BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Foundation for Sustainable Forests - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Foundation for Sustainable Forests X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Foundation for Sustainable Forests REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190452 CREATED:20230327T144748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T175650Z UID:28392-1694851200-1694880000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2023 Loving the Land Through Working Forests DESCRIPTION:September 16\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8am-4pm\, Blooming Valley\, PA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis field conference is all about forests – threats\, management practices\, and ways that we can enhance their resilience and overall health. The day will be full of field-based presentations and walks on critical and emerging topics related to forest stewardship and conservation. From learning what “femelschlag” means\, to foraging for mushrooms\, to demonstrations of horse logging\, this will be an insightful program. Pre-registration is required and all are welcome! See below for the conference program\, with new information added regularly as speakers are confirmed! \n\n\n\nAttention Foresters – This conference qualifies for 8.5 Society of American Foresters CFE credits! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Registration for this event is no longer available. \n\n\n\nPlease contact us at (814) 694-5830 to inquire about attending. \n\n\n\nThank you for your interest! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$10 – Members $25 – Non-Members Free for children under 7 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events \n\n\n\n8:00am          Registration Begins \n\n\n\n8:30am          Welcome Remarks & Introductions \n\n\n\n8:45am          Opening Address: \n\n\n\n\n \n Wildlands and Woodlands – Balancing Wood Production and Ecological Values in our Forests (Dr. Brian Donahue)\n \n \n \n\nDr. Brian Donahue will open the conference with a talk about New England’s Wildlands and Woodlands approach to conservation\, which seeks to balance wild reserves with sustainable management. Brian will also discuss his ongoing research into the current imbalance of wood product consumption vs. production in New England\, as well as his upcoming book about building a timber frame home with timber from his own woodlot. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n9:30am          Morning Breakout Session 1     \n\n\n\n\n \n Horse-Logging Demonstration with Discussion (Guy Dunkle)\n \n \n \n\nThe careful felling of trees and the use of horses to skid logs out of the woods are cornerstones of FSF’s sustainable forestry approach. Join Guy\, one of FSF’s land managers\, for a demonstration and discussion of this process and the nuances that help to minimize residual damage to the forest during a harvest. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Tornadoes and Tinkering: 40 Years of Management in Blooming Valley Forest (Troy Firth)\n \n \n \n\nJust days after Troy Firth purchased Blooming Valley Forest\, the 1985 tornado outbreak swept through the region and left its mark on the property. Nearly 40 years later\, take a walk with Troy to explore the tornado’s lasting impact on the forest and learn how FSF mimics natural disturbances at Blooming Valley and its other properties to enhance forest health and resilience. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Diverse Forests\, Diverse Birds: A 3-Year Update on the National Aviary Study (Dr. Steven Latta and Cassandra Ziegler)\n \n \n \n\nTake a walk through Blooming Valley Forest with Dr. Steven Latta\, Director of Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary\, and Cassie Ziegler\, doctoral student and member of the National Aviary’s field research team. The team is wrapping up their third field season studying avian diversity\, habitat availability\, and food sources in FSF-managed forests. Dr. Latta and Cassie will share preliminary observations of the connection between FSF’s forest management and benefits to two groups of birds that ornithologists often think have habitat needs in conflict: species requiring early-successional habitat\, and species requiring large tracts of mature forest. How can that be? What resources are supporting them? Come join us! Please bring binoculars if available. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Words from an Expert – Managing Invasive Species in Your Woods (Ellery Troyer)\n \n \n \n\nAre you or a friend facing invasive species in your forest and wondering what you can do? Ellery Troyer\, President of Ecological Field Services\, will lead a walk in the woods to discuss practices and a timeline for managing invasive plant species that interfere with native understory plant and native tree regeneration. Whether you are trying to nip a future problem in the bud or restore an infested forest\, this session will provide management tips to keep invasives at bay. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n10:45am         Break \n\n\n\n11:00am         Morning Breakout Session 2 \n\n\n\n\n \n Horse-Logging Demonstration with Discussion (Pat Maloney)\n \n \n \n\nThe careful felling of trees and the use of horses to skid logs out of the woods are cornerstones of FSF’s sustainable forestry approach. Join Pat\, one of FSF’s Directors and former horse logger\, for a demonstration and discussion of this process and the nuances that help to minimize residual damage to the forest during a harvest. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Food from the Forest: Beginner Mushroom Walk and Identification (Emily Wojtyna)\n \n \n \n\nHave you ever spotted a beautiful mushroom in the forest and wondered\, “Can I eat that?” Join Emily Wojtyna\, author of The Amateur Forager’s Cookbook: Featuring Edible Wild Mushrooms of Western Pennsylvania\, for a beginner’s mushroom hike through FSF’s Blooming Valley Forest. Emily will discuss the basics of wild mushroom foraging and bring resources to help you become familiar with mushroom identification so you can be safe and have fun as you begin to explore the wonderful world of fungi. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Words from an Expert – Managing Invasive Species in Your Woods (Ellery Troyer)\n \n \n \n\nAre you or a friend facing invasive species in your forest and wondering what you can do? Ellery Troyer\, President of Ecological Field Services\, will lead a walk in the woods to discuss practices and a timeline for managing invasive plant species that interfere with native understory plant and native tree regeneration. Whether you are trying to nip a future problem in the bud or restore an infested forest\, this session will provide management tips to keep invasives at bay. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Living on the Edge – Femelschlag as a Tool to Diversify Forest Age and Structure (Dr. Tara Keyser)\n \n \n \n\nJoin Dr. Tara Keyser for a walk through Blooming Valley Forest as she discusses “femelschlag”\, a silvicultural method designed to cultivate age and structural diversity. Many small group selection “gaps” created at Blooming Valley over the prior decades will provide the backdrop for the walk and show how the forest responds to these strategic introductions and expansions of light to the understory. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n12:15pm          Lunch (provided) \n\n\n\n1:30pm            FSF Updates: Heading into our 20th Year! (Annie Maloney) \n\n\n\n2:00pm            Panel Discussion: \n\n\n\n\n \n Different Goals\, Common Techniques: Exploring the Overlap in Managing Forests for a Variety of Ecological Outcomes\n \n \n \n\nModerated by Annie Maloney and Guy Dunkle\, this joint session will explore the commonalities in managing forests for different conservation and community goals.  Panelists will represent a variety of perspectives\, including climate smart forestry\, management for bird habitat\, community and industry considerations\, and more. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n2:30pm            Afternoon Breakout Session \n\n\n\n\n \n Food from the Forest: Beginner Mushroom Walk and Identification (Emily Wojtyna)\n \n \n \n\nHave you ever spotted a beautiful mushroom in the forest and wondered\, “Can I eat that?” Join Emily Wojtyna\, author of The Amateur Forager’s Cookbook: Featuring Edible Wild Mushrooms of Western Pennsylvania\, for a beginner’s mushroom hike through FSF’s Blooming Valley Forest. Emily will discuss the basics of wild mushroom foraging and bring resources to help you become familiar with mushroom identification so you can be safe and have fun as you begin to explore the wonderful world of fungi. