BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Foundation for Sustainable Forests - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20230224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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:20260430T203158 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 CREATED:20200124T181217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T191942Z UID:466-1583492400-1583496000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Presentation to Jamestown Audubon DESCRIPTION:Guy Dunkle and Annie Maloney will speak about forest management as a tool for improving forest bird habitat and diversity\, and overall forest resilience. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/presentation-to-jamestown-audubon/ LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Rd\, Jamestown\, New York\, 14701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 CREATED:20200124T160542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T201333Z UID:440-1582963200-1582988400@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Northwest PA Forest Landowner's Conference (Exhibitor) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/northwest-pa-forest-landowners-conference-exhibitor/ LOCATION:Edinboro University\, 405 Scotland Road\, Edinboro\, Pennsylvania\, 16444\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Copy-of-Whats-going-on-in-your-woods_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 CREATED:20200124T155954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T113021Z UID:436-1582914600-1582920000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2020 Woods & Water Film Series DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for warm community and great films! \n\n\n\nWe will begin with light refreshments at 6:30pm\, and films will begin at 7pm. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/woods-water-film-series-feb-2020/ LOCATION:Venango VFW\, 20628 Gospel Hill Rd\, Venango\, Pennsylvania\, 16440\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Woods-and-Waters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 CREATED:20200124T160336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T160651Z UID:438-1582360200-1582387200@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Woodland Owners of Clarion & Allegheny Valley Conference (Exhibitor) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/woodland-owners-of-clarion-allegheny-valley-conference-exhibitor/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 CREATED:20200124T181037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T181038Z UID:464-1582311600-1582315200@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:Presentation to Presque Isle Audubon Society DESCRIPTION:Guy Dunkle and Annie Maloney will be speaking on forest management for bird habitat and overall health & resilience. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/presentation-to-presque-isle-audubon-society/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 CREATED:20200124T155626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T203521Z UID:426-1579890600-1579896000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:2020 Woods & Water Film Series DESCRIPTION:Gather on a winter’s night for warm community and great films! \n\n\n\nWe will begin with light refreshments at 6:30pm\, and films will begin at 7pm. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/2020-woods-water-film-series/ LOCATION:Edinboro McKean VFW Post 740\, 10613 PA Route 98\, Edinboro\, PA\, 16412\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Woods-and-Waters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 CREATED:20191011T225232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T195858Z UID:382-1572710400-1572728400@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:6th Annual Fall Potluck Gathering DESCRIPTION:Friends and family are welcome! \n\n\n\nAt 4pm\, there will be guided woods walks\, children’s activities\, and topics for discussion. \n\n\n\nWe will gather for supper at 5:30pm. A variety of main dishes and soft drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to share–side dishes\, appetizers salads and desserts are welcome. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/6th-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:20191027T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T203158 CREATED:20191011T224854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T195817Z UID:374-1572183000-1572192000@www.foundationforsustainableforests.org SUMMARY:A Walk in Penn's Woods DESCRIPTION:Light refreshments will be provided. The afternoon will begin with a dedication celebration of this recently conserved woodland. URL:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/event/walk-in-penns-woods-oct-2019/ LOCATION:Ewing Family Woods\, 1333 Carter Hill Road\, Corry\, PA\, 16407\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.foundationforsustainableforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ewing-Family-Woods-Dedication.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR