KFA FORESTRY FIELD DAY
2025
Thursday, October 16 | Dr. Philip Eastep's Property
Please join us for a day of learning and fun!
Time and Location
Phillip Eastep's Property | 4742 County RD 5800. Cherryvale, KS 67335
9:30am - 2:30pm
About the Event
This unique 2000-acre property features a variety of things such as: a kiln, sawmill, metal shop, vineyard and winery, Wizard of Oz park, research sites, columbarium, tree farm, five plantations, multiple parks, and miles of trails. This site is located in Southeast Kansas, within the renowned Cross Timbers ecosystem.
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Presentation topics will include
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Forest Legacy Program
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Cross Timbers Ecosystem
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Forest to Mill to Kiln
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Carbon Credit Program
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Conserving Forest Ecology
After the main presentations, a tour of this beautiful property will be available at around 2:30. Sign up for the tour separately on the RSVP page. Limited seats available.
A Bit About Me
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Details:
There will be coffee and donuts to welcome you, as well as a delicious hot lunch for all paid attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Beverages, bug spray, and restrooms will all be available on-site.
All presentation sites will be within walking distance, so please wear appropriate shoes and bring sunblock.
If you have mobility issues, please let us know in advance. We have some limited transportation available
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Registration:
Please register by October 3rd.
KFA member price is $25, a member and 1 guest are $25 each. Non-members are $30. Student registrations are $15 each. Kids 5 and under get in free!
(meals are only included with paid admissions)
Non-members can join to get the discounted admission price!
Become a Member
*In case of cancellation due to severe weather forecast we will notify registrants via email
For questions about the field day, call Phil Eastep at (620) 212-9167 or Tim Lyons at (785) 331-8559.
For questions about registration, please call Sandy Chandler at (785) 313-3863 or email schandle1953@gmail.com
Thank you to our sponsors
Gold Level
Custom Tree Care - Greg Gathers
Silver Level
Bronze Level
The Heeb Family
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The Schmidt Family
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The Turney Family
Choteau Creek Winery - Dr. Phillip Eastep
Kansas Forest Service
Stihl