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Living on the Edge – Femelschlag as a Tool to Diversify Forest Age and Structure (Dr. Tara Keyser)\n \n \n \n\nJoin Dr. Tara Keyser for a walk through Blooming Valley Forest as she discusses “femelschlag”\, a silvicultural method designed to cultivate age and structural diversity. Many small group selection “gaps” created at Blooming Valley over the prior decades will provide the backdrop for the walk and show how the forest responds to these strategic introductions and expansions of light to the understory. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Diverse Forests\, Diverse Birds: A 3-Year Update on the National Aviary Study (Dr. Steven Latta and Cassandra Ziegler)\n \n \n \n\nTake a walk through Blooming Valley Forest with Dr. Steven Latta\, Director of Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary\, and Cassie Ziegler\, doctoral student and member of the National Aviary’s field research team. The team is wrapping up their third field season studying avian diversity\, habitat availability\, and food sources in FSF-managed forests. Dr. Latta and Cassie will share preliminary observations of the connection between FSF’s forest management and benefits to two groups of birds that ornithologists often think have habitat needs in conflict: species requiring early-successional habitat\, and species requiring large tracts of mature forest. How can that be? What resources are supporting them? Come join us! Please bring binoculars if available. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Additional breakout session information coming soon!\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n4:00pm            Conference Adjourns \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Brian Donahue\, PhD\n \n \n \n\nBrian Donahue is Professor Emeritus of American Environmental Studies at Brandeis University\, and a farm and forest policy consultant. He holds a PhD from the Brandeis program in History. He co-founded and for 12 years directed Land’s Sake\, a non-profit community farm in Weston\, Massachusetts\, and now co-owns and manages a farm in western Massachusetts. He sits on the board of The Massachusetts Woodland Institute\, and The Land Institute in Salina\, Kansas. Donahue is author of Reclaiming the Commons: Community Farms and Forests in a New England Town (1999)\, and The Great Meadow: Farmers and the Land in Colonial Concord (2004). He is co-author of Wildlands and Woodlands and A New England Food Vision. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Guy Dunkle\n \n \n \n\nGuy Dunkle is a Land Manager and Director with the Foundation for Sustainable Forests\, with over 19 years of experience practicing sustainable forestry across northwest PA and western NY. Guy manages the FSF’s horse crews and will discuss the nuances of the job when horses are used to skid logs in a forest. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Troy Firth\n \n \n \n\nTroy Firth is the Founder and President of the Foundation for Sustainable Forests\, with over 45 years of experience practicing sustainable forestry and production of maple syrup. Troy is the recipient of the 2019 WeConservePA (formerly Pennsylvania Land Trust Association) Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s Western Pennsylvania Environmental Award. Join Troy on a walk through Blooming Valley Forest as he discusses FSF’s integrated approach to sustainable forest management. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Ian Forte\n \n \n \n\nIan Forte is the Sr Forestry Manager of the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) for the Central Appalachia region of the American Forest Foundation (AFF) working with private landowners in developing forest stewardship goals through the utilization of their carbon credits. Ian has a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology\, Conservation\, and Environmental Biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania\, a M.Ed. in Environmental Education and a M.S. in Park and Resource Management from Slippery Rock University.  Before becoming an Outreach Forester\, and later the Sr Forestry Manager\, for FFCP\, Ian was a Utility Forestry Supervisor and a Forestry Hydrologist for consultant firms throughout Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia working with private and public forests. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Tara Keyser\, PhD\n \n \n \n\nDr. Tara Keyser is a Research Forester and the Director of the Center for Forest Restoration and Management with the USDA FS\, Southern Research Station located in Asheville\, North Carolina. She has a BS in Forest Ecology and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and a MS and PhD in forest sciences from Colorado State University. Tara’s current research program focuses on the sustainable management and restoration of upland hardwood in the eastern US. She has extensive experience in implementing large\, at-scale experimentally designed silvicultural studies that provide the science-based information necessary to refine existing and develop new silvicultural methods and tools in upland oak ecosystems across the eastern US. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Steven Latta\, PhD\n \n \n \n\nDr. Steven Latta is the Director of Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. A native of Michigan\, he was educated at Kalamazoo College (B.A.)\, University of Michigan (M.S.)\, and University of Missouri-Columbia (Ph.D. in Avian Ecology). After graduating in 2000\, he was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he studied with Dr. Robert Ricklefs the evolution and diversification of avian malaria across Caribbean islands. He then served for four years as the Director of the Latin American Program at Point Reyes Bird Observatory in California\, where he developed long-term monitoring programs in many countries\, and trained hundreds of locally-based biologists and naturalists in standardized bird monitoring techniques. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Pat Maloney\n \n \n \n\nPat Maloney is a skilled woodsman and practitioner of sustainable forestry. For some years\, he cut trees alongside horse-logger Ray Blystone on FSF-owned properties\, and is a maple syrup producer and forest manager at Firth Maple Products. Pat holds a B.S. in Natural Resources from Northland College. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Ellery Troyer\n \n \n \n\nEllery Troyer is a Botanist and President of Ecological Field Services (EFS)\, based in Waterford\, PA. Founded in 2009\, EFS performs ecological restoration and consulting work to aid land managers and owners in effective and efficient management of their natural areas. Serving Pennsylvania\, New York\, and Ohio\, EFS’ areas of expertise include invasive species control\, native plant establishment\, botanical surveys\, habitat assessments\, and wetland delineations and permitting. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Emily Wojtyna\, MS\n \n \n \n\nEmily Wojtyna is a biologist with a Master of Science in Ecology\, Evolution\, and Systematics from the Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) of Munich\, Germany. They also hold a certificate in Environmental Studies from the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society at LMU. In their free time\, they love foraging and expanding their knowledge of the natural world. For their thesis\, Emily utilized a chronosequence approach to conduct vegetation surveys in forest gaps created by the Foundation for Sustainable Forests and analyzed the dynamics of key habitat resources for both early-successional and mature-forest birds. For their Environmental Studies capstone project\, they wrote and self-published a cookbook of local edible mushroom species titled The Amateur Forager’s Cookbook: Featuring Edible Wild Mushrooms of Western Pennsylvania. In addition to their M.S.