Tree People: Trees, Forests and the Human Imagination (virtual retreat)

Register (free, with suggested donation) Note: the date of the third session of this retreat has been moved. It is now scheduled for May 6. See you then! April 15, 22 and May 6, 2025 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. PT / 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. MT / 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. CT / 7:00 -…

Biochar and carbon removal credits for landowners

Register Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT The Guild welcomes Kaarsten Turner of North Fork Advisors LLC, and Tim McAbee of Desired Future Conditions LLC, to share their knowledge and insights into biochar production. The potential to secure carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits for the production of biochar has opened…

Longleaf, Fire, and PBAs – it takes a village!

Register April 24, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET Approved for one category 1 SAF CFE credit Join us on April 24th for an insightful discussion hosted by the Guild, featuring Karen Brown from the Longleaf Alliance and Ryan Mitchell from Tall Timbers. Together, they will explore the crucial role of fire in sustaining healthy longleaf…

Shaping Georgia’s Forests Future: Tax Policy, Landowner Decisions, and Conservation Impact

Register April 28, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET Approved for one category 1 SAF CFE credit Join us for an engaging webinar that delves into the intersection of forest policy, taxation, and private land stewardship. The first presentation will provide a clear overview of forest-related taxes and incentives, highlighting how tax policy can support sustainable…

The Guild’s Business Plan (webinar)

Register (for one or both sessions...they will be the same presentation) April 30, 2025 at Noon EDT  May 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. EDT  Guild members are invited to join a discussion about our new business plan. Ignited by the spark of shared passion, the Guild was founded in 1995 to both practice and promote…

Slow Wood: Ecological Forestry and Green Building in New England

Register (This is a hybrid event. You'll have an option in the registration link to attend online via zoom or in-person.) May 1, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET Physical location: George D. Aiken Center, Room 311 University of Vermont 81 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT 05403 Or online: zoom join link will be sent to…

Northeast – Midwest Regional Prescribed Fire Science and Management Workshop

Register July 8 - 10, 2025 Virtual presentations and in-person field tours Full event website Event schedule This year, we are taking a fresh approach with our 2025 Workshop by introducing a “Blended Learning Excursion.” The event will span three days, combining virtual learning with in-person field trip opportunities across the Northeast and Midwest. Day…

Significant mortality of old trees across a dry forest landscape in Oregon

Register Aug 27, 2025 Noon - 1:00 p.m. PT / 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. MT / 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. CT / 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET Continuing education credits are pending approval. Webinar Presenter: Dr. James Johnston, University of Oregon  Description: Dr. Johnston will discuss recent forest mortality dynamics based on a network of…

Forest Management Tools for Songbird Conservation – Webinar

Register for this webinar Tuesday, September 30, 2025 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET Join the Forest Stewards Guild and partners for an in-depth look at practical tools and strategies for managing forests to support healthy songbird populations. This 90-minute session will introduce concepts like connectivity and occupancy mapping, demonstrate how these approaches can guide on-the-ground…