Illinois Forestry Association upcoming events

IFA 21st Annual Conference (09/17/2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Overview

Join forest landowners, conservation professionals, and nature enthusiasts for three days dedicated to Illinois wildlife and habitat management. This year’s program features exclusive field tours at the renowned Nachusa Grasslands, expert-led educational sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.

Conference Schedule

Thursday, Sept 17 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Kickoff with a pre-conference site visit to Nachusa Grasslands.
Friday, Sept 18 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM): Full day of concurrent indoor/outdoor sessions (choose your track!), member meeting, and silent auction.
Saturday, Sept 19 (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM): A special IFA members-only tour at the "Autumn on the Prairie" festival.

Why Attend?

Exclusive Access: Explore Nachusa Grasslands, a premier site for bison reintroduction, prairie restoration, and conservation research.
Expert Insights: Participate in hands-on demonstrations and talks focused on forest health and wildlife habitat.
Community: Connect with fellow conservationists during our networking sessions and support IFA programs through our silent auction.

Event program available soon!

IFA 21st Annual Conference (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Overview

Conference Schedule

Thursday, Sept 17 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Kickoff with a pre-conference site visit to Nachusa Grasslands.
Friday, Sept 18 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM): Full day of concurrent indoor/outdoor sessions (choose your track!), member meeting, and silent auction.
Saturday, Sept 19 (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM): A special IFA members-only tour at the "Autumn on the Prairie" festival.

Why Attend?

Exclusive Access: Explore Nachusa Grasslands, a premier site for bison reintroduction, prairie restoration, and conservation research.
Expert Insights: Participate in hands-on demonstrations and talks focused on forest health and wildlife habitat.
Community: Connect with fellow conservationists during our networking sessions and support IFA programs through our silent auction.

Event program available soon!

IFA 21st Annual Conference (09/19/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Overview

Conference Schedule

Thursday, Sept 17 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Kickoff with a pre-conference site visit to Nachusa Grasslands.
Friday, Sept 18 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM): Full day of concurrent indoor/outdoor sessions (choose your track!), member meeting, and silent auction.
Saturday, Sept 19 (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM): A special IFA members-only tour at the "Autumn on the Prairie" festival.

Why Attend?

Exclusive Access: Explore Nachusa Grasslands, a premier site for bison reintroduction, prairie restoration, and conservation research.
Expert Insights: Participate in hands-on demonstrations and talks focused on forest health and wildlife habitat.
Community: Connect with fellow conservationists during our networking sessions and support IFA programs through our silent auction.

Event program available soon!