\, Emily also holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences with a Chemistry minor from the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with high honors (summa cum laude). \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Cassandra Ziegler\, MS\n \n \n \n\nCassandra Ziegler is a Biological Sciences Ph.D. student at Duquesne University. A western Pennsylvania native\, she has a BS in Biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an MS in Environmental Science and Management from Duquesne University. Cassandra is currently studying avian diet in FSF forests.   \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nGold\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim & Connie Thompson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCraig & Monica Schwegman\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert & Jane Slagter\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorthwest Pennsylvania Woodland Association URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/loving-the-land-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-LTL-Conference-Facebook-Post-e1688049690604.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20230713T180350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T175813Z UID:28390-1694799000-1694808000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Foundation Dinner DESCRIPTION:Gather around the table with FSF friends for an evening of food and fun! We welcome Dr. Tara Keyser of the USDA Forest Service for a keynote presentation on the “femelschlag” forest management approach. There will be a cash only bar and Chance Auction with great prizes! \n\n\n\nYour ticket includes dinner\, dessert\, and one drink ticket. The whole evening will take place outdoors\, weather-permitting. \n\n\n\n5:30pm: Social Hour and Chance Auction \n\n\n\n6:30pm: Welcome Remarks\, followed by Dinner and a Keynote Presentation over dessert. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Presentation: Tara Keyser\, PhD\n\n\n\nDirector of the Center for Forest Restoration and Management at the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station\, Asheville\, NC.\n\n\n\nSustainability & Conservation of Eastern Hardwood Forests: Past\, Present and Femelschlag!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tara Keyser is a Research Forester and the Director of the Center for Forest Restoration and Management with the USDA FS\, Southern Research Station located in Asheville\, North Carolina. She has a BS in Forest Ecology and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and a MS and PhD in forest sciences from Colorado State University. Tara’s current research program focuses on the sustainable management and restoration of upland hardwood in the eastern US. She has extensive experience in implementing large\, at-scale experimentally designed silvicultural studies that provide the science-based information necessary to refine existing and develop new silvicultural methods and tools in upland oak ecosystems across the eastern US. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Registration for this event is no longer available. \n\n\n\nPlease contact us at (814) 694-5830 to inquire about attending. \n\n\n\nThank you for your interest! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/dinner-2023/ LOCATION:Iroquois Boating & Fishing Club\, 10733 Konneyaut Trail\, Conneaut Lake\, Pennsylvania\, 16316\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Conneaut-Lake-sunset.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T235900 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20230614T152829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T145705Z UID:35718-1693094400-1693353540@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Crawford Gives DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation\, these three days of giving are another opportunity to increase your impact. Your gift to the Foundation for Sustainable Forests through CrawfordGives.org on those days will receive a prorated match! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant Dates \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n-Online contributions during Crawford Gives will be accepted from Sunday\, August 27th through Tuesday\, August 29th. \n\n\n\n-Checks can be received at the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation until Monday\, August 28th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate Online During Crawford Gives!\n\n\n\nDownload: Mail-In Check Form URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/crawford-gives-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-Crawford-Gives-event-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20230717T194132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T193645Z UID:28395-1692954000-1692975600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Jim Finley Stewardship Day DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the Foundation for Sustainable Forests introduced the Jim Finley Stewardship Day as an annual event to honor the memory of distinguished forest educator and visionary conservationist James C. Finley. Each year\, we come together at an FSF-conserved property for a project that is tied to the long-term health and resilience of the forest. \n\n\n\nThis year’s work will take place at FSF’s Caldwell Creek Watershed Conservation Area near Grand Valley\, Warren County\, PA. FSF is currently working improve a 1.7-mile section of former railroad grade into a walking trail that connects our properties and fishing access along the creek. With your help\, we will get the Stony Hollow Trail ready for its public unveiling! We will also steward other projects along Caldwell Creek by maintaining a deer exclosure fence\, straightening tree tubes\, and installing signs. \n\n\n\nFSF will supply the necessary tools and supplies to get the job done\, but you are also encouraged to bring your own tools\, work gloves\, etc. Dress for the weather\, but also for brambles\, muddy terrain\, etc. \n\n\n\nLunch\, beverages\, and snacks will be provided. There will be a bathroom facility on site. We request that you RSVP for this event\, so that we can plan the projects and tools according to the group size. To RSVP\, please complete the form below or call (814) 694-5830. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Primary Contact First Name\n \n \n \n \n Primary Contact Last Name\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Street Address\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Street Address 2\n \n \n \n\n\n \n City\n \n \n \n \n State\n \n \n \n \n ZIP\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Phone Number\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Please list the name(s) of additional attendees and any other considerations.\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Finley\, FSF Board Member\, distinguished Penn State Faculty\, and founder of Penn State’s Center for Private Forests URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2023-jim-finley-stewardship-day/ LOCATION:Caldwell Creek Watershed Conservation Area\, Caldwell Creek Fly Fishing Area Parking - Dotyville Hill Rd. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/JFSD-Whole-Group-Shot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20230614T152306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T181002Z UID:35716-1691481600-1691524800@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Erie Gives DESCRIPTION:This regional day of giving is one of the Foundation for Sustainable Forest’s largest annual campaigns. Your contributions to the Erie Community Foundation that day are magnified by matching donations organized by the Erie Community Foundation and the Corry Community Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline contributions on Erie Gives Day will be accepted from 8am-8pm on Tuesday\, August 8th. Checks can be received at the Erie Community Foundation until Monday\, August 7th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate online on Erie Gives Day!