Education and Recreation
Virginia Academy of Natural Resources
VirtualIn light of Camp Woods and Wildlife cancellation to ensure the safety of campers and staff, the Virginia Department of Forestry and the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts are partnering to offer teens a new experience: the Virginia Academy of Natural Resources. This hybrid learning opportunity will include virtual presentations from 9:00... Read More
DOF Sponsored Minor League Baseball Game: Salem Red Sox vs Lynchburg Hillcats
Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark 1004 Texas St., SalemThe 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 DOF table with information about the emerald ash borer and how it may be affecting your ash trees in addition to a variety... Read More
Teaching Trees Training for Middle and High School Teachers
Louisa County, sites TBATeaching Trees is a fun and unique two-day workshop for middle and high school teachers. Topics include sustainable local forestry, tree identification, forest ecology, and forest products. You’ll get training in Project Learning Tree, a tour of local working forests, and field activities you can use with students. Up to 16 Professional Development Hours are... Read More