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.
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
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.