\n\n\n\nDownload a Mail-In Check Form URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/erie-gives-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-Erie-Gives-event-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20230425T152320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T184828Z UID:33610-1687276800-1687276800@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:NW PA Trail Association's Walking Moai - Tree ID and Ecology with FSF DESCRIPTION:What’s a Walking Moai? It’s a group of people who on a weekly basis to walk together. It’s an active timeout with friends and neighbors and a great way to recharge your batteries. \n\n\n\nOn June 20th\, Foundation for Sustainable Forests’ Annie Maloney will join the Northwest Pennsylvania Trail Association as a guide. During the walk\, we will practice tree identification and talk about the ecology of some of the species we will find along the Corry Junction Greenways Trail. \n\n\n\nHere is some logistical Information about the June 20th event\, and general information about the NW PA Trail Association’s 2023 Walking Moai’s series: \n\n\n\nAll walks meet at the trailhead parking lot at 4:00 p.m. The lot is located on Route 426 between the cemetery and Corry Concrete. Please be ready to begin walking at 4:15 pm. We’ll plan to walk for at least 30 minutes. All fitness levels are welcome! \n\n\n\nMark your calendar now for the entire 10-week series:Launch: Tuesday\, April 25th2nd Walk: Tuesday\, May 2nd3rd Walk: Tuesday\, May 9th4th Walk: Tuesday\, May 16th5th Walk: Tuesday\, May 23rd6th Walk: Tuesday\, May 30th7th Walk: Tuesday\, June 6th8th Walk: Tuesday\, June 13th9th Walk: Tuesday\, June 20th10th Walk: Tuesday\, June 27th \n\n\n\nVisit the Northwest Pennsylvania Trail Association Facebook page for more information and updates. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/trail-tuesdays-walking-moai-tree-id-and-ecology-with-fsf/ LOCATION:Corry Junction Greenway Trailhead\, Corry Junction Greenway Trailhead\, Corry\, Pennsylvania\, 16407\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/walking-moai-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20230607T181533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T183647Z UID:35440-1686268800-1687219199@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2023 Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation DESCRIPTION:FSF is proud to partner with the B4C in 2023! \n\n\n\nFunds raised during the competitive bird count will support three organizations with projects benefiting native bird populations. FSF’s project to remove invasive understory species at Floraroze Forest in Erie County will promote native forest regeneration and diverse bird habitat. \n\n\n\nGo to the button below to donate on behalf of The LumBIRDjacks\, a team formed by the National Aviary crew studying bird diversity in FSF’s woods! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeam logo by Nancy Ransom URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2023-breeding-bird-blitz-for-conservation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/B4C-flyer-Facebook-Event-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20221118T175642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T180121Z UID:23966-1683464400-1683475200@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Lynn Firth Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:This afternoon stroll is a celebration of springtime in the forest in loving memory of FSF co-founder\, Lynn Firth. The walk will take place on forest trails\, and sometimes off-trail\, on uneven terrain\, but the pace is not strenuous. \n\n\n\nIf you aren’t able to make it\, we encourage you to join us virtually! This StoryMap was created for the 2020 Wildflower Walk and features a series of videos to guide you through the flora of Trolley Line Trail. You can also use it to brush up on your spring ephemeral flower identification skills! \n\n\n\nThere is no RSVP required for this event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nTrolley Line Trail – Erie National Wildlife Refuge\, Cambridge Springs\, PA \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the eastern trailhead / parking area on State Highway 408 between the Jervis Church Cemetery and Martin’s Mulch. If using a GPS\, the closest address is 27773 State Highway 408 Cambridge Springs\, PA 16403\, which routes to a private residence across the road from the trailhead. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/lynn-firth-wildflower-walk-3/ LOCATION:Trolley Line Trail – Erie National Wildlife Refuge\, Trolley Line Trail\, Cambridge Springs\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Wildflower-Walk-Facebook-Post-with-location.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20221116T142902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T133651Z UID:23961-1680285600-1680294600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2023 Woods & Water Film Series DESCRIPTION:Scot Cinema\, PennWest University\, Edinboro\, PA\n\n\n\nGather on a winter’s night for an in-person screening of Somehow Hopeful – The Story of a Woodsman! \n\n\n\nThis film tells the story of FSF friend Jason Rutledge\, a woodsman dedicating his life to proven methods of protecting healthy\, diverse forests. The woodsman’s ally in the fight to restore our environment has been mankind’s most reliable partner for thousands of years\, the powerful draft horse. Jason\, and those like him\, are poets\, craftsmen\, artists\, farmers and educators doing the real work to make our planet whole again. While the woodsman’s critics say he’s stuck in the past\, Jason believes he is in the future.\n\n\n\nThese films are brought to you in partnership by French Creek Valley Conservancy and the Foundation for Sustainable Forests. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2023-woods-water-film-series-3/ LOCATION:Scot Cinema\, Pogue Student Center\, PennWest University Edinboro\, 405 Scotland Road\, Edinboro\, Pennsylvania\, 16444\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Woods-Waters-Film-Series-2023-Poster-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20221118T181555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T125116Z UID:23968-1679079600-1679088600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Exploration DESCRIPTION:EVENT UPDATE: The Vernal Pool Exploration event is still scheduled for Friday 3/17. Despite the snow we received Tuesday\, the forecast shows warm temperatures Thursday with rain Thursday night\, which should work in our favor for the salamanders and fairy shrimp to be active Friday evening.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening exploration of salamanders\, frogs\, and fairy shrimp during their brief above-ground appearance this spring! The Dunkle farm is host to an active vernal pool\, providing excitement and wonder for all ages.\n\n\n\nStaff from FSF and the Watershed Conservation Research Center at Allegheny College will guide the nighttime excursion.\n\n\n\nPlease plan for a half mile walk through a soggy field to access the vernal pool. Waterproof footwear is recommended. Please bring a flashlight and/or headlamp.\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration: Event spaces have been filled and registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration: Event spaces have been filled and registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections: URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/vernal-pool-exploration/ LOCATION:Dunkle Farm\, 32422 Teepleville Rd.\, Centerville\, PA\, 16404\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Vernal-Pool-Event-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20221110T152554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T204719Z UID:23958-1677263400-1677270600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2023 Woods & Water Film Series DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for a great selection of films streamed live via Zoom Webinar! \n\n\n\nGrab a snack\, your family\, and a comfy seat. There will be a variety of short films with some Q&A discussion in between. \n\n\n\nThese films are brought to you in partnership by French Creek Valley Conservancy and the Foundation for Sustainable Forests.\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2023-woods-water-film-series-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Woods-Waters-feb-with-films-updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20221110T152400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T202548Z UID:23955-1674239400-1674246600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2023 Woods & Water Film Series DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for a great selection of films streamed live via Zoom Webinar! \n\n\n\nGrab a snack\, your family\, and a comfy seat. There will be a variety of short films with some Q&A discussion in between. \n\n\n\nThese films are brought to you in partnership by French Creek Valley Conservancy and the Foundation for Sustainable Forests.