Wisconsin DNR Forest Insect Pest Specialist Mike Hillstrom gives a presentation during a New Forester Training session in Marinette County in 2024. / Photo Credit: Bill McNee, Wisconsin DNR

By Art Kabelowsky, DNR Outreach and Communications, Fitchburg Arthur.Kabelowsky@wisconsin.gov or 608-335-0167

Mike Hillstrom, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Invasive Forest Pest Coordinator, will give a public presentation on forest invasive species from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at Lake Kegonsa State Park in Stoughton.

The talk will be part of the informational and educational events sponsored as part of the DNR’s Invasive Species Awareness Weekend.

Cigan To Speak In Ashland

Paul Cigan, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forest Health specialist for Northwest Wisconsin, has planned a public discussion for Tuesday, June 30 in Ashland.

Cigan will give a presentation on “Invasive Insects and Diseases” and take questions from those in attendance at the Northwoods Cooperative Weed Management Area event, set for 6 p.m. June 30 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center, 29270 County Hwy. G, Ashland.

The event is being organized by the Northwoods Cooperative Weed Management Area group and is open to the public.