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Training and Events Calendar

Read Forest Products News to learn about specific forest products updates, training sessions and events in Wisconsin.

LSLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Class

Dates: July 27-29, 2026

LSLA Education will be offering a Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course in Antigo, WI on July 27-29, 2026. The course is open to everyone interested in lumber grading. This class is targeted for beginners and therefore will be ideal for sawyers, edgermen, trimmermen, grading trainees, salespeople, managers and supervisors. This course will cover topics such as clear vs sound cuttings, wood characteristics and defects, hardwood lumber manufacturing standards, species, kiln dried lumber, and hands-on lumber grading.

For complete details, including the topics that will be covered in the course, list of area hotels and registration link, see the LSA Hardwood Grading Short Course brochure.

Kiln Drying Short Course: Drying Quality Lumber

Dates: August 11-13, 2026

Great Lakes Kiln Drying Association (GLKDA) will be offering a Kiln Drying Short Course in Antigo, WI August 11-13, 2026. This workshop is packed with valuable and important information for kiln operators and managers. The variety and quality of the information make this a must attend event. The workshop will focus on drying systems, controlling lumber quality, species specific drying, wood structure and drying science. Over twenty breakout topics will be covered to help you maintain a successful kiln operation. 

For more information and to register, see the GLKDA Kiln Drying Workshop informational page.

Sawing, Edging And Trimming Class

Date: July 30, 2026

LSLA Education will be offering a one-day workshop on sawing, edging, and trimming on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Antigo, WI. This course will cover the basics of NHLA grading rules, sawing for recovery, and edging and trimming requirements. Bottom dollar issues of upgrade and increased recovery will be emphasized. 

For complete details, including the topics that will be covered in the course, list of area hotels, and registration link, see the LSA Sawing, Edging and Trimming Workshop brochure.

GLTPA Logging Congress

Dates: September 10-11, 2026

The Great Lakes Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo is a 2-day expo that takes place in September 8-10 in Green Bay, WI. Over 300 indoor and outdoor exhibitors attend each year to showcase the best of the best when it comes to Log Splitters, Portable Sawmills, Compact Tractors and Logging Equipment, Chainsaw Carving, Wood/Pellet Stove Dealers and much, much more.

For more information, see the 2026 Expo informational page.