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N.B. Watercourse Alteration Certification with instructor Kyle Werner, Maritime College of Forest Technology, Fredericton, N.B. For details phone 506-458-0649, email ce@mcft.ca, or visit www.mcft.ca.
UAS Ground School, Maritime College of Forest Technology, Fredericton, N.B. For details phone 506-458-0649, email ce@mcft.ca, or visit www.mcft.ca.
N.S. Watercourse Alteration Certification for sizers (Nov.5-7) and installers (Nov. 7-9), Best Western Glengarry, Truro, N.S., offered by Maritime College of Forest Technology. For details phone 506-458-0649, email ce@mcft.ca, or visit www.mcft.ca.
Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance, Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, Vernon Bridge, P.E.I. Three-day course covering many aspects of sustainable fuel wood harvesting: chainsaw safety, plant identification, forest ecology, tree extraction, pruning, felling, and workplace safety. Phone 902-651-2575, email macphailwoods@gmail.com or visit macphailwoods.org.
Open House, Kevin McCormick Sales and Service, Lapierre Maple Equipment, Springhill, N.S. Features on-site equipment displays and info sessions on evaporator efficiency, measuring density, vacuum and vacuum monitoring systems, and value-added products. Phone 902-694-0145, email kevinmccormick@seasidehighspeed.com. Visit www.elapierre.com.
Industrialized Wood-Based Construction Conference, Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, Boston, MA. Inaugural event where global innovators in offsite, wood-based and automated construction can meet developers, architects, engineers, builders, and planners. Visit www.iwbcc.com.
Canadian Woodlands Forum fall meeting, Holiday Inn, Truro, N.S. Look for program and registration details at cwfcof.org or phone 902-897-6961.
2018 SFI Annual Conference, Westin Westminster, Westminster, Colo. Visit www.sfiprogram.org.
Nova Scotia Forest Festival, Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte, N.S. Visit heritagevillage.ca.
NBFWO Annual General Meeting, Fredericton Inn, Fredericton, N.B. Complimentary lunch provided. Email nbfwo@nb.aibn.com or phone 506-459-2990.
Woodland Ecology: An Introduction to Forest Stewardship, Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, Vernon Bridge, P.E.I. Excellent course for woodlot owners, watershed workers, wildlife managers, and parks employees. Phone 902-651-2575, email macphailwoods@gmail.com or visit macphailwoods.org.
Ecological Bushcraft, Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, Vernon Bridge, P.E.I. Learn to light a fire, construct a shelter, and cook outdoors in this overnight excursion course. Learn skillful pruning, proper harvesting techniques, and plant identification and develop a profound respect for our infinitely complex ecosystems. Phone 902-651-2575, email macphailwoods@gmail.com or visit macphailwoods.org.
Woodland Owner of the Year Award Public Field Day, Out to Pasture Farm, West Northfield, Lunenburg County, N.S. Visit www.novascotia.ca/natr/woodlot/woya.
Knots and Natural Cordage, Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, Vernon Bridge, P.E.I. Learn how to select the right knot for the job, how to tie it properly, and never be without a good piece of rope again. Phone 902-651-2575, email macphailwoods@gmail.com or visit macphailwoods.org.
Giants of Nova Scotia photo calendar contest submission deadline. 2019 calendar celebrates the beauty of Nova Scotia’s trees and forests, and all proceeds will be donated to help keep them that way by combating invasive pests. Send in your outstanding tree and forest photos from across N.S. to be included in the calendar. Visit www.GiantsofNovaScotia.com.
N20 – Natural Dye workshop with Cindy Hagen, Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre, E. Port L’Hebert, N.S. Visit www.harrisonlewiscentre.org for information.
Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference, World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, N.S. Visit www.cbrc2018.org.
Third Annual Festival of Forests, Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, Vernon Bridge, P.E.I. Explore the wonders of the Acadian Forest. Phone 902-651-2575, email macphailwoods@gmail.com or visit macphailwoods.org.
2018 Canadian National Axe Throwing Championships, Victoria Park, Truro, N.S. The most talented professional axe throwers from across Canada and Europe will compete in an effort to be crowned Canadian Champion. Phone Ryan McIntyre, 902-499-2727 or email jryanmcintyre@gmail.com or visit North Nova Lumberjacks Society Facebook page.
Chainsaw Use and Safety workshop with Patrick Allan, Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre, E. Port L’Hebert, N.S. Hands-on course covering bucking, directional felling, safe use, and maintenance. Visit www.harrisonlewiscentre.org for information.
Wetland Specialist Training, Maritime College of Forest Technology, Fredericton, N.B. For details phone 506-458-0649, email ce@mcft.ca, or visit www.mcft.ca.
Wetland Specialist Training, Maritime College of Forest Technology, Fredericton, N.B. For details phone 506-458-0649, email ce@mcft.ca, or visit www.mcft.ca.
Forest Restoration Workshop, Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, Vernon Bridge, P.E.I. Focuses on restoring the native Acadian forest and finding solutions to problems faced by woodlot owners. Phone 902-651-2575, email macphailwoods@gmail.com or visit macphailwoods.org.
UPEI Field Course in Ecological Forestry, Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, Vernon Bridge, P.E.I. Phone 902-651-2575 or email macphailwoods@gmail.com.
Identifying Native Trees and Shrubs, Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, Vernon Bridge, P.E.I. Phone 902-651-2575 or email macphailwoods@gmail.com.
Western Woodlot Services Co-op inaugural AGM, Annapolis Basin Conference Centre, Cornwallis, Annapolis County, N.S. Guest Speaker from North Nova Forest Owners Co-operative. All welcome and lunch provided. Pre-registration required by May 26; to register, email westnova.woodlots@gmail.com or phone 902-523-2141.
2018 Nova Scotia Lumberjack Championships, Barrington, N.S. Some of the best professional lumberjacks and lumberjills in sport today will compete for the title of Nova Scotia Champion. Phone Burlin Nickerson, 902-635-3154 or email: logburling@icloud.com or visit North Nova Lumberjacks Society Facebook page.
SENB Wood Marketing Board AGM, Notre Dame Centre, Dundas, N.B. Visit www.senb.ca.
Know Your Trees, Introductory Dendrology Course, Maritime College of Forest Technology, Fredericton, N.B. For details phone 506-458-0649, email ce@mcft.ca, or visit www.mcft.ca.
72nd Forest Products Society International Convention, Madison, WI. Showcase for advancing the viability of wood-based products and discussion of the state of forest products research and latest innovations. Topics include wood-based products for construction, energy, composites, as well as current issues around harvesting, environment, education, and marketing. Held in conjunction with TAPPI’s 2018 International Conference on Nanotechnology. Visit forestprod.org.