\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2023-woods-water-film-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Woods-Waters-Jan-with-films.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20220603T184628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T142515Z UID:13654-1664614800-1664636400@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Jim Finley Stewardship Day DESCRIPTION:To honor the memory of distinguished forest educator and visionary conservationist James C. Finley\, the Foundation for Sustainable Forests is introducing a new annual event\, the Jim Finley Stewardship Day. \n\n\n\nEach year\, we will come together at an FSF-conserved property for a project that is tied to the long-term health and resilience of the forest. \n\n\n\nThis year’s work will take place at Moxie Woods near Greenville\, Mercer County\, PA. FSF is in the midst of conducting significant understory management there to address the presence of invasive plant species. With your help\, we will enhance these efforts by cleaning up an old farmstead site at Moxie Woods. \n\n\n\nFSF will supply the necessary tools and supplies to get the job done\, but you are also encouraged to bring your own tools\, work gloves\, etc. Dress for the weather\, but also for brambles\, muddy terrain\, etc. \n\n\n\nLunch\, beverages\, and snacks will be provided. There will be a bathroom facility on site. We will request that you RSVP for this event\, so that we can plan the projects and tools according to the group size. To RSVP\, please complete the form below or call (814) 694-5830. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Primary Contact First Name\n \n \n \n \n Primary Contact Last Name\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Street Address\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Street Address 2\n \n \n \n\n\n \n City\n \n \n \n \n State\n \n \n \n \n ZIP\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Phone Number\n \n \n \n\n\n \n Please list the name(s) of additional attendees and any other considerations.\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Finley\, FSF Board Member\, distinguished Penn State Faculty\, and founder of Penn State’s Center for Private Forests\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Western PA Conservancy URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/finley-stewardship-day/ LOCATION:Moxie Woods\, 157 Linn Tyro Rd\, Greenville\, Pennsylvania\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jim-Finley-leaning-on-tree_0-e1652843225259.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20220422T185349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T131945Z UID:12046-1663349400-1663358400@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2022 Friends of the Foundation Dinner DESCRIPTION:Your ticket includes dinner\, dessert\, and one drink ticket. There will also be a cash-only bar\, and a Chance Auction; bring cash to participate and support the FSF! The whole evening will take place outdoors\, weather-permitting. \n\n\n\n5:30pm: Social Hour\, Chance Auction\, and Bird Exhibition by Tamarack Wildlife Center \n\n\n\n6:30pm: Welcome Remarks\, followed by Dinner and a Keynote Presentation over dessert. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Hour Feature: Bird Exhibition by Tamarack Wildlife Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome mix and mingle with live owls and hawks at the 5:30pm social hour! Tamarack Wildlife Center’s forest-dwelling ambassador birds will be in attendance\, giving you an opportunity to discover their personalities\, woodland habitat adaptations\, and rehabilitation stories. Tamarack Wildlife Center\, located in Saegertown\, PA\, has twin missions to rehabilitate injured\, sick\, and orphaned wildlife in order to return them to the wild and to provide education for all ages promoting appreciation and understanding of wildlife. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Presentation: Steven Latta\, PhD\n\n\n\nDirector of Conservation & Field Research\, National Aviary\n\n\n\n“Using Forestry to Increase Bird Diversity for Conservation”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Steven Latta\, the Director of Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary\, is working in FSF’s woodlands to understand the impacts of our uneven-age forest structure on songbirds. Now in year two of the three-year project\, his presentation will summarize the work to date and share preliminary observations of how FSF’s forestry affects forest bird diversity and nesting habitat. \n\n\n\nFor more than 25 years\, Dr. Latta has worked in the Caribbean islands and Latin America where his research has focused on the winter ecology of migratory birds\, and understanding how migrant and resident species respond to natural and anthropogenic changes to their habitat. His other research includes documenting the survival of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in Louisiana.A native of Michigan\, Dr. Latta was educated at Kalamazoo College (B.A.)\, University of Michigan (M.S.)\, and University of Missouri-Columbia (Ph.D. in Avian Ecology). After graduating in 2000\, he was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he studied with Dr. Robert Ricklefs the evolution and diversification of avian malaria across Caribbean islands. He then served for four years as the Director of the Latin American Program at Point Reyes Bird Observatory in California\, where he developed long-term monitoring programs in many countries\, and trained hundreds of locally-based biologists and naturalists in standardized bird monitoring techniques. Dr. Latta joined the National Aviary team in 2006.  \n\n\n\nDr. Latta has worked in the Caribbean islands and Latin America for more than 25 years where his research has focused on the winter ecology of migratory birds\, and understanding how migrant and resident species respond to natural and anthropogenic changes to their habitat. His other work has focused on the ecology and conservation of threatened endemics\, bird use of riparian areas\, the value of early-successional and agricultural habitats for birds\, and population dynamics in high Andean habitats in Ecuador. \n\n\n\nDr. Latta’s current research uses the Louisiana Waterthrush as a model species to study population dynamics and carry-over effects on both the temperate breeding and Neotropical overwintering grounds. He is also evaluating how the degradation of streams leads to population reductions in this riparian-obligate species\, with results helping to understand the environmental consequences of important water quality management issues including acid precipitation control\, acid mine drainage\, and the use of hydraulic fracturing to access natural gas deposits. Dr. Latta’s research also includes documenting the survival of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in Louisiana. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Registration for this event is no longer available. \n\n\n\nPlease contact us at (814) 694-5830 to inquire about attending. Thank you for your interest! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/dinner2022/ LOCATION:Iroquois Boating & Fishing Club\, 10733 Konneyaut Trail\, Conneaut Lake\, Pennsylvania\, 16316\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Photo-Sep-17-6-47-56-PM-scaled-e1650653971230.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20220512T035352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T181125Z UID:13292-1661760000-1661889600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Crawford Gives DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation\, these two days of giving are another opportunity to increase your impact. Your gift to the Foundation for Sustainable Forests through CrawfordGives.org on those days will receive a prorated match! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Mail-In Check Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate online on Crawford Gives Days! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/crawford-gives-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/acorn-only.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20220512T033732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T024615Z UID:13289-1660032000-1660075200@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Erie Gives DESCRIPTION:This regional day of giving is one of the Foundation for Sustainable Forest’s largest annual campaigns. Your contributions to the Erie Community Foundation that day are magnified by matching donations organized by the Erie Community Foundation and the Corry Community Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline contributions on Erie Gives Day will be accepted from 8am-8pm on Tuesday\, August 9th. Checks can be received at the Erie Community Foundation until Monday. August 8th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate online on Erie Gives Day!\n\n\n\nDownload a Mail-In Check Form URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/erie-gives-day-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Erie-Gives-for-Web.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20220324T175356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T130801Z UID:11064-1651420800-1651431600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Spring Potluck Picnic DESCRIPTION:Members and friends! You are invited to our spring potluck picnic on Sunday\, May 1st\, following our annual Lynn Firth Wildflower Walk earlier in the afternoon. \n\n\n\nWe will gather at the outdoor pavilion of the Wattsburg United Methodist Church\, just down the road from the wildflower walk. \n\n\n\nFrench Creek is just across the road from the pavilion\, so if there is interest we can take a stroll down to the creek before supper to look for wildflowers (separate from the longer walk that will be taking place earlier). \n\n\n\nWe will gather for supper around 5pm. A variety of main dishes and beverages will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. The pavilion has electricity\, so crock pots can be plugged in if needed. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Annie Maloney at (814) 694-5830 if you have any questions. RSVP is not required. We hope that you can make it! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/spring-potluck-picnic/ LOCATION:Wattsburg United Methodist Church Pavilion\, 9904 Jamestown Rd\, Wattsburg\, 16442 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Wildlfower-Walk-Potluck-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20220324T183250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T031421Z UID:11093-1651410000-1651420800@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Lynn Firth Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon hike on the property of FSF members Jim & Pat Harwood near French Creek in Wattsburg. \n\n\n\nThere is no RSVP required for this event. Afterwards\, we are hosting a Spring Potluck Picnic at an outdoor pavilion just down the road at the Wattsburg United Methodist Church. Continue attending both! Visit the Potluck event page for more information. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/lynn-firth-wildflower-walk-2/ LOCATION:Property of Jim & Pat Harwood\, 9975 Jamestown Rd\, Wattsburg\, Pennsylvania\, 16442 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dutchmans-breeches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20211129T203209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T025208Z UID:8122-1645813800-1645821000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2022 Woods & Water Film Series DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for a great selection of films streamed live via Zoom Webinar! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2022-woods-water-film-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Copy-of-Copy-of-Woods-Waters-Film-Series-2019-Poster-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20211129T203325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T025758Z UID:8127-1642789800-1642797000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2022 Woods & Water Film Series DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for a great selection of films shown virtually via livestream! Check back for updates on the registration link. RSVP is required. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event ended on Thursday\, January 20\, 2022. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2022-woods-water-film-series-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Copy-of-Copy-of-Woods-Waters-Film-Series-2019-Poster-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20210914T150422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T184117Z UID:6061-1633266000-1633276800@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:A Walk in Penn's Woods DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted in conjunction with the Northwest Pennsylvania Woodland Association\, and is being offered at the forest of NWPAWA President and FSF Member Bill Benedict. We’ll take a walk through his Edinboro woods on a Sunday afternoon to explore and discuss its management over the years. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/a-walk-in-penns-woods-2021/ LOCATION:Bill Benedict’s Woods\, 2800 Rice Road\, Edinboro\, 16412\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210914_080613.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20210611T170647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T141157Z UID:1141-1631952000-1631980800@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Loving the Land Through Working Forests DESCRIPTION:The next Loving the Land Through Working Forests Conference is in September 2023! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA field conference all about forests – threats\, management practices\, and ways that we can enhance their resilience and overall health. The day will include presentations\, woods walks\, and live demonstrations of horse-logging and goats browsing invasive plants. There will be children’s programming\, and lunch is provided for all. Pre-registration is required. See below for the full program! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration has closed – stay tuned for the 2023 lineup! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$10 – Members – $25 – Non-Members – Free for children under 7 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Mail-In Registration and payment by check\, download the registration flier here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events \n\n\n\n7:30am          Registration Begins \n\n\n\n8:15am          Welcome Remarks & Introductions \n\n\n\n8:30am          Opening Address by Susan Stout New Presenter: Bob Long \n\n\n\n\n \n Carefully Observing our Forests Together in Changing Times\n \n \n \n\nRobert Long\, USDA Forest Service Researcher Emeritus\, will talk about some subtle changes that scientists and managers have noticed in nearby forests. The observations are stronger because they’ve been discussed in forestry communities — managers and scientists primarily so far. She will talk about ways that landowners can work with their foresters to strengthen this web of observations\, and be part of developing adaptive management strategies to sustain our forests through these changing times. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n 9:00am          Morning Breakout Session 1     \n\n\n\n\n \n Removing invasive plants in a friendly and natural way- with goats! (Allegheny Goatscape)\n \n \n \n\nJoin the nonprofit organization Allegheny Goatscape for a discussion and demonstration on the use of goats as part of an integrated approach to mitigating the presence of invasive plants in your woods\, and shifting the balance in the forest floor back in favor of native plants! \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Woods Walk on Invasive Species & Their Management (Troy Firth)\n \n \n \n\nTroy Firth will lead a walk through Thompsons’ Wood\, and discuss practices and a timeline for managing invasive plant species that interfere with native understory plant and native tree regeneration. Thompsons’ Wood is a work in progress- a perfect backdrop to discuss invasive plant identification\, and management tips for invasives\, one ‘spoke in the wheel’ that is the FSF’s integrated management approach to sustainable forestry. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Diverse Forests\, Diverse Birds (Dr. Steven Latta)\n \n \n \n\nCome for a walk through the forest with Dr. Steven Latta\, Director of Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary. We are currently documenting avian diversity in FSF-managed forests. We’re particularly interested in whether forest management as practiced by FSF actually benefits two groups of birds that ornithologists often think have habitat needs in conflict: species requiring early-successional habitat\, and species requiring large tracts of mature forest. How can that be? Come join us! Please bring binoculars if available. