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SUMMARY:Tree People: Trees\, Forests and the Human Imagination (virtual retreat)
DESCRIPTION:Register (free\, with suggested donation) \nNote: the date of the third session of this retreat has been moved. It is now scheduled for May 6. See you then! \nApril 15\, 22 and May 6\, 2025\n4:00 – 5:30 p.m. PT / 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. MT / 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. CT / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET \nA Forest Stewards Guild 30th Anniversary Guild Gathering event over zoom! \nRetreat facilitator: Jason Minton Brown\, Guild member and Lecturer in the Department of Global Humanities at Simon Fraser University and founder of holyscapes.org. \nSynopsis: In this 3-part online-based participatory retreat/workshop we will explore the deep connection human cultures have forged with trees and forests and how these ‘arboreal’ cultures are expressed today. We will investigate the evolutionary past of tree-beings and explore their importance to the world’s religious and mythological systems. We will track the history of the modernist camps of agricultural\, conservation\, wilderness and Indigenous approaches to forestry practice. And end the workshop with an imaginative exploration of the future of forests. Along the way we will ask participants to examine their own relationship to trees and ask how they understand the role of trees in a changing global civilization and climate. \nLearning/Exploration Outcomes \n\nExplore the relationship between trees\, forests and human societies.\nLearn about how trees and forests show up in the world’s religious and spiritual traditions.\nUnderstand the cultural history of forestry\, natural resources and ecological sciences related to trees and forests.\nDeepen one’s personal relationship to trees and forest spaces.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\nOne-and-a-half-hour\, weekly format with short slide presentation\, group discussion and weekly field journal invitations: \n\nWeek 1: The Primeval Forest: The role of trees and forests in religion and mythology.\nWeek 2: The New Forest: The rise of conservation\, wilderness and the new science of tree communication and ecology.\nWeek 3: The Known Forest: The ways in which we relate to and understand trees and forests on a personal level.\n\n \nRetreat facilitator bio:\nJason Brown was born and raised in Southern California and studied anthropology and international development as an undergraduate at Brigham Young University. He has lived in Vancouver\, BC since 2013 and is a dual citizen of the US and Canada and is a proud Cascadian. He earned joint master’s degrees in forestry and theology from Yale. He completed his PhD in 2017 from the Institute for Resources\, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) at the University of British Columbia where his dissertation explored the sense of place of contemporary Catholic monks in the American West. His book on the experience\, Dwelling in the Wilderness: Modern Monks in the American West was published in 2024. As a Lecturer at Simon Fraser University Jason teaches courses in religious studies and ecological humanities for the department of Global Humanities. He teaches a course entitled Trees\, Forests and the Human Imagination. He is also an un-ordained\, non-aligned earth chaplaincy for Simon Fraser University. The program seeks to promote contemplative practice as a response to climate anxiety and grief. He writes at www.holyscapes.org. \nYou can hear more from Jason in his Contemplative Forestry podcast session and the recording of the Guild’s Communicating Forestry Webinar Series called “Give Me That Old Growth Religion.“
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/tree-people-trees-forests-and-the-human-imagination-virtual-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Online Course,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Guild Gathering - a 30th anniversary celebration series event
DESCRIPTION:Registration is full \nYou may register for one or both days on the same registration \nDay 1: Friday\, April 25  \n12:00 – 4:00 p.m. PT\nRedwood Lodge\, Arcata Community Forest \n490 Redwood Park Rd\, Arcata\, CA 95521  \nOptional social 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT\nRedwood Curtain Brewing Company \nDay 2: Saturday\, April 26  \n8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nMeet at: California State Polytechnic University\, Humboldt – 1 Harpst St\, Arcata\, CA 95521 \nCarpool to: Van Eck Forest (tour map coming soon) \nPromotional flyer and Event map \nThis PNW Guild Gathering is a collaborative event hosted by the Forest Stewards Guild\, Pacific Forest Trust\, and the City of Arcata\, through the dedication of Guild members. This event is part of the Guild’s 30th Anniversary event series\, celebrating decades of advancing sustainable forestry and community stewardship.   \nThis two-day event will focus on working forests\, climate-smart forestry practices\, and conservation techniques\, providing participants with an opportunity to explore innovative approaches to sustainable forest management and conservation in the core of the redwood region. Participants can register for one or both days\, based on interest and availability.   \nAdditionally\, an optional social hour will be hosted at Redwood Curtain Brewing Company on Friday\, April 25\, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Whether or not you’re attending the field tours\, you’re welcome to join us for an evening of networking and conversation with fellow forestry professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!  \n\nWho Should Attend: Forestry professionals\, Guild members\, students\, and community members interested in sustainable forest management.\nContinuing Education: Continuing Education Credits are pending for each day: Society of American Foresters and The Wildlife Society\nRegistration Information: Participants can register for one or both days\, based on their interest and availability. This event is an excellent opportunity to engage with experts\, gain insight into sustainable forestry practices\, and connect with others passionate about sustainable forestry. \nAttire: Comfortable hiking clothes\, rain gear\, and sturdy footwear are recommended.\nWeather: Event will proceed rain or shine. Please bring appropriate gear.\n\nDay 1: Arcata Community Forest – Ecological Community Forestry in Practice  \nDate: Friday\, April 25\, 2025\, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nEvent address: Redwood Lodge\, Arcata Community Forest – 490 Redwood Park Rd\, Arcata\, CA 95521 \nDraft agenda \nRegistration fee:   \n\n\n\nBase Rate: $15 \nMember Rate: $12\nStudent Rate: $10 \n\n\n\nDescription: Held on April 25\, 2025\, at the Arcata Community Forest\, this half-day gathering features expert-led discussions\, field tours\, and interactive sessions on sustainable forest management\, ecological restoration\, and balancing publicly accessed community forests with active forestry. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the Model Forest Program\, examine timber harvest sites\, and explore reserve areas\, fostering meaningful conversations on forest stewardship\, biodiversity\, and community engagement. The event concludes with reflections and discussions\, providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange among industry leaders and environmental professionals.  \nDay 1 Meals & Refreshments: We will provide coffee and snacks at the beginning of the event. Please bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated as we explore the Arcata Community Forest.  \nAccessibility: We will be walking approximately 1 mile on gravel and dirt paths. Some stops may involve uneven terrain or steep terrain.  \nDay 2: Van Eck Forest Field Tour – Working Forest Conservation in Practice: Restoration Forestry and Climate Smart Practices  \nDate: Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM \nEvent meeting place: California State Polytechnic University\, Humboldt – 1 Harpst St\, Arcata\, CA 95521 \nDraft agenda \nCost of Attendance:   \n\n\n\nBase Rate: $45 \nMember Rate: $40 \nStudent Rate: $35 \n\n\n\nDescription: Held on April 26\, 2025\, this full-day field tour focuses on working forest conservation\, restoration forestry\, and climate-smart practices. Attendees will explore the Van Eck Forest through guided stops covering silvicultural practices for conservation and carbon goals\, habitat restoration\, and watercourse restoration projects. Highlights include discussions on Northern Spotted Owl conservation\, redwood restoration\, prescribed fire use\, and salmonid habitat projects\, led by expert foresters\, ecologists\, and researchers. The event provides a hands-on look at forest management strategies\, encouraging dialogue on sustainability\, ecological restoration\, and community-driven forestry initiatives\, concluding with a group reflection.  \nMeals & Refreshments: We will provide coffee and snacks in the morning. In the afternoon we will be providing lunch in the field. Beverages\, including still and sparkling water\, will be provided during lunch. \nAccessibility: Some stops may involve uneven or steep terrain.  \nTravel: We will be carpooling from California State Polytechnic University\, Humboldt to the Van Eck Forest and back. Please be prepared to either host a carpool or ride with another participant. Carpools will be organized in advance\, ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience.  \n  \nNOTE: Policy on event cancellations:   \n\nIf a registrant cancels their own registration prior to two weeks ahead of the event and wants a refund for registration fees\, we will issue a refund for the event’s registration/lodging amount only (less any credit card fees the registrant covered in their initial payment). \n\n\nIf the Guild cancels an event\, we will refund registrants the full amount they paid\, including any credit card fees they covered with their original registration. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/pacific-northwest-guild-gathering-a-30th-anniversary-celebration-series-event/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Pacific Northwest
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