Pennsylvania Forestry Association: Events and Programs Update

By Matt Sampson, Pennsylvania Forestry Association President

The 137^th PA Forestry Association (PFA) Annual Symposium was held on November 4. During the event our 2023 PFA awards were announced as follows:

• Joseph T. Rothrock Conservationist of the Year Award: Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry.
• Sandy Cochran Award for Excellence in Natural Resources Education: Pam Ulciny.
• Mira Lloyd Dock Outstanding Woman Conservationist Award: Nancy Baker.

2023 was a busy year for PFA. In addition to our regularly scheduled meetings, banquet, and symposium, PFA had a presence at the PA Timber Show, Ag Progress Days, Forest Landowners Conference, PA Farm Show, State College Fall Fest, and Grey Towers Society of American Foresters Conference.

Key events for 2024 include:

• Pennsylvania Farm Show: January 6-13.
• Conservation Fundraiser Banquet: March 2, Ramada Inn, State College, PA. Every year we look forward to holding this event! Join us for an evening of games, drawings, auction items, a buffet dinner, and a chance at winning $10,000. Only 350 tickets at $100 each are sold for the $10,000 drawing. Tickets go fast, so contact the PFA office at 800-835-8065 for availability.
• PFA Annual Tree Planting Rambles: April 19-20.
• Ag Progress Days: August 13-15.
• 8^th Annual Log-A-Load for Kids Charity Shoot: October 4. This is a fun sporting clays event that has raised over $35,000 for PA children’s hospitals.
• Walk In Penn’s Woods: October 6. Host a walk or join an organized walk at one of the dozens of sites across the state!
• Annual PFA Symposium and Awards Event: November 16. The date has been set, and the theme will be determined in the coming months.

Keep an eye out for more details on all PFA events and activities in the Pennsylvania Forests magazine, on Facebook, and on the PFA website.

In closing, PFA welcomes new board members Sarah Wurzbacher, Michael Barton, Guy Dunkle, and Alex Storm.

For more information about PFA, visit their website at www.paforestry.org or call 800-835-8065.