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n10:20am         Break \n\n\n\n10:40am         Morning Breakout Session 2 \n\n\n\n\n \n Horse-Logging Demonstration with Discussion (Guy Dunkle)\n \n \n \n\nAs the FSF’s Land Manager\, Guy Dunkle oversees the horse crews that skid logs from FSF forests. Join Guy for a discussion of this process and the nuances that help to minimize damage to the forest during a harvest. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Tales from the Tailgate: A Woman’s Guide to Working in your Woods (Nancy Baker)\n \n \n \n\nThe right tool can make almost any task easier\, it not pleasant\, and the completion of that task with great results can make one really proud and pleased.  Women need to acquaint themselves with tools for forest tasks; our strengths are just not well arranged to accomplish things by force.  So if you’d love to work in your woods but you’re not sure whether it would be a pleasant task\, join us to look at how you can outfit yourself for a safe and comfortable day with rewarding results. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Removing invasive plants in a friendly and natural way- with goats! (Allegheny Goatscape)\n \n \n \n\nJoin the nonprofit organization Allegheny Goatscape for a discussion and demonstration on the use of goats as part of an integrated approach to mitigating the presence of invasive plants in your woods\, and shifting the balance in the forest floor back in favor of native plants! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n12pm               Lunch – Box Lunches will be provided from Making Memories Catering \n\n\n\n1:30pm            Keynote Session – Sponsored by Ernst Conservation Seeds \n\n\n\n\n \n The Nature of Oaks (Doug Tallamy)\n \n \n \n\nOnce we have decided to restore the ecological integrity of our human-dominated landscapes\, we need to decide what plants to add to our properties. Oaks are superior landscape trees throughout most of the U.S. because of their many ecological and aesthetic attributes. Using activity on the oaks in his yard each month of the year as examples\, Tallamy will compare oak species to other popular shade trees in terms of their ability to support animal diversity\, protect watersheds\, and sequester carbon dioxide.  Learning that oaks provide life support to thousands of species may motivate us to return more of these essential trees to our built landscapes.    \n\n\n \n\n\n\n2:30pm            Afternoon Breakout Session \n\n\n\n\n \n Tales from the Tailgate: A Woman’s Guide to Working in your Woods (Nancy Baker)\n \n \n \n\nThe right tool can make almost any task easier\, it not pleasant\, and the completion of that task with great results can make one really proud and pleased.  Women need to acquaint themselves with tools for forest tasks; our strengths are just not well arranged to accomplish things by force.  So if you’d love to work in your woods but you’re not sure whether it would be a pleasant task\, join us to look at how you can outfit yourself for a safe and comfortable day with rewarding results. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Woods Walk on Invasive Species & Their Management (Troy Firth)\n \n \n \n\nTroy Firth will lead a walk through Thompsons’ Wood\, and discuss practices and a timeline for managing invasive plant species that interfere with native understory plant and native tree regeneration. Thompsons’ Wood is a work in progress- a perfect backdrop to discuss invasive plant identification\, and management tips for invasives\, one ‘spoke in the wheel’ that is the FSF’s integrated management approach to sustainable forestry. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Diverse Forests\, Diverse Birds (Dr. Steve Latta)\n \n \n \n\nCome for a walk through the forest with Dr. Steven Latta\, Director of Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary. We are currently documenting avian diversity in FSF-managed forests. We’re particularly interested in whether forest management as practiced by FSF actually benefits two groups of birds that ornithologists often think have habitat needs in conflict: species requiring early-successional habitat\, and species requiring large tracts of mature forest. How can that be? Come join us! Please bring binoculars if available. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n4pm            Conference Adjourns \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Allegheny Goatscape\n \n \n \n\nGavin Deming is the Founder of Allegheny Goatscape\, whose mission is to reduce invasive and unwanted vegetation in public spaces and vacant lots\, utilizing goats for browsing. Gavin started to dream of working with goats to eat knotweed and other invasives when a good friend presented the idea of roaming Pittsburgh’s North Side with a small nomadic herd eating overgrown vacant lots\, more than ten years ago. When he worked on a project to bring the goats to a public space that had immediate positive effects on the landscape\, he knew he had to get more involved. A few years later\, he created Allegheny GoatScape as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to be able to use these gentle animals and work with partners\, mitigating invasive plants throughout Allegheny County in an eco-friendly way. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Nancy Baker\n \n \n \n\nNancy Baker owns and manages 163 Northern Pennsylvania acres from which her great-grandfather cut the original timber in the 1860s. With a graduate degree in Forest Ecology\, she works as a writer\, editor and communicator with an allegiance to both the forest and the forest’s landowners\, contributing to numerous publications\, editing the quarterly magazine Pennsylvania Forests\, and co-chairing the communications committee of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association. She is a staunch advocate for Pennsylvania’s Women and Their Woods program\, helping women learn the skills needed to make informed decisions about their woodlands\, and showcasing the challenges and opportunities which shape women’s passion and commitment to the land. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Guy Dunkle\n \n \n \n\nGuy Dunkle is a Land Manager and Director with the Foundation for Sustainable Forests\, with over 15 years of experience practicing sustainable forestry across northwest PA and western NY. Guy manages the FSF’s horse crews and will discuss the nuances of the job when horses are used to skid logs in a forest. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Troy Firth\n \n \n \n\nTroy Firth is the Founder and President of the Foundation for Sustainable Forests\, with over 45 years of experience practicing sustainable forestry and production of maple syrup. Troy is the recipient of the 2019 WeConservePA (formerly Pennsylvania Land Trust Association) Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s Western Pennsylvania Environmental Award. Join Troy on a walk through Thompsons’ Wood as he discusses invasive species management and the important role it plays in the FSF’s integrated approach to sustainable forest management. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Steven Latta\, PhD\n \n \n \n\nDr. Steven Latta is the Director of Conservation and Field Research at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. A native of Michigan\, he was educated at Kalamazoo College (B.A.)\, University of Michigan (M.S.)\, and University of Missouri-Columbia (Ph.D. in Avian Ecology). After graduating in 2000\, he was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he studied with Dr. Robert Ricklefs the evolution and diversification of avian malaria across Caribbean islands. He then served for four years as the Director of the Latin American Program at Point Reyes Bird Observatory in California\, where he developed long-term monitoring programs in many countries\, and trained hundreds of locally-based biologists and naturalists in standardized bird monitoring techniques. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Susan Stout\, PhD\n \n \n \n\nSusan Stout\, PhD is a Research Forester Emerita\, US Forest Service Northern Research Station\, having served there for almost 40 years. She has a distinguished career as a silviculturalist\, and has also worked to further Diversity & Inclusion in the field of Natural Resources. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Doug Tallamy\, PhD\n \n \n \n\nDoug Tallamy\, PhD is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, where he has authored 88 research publications and has taught Insect Taxonomy\, Behavioral Ecology\, Humans and Nature\, Insect Ecology\, and other courses for 36 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His book Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens was published by Timber Press in 2007 and was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers’ Association. The Living Landscape\, co-authored with Rick Darke\, was published in 2014. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd\, Jr. Award of Excellence. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2021-loving-the-land/ LOCATION:Thompsons’ Wood\, M54X+72\, Hydetown\, PA\, 16434\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Loving-the-Land-2021.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20210628T165117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T165211Z UID:4595-1628582400-1628625600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Erie Gives Day DESCRIPTION:This regional day of giving is one of the Foundation for Sustainable Forest’s largest annual campaigns. Your contributions to the Erie /community Foundation that day are magnified by matching donations organized by the Erie Community Foundation and the Corry Community Foundation. \n\n\n\nThe Foundation for Sustainable Forests is also offering an additional Match Challenge of up to $15\,000! \n\n\n\nYour donation will unlock a $100 match gift\, up to 150 donors! This is a big jump from the ~100 donations made to the FSF on Erie Gives Day in the past\, so please help to spread the word! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline contributions on Erie Gives Day will be accepted from 8am-8pm on Tuesday\, August 10th. Checks can be received at the Erie Community Foundation until Monday. August 9th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate online on Erie Gives Day!\n\n\n\nDownload a Mail-In Check Form URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/erie-gives-day-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Erie-Gives-for-Web.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20210413T142043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T184602Z UID:3605-1620464400-1620473400@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Woods Walk at First Forest DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the New York Forest Owners Association\, we are hosting a walk on this 105-acre property to showcase the recent and ongoing forestry work that is being conducted to enhance the forest’s condition using the FSF’s silviculture. \n\n\n\nCome prepared for a hike\, while First Forest has some trails the tour will require rock-hopping a small stream and traversing small hills. Depending on weather and availability\, a horse logging crew may be on site to demonstrate techniques and answer questions. \n\n\n\nThere are no bathroom facilities on site\, and due to COVID-19 restrictions no shared food or beverage will be provided. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be asked to sign a NYFOA Covid-19 Waiver on site. You can view a copy of the waiver here: \n\n\n\nNYFOA COVID-19 Waiver\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe FSF’s Troy Firth and Guy Dunkle tour the forest\, donated by Ted and Deb First in 2019.\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Forest is located on Fenner Road (which can show up as Slide Joslyn road on Google Maps) north of Ellery Center and south of Stockton. A neighboring home’s address is 5403 Fenner Road Dewittville\, NY. Parking will be available along the side of the gravel access driveway\, vehicles with particularly low ground clearance should park along Fenner Road. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/woods-walk-at-first-forest/ LOCATION:First Forest\, North of 5403 Fenner Rd\, Sinclairville\, New York\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sap-pot-group-crop-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20210409T034857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T143245Z UID:3550-1619962200-1619969400@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Lynn Firth Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon hike through our Blooming Valley Forest in search of spring’s blooms! There is no RSVP required for this event. All attendees must comply with state guidelines for Covid-19 safety. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/lynn-firth-wildflower-walk-1/ LOCATION:Blooming Valley Forest\, 17399-16009 State Rte 1043\, Saegertown\, PA\, 16433\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Copy-of-Lynn-Firth-Memorial-Wildflower-Walk-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20201210T030819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T155751Z UID:2421-1613154600-1613161800@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2021 Woods & Water Film Series - Virtual DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for a great selection of films\, via livestream! \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to tune in for this event\, which will include live introductions to the films. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2021-woods-water-film-series-virtual-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/3-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20201210T030130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T145721Z UID:2405-1610735400-1610742600@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2021 Woods & Water Film Series - Virtual DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for a great selection of films\, via livestream! \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to tune in for this event\, which will include live introductions to the films. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here for this free event! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2021-woods-water-film-series-virtual/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20200529T223215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T030906Z UID:968-1604707200-1604793599@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Annual Fall Potluck Gathering DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, due to the Covid-19 has been canceled. We are considering a Spring Potluck if it is considered safe to do so\, so please stay tuned for updates! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/annual-fall-potluck-gathering/ LOCATION:Woodland Lodge\, 2662 Eureka Road\, Grand Valley\, PA\, 16420\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fall-potluck-gathering.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20200529T224207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T055040Z UID:975-1597132800-1597176000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Erie & Crawford Gives Days DESCRIPTION:This regional day of giving is one of the Foundation for Sustainable Forest’s largest annual campaigns. Your contributions are magnified by matching donations organized by the Erie Community Foundation or Crawford Heritage Community Foundation\, depending on where you make your gift. \n\n\n\nOnline contributions on Erie Gives Day will be accepted from 8am-8pm on Tuesday\, August 11th. Crawford Gives Day is accepting online donations on both August 10 & 11. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate online on Crawford Gives Days!\n\n\n\nDonate online on Erie Gives Day! URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/erie-gives-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Two-great-ways-to-give.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T235959 DTSTAMP:20260430T190453 CREATED:20200124T164459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T203809Z UID:447-1587859200-1587945599@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Lynn Firth Memorial Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the Trolley Line Trail through the Erie National Wildlife Refuge in this virtual tour. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/lynn-firth-memorial-wildflower-walk/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR