Dear Foresters & Friends of the Potomac Watershed Partnership, Yale’s Sustaining Family Forests Initiative is offering the PWP “Tools for Engaging Landowners Effectively,” August 1-2, 2018, at Hood College (room to be determined). We will discuss engaging landowners for riparian buffer plantings.  Yale will offer data and techniques to help us target our outreach activities…

Cacapon Institute has two positions open until filled. Watershed Education Specialist to work in the Potomac Basin of West Virginia, and beyond.  Successful applicant will have requisite education, experience, and an interest in working hands-on with K-12 youth in rural, and small town, communities.  Work will be 50:50 classroom education, and hands-on, outdoor, watershed best…

Last chance to register for this Tuesday, and space is limited.  RSVP now!    Registration is open.   Please see attached agenda.   Potomac Watershed Partnership, Information Exchange Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 9:30-3:00, Fox Haven Organic Farm and Learning Center, Jefferson, MD   “To Plant or Not to Plant—What is the Right Way for the…

Dear Potomac Stewards,  See below for another great, educational, event.  Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Potomac Watershed Partnership Information Exchange and at NOVA.    For the PWP, Frank F. Rodgers Executive Director, Cacapon Institute 304-258-7657 (office) 304-240-2721 (cell) www.potomacpartnership.org     From: White, Barbara (DOF) [mailto:Barbara.White@dof.virginia.gov] Sent: Friday, November 4, 2016 11:40 AMSubject:…

Don’t wait till next week.  RSVP today! Potomac Watershed Partnership Winter Information Exchange What is the right balance for planting, and clearing, the right-of-way (ROW)?  Join us for an important discussion on managing highway and utility rights-of-way, as well as stormwater management areas.  Regional power companies are responsible for reliable power and clearing transmission lines…

To Plant or Not to Plant–What is the right way for the ROW? What is the right balance for planting, and clearing, the Right-Of-Way? Join us for an important discussion on managing highway, and utility, rights-of-way, as well as stormwater management areas. Regional power companies are responsible for reliable power and clearing transmission lines across…

Please spread the word.  Three weeks till the webinar and hands-on training for educators, formal and informal, in Fairview, MD (just west of Hagerstown). Thanks!   Frank F. Rodgers Executive Director ISA Certified Arborist #MA-4468A FRodgers@CacaponInstitute.Org 304-240-2721 (c) 304-258-8013 (o) #10 Rock Ford Road, Great Cacapon, WV 25422     __________________   It’s Raining Classrooms!…

Please spread the word.  Just three weeks till the webinar and hands-on training for educators, formal and informal, in Fairview, MD (just west of Hagerstown). RSVP today.  Thanks! For the PWP.   Frank F. Rodgers, Cacapon Institute ISA Certified Arborist #MA-4468A FRodgers@CacaponInstitute.Org 304-240-2721 (c) 304-258-8013 (o) #10 Rock Ford Road, Great Cacapon, WV 25422  …

Please share opportunity to participate in nationwide survey of urban forestry employers. Frank   From: Gregory Dahle [mailto:Gregory.Dahle@mail.wvu.edu] Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 8:14 AM… Subject: WVU Perceptions of Urban Forestry Employers Questionnaire   Dear Urban Forestry Professional,   A couple of weeks ago, we launched an online survey and we are asking your help…

Cacapon Institute February 2, 2016 JOB OPENING  Cacapon Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex. We strive to be inclusive, regardless of age or disability, and seek a diverse workforce and audience. School Projects Assistant – Job Announcement Cacapon Institute seeks a School Projects Assistant to help with…