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August 2021
VDOF Sponsored Minor League Baseball Game: Salem Red Sox vs Lynchburg Hillcats
The Virginia Department of Forestry will be sponsoring a minor league baseball game in Salem between the Salem Red Sox and Lynchburg Hillcats on August 6th @7:05 p.m. There will be a VDOF table with information about the emerald ash borer and how it may be affecting your ash trees in addition to a variety of other VDOF material. There will be plenty of souvenirs for fans and Smokey will be making a special appearance in early celebration of Smokey's…
Find out more »September 2021
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Webinar Series
Preparing for Generation NEXT is an award-winning, nationally-recognized educational workshop series for planning your forest's future. Speakers include legal and financial experts experienced in estate planning, natural resource professionals, and landowners who share their stories about successful estate planning steps and strategies. 2021 Legacy Planning 4-Day Fall Webinar Series (September 8, 9, 15, & 16, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm) $25/family to access to the recorded Spring series; $35/family to access both the recorded Spring series and the live Fall…
Find out more »VA Certified Prescribed Burn Managers Course
Prescribed burn professionals are encouraged to complete training and certification to become a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager. The Virginia Certified Prescribed Burn Managers Course will be offered virtually on September 21-24, 2021. There will be no registration fee. However, there will be requirements prior to the 21st so PLEASE read the info below. BEFORE REGISTERING - Read the following Each participant in this course is asked to adhere to the wildland fire leadership values of Duty, Respect and Integrity. Duty - Each…
Find out more »October 2021
New Employee Orientation Tour
2021 New/newer employee orientation tour hosted by the Eastern Region. The tour will provide an overview of agency operations, focusing on programs that are unique to or prevalent in the Eastern Region and the Garland Gray nursery. Event will include both inside presentations and field visits to sites across the region. Lodging with be provide at New Kent Forestry Center.
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