VMN Continuing Education Webinar: Other Than Oak

Location

Virtual Event

Date

November 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

About

This one-hour webinar is part of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program Continuing Education Webinar Series. Although the subject matter is geared toward VMN volunteers, anyone is welcome to attend.

Description: What’s so great about Oak? Are there other trees in Virginia that are as awesome? Oak, rightly so, has garnered much attention, however, there may be more to the story than you know. Join us for this webinar to discover the history of oak in our region, the unique qualities of Quercus species for humans and the ecosystem and, finally, to explore “life beyond oak” concluding with some take home “so what” action steps.

Presenter: Adam Downing. Since 2001 Adam has worked as the Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Agent serving Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Northwest District. Adam holds a B.S. Degree in Forestry from Purdue University and a M.S. Degree in Forest Resources from Penn State University. Adam is a Fellow in the Society of American Foresters and was recognized as the National recipient of the Technology Transfer Award in 2021. In 2023 he received the Gerald P. McCarthy Award for Leadership in Environmental Conflict Resolution from the UVA Institute for Engagement & Negotiation and in 2024 received the John A Beale award from the Society of American Foresters. As much as Adam loves trees, he loves people more and for fun he likes to ride a motorbike with church friends.

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