Matthews State Forest Deer Hunting Workshop and Mentored Hunt
DOF Matthews State Forest 106 Forestry Lane, Galax, VAHave you ever wanted to experience the thrill of watching the woods wake up and observe wildlife in their natural setting while hunting Virginia’s favorite game animal, the whitetail deer? This is your chance! Join us to learn basic deer hunting skills and have a chance to go on a mentored deer hunt with an... Read More
2023 Fall Fire Academy
DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VARegister by August 7, 2023 at 5pm https://cvent.me/8bqxK5
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Workshop
Old Dominion Agricultural Complex 19783 US-29 S, ChathamPreparing 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. All participants will receive a copy of the 56-page, full-color book, Legacy Planning: A... Read More
Board of Forestry Meeting
DOF Charlottesville Headquarters Training Room 900 Natural Resources Drive, Charlottesville, VirginiaThird regular Board of Forestry meeting for 2023. The Board of Forestry is an advisory board established for the purpose of advising the Governor and the Department of Forestry on the state of the forest resources within the Commonwealth and the management of forest resources. The Board encourages persons, agencies, organizations and industries to implement... Read More
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Mini Workshop
Virginia Tech Richmond Center 2810 N. Parham Rd, Suite 300, RichmondPreparing 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. All participants will receive a copy of the 56-page, full-color book, Legacy Planning: A... Read More
Sharpen the Saw Webinar – How DOF Uses Social Media
DOF Charlottesville Headquarters Board Room 900 Natural Resources Drive, Charlottesville, VirginiaThe second Sharpen the Saw webinar will be given by Communications Specialist Cory Swift and will explore all the ways the agency uses social media to share news and information, from Instagram reels to Nextdoor. The Sharpen the Saw webinar series focuses on short, informal, engaging discussions on topics that might not involve your everyday work, but... Read More
New Field Employee Training Academy
DOF New Kent Conference Center at Providence Forge 11301 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VAOne week course for new field staff covering the basics of DOF programs, administrative/IT processes, safety, vehicle maintenance, and wildland fire.
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