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WV Women Owning Woodlands Tour
WV Women Owning Woodlands Field Tour
Pendleton County, WV (near Ft. Seybert)
September 19, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
WV Women Owning Woodlands is hosting a field tour of a property where a woman landowner partnered with women foresters and other natural resource professionals to:
Place the property under a conservation easement with WVLT
Implement a project to protect the riverbank and improve water quality
Develop Golden-winged Warbler habitat
Test different methods for starting several wildflower meadows
The day will also include a short hike to a pond in the forest. For participants interested in wading across the river, there will be an opportunity to view tree planting, invasive species removal, fencing, and the installation of a solar pump water trough.
Registration and More Information
Email: wvwomenowningwoodlands@gmail.com
Phone: WV DOF Beckley office at 304-256-6775 (leave a message
Chainsaw Safety Workshop for Women
Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) will be hosting their 7th annual Chainsaw Safety Workshop. This year, they are offering a course for women who want to learn or improve on chainsaw skills!
This is a 2-day training that will be held at PCSWCD's Williamsburg Forest, Williamsburg, ME on Saturday September 27th and 28th from 9-3:30PM. This is a hands-on training, so all PPE - chaps, boots (steel toe recommended), gloves, head, ear and eye protection (forestry helmet) - are needed, along with a chainsaw. Topics covered will include PPE, saw maintenance, starting, safe operating, basic cuts, processing and more. There is no certification offered with this class. The goal is to have participants leave comfortable operating a chainsaw using safe techniques. This course is capped at 6 participants, so early registration is recommended.
Register here: Chainsaw Safety for Women – Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District
Women Owning Woodlands Fall Field Trip
Join the Missouri Chapter of Women Owning Woodlands for a fun, educational weekend in the Ozarks!
We start the weekend on Friday with a tour of the L-A-D Foundation's Pioneer Forest, the largest privately owned and managed forest in Missouri.
We will be guided by Pioneer Forest ecologists and foresters as we visit an active timber sale, a timber stand improvement site, and a virgin pine forest.
Friday evening we will have a cook-out style dinner (and s'mores!) at Round Spring Campground.
Saturday morning we will hike the Cave Spring Loop trail at Devil's Well on the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, where we will practice tree identification and discuss land management along the way.
Agenda:
Friday, Oct. 10th: Tour of Pioneer Forest, 12 pm- 4:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 10th: Dinner & S'mores, 5:30- 8 pm
Saturday, Oct 11th: Guided Hike, 8 am - 12 pm
Lodging must be reserved on your own. There are campsites available at Round Spring Campground and there are hotels nearby.
The event is free! You are welcome to register for some or all activities.
For questions or accommodations, contact Sarah Higgins at 636-797-5391 or sarah.higgins@missouri.edu
Women Foresters Collaborative Fall Gathering
The next Women Foresters Collaborative Gathering will be held September 13-14, 2025 at the AMC Cardigan Mountain Lodge in Alexandria, N.H.
Mount Cardigan rises out of the Shem Valley as a beacon for outdoor lovers. Next to the 5,000-acre Mount Cardigan State Forest, Cardigan Lodge is located on a 1,200-acre AMC reservation.
The gathering will start with an optional field trip at a special spot—Quincy Bog Natural Area in Rumney NH—with an overnight at the AMC’s Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria NH. Attendees will learn, share, and explore together with a special panel of special presenters, with plenty of free time for informal connection and fun. The gathering will start on the 13th at 11:30 AM “in the field” at the Quincy Bog in Rumney (or start the gathering at three o’clock at the Cardigan Lodge). Be sure to bring your own lunch and water for that field trip. Supper will be provided on the 13th and breakfast and lunch on the 14th.
Registration is $115. Sliding scale payment is available for students, early career professionals and anyone who needs it—no questions asked. The registration deadline is August 31st, 2025, or whenever full capacity is reached, whichever comes first. Space is limited so register early. Register Here!
Women and Their Woods Retreat
Learn about your woods from experts in ecology in a supportive environment. We’ll explore ecology, forest stewardship, preservation, landscaping with native plants & more. Other activities include forest walks, a campfire and mindfulness exercises.
Registration includes workshops, meals, and lodging. Early bird pricing of $185 available through July 13. Sliding-scale registrations are available for women experiencing financial hardship. Space is limited, first come, first served.
Register here: Women & Their Woods 2025 — Ridge and Valley Conservancy
Women and Our Woods: Game of Logging Level I
Women Owning Woods Vermont is hosting Game of Logging Level I to help you develop chainsaw skills. This class is the first in the series and focuses on introducing the participant to open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Each person in the class will cut down a tree. Participants must bring a safety helmet with a face shield, eye and ear protection, chaps, as well as lunch, water, and snacks for the day. If you do not have the appropriate equipment, please reach out to the us, as it should not stop you from attending. Bringing a chainsaw is recommended but not required.
Class size is limited to 10 participants. The cost for this class is $200 for WOW participants thanks to support from a Landscape Scale Restoration Grant. Contact VT Coverts for the registration link by emailing lisa@vtcoverts.org or call 802-877-2777.
Birds and Brunch at Pratt Refuge with Women and Our Woods
Register: https://vlt.org/events/birds-and-brunch-at-pratt-refuge-with-women-and-our-woods/
Are you curious about what bird sings out “teacher, teacher, teacher!” from the forest? Want to know which species sounds like it’s saying “pleased, pleased, pleased to meet cha!” If so, then this program is for you! Join Women and Our Woods-VT, Vermont Land Trust, Mad Birders, and Audubon Vermont for an inclusive, women-focused bird walk at the Vermont Land Trust’s Pratt Refuge in Duxbury. We’ll look and listen for forest birds on a leisurely walk through the woods and gain a better understanding of the habitat those species are keying in on. At the conclusion of the walk, we’ll convene at the Refuge’s cabin for a light brunch, beverages, and conversation.
Event Leaders:
Caitlin Cusack, Vermont Land Trust
Steve Hagenbuch, Audubon Vermont
Jeanne Elias, Mad Birders
Ali Wagner, Mad Birders
Please note the rain date of Friday, June 20th.
Women and Our Woods: Beginner Chainsaw Use and Safety
Women Owning Woods Vermont invites you to learn to be safe with a chainsaw! This course is designed to introduce the safe handling of a chainsaw, as well as boost the confidence level of anyone who has very little or no experience with a saw. Topics covered: parts of a chainsaw, safety, bucking (cutting an already felled tree), and basic maintenance. Participants should bring a helmet with a face shield, eye and ear protection, or chaps if they have them. Otherwise, these will be provided during the class. Also bring lunch, water, and snacks for the day. This is a hands-on full-day course and is an excellent foundation for someone who may go on to attend the Game of Logging Levels 1 through 4 training. Class size is limited to 10.
The cost for this class is $200 for WOW participants thanks to support from a Landscape Scale Restoration Grant. Space is limited. Contact VT Coverts for the registration link by emailing lisa@vtcoverts.org or call 802-877-2777.
Women in Forest Products Leadership Seminar
Connect with industry leaders across Wisconsin at the Women in Forest Products Leadership Seminar. This seminar aims to create a space for women professionals and those interested in the industry to network, mentor, and build skills that can aid their growth in the forest products industry. The seminar will feature keynote speaker Gina Glover from GinaConnects, a panel discussion, guided networking, a scholarship awarding, and a giveaway.
Event Details
Thursday, May 22
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mid-State Technical College AMETA™ Center
5000 Coye Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Fee: $75 for Wisconsin Paper Council Members • $100 for Non-members
More information and registration can be found here: Women in Forest Products Leadership Seminar | Mid-State Technical College
Restoring Crooked Creek with Women and Our Woods
Register: https://vlt.org/events/restoring-crooked-creek-with-women-and-our-woods-vt/
What is a healthy stream supposed to look like? Join Women and Our Woods Vermont and other women landowners, land managers and individuals interested in learning more about what constitutes a healthy stream and how we can restore stream function and processes to existing watersheds. VLT Ecologist Allaire Diamond and VLT Forester Caitlin Cusack will take us on a tour of the watershed restoration work in the Crooked Creek headwater drainage on the Button Farm in Colchester two and a half years after a dam has been removed. The work began in 2021 and includes instream wood addition, dam removal, wetland restoration, ‘Stage Zero’ stream restoration, plantings, and control of introduced weeds in the context of a working farm and rapidly developing community. Allaire and Caitlin will share details on each of the restoration activities, how they complement each other, and how private and public landowners can initiate this work on their own land.
Event Leaders:
Allaire Diamond, Ecologist – Vermont Land Trust
Caitlin Cusack, Forester – Vermont Land Trust
The rain date will be Wednesday May 28th at 10AM.
Women’s Weekend at the National Fire Academy
* * 2025 Women’s Weekend at the NFA * *
The United States Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA), in partnership with Women in Fire, is pleased to announce the 2025 Women’s Weekend at the NFA!
Women’s Weekend at the NFA is not limited to women, all are welcomed to attend. You will see the 2025 schedule has more two-day classes than ever and several new offerings from the NFA, U.S. Forest Service, First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE), and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
What: Women’s Weekend at the NFA
When: May 17-18, 2025
Where: National Fire Academy / Emmitsburg, Maryland
Cost: Free of charge - attendees must purchase a meal card on campus
Lodging: Free of charge provided on campus
Other: Charter bus transportation to/from NFA from Thurgood Marshall Baltimore International Airport (BWI) free of charge
Register: National Fire Academy National Training Weekend Program
Classes being offered:
Building Resilience in Leadership: Strategies for Growth and Confidence (W0952)
Command and Control for Company-Level Operations (W0296)
Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations (W0457)
EMS Functions in ICS (W0166)
Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Through Difficult Conversations (W0522)
Followership to Leadership (W0905)
Fostering Belonging in the Fire and Emergency Services (W0851)
Incident Safety Officer (W0729)
Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth (W0646)
Optimizing Performance in Female Fire Fighters (W0955)
Safety for Hazardous Materials Incidents (W0256)
Shaping the Future (W0602)
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (W0455)
Supervising Emergency Medical Services (SEMS) (W0146)
Interested in attending, apply today NFA Course Catalog
Women Tree Wardens Virtual Gathering
Online via Zoom.
