Women and Their Woods Retreat
September 11 • 4:00 pm - September 13 • 5:00 pm
Women forest landowners and aspiring landowners from across the mid-Atlantic region are invited to learn about forest stewardship, build confidence in managing their woods, and connect with others in a friendly, peer-learning environment. Join us for a dynamic and fun retreat designed to help you navigate the challenges and rewards of forestland ownership.
Space at the retreat is limited and registration is due by August 30, 2026.
Questions about the Retreat may be directed to Jen Campbell, 570-226-3164 ext. 2 or jen@delawarehighlands.org; or, Lydia Freethy, 570-226-3164 ext. 4 or lydia@delawarehighlands.org. Registrations cancelled on or after August 25, 2026, are not eligible for a refund.
Women and Their Woods Retreat Schedule*
Stay tuned for the complete list of programs and presenters.
Friday, September 11th
- 4pm – Sign in; receive room assignment and settle in
- 6pm – Dinner
- 7pm – Welcome, Introductions, and Overview of Program
- 8pm – Property Forest History Presentation
Saturday, September 12th
- 7am – Unity with Nature Yoga with Dawn Quinones
- 8am – Breakfast
- 9am – Map Exercise: Setting Goals and Objectives with Jen Campbell
- 10am-12pm – Species Identification and Forest Ecology with Alicia Hanson from Wayne County Conservation District
- 12pm – Lunch; Solar Energy On Your Land Q&A with Jack Barnett
- 1pm-4pm – Chainsaw Safety Program with Kevin Snyder, Game of Logging Instructor from Northern Tier Hardwood Association
- 4pm-5pm – Roundtable Discussion led by Jen Campbell and Lydia Freethy
- 5:30pm – Appetizers
- 6pm – Dinner
- 7pm – Unity with Nature Yoga with Dawn Quinones
Sunday, September 13th
- 7am – Unity with Nature Yoga with Dawn Quinones
- 8am – Breakfast
- 9am-11am – Creating Wildlife Habitat with PA-DCNR Bureau of Forestry
- 11am-12pm – Forest Health: Invasive Plant ID and Control with Kimberly Bohn from Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Lecture portion)
- 12pm – Lunch
- 1pm-3pm – Forest Health: Invasive Plant ID and Control with Kimberly Bohn (Field portion)
- 3pm-4pm – Deer Herd Management with Devin Schappert from Blooming Grove Hunting and Fishing Club
- 4pm – Roundtable Discussion led by Jen Campbell and Lydia Freethy
- 4:30pm – Retreat Graduation and Wrap-Up
- 5pm – Depart
*This schedule is subject to change.
Funding support for the Women and Their Woods Retreat has been provided by the Wayne County Community Foundation.
