The NCFA sponsors an annual Forestry Day in the Legislature. The event provides an opportunity for NCFA members to come to Raleigh and meet with their elected officials in a relaxed atmosphere. This year's event will be enhanced by our collaboration with the North Carolina Trucking Association. Forestry Day will include an evening reception from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. NCFA members are encouraged to meet with their elected officials throughout the day, or the following day. Forestry Day in the Legislature is a highly anticipated and popular event with the members of the North Carolina General Assembly and their staff.

The 2026 ProLogger Base Class at Montgomery Community College will occur May 27 & 28, 2026. This is a forestry professional training course offered by the North Carolina Forestry Association.

A proud tradition since 1941, The WV State Conservation Camp welcomes youth from all over the state to kick off their summer with new friends and opportunities to explore the natural world of WV and learn more about WV's natural resources! Making new friends, creating memories, and a wide variety of outdoor activities round out your time at camp. Shooting sports (skeet/shotgun, archery, and .22's), boating, rappelling, outdoor cooking, timber sports, fishing, and more will challenge you to try something new. Overnight camp from Monday, June 8, 2026 to Friday, June 12, 2026.

Since 1941, the WV State Conservation Camp has welcomed youth from all over the state. The goal is to acquaint West Virginia youth with the social and economic values of natural resources and environment, create a desire to save and defend these resources, and develop future conservation leaders. Classes include Fish Management, Forest Protection, Conservation Law Enforcement, Nature Awareness, Watershed Management, Wildlife Management, Soil Conservation, Forest Management, Youth Conservation, Parks and Recreation, Forest Products, and Water Quality Conservation. Additional activities include Trap Shooting, Archery, Small Boat Safety/Handling, Rappelling, Ax Throwing, Stream Quality Improvement, .22 Caliber Rifle Marksmanship, Outdoor Cooking, Fishing Skills, Non-game Wildlife, and traditional camp activities. Camp runs Monday June 8 - Friday June 12, 2026, beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday. Participants sleep in supervised cabins with bunk-style beds. Altitude above 2,500 feet - prepare for cool weather even in summer.

Campers will be immersed in a captivating exploration of Earth science and ecology. Throughout the week, campers delve into the intricate systems of our planet, studying ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. This week was formerly 'EcoDetectives'; Some elements of EcoDetectives will still be part of this week. Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily.

The D.C. Department of Energy and Environment's (DOEE) Green Zone Environmental Program offers youth (ages 14-24) environmental education and career training in sustainability, energy, water, wildlife and natural resources. Participants will install rain gardens, work in native plant greenhouses, collect seeds and remove invasive plants, maintain trees and beautify neighborhoods, provide conservation services across the District, and learn from DOEE professionals, Master Naturalists and environmental experts. Participants develop job skills in environmental science, sustainability and urban conservation while making direct community impact. Dates: June 22 - July 27

Age: Boys entering 6th - 9th grade. Overnight camp from July 24-25. All-boys, overnight camp focused on survival skills in the wild! Offers boys hands-on activities, team-building, career exploration, and a chance to meet local natural resources professionals. Learn water purification, fire building, navigation, and more to see if you can survive in the wild.

4 days for 7th & 8th graders entering fall 2026. Broadens interests in science and environment through hands-on learning. Introduction to science and natural resource topics on Oregon coast. Deep dive into unique habitats of south coast watersheds. Campers bring lunch, snacks provided.

4 days (July 28-31, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) for 7th & 8th graders entering fall 2026. Upper middle school camp structured to broaden interests in science and environment through hands-on learning. Introduction to science and natural resource topics on Oregon coast. Diving deeper into unique habitats of south coast watersheds.

4 days for 9th-12th graders entering fall 2026. Hands-on, real-world experience in coastal research and stewardship. Fieldwork and activities with National Estuarine Research Reserve system and coastal partners. Uses ongoing research, monitoring and stewardship projects to introduce diverse careers in marine science, natural resources and environment.

The Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (ORAFS) offers this $2,000 scholarship to promote education and development of future fisheries professionals who are commonly underrepresented in the fisheries field, including people of color, women and other historically marginalized communities. Applicants must be current ORAFS members, reside in Oregon, and use their award at a college/university in Oregon. Application requires essay, letter of recommendation, and academic transcript.