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Date/Time:
12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Description:
Many families struggle to start developing an estate plan that works to continue the farm on to the next generation. Not properly planning can lead to the loss of a family farm and cause conflicts between family members. This session will discuss the basics in the planning process and provide an overview of tools and how they can work for each family.
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1. 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2020
2. 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2020
3. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2020
Description:
Join TreeBaltimore for an opportunity to learn about native and nonnative invasive plants in our urban ecosystem. We’ll cover everything from plant identification and management tips, to coordinating volunteer events and safety in the field.
Location:
Druid Hill Park
3001 East Drive
Baltimore, MD 21217
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Date/Time:
8:00 am to 3:45 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2020
Description:
Before timber is sold, a complete inventory is recommended to assess species, size and volume. Foresters have the primary responsibility for assessing timber value. They utilize an assessment called a timber “cruise.” To complete a cruise, foresters must be familiar with different measuring tools and the units of measure involved. Timber owners generally do not know how to measure and evaluate the trees they own and often take the word of the first potential buyer as to its worth. The Valuing Standing Timber Course will give participants the information they need to make it easier for them to “talk the language” and be confident they are getting a fair market price when it comes to estimating timber value.
Location:
Tiadaghton State Forest District Office
10 Lower Pine Bottom Rd.
Waterville, PA 17776
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Date/Time:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2020
Description:
Whether you are a single tract landowner or manage thousands of acres, prescribed fire should be part of your land management plan. Burning allows you to manage your property in a way that mimics historical natural processes. This one-day workshop will outline benefits of using fire as a management tool on your property, where to go, and who to contact when you need assistance, and how burns are conducted safely and successfully to put you on the path of the best cost-benefit method of land management.
Location:
Matthews State Forest
Galax, VA
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Date/Time:
11:00 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2020
Description:
Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby states. Join Penn State Extension for Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting and learn how to recognize spotted lanternfly and what you can do to help stop its spread.
Location:
Thomas Beaver Library
317 Ferry Street
Danville, PA 17821
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Date/Time:
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Description:
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are derived from natural populations of plants or fungi, or farmed in forests. Although numerous and varied users harvest, trade, and consume NTFPs, relatively little is known about the organization of the markets for these products and the market value or contribution to local and regional economies. We will explore past research and gaps in current understanding related to the access, production, markets, and market values of NTFPs in the United States, including the continuum of production from wild-harvesting to forest farming of NTFPs.
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1. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 16, 2020
2. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 16, 2020
Description:
Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby states. Join Penn State extension for Spotted Lanternfly Public Meeting and learn how to recognize spotted lanternfly and what you can do to help stop its spread.
Location:
Penn State Extension Lebanon County
2120 Cornwall Road
Lebanon, PA 17042
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Date/Time:
11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2020
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Location:
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
1447-1489 Pennsylvania 443
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Description:
The James River Association’s Riparian Stewards are volunteers that work with our staff to nurture and monitor select riparian forest buffers installed through the James River Buffer Program.
The first 3 years after a forest buffer is planted are critical to ensure their health and survival, which is why we offer assistance during that time to landowners who install buffers through the James River Buffer Program.
No prior knowledge is necessary and JRA will provide any tools and training needed. Training location details and directions will be sent to registered participants. Stewards must be able to provide their own transportation to the site and cover travel costs, and must be able to walk on uneven ground, work in varying weather conditions, and be okay with getting dirty!
Location:
James River Adventures
150 Rocky Hill Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
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Date/Time:
9:00 am on Thursday, April 23, 2020 – 2:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2020
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Location:
Blandy Experimental Farm
400 Blandy Farm Ln
Boyce, VA
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8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Friday, April 24, 2020
Description:
Join fellow forest landowners and natural resource professionals from Virginia and North Carolina to learn about growing longleaf pine on your land.
Location:
Airfield 4-H Educational Center
15189 Airfield Rd
Wakefield, VA 23888
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Date/Time:
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2020
Description:
Join Kings Gap Enviromental Center to experience the wonders of a forest pool. Before exploring, we’ll learn about some of the amphibians you will be searching for.
Bring flashlights for this night experience! Wear footwear suitable for walking in wet areas and long pants to protect your legs.
This free program begins at the Pine Plantation Use Area and is intended for adults.
Location:
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Pine Plantation Use Area
500 Kings Gap Road
Carlisle, PA 17015
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Date/Time:
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 – Friday, May 1, 2020
Description:
Join landowners and natural resource professionals for this annual educational meeting hosted by the Virginia Forestry Association, the Virginia Division of the Society of American Foresters, and the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters.
Location:
Hotel Madison
710 S Main St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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