Register for the Virtual Gathering
Ask all of your questions about the many roles of municipal tree wardens in this one-hour women-centered discussion. Learn more at the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program Event Page at vtcommunityforestry.org.
Winter Craft Night At Malabar Farm
Join Women Owning Woodlands for a cozy evening of crafting, cocoa, and a night hike at Malabar Farm State Park. All ages welcome! $10 per person. Register here.
Holiday Decoration Workshop
Let your creativity out as we create homemade decorations from natural materials with SE Ohio WOW! Email Dani Gill for more information and to register at danielle.gill@oh.nacdnet.net
Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshop (Copy)
The Minnesota Women’s Woodland Network (MNWWN) is hosting three 2-Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops throughout the state. This workshop is designed specifically for women, focusing on providing them with the hands-on skills and confidence required to operate chainsaws safely and efficiently.
For more information and to register, visit: 2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Preston Tickets, Tue, Oct 8, 2024 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshop
The Minnesota Women’s Woodland Network (MNWWN) is hosting three 2-Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops throughout the state. This workshop is designed specifically for women, focusing on providing them with the hands-on skills and confidence required to operate chainsaws safely and efficiently.
For more information and to register, visit: 2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Webster Tickets, Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshop
The Minnesota Women’s Woodland Network (MNWWN) is hosting three 2-Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops throughout the state. This workshop is designed specifically for women, focusing on providing them with the hands-on skills and confidence required to operate chainsaws safely and efficiently.
For more information and to register, visit 2024 MNWWN's 2 Day Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshops - Cloquet Tickets, Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
Non-native Invasive Species ID
Learn how to identify the non-native invasive species of Ohio with SE Ohio WOW! For more information and to register email Dani Gill danielle.gill@oh.nacdnet.net
Back to the Basics of Managing Your Woodlot
Understand why planning and knowing available resources is important for management with the SE Ohio WOW! This program has both in-person and virtual options. Email Dani Gill danielle.gill@oh.nacdnet.net for more information and to register.
Wildlife, Forest Health, Biodiversity
Women Owning Woodlands Meeting
Topic: Wildlife, Biodiversity, and Forest Health
Agenda (times in CT)
9:00 Welcome and Announcements
9:15 Private landowners making an impact presentation
10:00 Bat habitat with construction of bat boxes
11:00 Break
11:20 Forest health in bottomland hardwoods presentation
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Quail habitat presentation
Register: https://www.arkforests.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1870821
Managing for Early Successional Habitat
Learn how to manage your woodland for early successional habitat with SE Ohio WOW! For more information and to register, email Dani Gill at danielle.gill@oh.nacdnet.net
The Woman Landowner Academy
The Woman Landowner Academy hosted by Land & Ladies
When: Every Tuesday at 11:30am EST starting July 16th, 2024 and ending August 20th
Where: Virtual
Many women find themselves owning land unexpectedly, without the tools and knowledge for doing what's best for the land and their family. The Woman Landowner Academy is a six-week program that will provide you with ALL your landowner foundational needs. You'll get the tools and resources to ask the right questions, find the right resources and have the right plans developed for your land and your goals.
When you join The Woman Landowner Academy, you'll be instantly enrolled into the next Academy training (Starting July 16th, 2024) Where you'll start your transformation from anxious and uncertain to confidently empowered landowner!
-Group Coaching on highly anticipated landowner topics
-Printed workbook with action steps for each section
-Private Facebook Group Connections
-Land and Ladies Forest Landowner Certificate
-LIFETIME Access to all materials
Enrollment Cost: $349
Learn more about the academy and enroll: https://www.landandladies.com/the-woman-landowner-academy
WOW Virtual Conference for Landowners
Join the Women Owning Woodlands Network to learn about stewarding your forestland! We will spend three sessions together learning from resource professionals and fellow women landowners about things like managing woods for wildlife, climate resilient forestry, fire and forest stewardship, and more.
Agenda at a glance…
June 13, 2024 | 7-8:30pm ET/4-5:30pm PT
Welcome & Introduction Activity
Keynote
June 14, 2024 | 7-8:30pm ET/4-5:30pm PT
Topic Presentations and Breakouts
Reflection Activity
June 15, 2024 | 12-2pm ET/9-11am PT
Stewardship Scenarios Activity
Topic Presentations and Breakouts
Goal Setting Activity