LSLA Hardwood Lumber Grading Class – July 27-29, 2026
LSLA Education will offer a Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course in Antigo, Wisconsin, from July 27-29, 2026. The course is open to everyone interested in lumber grading. This class is targeted at 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 brochure.
Kiln Drying Short Course: Drying Quality Lumber – Aug. 11-13, 2026
Great Lakes Kiln Drying Association offers a Kiln Drying Short Course in Antigo, Wisconsin, from Aug. 11-13, 2026. The workshop is packed with valuable 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. More than 20 breakout topics will be covered to help you maintain a successful kiln operation. Find more information and register on their website.
Sawing, Edging And Trimming Class – July 30, 2026
LSLA Education offers a one-day workshop on sawing, edging and trimming on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Antigo, Wisconsin. 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, a list of area hotels and registration link, see their brochure.
GLTPA Logging Congress – Sept. 10-11, 2026
The Great Lakes Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo will take place from Sept. 8-10 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More than 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 more. Find more information on their website.