Forest Field Day Planning Guide
A forest field day planning guide for hosting a woodland visit or workshop. It covers steps from picking the date to cleaning up afterward.
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The steps on this page
- Set the purpose and audience
- Pick a date and site
- Recruit speakers and helpers
- Plan stops and routes
- Arrange parking and signage
- Prepare safety measures
- Promote the event
- Gather handouts and supplies
- Collect feedback afterward
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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