{"id":1510,"date":"2026-05-22T21:29:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/?page_id=1510"},"modified":"2026-05-26T21:40:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:40:43","slug":"wisconsin-forest-products-week-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/homepage\/community-education\/wisconsin-forest-products-week-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Forest Products Week 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"horizontal-card-intro\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Welcome to Forest Products Week 2026<\/h2><h3>Oct. 18-24, 2026<\/h3><\/div><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17768715929449216\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">Tours and Events throughout Wisconsin <\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Wisconsin&#8217;s forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture, and economy. Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week offers an opportunity to learn about sustainable forest practices and to develop an appreciation for the valuable resources that Wisconsin forests provide.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses and organizations across Wisconsin have come together to present engaging programs about the forest products industry. Whether you&#8217;re curious, passionate, or just looking for something new, there&#8217;s something happening near you.<\/p>\n<p>This site is here to help you explore what&rsquo;s happening, where it&rsquo;s happening, and how you can join the celebration!<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/77wg6Vj\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up to receive email updates  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/S25WisconsinForestProductsV2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Wisconsin Forest Products Fact Sheet  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/303-bark.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"horizontal-card-intro\"><h2 class=\"h2\">BECOME A PARTNER!<\/h2><\/div><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17768723661673306\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">Host a Site Tour <\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Get Involved Today!<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">Managing | Harvesting | Milling | Creating | Building <\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">Showcase your industry leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable resource management while building stronger connections with the community by partnering with us for Wisconsin Forest Products Week 2026!<br><br>By opening your doors, you can demonstrate how you responsibly manage forests, support local jobs, and contribute to the broader economy tied to the forest products sector. Participating in Wisconsin&#8217;s&nbsp;Forest Products Week also enhances brand visibility and credibility, positioning your organization or company as a transparent and engaged industry partner. Hosting a tour or educational event provides an opportunity to highlight modern technology, environmental stewardship practices, and career pathways in forestry and manufacturing, helping to inspire future talent and strengthen public trust in the industry.<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfwhItNM8zxZa9QN6bdsBCHhYFsJ0rLw5X7nPzQgLu-8aYKvw\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up to be a FPW tour or event host  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-threeimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/NHAL-photos-14-scaled-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/leaffpw.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Boston-SF_1st-grade_Dec-2017-22-scaled-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:\" class=\"card-intro introbg-purple card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">EVENTS BY THE TOPIC <\/h2><h3>Events located throughout Wisconsin <\/h3><div class=\"cb-intro-paragraph\">Opportunities are available for the general public and school groups. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-three col-medium-three col-large-three col-xlarge-three col-xxlarge-three\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/White-Pine-340700144-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/White-Pine-340700144-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Mon., Oct 19, 2026 | 5-7p.m. <\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">The Power of Forest Products <\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">Nicolet College | Rhinelander, Wis. <\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Kick off the week celebrating the forests and forest products that are the backbone of Wisconsin\u2019s identity, economy, and future.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2018935424-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2018935424-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Fri., Oct. 23, 2026<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Exploring Forest Products <\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">Boston School Forest | Plover Wis. <\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Welcoming school groups to explore the future of forest products! The forest industry is high-tech and sustainable &#8211; and Wisconsin is leading the way.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/WFC-Forest-Operations.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/WFC-Forest-Operations.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Dates Vary<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Stewarding the Land <\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">Forest Management and Harvesting<\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Responsible forest management ensures forests thrive for future generations &#8211; economically, ecologically, and culturally.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_324939554-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_324939554-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Dates Vary<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">From Tree to Essential Paper Products <\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">Inside a Wisconsin Paper Mill<\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Wisconsin\u2019s paper and pulp industry is a vital link in the forest products chain, sustainably transforming raw material into products we rely on every day.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/WLUDLG-Edited-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/WLUDLG-Edited-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Dates Vary<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Built from the Forest <\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">Wisconsin Wood in Construction <\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Wisconsin\u2019s forests provide strong, renewable materials that build the places we live, work, and grow. More information coming soon.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/20180716_arenafloor_gdf_0088_0-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/20180716_arenafloor_gdf_0088_0-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Date Vary<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Special Events<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Discover even more opportunities throughout Wisconsin! More information coming soon.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"card-intro\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Frequently Asked Question <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer openfirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">I&#8217;m a teacher! Are there any tours available for students?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Absolutely! Some age restrictions are required for some sites and we&#8217;ve tried to indicate age requirements on the website. If you have specific questions, we encourage you to contact the site host for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Is there an age requirement? <\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Most of the Forest Products Week events are open to all ages. However, some tours may have minimum age requirements. For more information, contact the site host.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Is there a dress code?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Some tours may require things such as close-toed shoes and\/or long pants; however, there is no dress code for most of the Forest Products Week activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact the site host for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">What does it cost to attend?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Thanks to our many partners and sponsors, most Forest Products Week activities are free!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">I need special accommodations. What should I do?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Everyone is welcome to attend Forest Products Week activities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need special accommodations, please contact the site host(s) directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">How can I find out what &#8220;region&#8221; I&#8217;m in?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Click on the map to view an enlarged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FPW-Zone-Large-Color-Regions-scaled.png\">Wisconsin Regions Map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FPW-Zone-Large-Color-Regions-scaled.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FPW-Zone-Large-Color-Regions-scaled.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">I still have a question. 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