Videos

Forests inspire Van Wagner to use his musical talents to teach students and the public. In this video he uses his guitar and a mouth bow.

Vectors like ticks and mosquitos can feel unavoidable as we try to enjoy the outdoors. This series focuses on protecting yourself from vectors, understanding those vectors, and reacting to problems with those vectors.

Repellents are a great way to reduce vector bites, but they are chemicals and should be used with caution. What are some good practices to use repellents safely? Watch this video to learn more.

Learn about skin protective practices to decrease overexposure to the sun. This video provides examples of skin changes a doctor should examine.

Understanding forestland ownership can be challenging. Knowing what you own on your property and why you own forestland are two helpful questions this video addresses.

The forestland owner featured in this video cares for and manages his property in the realization of his dream.

One way to prevent tick and mosquito bites is by reducing the number of these vectors on your property. This series covers what integrated vector management is and how it can be used to control ticks and mosquitoes

A summary of how grapevine fruit zone leaf removal has been mechanized.

An overview of grapevine fruit zone leaf removal.

Flies are a nuisance on poultry facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively.

Flies are a nuisance on swine facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively.

Flies are a nuisance on cattle facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively.

Flies are a nuisance on equine facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively.

Teamwork is a powerful force in the stewardship of private forestland property. Learn about one couple’s efforts to restore the wildlife habitat and sustainability of their inheritance.

Growing Great Buffers is a series of short, helpful videos that describe step-by-step maintenance tasks needed for newly planted riparian buffers.

There are many ways to teach and share knowledge. Van Wagner teaches people about forests and wildlife through his extraordinary songs.

A basic overview of grapevine cane and spur pruning anatomy and mechanics.

Insects are often considered pests, but many are beneficial, helpful, valuable, and even tasty. Learn more about how insects matter to people.

Fluorescent Orange clothing is not just for hunters. Anyone who recreates and spends time in the woods or outside is advised to wear it for safety, especially in the fall.

There are over 4000 species of moths in North America, and they perform many important functions in forest ecosystems. Their life cycles and complex designs are amazing.

Understanding the life cycle is important in preventing ticks and subsequent tick bites and tick-borne pathogen transmission.

People often encounter ticks and mosquitoes while hiking in the woods or forest. In order to protect those who venture into the wild, this video will cover basic techniques to avoid tick and mosquito bites.

American Kestrels are iconic, small multicolored falcons. This video illustrates the importance of nest boxes, grazing lands, and public education for their conservation.

Food safety is the key component when gathering friends and family together for your favorite sporting event.

Food safety is the key component when gathering friends and family together for your favorite sporting event.