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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000
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SUMMARY:Open Canopy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Open Canopy Workshop: Exploring the Ecology\, Management\, and Public Understanding of Eastern Woodland Ecosystems \nRegister \nWednesday\, September 3\, 2025 at Noon – Friday\, September 5\, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET \nFounders Union Building\, University of Louisville\, 450 N Whittington Pkwy\, Louisville\, KY 40222 \nHosted by the American Bird Conservancy\, the Open Canopy Workshop will highlight the historical extent\, ecological value\, and decline of open canopy forest systems in the Midwestern and eastern United States and elevate the urgent need for woodland ecosystem restoration and management to the forefront of the conservation community.  Emphasis will be placed on the structural diversity and biodiversity of open canopy systems\, and tools will be provided to help practitioners better communicate to diverse public and private audiences the value of these systems and the need to actively manage them. Case studies of successful restoration efforts will be presented to help inspire landscape-level solutions.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/open-canopy-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T183919Z
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SUMMARY:Significant mortality of old trees across a dry forest landscape in Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Register \nAug 27\, 2025\nNoon – 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 \nContinuing education credits are pending approval. \nWebinar Presenter: Dr. James Johnston\, University of Oregon  \nDescription: Dr. Johnston will discuss recent forest mortality dynamics based on a network of 1617 trees in unlogged roadless areas in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon with precise age and growth data. There was extensive mortality of the oldest trees in stands—a quarter of trees greater than 300 years of age died over a ten-year period. There was little evidence for a difference in mortality between species in sites that experienced wildfire. Dr. Johnston will also describe a novel simulation model which demonstrated that succession of young trees is unlikely to replace recent losses of old trees. The confluence of a rare insect defoliator outbreak\, drought\, and past management decisions that increased competitive stress and fuel connectivity is the most likely explanation for the elevated mortality we observed. The protected areas where the team collected data are not achieving old tree conservation objectives. Active management to reduce forest competition is the most realistic pathway for old tree conservation in dry forests. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/significant-mortality-of-old-trees-across-a-dry-forest-landscape-in-oregon/
CATEGORIES:Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Old Growth Forests,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250723T151031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T173215Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Heirs Property & Estate Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register \nDate: August 22\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET \nLocation: Talbot County Chamber of Commerce\, 12 Madison St.\nTalbotton\, GA 31827 \nCost: Free – $25.00 \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n– Heirs property essentials\n– Estate planning process assistance\n– How to work with an attorney\n– Common types of Trusts\n– Tools to keep your land in your family\n– Planning for your land and your timber\n\nEvent Agenda \n9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nHeirs Property\nEstate Planning\nForest Management \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n*Lunch provided* \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nMeet & greet with providers\, sign up for additional services\, and network with local resources
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/georgia-heirs-property-estate-planning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250717T163653Z
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SUMMARY:Audubon Training & Endorsement Workshop for Vermont Foresters
DESCRIPTION:Join Audubon Vermont and take a step toward becoming an Audubon Endorsed Forester!  \nWednesday\, August 20th\, 2025 \n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  ET \nHuntington\, Vermont \nRegister here  \nEvent Flyer  \nThrough Audubon Vermont’s Forester Training and Endorsement Program\, you’ll join a growing network of professional foresters partnering with Audubon to promote healthy\, bird-friendly forests.   \nThis training covers bird habitat needs\, landscape- and stand-level planning\, and tools to support your work in the field.  \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nMorning Sessions: Learn how to assess forest bird habitats needs and apply silviculture to support birds.\nAfternoon Forest Tour: Participate in habitat assessment and management exercises in a mature forest stand.\n\nDetails:  \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 20th\, 2025\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  ET \n\n\nWhere: Green Mountain Audubon Center 255 Sherman Hollow Rd\, Huntington\, VT 05462 \n\n\nCredits & Endorsements: This training offers 4.5 Category 1 SAF CFEs and fulfills Steps 1 & 2 of the 3-step endorsement process. \n\n\nRegistration: Click the sign-up link below for additional details and instructions. Bring your own lunch; coffee and snacks will be provided.  \n\nSpaces are limited to 20 participants\, so don’t miss your chance to secure your spot in this unique workshop!  \nSign up today! 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/audubon-training-endorsement-workshop-for-vermont-foresters-2/
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250826T132956Z
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SUMMARY:Audubon Training & Endorsement Workshop for Vermont Foresters
DESCRIPTION:To register\, or for more information\, please contact\nClaire Mann at claire.mann@audubon.org. (Space is limited to 30 participants) \nTake a step toward becoming an Audubon Endorsed Forester!  \nTuesday\, September 30 \n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  ET \nAdirondack Interpretive Center/Huntington Forest \n5922 NY-28N\, Newcomb\, NY 12852 \nThis program is approved for 4.5 Cat 1 SAF CFEs \nEvent Flyer \nThrough Audubon Vermont’s Forester Training and Endorsement Program\, you’ll join a growing network of professional foresters partnering with Audubon to promote healthy\, bird-friendly forests.   \nThis training covers bird habitat needs\, landscape- and stand-level planning\, and tools to support your work in the field.  \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nMorning Sessions: Learn how to assess forest bird habitats needs and apply silviculture to support birds.\nAfternoon Forest Tour: Participate in habitat assessment and management exercises in a mature forest stand.\n\nAudubon’s Forester Training and Endorsement Program is funded in NY by a Landscape Scale Restoration grant through the U.S department of Agriculture\, Forest Service\, an equal opportunity provider. \nAdditional program support and partners:\nForest Stewards Guild\, Society of American Foresters\, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation\, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation\, American Forest Foundation
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/audubon-training-endorsement-workshop-for-vermont-foresters/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Forestry for the Birds,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250709T172429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T143848Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Habitat Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nAugust 8th\, 2025  8:30 am – 5:00 pm \nFull event website \nThe Habitat Summit aims to provide practical land management advice to biologists\, foresters\, land managers conservation professionals\, and landowners. This event hosts nationally recognized speakers with top-notch presentations on emerging research and applicable land management techniques. This event will take place at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville\, NC. Tickets include lunch. \nThe presenters come with a diversity of expertise covering a variety of topics in land management. The 2025 keynote speaker will be Dr. Marcus Lashley from the University of Florida. Concurrent sessions include presenters from Mississippi State University\, Auburn University\, NC State University\, Mississippi Department of Wildlife\, Clemson University\, NC State Parks\, and many more.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/2025-habitat-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250709T172004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T173443Z
UID:11075-1754384400-1754413200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forest Stewardship Council: US Regional Meeting & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nAugust 5th @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET  \nJoin the Forest Stewardship Council US Regional Meeting for a day filled with valuable updates and engaging sessions in Hartford\, Connecticut! Connect with FSC US president Sarah Billig\, ask questions about the latest forest standard updates from the Director of Science and Certification Amy Clark Eagle\, and share ideas with Director of Marketing Shawn Collier on raising the profile of FSC US.  \nProgram Highlights:  \n\nHear about this year’s opportunities and events\nGet an update on US Forest Stewardship Standard & other certification revisions\nLearn about FSC US marketing & website developments \n\nWhen: Programming from 9 am to 5 pm (Lunch Provided)  \nWhere: The Goodwin Hotel\, Hartford\, CT  \nNetworking: Happy Hour from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Urban Lodge Brewing.   \nThis event is open to all interested parties\, so feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and friends who care about protecting our forests.  \nSign up today! 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forest-stewardship-council-us-regional-meeting-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250724T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250130T172812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T174747Z
UID:10281-1753351200-1753367400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Mushrooms as Forest Health Indicators - a Taos County New Mexico Guild Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Mushrooms as Forest Health Indicators: An Interactive Investigation Into Forest Management Techniques and Their Effects on Mushroom Populations and Soil Health \nRegister \nJuly 24\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. MT \nVadito\, New Mexico (exact address will be shared with registrants) \nThis event is part of the Guild’s 30th Anniversary Event Series and is hosted by Guild members. \nCarl Struck and Johanne Riddick have been caring for their 40-acre Ponderosa forest for decades and have noticed a stark contrast in mushroom populations on neighboring forest plots\, each managed with different techniques. Join us for a walking field trip through six different forest management examples as we examine the impacts of the different practices on mushroom variety and soil health. While hiking through neighboring forests\, we’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various management practices and how they may be affecting soil health and the mycorrhizal networks crucial to forest health. \nAccessibility and what to bring: \nThis tour will be mainly a walking tour on dirt and vegetated paths in the woods. Please bring comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. Restrooms are rustic privies in the woods. Consider bringing: \n\nHat/sunglasses\nWater bottle (some will be available too)\nSunscreen\nBug repellent\nRain gear\nComfortable footwear\nSit cushion if needed
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/mushrooms-as-forest-health-indicators-a-taos-county-new-mexico-guild-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Guild Gathering,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250624T165833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T165940Z
UID:10997-1751961600-1752166800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Northeast – Midwest Regional Prescribed Fire Science and Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJuly 8 – 10\, 2025 \nVirtual presentations and in-person field tours \nFull event website \nEvent schedule \nThis 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. \n\nDay One will feature a half day of virtual presentations\, with Keynote from Dr. Stephen J. Pyne\, and a Session on The Many Cultures of Fire.\nDay Two will be in-person field trips\, hosted independently across the Northeast-Midwest by willing participants; and a bonus virtual session featuring Educational Opportunities and Resources Related to Prescribed Burning.\nOn Day Three\, we will have another half day of virtual presentations focused on common denominators of organizational\, local\, and regional fire cultures for successful wildland fire management\, and lightning presentations by representation from each of the 20 States in a Prescribed Fire Update.\n\nThe workshop is sponsored by the Northeast Regional Strategy Committee (NE RSC)\, a regional organization chartered by the national Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) to coordinate and support implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy across the 20 Northeast and Midwest states.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/northeast-midwest-regional-prescribed-fire-science-and-management-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Lake States,Northeast,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250618T184208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T034719Z
UID:10971-1751454000-1751459400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Eyes on the Future of Ash: Incorporating Lingering Ash Detection and Breeding into Monitoring and Management
DESCRIPTION:Register \nWednesday\, July 2nd\, 2025 \n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET \nAbout the Webinar: \nJoin the Forest Stewards Guild’s Sustaining Ash Partners Network\, the Monitoring and Managing Ash (MaMA) program\, and partners for our upcoming webinar focused on strategies to monitor and manage for lingering ash (trees with resistance to EAB) at all stages of the EAB infestation. Discover how lingering ash trees play a critical role in the future of our forests for ash stewardship and EAB resistance breeding! \nYou’ll Learn: \n\nStrategies for integrating lingering ash detection into management for the emerald ash borer (EAB) invasion\nHow you can incorporate resistance breeding into conservation efforts for ash\nPractical forest management approaches through case studies in the Northeast\n\nFeaturing Speakers: \n\nJonathan Rosenthal & Dr. Radka Wildova\, Ecological Research Institute\, Monitoring and Managing Ash (MaMA)\nPieter Van Loon\, Forester\, Vermont Land Trust\nMeredith Taylor\, Biologist\, NYC Department of Environmental Protection\n\nWebinar agenda \nThis event is approved for 1.00 SAF Category 1 Continuing Education Credit. \nThe Sustaining Ash Partners Network is supported by the USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration program. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rachel Swanwick at rswanwick@forestguild.org.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/eyes-on-the-future-of-ash-incorporating-lingering-ash-detection-and-breeding-into-monitoring-and-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250314T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T185132Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid (NOLS) and optional CPR (HSI) certification courses
DESCRIPTION:Registration is full \nOptional CPR add on: June 20th 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET ($79)\nWilderness First Aid two-day course: June 21 & June 22\, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ($299) \nLocation: Oxbow Center\n16620 East Riverside Drive\nSt. Paul\, VA 24283 \nNote: please bring a bag lunch \nWaiver forms must be submitted prior to attendance. Links to these forms are available within registration and will also be shared after registration as a reminder. \nThe Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is ideal for guides and trip leaders on 1 – 2 day outings. This 2-day course (accompanied by an optional evening of CPR) gives 16 hours of contact time in a learning setting. Teaching methods include an emphasis on didactic lectures and hands-on\, experiential workshops and scenarios. Your rescue gear needs to be packed and ready to go at any moment throughout the course. Please refer to and follow the WFA Gear List\, and contact us with any questions you may have. \nCPR for adults and children is available the evening before the WFA begins for an additional cost. Both courses follow the 2015 curriculum guidelines set by the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA course is street-based in content and skills taught. The National Outdoor Leadership School’s (NOLS) CPR course bridges the AHA curriculum to skills needed in a remote setting. CPR is not required in order to complete the WFA course or to make your WFA certification valid – it is a complimentary certification that will enhance your WFA experience. \nBad things happen outdoors and usually in bad weather! So\, be prepared for the weather…dress in layers that you can remove indoors or in the sun\, and layer up when we go outside. Full rain protection is a necessity\, both rain tops and pants. Your comfort and ability to pay attention during this intense course will be helped if you stay well-hydrated and have snacks on hand to munch during class.   \nVisit the NOLS Wilderness First Aid webpage for more information about this course. \nLogistics: \n\nParking: You may park onsite at the Oxbow Center.\nLodging: No lodging is provided with registration.\nAccessibility: This course will take place partly indoors and partly outdoors\, with bathrooms and water available.\nFood: Please plan to bring your own food for the entire duration of your course times. There are also a few restaurants nearby and you will have an hour lunch break:\n\nSt. Paul:\nMamaw’s Cafe\nPuerto Nuevo Fresh Mex\nGiovanni’s Pizza \nCastlewood:\nEl Palenque\nRomano’s \nSeveral fast food options:\nMcDonald’s\nTaco Bell\nPizza Plus\nSubway\nHardee’s\nHuddle House
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/wilderness-first-aid-and-optional-cpr-certification-courses/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250207T182212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T184456Z
UID:10312-1750424400-1750444200@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:30th anniversary Guild celebration and woodlot tour
DESCRIPTION:Register (save your spot by June 17) \nJune 20\, 2025 (rain date June 21)\n1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET (tour)\n4:30 p.m.  ET (celebration social) \nWarren\, Maine (exact location will be shared with registrants) \nCamping is available for those traveling a long distance. \nThis event is part of the Forest Stewards Guild’s 30th anniversary celebration event series and will occur rain or shine. \n3 SAF category 1 CFE hours are approved for this event. \nGuild member Barrie Brusila is hosting a field tour on land she and her family have stewarded for more than 35 years! The tour will include site visits and discussion about: \n\ndecades of selection harvesting in an oak-pine forest\,\ninvasives control work\,\nwildlife habitat improvement projects\, and\na barn built with lumber from the land.\n\nBarrie will invite co-leads to share their expertise and perspectives from wildlife biology\, entomology and pathology\, and more. This includes Joe Wiley\, a long-time Guild member and retired wildlife biologist\, who will discuss wildlife topics. \nDraft agenda highlights: \n\n1-1:30  Welcome and introductions\n1:30-2:00  Walk into woods\, history of woodlot and management (Barrie Brusila\, Consultant Forester\, Mid-Maine Forestry)\n2:00-2:45  Oak-pine silviculture (Nicole Rogers\, Landowner Assistance Forester\, Maine Forest Service)\n2:45-3:30  Oak-pine silviculture continued\, hemlock silviculture (Laura Kenefic\, Supervisory Forest Researcher\, US Forest Service Northeast Forest Experiment Station)\n3:30-4:30 Wildlife management (Joe Wiley\, retired Wildlife Biologist\, Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands)\n4:30 – 6:30+: Guild Gathering social with food ($15)! (NA drinks provided\, bring your own otherwise)\n\nFood: \nPizza and salad will be provided. If you wish to partake\, please indicate that in registration. A fee will be included to help with the cost. \nAccessibility notes: \n\nTerrain will be rolling.\nThere will likely be ticks.\nWe will walk about up to 1.5 miles.\nWe will go rain or shine\, but in case of dangerous weather\, please note the rain date.\nBathrooms and water available at the house\, though not during the walk.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/30th-anniversary-guild-celebration-and-woodlot-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Guild Gathering,Northeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250403T155536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T040217Z
UID:10640-1750239000-1750262400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forestry for Minnesota Birds
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed \nJune 18\, 2025\n9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT\nCloquet Forestry Center\, 175 University Rd\, Cloquet\, MN 55720 \nJoin us at the Cloquet Forestry Center (CFC) to learn about the recently published Forestry for Minnesota Birds Conservation Guidebook and how to use it. The guidebook is the culmination of several years of work by multiple partners to refine forest management approaches to enhance forest bird habitat in Minnesota. \nThis will be an exciting kickoff of the next phase of the program now that printed guidebooks are in hand. All attendees will get a free copy of the new book! The digital version is available here: https://foreststewardsguild.org/forestry-for-the-birds/ \nAgenda: \n\nStart at 9:30\nInitial talk about Forestry for MN Birds at CFC\nVisit Otter Creek pine site at CFC\nLunch\nGroup field tour: 2 field sites on Carlton Co land\nDisburse around 4:00 p.m.\n\nTransportation:\nWe will carpool together to field sites. \nFood: \nCookies in the morning and a catered lunch will be provided. \nPlease bring: \n\nA water bottle\nDress for the weather\nClothes or repellent\, if desired\, for ticks and mosquitoes\n\nContinuing education credits from SAF and the Wildlife Society are pending approval.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forestry-for-minnesota-birds/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Forestry for the Birds,Lake States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20240228T163816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T192107Z
UID:9224-1749360600-1749379500@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Bird ID\, Ecology & Habitat Management Workshop at Stone Fence Farm
DESCRIPTION:Register \nJune 8\, 2025\n5:30 to 10:45 a.m. \nStone Fence Farm\n64 Johnson Mountain Road\nUnity\, New Hampshire \nOptional camping onsite and pizza dinner on Saturday evening. For more information or to reserve a camping space\, contact Laura (lfrench@meadowsendco.com) by May 31. \nBeginning birders welcome! Join Phil Brown\, Matt Tarr\, and others for a morning of birding and learning at Stone Fence Farm\, a property owned and managed for a diversity of native species by professional foresters Jeremy Turner and Laura French. Through easygoing\, moderate walking tours in a variety of habitats\, we’ll learn tips for identifying the birds we encounter by sight and sound; the ecology and habitat needs of those species; and how the forests\, fields\, and wetlands we see can be managed to enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars and your favorite field guide to birds\, and come prepared for biting insects. \nContinuing education credits for foresters will be available.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/fourth-annual-bird-event-at-stone-fence-farm-nh/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Northeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250520T204346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T205706Z
UID:10904-1749056400-1749063600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Maintaining Ash in Your Woods: Strategies for Responding to Emerald Ash Borer - Field Tour 2
DESCRIPTION:Sign up and get your free tickets here! \nDate: Wednesday\, June 4 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST \nLocation: VLT’s Jerusalem Skyline property\, Starksboro\, VT \nOrganizer: Kate Forrer\, (802) 214-4848\, director@vermontwoodlands.org \nEmerald ash borer (EAB) continues to spread across Vermont\, raising important questions for woodland owners: What should I do with my ash trees? Join us for an informative woods walk with Vermont Land Trust foresters to see various strategies they are using to manage for ash into the future. Whether you’re actively managing your land or simply curious about EAB’s long-term impact\, this walk offers a chance to learn practical options and connect with fellow landowners\, This walk is hosted by Vermont Land Trust\, Vermont Woodlands Association\, and Forest Stewards Guild.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/maintaining-ash-in-your-woods-strategies-for-responding-to-emerald-ash-borer-field-tour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250520T202959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T204715Z
UID:10899-1748451600-1748458800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Maintaining Ash in Your Woods: Strategies for Responding to Emerald Ash Borer - Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sign up and get your free tickets here! \nDate: Thursday\, May 28 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST \nLocation: VLT’s King Farm Property\, King Farm Road\, Woodstock\, VT \nOrganizer: Kate Forrer\, (802) 214-4848\, director@vermontwoodlands.org \nEmerald ash borer (EAB) continues to spread across Vermont\, raising important questions for woodland owners: What should I do with my ash trees? Join us for an informative woods walk with Vermont Land Trust foresters to see various strategies they are using to manage for ash into the future. Whether you’re actively managing your land or simply curious about EAB’s long-term impact\, this walk offers a chance to learn practical options and connect with fellow landowners\, This walk is hosted by Vermont Land Trust\, Vermont Woodlands Association\, and Forest Stewards Guild.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/maintaining-ash-in-your-woods-strategies-for-responding-to-emerald-ash-borer/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250312T192352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T171434Z
UID:10520-1746779400-1746793800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Forestry for the Birds: Western Oregon Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pileated Woodpecker \nRegister \nFriday\, May 9\, 2025\n8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time \nBird Alliance of Oregon Wildlife Sanctuary\n5151 NW Cornell Road\, Portland\, OR 97210  \nJoin us at the Bird Alliance of Oregon Wildlife Sanctuary for the Forestry for the Birds: Western Oregon Workshop. This event will gather landowners\, land managers\, and bird enthusiasts to explore practical ways to enhance bird habitat in Oregon’s forests.  \nJoe Liebezeit\, expert birder from Bird Alliance of Oregon\, and Jake Barker\, OSU Extension Forester\, will guide discussions on bird-friendly forest management. We will walk through the Forestry for the Birds Western Oregon Guide (included with the $5 – $10 registration fee)\, applying its principles to the sanctuary’s landscape.  \nThis workshop is designed for a range of participants\, including landowners\, HOA and community managers\, park stewards\, foresters\, and natural resource professionals. Key topics will include:  \n\nIdentifying and assessing bird habitat in various forest types \n\n\nUnderstanding the focal bird species within the guide and their habitat needs \n\n\nRecognizing key trees\, understory plants\, and structural diversity that support birds \n\n\nApplying bird-friendly forestry practices to both rural and urban forests \n\n No prior experience in birding or forestry is needed. Bring your curiosity\, a willingness to share\, and binoculars if you have them.  \n Coffee and pastries will be provided for early arrivals. We look forward to seeing you in May.  \nAgenda:  \n8:30 – Early birds get coffee & pastries  \n9:00 – Welcome & Introductions  \n9:45 – What is Forestry for the Birds?   \n10:00 – Forest tour applying the Guide   \n12:30 – End Workshop  \nThis event is approved for 3 Continuing Education Credits from the Society for American Foresters. Wildlife Society CEUs are pending.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/forestry-for-the-birds-western-oregon-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Field event,Forestry for the Birds,Pacific Northwest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250422T180759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T205924Z
UID:10764-1746108000-1746111600@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Slow Wood: Ecological Forestry and Green Building in New England
DESCRIPTION:Register (This is a hybrid event. You’ll have an option in the registration link to attend online via zoom or in-person.) \nMay 1\, 2025\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nPhysical location: \nGeorge D. Aiken Center\, Room 311\nUniversity of Vermont\n81 Carrigan Drive\, Burlington\, VT 05403 \nOr online: zoom join link will be sent to you via email after registration \nEvent flyer for download \nJoin us for an inspiring hybrid event with Dr. Brian Donahue\, Professor Emeritus of American Environmental Studies from Brandeis University\, to explore his new book Slow Wood: Greener Building From Local Forests.  \nWe’ll cover Donahue’s take on embracing sustainable living\, building his own timber frame home from local wood\, and creating a blueprint to live more responsibly. \nFollowing the talk there will be time for questions and answers with the group. \nThis event is approved for 1.00 SAF Category 1 Continuing Forestry Education Credit. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Rachel Swanwick\, the Guild’s Northeast Program Manager at rswanwick@forestguild.org.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/slow-wood-ecological-forestry-and-green-building-in-new-england/
CATEGORIES:Northeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250328T025211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T035436Z
UID:10617-1746014400-1746126000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:The Guild’s Business Plan (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Register (for one or both sessions…they will be the same presentation) \nApril 30\, 2025 at Noon EDT \nMay 1\, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. EDT  \nGuild 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 forest stewardship. Our national network of members\, staff\, and partners have advanced the culture of forest stewardship based on ethical principles\, best-available science\, and diverse experience. Three decades of thought-meets-practice leadership from the Guild and partners has brought the concept of ecological forestry from the fringes to become the expected standard for management in much of the U.S.\, but there is much more work to do!  \nZander Evans will share the strategic choices the Guild is making to expand our positive impact\, increase our membership\, and step up to our responsibility to keep forests healthy in the face of wildfire\, droughts\, invasive species\, and other threats. We will host two opportunities with the hope the one option will work for members interested in the discussion. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/the-guilds-business-plan-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Intermountain West,Lake States,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250228T171025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T224459Z
UID:10464-1745913600-1745946000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Fire & Old Forests in the Red Hills of Florida
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URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/exploring-fire-old-forests-in-the-red-hills-of-florida/
CATEGORIES:Southeast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250418T191547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T151510Z
UID:10722-1745848800-1745852400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Shaping Georgia’s Forests Future: Tax Policy\, Landowner Decisions\, and Conservation Impact
DESCRIPTION:Register \nApril 28\, 2025\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nApproved for one category 1 SAF CFE credit \nJoin 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 forest management and conservation among private landowners. The second presentation will share findings from a survey of family forest owners in Georgia’s Upper Flint River watershed\, offering insights into landowners’ awareness of conservation programs and how these influence land use decisions. Together\, these talks will explore the complex dynamics between policy tools\, landowner behavior\, and long-term forest conservation goals. \nAgenda \n2:00 – Welcome and introductions \n2:05-2:25 – Dr. Yanshu Li\, University of Georgia \nTitle: “An Overview of Timber Taxes” \nDescription: This presentation offers a concise yet informative exploration of the major types of forest-related taxes and the range of tax incentives and preferential tax provisions designed to support private forest landowners. It sheds light on how tax policy intersects with sustainable forest management\, conservation goals\, and long-term land stewardship. By outlining the financial frameworks that influence landowner decisions\, the discussion emphasizes the critical role of taxation in shaping the economic landscape of private forestry in the United States. \n2:25-2:30 – Questions \n2:30-2:50 – Dr. Jesse Abrams\, University of Georgia \nTitle: “How Georgia Family Forest Owners Uptake Conservation Policy & Program Knowledge” \nIn the talk\, we will present results from a survey of family forest owners in the Upper Flint River watershed regarding their familiarity with and adoption of various conservation programs and policy tools. We will also discuss the relationship between participation in these policies and intentions to transfer or subdivide forestland. In the context of other research on similar topics\, we will explore the tensions and tradeoffs regarding forest conservation policy effectiveness and landowner adoption. \n2:50-3:00 – Questions\, open discussion\, and closing remarks
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/shaping-georgias-forests-future-tax-policy-landowner-decisions-and-conservation-impact/
CATEGORIES:Southeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250127T221830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T190659Z
UID:10230-1745539200-1745711999@foreststewardsguild.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250414T204857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T152729Z
UID:10699-1745488800-1745492400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Longleaf\, Fire\, and PBAs – it takes a village!
DESCRIPTION:Register \nApril 24\, 2025\n10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET \nApproved for one category 1 SAF CFE credit \nJoin 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 pine ecosystems and how Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) can be a powerful resource for getting fire back on the land. As PBAs continue to grow in popularity\, they offer landowners incredible opportunities to learn\, collaborate\, and implement safe\, effective fire management practices. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge on how to enhance your property while supporting the restoration of vital ecosystems. \nAgenda: \n10:00 – Welcome and introductions \n10:05-10:25 – “Longleaf: The Pine that Fire Built” – Karen Brown\, The Longleaf Alliance \n\n Adaptations to fire throughout the longleaf pine life cycle and growth habit\n Fire return intervals for longleaf habitats\n Management needs addressed by fire in longleaf systems\n\n10:25-10:30 – Questions \n10:30-10:50 – How Prescribed Burn Associations can help you start or improve your prescribed burning  on your property – Ryan Mitchell\, Tall Timbers \n\nThis talk will identify barriers to prescribed burning indicated by landowners and how Prescribed Burn Associations can help overcome those barriers through training\, coordination\, and capacity building.\n\n10:50-11 – Questions\, open discussion\, and closing remarks
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/longleaf-fire-and-pbas-it-takes-a-village/
CATEGORIES:Southeast,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250317T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T174728Z
UID:10555-1744804800-1744808400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Biochar and carbon removal credits for landowners
DESCRIPTION:Register \nWednesday\, April 16\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT \nThe 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 new opportunities for landowners. However\, the logistics and other hurdles present barriers for landowners’ access to these new markets. This webinar will provide a brief overview of mid-scale biochar production\, CDR credits\, and regional context in the intermountain west and Southeast U.S.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/biochar-and-carbon-removal-credits-for-landowners/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20241022T012335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T224312Z
UID:9951-1744732800-1745947800@foreststewardsguild.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250407T192455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T210756Z
UID:10657-1744660800-1744664400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:A Guild Student Chapter Highlight: University of Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Register\nZoom join info will be emailed to you after registration \nApril 14\, 2025\n5:00 p.m. Pacific / 6:00 MT / 7:00 CT / 8:00 p.m. Eastern \nJoin Lilly Roehrig\, President of the University of Alabama Guild Student Chapter\, as she shares tips and tricks for a successful foundation for your student chapter. Lilly will also highlight some of the activities of this very busy chapter! \nIf you are ready to be inspired by learning more than you realized there was to learn about a Guild student chapter\, join us and support these students with your attention\, questions\, and ideas. \nThere will be time for other student members to ask Lilly questions about the UA Chapter\, and for everyone to discuss ideas and connections across student chapters\, prospective Guild chapter advisors\, and professional members.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/a-guild-student-chapter-highlight-university-of-alabama/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Student Chapter event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250327T140818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T011118Z
