Eastern Region – Regional Meeting & Fire Training
DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VAEastern regional meeting and fire training day to prepare for spring fire season.
Landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference – Southwest Virginia
Wytheville Meeting Center 333 Community Blvd., Wytheville, VAVirginia is home to 16 million acres of forests, with over tw0-thirds owned by private individuals and families. These woodsy havens support thousands of different critters, all relying on these green landscapes to thrive. And guess what? You hold the key to keeping these forests healthy and productive. Learn how by participating in an upcoming... Read More
Virginia Association of Forest Health Professionals Conference
Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen AllenThe 32nd annual Virginia Association of Forest Health Professionals (VAFHP) conference will be held February 12-13, 2024 at the Virginia Crossing Hotel and Conference Center in Glen Allen. This conference will feature updates and information on new and potential threats to forests around Virginia. Educational and pesticide recertification credits will be available to in-person attendees.... Read More
Landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference – Northern Virginia
Daniel Technology Center 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, VAVirginia is home to 16 million acres of forests, with over tw0-thirds owned by private individuals and families. These woodsy havens support thousands of different critters, all relying on these green landscapes to thrive. And guess what? You hold the key to keeping these forests healthy and productive. Learn how by participating in an upcoming... Read More
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Mass Survey Training 2024
VirtualJoin us during National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2024! 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 and identification... Read More
Eastern Region – Water Quality Program Training
DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VAWater Quality Program training for Eastern Region staff.
DOF Targeted Training-Hardwood Management 2024
Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center 1267 4-H Camp Rd, AppomattoxA DOF Targeted Training-Hardwood Management will be held May 14-15, 2024 at Holiday Lake 4-H Center and Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest.
2024 Virginia Interagency Wildland Fire Academy
Longwood University 201 High Street, FarmvilleRegistration open to public starting February 26! When: May 28, 2024 – June 1, 2024 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Location: Longwood University 201 High Street Farmington, VA 23909 On Site Check-In Open at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, May 28
2024 Forest Management Academy at Sweet Briar College – REGISTRATION CLOSED!
Central Virginia, Sweet Briar College, Amherst County 134 Chapel Road, Sweet BriarThe 2024 Forest Management Academy will be held September 9-13, 2024 at Sweet Briar College in Amherst County. Registration will be open until August 23. Here is the registration link. https://forms.office.com/g/Kt5C72xD6U Each participant will need to complete the on-line registration themselves. The sessions are designed for audiences as follows: Monday and Tuesday: Newer field employees, both... Read More
Waynesboro Tree Care Workshop
Best Western Inn and Conference Center 109 Apple Tree Lane, WaynesboroThe Waynesboro Tree Care Workshop will be held Friday, Sept. 13, and is currently open for registration. This year's workshop will cover management, partnership and restoration practices for trees in urban spaces and is approved for 5.5 ISA CEU credits. Featured topics include research on restoration and breeding of eastern ash species, Beech Leaf Disease... Read More
DOF 2024 Fall Fire Academy – REGISTRATION CLOSED
Various locationsDOF's 2024 Fall Fire Academy will be held Sept. 16 - 19. Central Region is hosting this year's Academy at several locations depending on the course. Registration is free for full-time DOF employees and $50 for all other attendees. Registration includes the course cost, daily lunches and lodging (if needed). Register by August 15: https://cvent.me/X95Mna... Read More
Explore Your Environment K-8 Project Learning Tree Workshop – CANCELLED!
Staunton River Battlefield State Park 1035 Fort Hill Trail, RandolphThis workshop has been cancelled due to low registration numbers. Workshop rescheduled to Saturday, November 9th at Staunton River Battlefield State Park in Randolph * Become a Project Learning Tree-certified educator * Be engaged in a hands-on workshop for both formal and nonformal educators * Investigate environmental topics with indoor and outdoor activities * Receive... Read More