Forest Carbon Symposium
Holiday Inn Staunton Conference Center 152 Fairway Lane, StauntonForest carbon markets are expanding rapidly in the Commonwealth. If you are a forester, landowner, county leader, or just interested in this topic, please consider attending the first ever Forest Carbon Symposium hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry. In this symposium, you will learn about the importance of forest carbon markets, what this market... Read More
DOF Baseball Night in Richmond
The Diamond 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., RichmondDOF Forest Health staff will be tabling at the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game on June 10th to distribute information about the emerald ash borer and how landowners can protect their ash trees. Stop by to learn more about this forest pest and enjoy a night of baseball!
DOF Baseball Afternoon in Norfolk
Harbor Park 150 Park Avenue, NorfolkDOF Forest Health staff will be tabling at the Norfolk Tides baseball game on June 16th to distribute information about the emerald ash borer and how landowners can protect their ash trees. Stop by to learn more about this forest pest and enjoy an afternoon of baseball!
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
Generation NEXT – Southside
Factory Street Brewing Company 210 Factory Street, South Boston, VirginiaThis workshop provides free legal guidance and landowner stories about successful estate planning steps and strategies they have used. Speakers include legal and financial experts experienced in estate planning as well as natural resource professionals and landowners. You probably value your land for many reasons, including wildlife, privacy, recreation, timber, hunting, beauty, and family memories.... Read More
Generation NEXT Virtual Workshop
VirtualThis workshop provides free legal guidance and landowner stories about successful estate planning steps and strategies they have used. Speakers include legal and financial experts experienced in estate planning as well as natural resource professionals and landowners. This event will be from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. September 7, 8, 14, and 15 via Zoom... Read More
Project Learning Tree Workshop for Educators
Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Road, Green Bay, VAWant to become a Project Learning Tree certified educator and receive 6 continuing education credits? Engage in a hands-on workshop to investigate environmental topics with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Receive PLT’s updated K-8 Explore Your Environment Activity Guide, correlated to national and state academic standards. Want to learn more about PLT? Visit https://www.plt.org/ Local... Read More
Board of Forestry Meeting
Virginia State Fair Grounds - Meadow Hall Ballroom 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VARegular Board of Forestry meeting. Meeting at the Virginia State Fair in the Meadow Hall Ballroom.
Generation NEXT – New Kent Conference Center
DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VAPreparing for Generation NEXT is an award-winning nationally recognized educational workshop that will get you started on the right path. This workshop provides free legal guidance and landowner stories about successful estate planning steps and strategies they have used. Speakers include legal and financial experts experienced in estate planning as well as natural resource professionals and... Read More
Volunteer Training: Survey for Spotted Lanternfly Egg Mass
VirtualJoin us in kicking off National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2023! The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that was discovered in Virginia in 2018, and has the potential to cause significant economic and ecological impacts. Help us monitor its spread by looking for egg masses in high-risk areas. This training will cover the biology... Read More
Board of Forestry Meeting
DOF Charlottesville Headquarters Training Room 900 Natural Resources Drive, Charlottesville, VirginiaFirst regular Board of Forestry meeting for 2023.
DOF Biochar 101 Webinar
VirtualThe first in a series of biochar informational sessions focused on promoting the use of woody biomass from forest management and fuel reduction activities in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. Speakers include DOF Utilization and Marketing Program Manager Sabina Dhungana and Executive Director of Technical Consultants Thomas Miles (Portland, Oregon). Register Here