UID:10607-1744311600-1744376400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:The future of forest stewardship (virtual conversation among Guild members)
DESCRIPTION:Register (choose one or both sessions below) \nThursday\, April 10\, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. EDT \nFriday\, April 11\, 2025 at Noon EDT \nGuild members are invited to join a conversation about the rapid change in federal priorities and what that means for the future of forest stewardship in the U.S. We are in a tumultuous time and we need a space where Guild members can talk about that change. Zander Evans will facilitate an open forum where Guild members can share information about new policies and think through implications for stewardship. For example\, if states are asked to shoulder more of the forest stewardship burden as the federal workforce is reduced\, what are the implications? How might different states react? What is the Guild’s role? The conversation is likely to be wide-ranging and a bit chaotic but will hopefully signal how we can serve members in the future. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/the-future-of-forest-stewardship-virtual-conversation-among-guild-members/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Intermountain West,Lake States,Northeast,Pacific Northwest,Southeast,Southwest,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250317T163444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173452Z
UID:10549-1744142400-1744146000@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Guild student and professional career call spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register \nApril 8\, 2025\n5:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 MT / 7:00 CT / 8:00 ET \nIf you are a Student or Professional member of the Guild\, please register for this gathering to: \n1) meet other members\, \n2) hear from professionals about their jobs\, what was important to them in college\, and what they wish they knew or did when graduating\, (your advice and tips help students choose degree programs and research projects\, and have more clarity joining the workforce)\, \n3) hear from students about their concerns as they search and prepare for careers in today’s employment landscape\, \n4) enjoy an informal Q&A time before the end of this term.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/guild-student-and-professional-career-call-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Student Chapter event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114524
CREATED:20250303T175249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T143020Z
UID:10480-1743595200-1743598800@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Passive Forest Management to Further Ecological Forestry
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2025\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. ET \nJoin us for an insightful webinar featuring Paul Catanzaro\, Forest Ecology and Conservation Professor at the University of Massachusetts & Massachusetts State Extension Forester! In this session\, Paul will share findings from the recently published study he co-authored: Understanding Passive Forest Management on Family Forest-Owned Land in New England to Further Ecological Forestry (Denaroso\, Catanzaro\, and Markowski-Lindsay\, 2025). This presentation will:  \nBridge Passive and Active Forest Management with Ecological Forestry Principles   \n\nDiscover how passive forest management (PFM) and active forest management (AFM) are complementary components of ecological forestry\, essential to sustaining the full suite of forest benefits. \n\nReveal How Family Forest Owners View Passive Forest Management  \n\nWhat proportion of Family Forest Owners (FFOs) are interested in the intentional PFM approach for some or all of their land? Unpack the key factors that guide FFOs as they navigate the choices surrounding passive forest management (PFM). \n\nDiscuss the Critical Role that Foresters Play in Passive Forest Management  \n\nMany landowners interested in PFM express their intent to work with foresters. Foresters have a crucial role in implementing PFM to complement AFM and sustain forest benefits. \n\nProfessor Catanzaro will be joined by the study’s co-author\, Marla Markowski-Lindsay\, Senior Research Fellow at the Family Forest Research Center\, who will be available to help answer your questions during the Q&A segment at the end of the webinar. 
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/understanding-passive-forest-management-to-further-ecological-forestry/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:10485-1743102000-1743107400@foreststewardsguild.org
SUMMARY:Guild Gathering at the New England SAF Annual Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register (free of charge) \nMarch 27\, 2025\n 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nBandoleros Mexican Grill \n4 Ryan’s Way\, Devens\, MA 01434  \nThe Forest Stewards Guild is hosting a Guild Gathering at this year’s New England Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting. This event is part of the Guild’s 30th Anniversary event series\, celebrating decades of advancing sustainable forestry and community stewardship.    \nJoin Guild members\, and conference attendees interested in becoming a Guild members\, for a social evening of networking and conversation with fellow forestry professionals. This event will be held in walking distance from the conference venue. Light appetizers will be provided with additional food and drinks available for purchase.
URL:https://foreststewardsguild.org/event/guild-gathering-at-the-new-england-saf-annual-meeting-2025/
CATEGORIES:Guild Gathering,Northeast
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