Blue Ridge PRISM’s 2023 Spring Meeting
VirtualBlue Ridge PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) is holding a Spring Meeting on Wednesday, April 19th. They will be focusing on the issue of Callery Pear and will be joined by Dr. David Coyle, an engaging speaker who will discuss the problematic history of Callery Pear, his research on the species, and some... Read More
Project Learning Tree (PLT) Workshop – Explore Your Environment
Williamsburg Lodge 310 S England Street, WilliamsburgBecome a Project Learning Tree® certified educator; experience hands-on activities for use with grades K-8; investigate environmental topics in innovative ways; receive PLT’s Explore Your Environment Activity Guide, correlated to national and state academic standards. Bring a lunch and water bottle, and dress for indoor and outdoor fun! Register by April 17: https://tinyurl.com/y885pur2 Questions? Contact Lesley... Read More
2023 Virginia Interagency Wildland Fire Academy
Longwood University 201 High Street, FarmvilleRegistration is open for the 2023 Virginia Interagency Wildland Fire Academy held at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Courses offered this year include: Registration fees- $50.00 per student, regardless of class(es) taken. Fee includes all coursework and materials, on campus dorm-style lodging and on-campus meals. Visit the registration website https://cvent.me/rQXRMA Register by April 28, 2023... Read More
Board of Forestry Meeting
Berry Hill Resort 3105 River Road, South BostonRegular Board of Forestry meeting. Meeting in South Boston, Virginia.
Virginia Tree Farm Foundation Tour – Crozet
Middle Mountain Tree Farm 2904 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VAJoin natural resource professionals, Tree Farmers, and fellow landowners for a tour of the 2023 Tree Farm of the Year - Middle Mountain Tree Farm. Learn about sustainable woodland management, chestnut research, pond creation and maintenance, nonnative invasive species control, and more. You do not need to be a Tree Farmer to join. All woodland... Read More
2023 Forest Management Academy
Central Virginia, Sweet Briar College, Amherst County 134 Chapel Road, Sweet BriarThis annually focused forest management training is an essential element of the comprehensive DOF training program. This year's training has been developed with three distinct training tracks and a variety of useful topics. T1 Newer Non-Field Employee Track T2 Newer Field Employee Track T3 Experienced Field Employee Track Registration: Opens July 1 and closes July... Read More
2023 Waynesboro Tree Care Workshop – The What and Why of Mature Tree Care
Best Western 109 Apple Tree Lane, WaynesboroRegistration is now open for the 2023 Waynesboro Tree Care Workshop. The workshop will consist of topics relating to mature tree care and preservation. The full agenda can be found on the Trees Virginia Website - https://treesvirginia.org/services/events/workshops/2023-waynesboro-tree-care-workshop. ISA CEUs have been requested for attendees. There is a parallel track specifically for arborists focusing on advanced climbing... Read More
Virginia Tree Farm Foundation Tour – Halifax
Huber Engineered Wood 1000 Chaney Lane, Halifax, VAJoin natural resource professionals, Tree Farmers, and fellow landowners for a tour of land owned and managed by Huber Engineered Wood and a tour of the mill. Learn about sustainable woodland management, how using improved seedling genetics can increase growth and productivity of your forest, and find out what OSB stands for and how it's made.... Read More
Generation NEXT: Legacy Planning Workshop
Morven Farm, Charlottesville 600 Morven Drive, CharlottesvillePreparing 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
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