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KFA FORESTRY FIELD DAY
2026
When: October 22, 2026
Where: Woodland Ranch, 180 Hickory Rd, Courtland KS
Discover the Past, Present, and Future of Kansas Woodlands
Join the Kansas Forestry Association for an engaging day of learning, networking, and hands-on demonstrations in beautiful Courtland, Kansas at the historic Woodland Ranch. Explore how woodland stewardship, conservation, and innovative management practices are shaping the future of Kansas forests and rural landscapes.


What to expect:
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Educational breakout sessions led by forestry and natural resource professionals
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Demonstrations showcasing practical woodland management techniques
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Networking with landowners, forestry professionals, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts
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Raffle drawings and special giveaways throughout the day
Woodland Ranch, originally known as Woodland Place Stock Farm, is a historic north central Kansas property deeply rooted in forestry, conservation and agriculture and is hosting the 2026 KFA Field Day. Owned by the same family since the early 1900s, the ranch takes its name from the heavily forested landscape that continues to shape the property today. Listed on both the National Historic Register and the Kansas Historic Register, Woodland Ranch is also connected to the nearby Pawnee Indian Museum. Original owner Elizabeth Johnson played a key role in preserving the historic Pawnee site after encouraging her husband to purchase the land and donate it to the state of Kansas. Today, owners Locke and Jolynn (Elliot) Pierce continue the ranch’s stewardship legacy through the American Tree Farm System. The property features a restored historic barn, conservation-focused forestry management and award-winning preservation efforts that visitors will experience firsthand during this year’s KFA event.
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The Woodland Ranch
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