Guest blog by Kevin Turner, Goldspotted Oak Borer Program Coordinator, University of California Riverside In the spring of 2014, the California Firewood Task Force was able to offer “year-end funds” to the Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) Outreach Committee for a much awaited roadside sign project in Southern California. Our multi-agency committee had conceived of […]
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Firewood Outreach Coordinating Initiative Survey
The Firewood Outreach Coordinating Initiative (FOCI) serves as a venue for individuals actively engaged in firewood outreach, allowing the frequent sharing of activities, ideas, and information throughout North America. One of the many participants in the FOCI is the manager of Don’t Move Firewood (yours truly)- but it is important to note that Don’t Move […]
Charcoal, mesquite, and your upcoming BBQ
Sub Title: Here at Don't Move Firewood, we get quite a few questions about speciality woods used for smoking meats. Here's a recent sample question we addressed from the Dear Don't Move Firewood email "hotline." Dear Don't Move Firewood, I was wondering- what about moving bags of mesquite charcoal? I live in Phoenix and […]
Approved firewood here is not approved firewood over there
Sub Title: Dear Don't Move Firewood, If we go camping in a National Park out of state and buy firewood from that National Park's campground store, that is supplied by an approved vendor, but we don't use the last 2 or 3 pieces of wood, is it ok to bring that extra firewood to one […]
Halloween Invasive Insect Bug Masks for 2014!
Due to overwhelming popular demand, we are releasing our pre-colored-in Halloween Invasive Species Bug Mask Collection! These masks are colored in simple bright colors according to the actual true look of the insect, melding biologically accurate information with a fun and cartoon-like appearance. They are perfect for your invasive species lesson plan, ecological role playing, […]
Press Release: Preserve Fall Color – Don’t Move Firewood
Press Release for October 8, 2014 Preserve Fall Color – Don’t Move Firewood Leaf watchers may unwittingly transport bug invaders Fall is a busy time in the Southern Blue Ridge, with thousands of leaf peepers traveling to see the annual display. But, that beautiful foliage could be destroyed by visitors who bring firewood from outside […]
Billboards in Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia this Fall
Will you be taking a nice fall drive through the gorgeous states of Tennessee, Kentucky or Virginia this fall? Perhaps you might go camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Shenandoah National Park, or the Blue Ridge Mountains? If so, you might see one or more of our nine brand new Don't Move Firewood billboards! […]
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Tool Kit
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is in May each year, and here at Don’t Move Firewood we are excited to give our partners the tools they need to make EAB Awareness Week the best outreach week ever! ALERT! WE HAVE MOVED ALL UPDATED RESOURCES TO https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/emerald-ash-borer-awareness-week-toolkit/ The following text is for archiving only. The links […]
When the Threat Hits Close to Home
Why the Don’t Move Firewood Booth was Especially Relevant at Tanglewood on Parade by Katie Robb, Don't Move Firewood Summer Intern The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home, Tanglewood, offers what can only be considered a quintessential Berkshire experience. The crowds arrive with picnic baskets and blankets in hand, looking forward to the experience of […]
Booth visits the Northeast Organic Farming Association
A weekend of vegetables, rabbits, and invasive species education By Ariel Kirk In early August, Katie and I set up the Don’t Move Firewood both at the NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) conference at the University of Massachusetts campus in Amherst, MA. The event was busy with seminars and workshops for both the aspiring […]