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Learn About Forests in 2020!

2/2/2020

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two people peer up at a forest canopy with the sun shining throughThere are many opportunities to learn about forests in the field and in the classroom in 2020. Photo by VMN volunteer at the 2019 VMN Statewide Conference.
The Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program, the Virginia Department of Forestry, Trees Virginia, and other organizations are offering many opportunities to learn about forest management, urban forestry, alternative forest products, trees, and other forest topics this winter and spring.  

Thanks to Adam Downing, Virginia Cooperative Extension Northern District Forestry and Natural Resources agent for compiling these opportunities in his Tree Cookies Etc. newsletter (click on Agriculture and Natural Resources for his newsletter archives or to sign up to receive it yourself.) 
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Woodland Stewards Webinar Series
February 6, 13, 20, 27.  Gather in groups to watch in person Warrenton, VA and 5 other locations throughout VA
Program Content information: https://sref.info/woodland-stewards/2020
Locations & Registration: https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/
 
Trees as Green Stormwater Infrastructure
February 7  - Arlington, VA
More information and registration at:  https://treesvirginia.org/events
 
Landowner’s Woods & Wildlife Conferences
February 15  – Roanoke, VA  (2nd annual)
February 29 – Culpeper, VA (16th annual)
This popular event is different every year and at each location with diverse topics and speakers throughout the day for you to choose from.  Geared toward large and small acreage woodland owners, and great for citizen scientists desiring to expand their applied knowledge base!  

Details and registration at:  https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/landownerprograms/ConferencesandWorkshops2/WoodsandWildlifeConferences.html
 
On-line Woodland Options for Landowners
March 2 – May 22  - from anywhere you can “connect”
Self-paced, with “coach/mentor” interactions.
More information and registration at:  https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/landownerprograms/shortcourses/online.html
 
Montpelier’s Nature Exploration: Magnificent Trees of Montpelier
March 14  - Montpelier Station, VA
Led by Virginia Master Naturalists in cooperation with Montpelier
Details and registration available: https://www.montpelier.org/events/nature-exploration-series-magnificent-trees-of-montpelier
 
Roanoke Tree Workshop: Urban Tree-Sources Safety, Stormwater & Tough Trees
March 18  - Roanoke, VA
More information and registration at:  https://treesvirginia.org/events
 
Virginia Forestry Summit
April 30 – May 1  – Harrisonburg, VA
For Forestry professionals and Forest landowners organized by VFA, SAF (Virginia Division) and ACF (Virginia Division)
Details and registration forthcoming:  https://www.vaforestry.org/2020-virginia-forestry-summit
 
Shitake Mushroom Growing Demonstration
May 9  – Madison, VA
An open-house demonstration occurring at Madison Farmer’s Market
Contact Madison VCE for more information & directions:  540-948-6881, kjenk@vt.edu


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