the largest and most complete logging museum in the United States. Guides are available to explain the many old logging artifacts as you tour the bunk-house, cook shanty, wood butcher’s shop, blacksmith shop, saw filer’s shack, horse barn, and old time camp office. Located on the Wild Wolf River at Grignon Rapids just below the famous Keshena Falls, the seven log buildings of the complex will bring back the roaring times of the earliest days of Wisconsin’s first industry , logging. Located in Keshena , Wisconsin.