Ohio Woodland Stewards Program

The School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) at The Ohio State University seeks a Forestry Extension Program Director to provide leadership for a statewide program.

This role will collaborate closely with a team of Extension professionals, faculty, and industry partners to advance education and outreach that supports forest landowners in managing and applying silvicultural practices to Ohio’s forest resources. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with forestry field experience and expertise in invasive species management and/or an understanding of how a changing climate will shape forest management into the future.

As this is an Extension position, the ideal candidate will enjoy engaging diverse stakeholder groups, developing adult-focused educational programming, and supporting private woodland owners, land managers, and forestry professionals throughout Ohio.

Learn more and apply at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Continuing-Education-Consultant_R148542-1.

Elm zigzag sawfly is a non-native species that was detected in Ohio in 2023. Join The Ohio State University’s Kayla Perry with the Department of Entomology on Friday, April 24 at 10AM to 12PM as she highlights what is known about the biology of elm zigzag sawfly. She will provide updates on options for management and discuss potential impacts for native elm species.

Register at https://go.osu.edu/zigzag26.

Happy Earth Day! We the Earth!

Caring for the environment is not only about science or action — it is also about connection. What place matters to you? What would you say to it if you could?

From pawpaws and foraging to “love letters” written to the land, School of the Environment and Natural Resources PhD student Keely Fisher explores the emotional side of environmental research - sharing how her work investigates the powerful relationship between love, stewardship, and the ways we connect to the natural world.

Listen to this "In Other Words" Podcast episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6lcVlLjX2E.

Join us for a lunch and learn class on enhancing a wet meadow on The Ohio State University at Mansfield campus April 28 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM!

A small group of Ohio Woodland Stewards team members is working to restore a wet meadow at the Ohio State Mansfield campus. During this class, we will discuss plants to incorporate into an edge planting, how to deal with problem plants, and much more!

This class will be outdoors, beginning at the Maple Pavilion with a box lunch, then ending in the field.

For more details and registration, visit https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/lunch-learn-wet-meadow-enhancement-edge-sedge. Register by April 23.

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Pictured here is attendees walking at the edge of the forest on Ohio State Mansfield's campus for the 2023 Amphibian Lunch and Learn.

Have questions about Ohio’s bats, wildlife habitats, or managing backyard critters? 🦇🏡

Come meet OSU Wildlife Program Director Marne Titchenell at our Earth Day Celebration!

🗓 Sunday, April 26 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Stop by to learn something new and say hi to Marne🌿✨

Tune in today to the award ceremony (link in the post below) - you might recognize one of the teams receiving an award from the Ohio State - College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences!

🔔 Reminder: We're one day away from the 2026 CFAES Awards and State of the College!

Can't attend in person? Livestream the CFAES Awards (9:00 to 10:30 a.m.) and the State of the College (11:00 to 11:30 a.m.) on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40mmWOL

Join wildlife professionals from Extension and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the next Escape to the Forest webinar on Friday, March 27 (10 a.m. to noon).

Jamey Emmert with the ODNR Division of Wildlife, will present presents, Beyond Binoculars: Following Birds and Birding Trails Across Ohio.

Register to join the virtual workshop here: https://bit.ly/4uOqtDk

Escape to the Forest is a series virtual workshops that takes participants into various aspects of forest life, health, and preservation. You can view previous Escape to the Forest webinars here: https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/resources/webinars?utm_campaign=faes_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1774372802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook