UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the date for our 2025 quarterly virtual gatherings.
- June Date TBC, 1-2pm ET – Building Trust and Relationships
- September 9, 1-2pm ET – Self Advocacy: Articulating Values and Value Proposition
- December 9, 1-2pm ET – Topic to be confirmed.
Look for Women’s Forest Congress representatives at these forest sector events.
- March 26, 5:30-6:30pm PT, Women In Timber Power Hour, at the International Mass Timber Conf., Oregon Convention Ctr., Portland, OR
- May 22, 12:00-2pm CT, SFI Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN
- October 24, 4:00-5:30pm ET, Women in Natural Resources Meet-up, SAF National Convention, Hartford, CT
- More to come.
PAST EVENTS
Women’s Forest Congress Lunch & Learn
March 20, 2025
During our March lunch & learn, we learned about building a culture of respect, with Dr. Julie Pham.
Women’s Forest Congress Lunch & Learn
December 3, 2024
During our December lunch & learn, we celebrated where we’ve been, where we are, and where are we going.
Women’s Forest Congress Lunch & Learn
June 25, 2024
During our June lunch & learn, we explored the intersection of forest conservation and technology in a panel moderated by Steering committee member Daphne Yin.
Women’s Forest Congress Lunch & Learn
March 21, 2024
Participants came together to learn more about recent research on U.S. forest sector workforce analysis and gaps in diversity representation.
Women’s Forest Congress Virtual Gathering
December 6, 2023
Participants came together to Foster Workforce Opportunities for All Women.
Click here for more videos from the December 2023 event.
Women’s Forest Congress Virtual Gathering
September 13, 2023
Participants came together to intentionally identify and support more women and those from underrepresented groups to achieve leadership positions.
Click here for more videos from the September 2023 event.
Women’s Forest Congress Virtual Gathering – Creating Safe, Inviting, and Welcoming Workspaces
June 8, 2023
Participants came together to look at, share, and support ways to create a safe, inviting, and welcoming workspace for all.
Click here for more videos from the June 2023 event.
Women’s Forest Congress Virtual Gathering – The Importance of Storytelling
March 15, 2023
Participants came together to celebrate Women’s History Month and discuss the importance of storytelling.
Click here for more videos from the March 2023 event.
Women’s Forest Congress
October 17-20, 2022
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Click here to learn more about the Congress.
Click here for more videos from the inaugural October 2022 event.
Women’s Forest Congress Virtual Gathering – A Roadmap to the Congress
June 8, 2022
Participants came together to learn about the inaugural event in October. Check out videos from the event here.
Click here for more videos from the June 8th event.
Women’s Forest Congress Virtual Gathering – Finding Ways to Break the Bias
March 8, 2022
Women across the forest community came together to find ways to #BreakTheBias. Check out videos from the event here.
Click here for more videos from the March 8th event.
Women’s Forest Congress CommuniTEA – Celebrating and Supporting Each Other
December 8, 2021
The Women’s Forest Congress and aligned organizations came together to share values and raise the profile of gender equity in the broader forest, conservation, and recreation spaces. Visit our Padlet to see proceedings
Click here for more videos from the December 8th event
An Arc of Experience to Inspire, Empower, and Build
September 8, 2021
Nearly two hundred participants from the forest and conservation space came together to celebrate the glass ceilings women around the world have shattered. We heard from inspirational speakers and panelists to inspire and empower our growing community. Visit our Padlet to see proceedings
Click here for more videos from the September 8th event
Get Together, Get Outside, and Let’s Get Going
June 8, 2021
Our agenda included exciting opportunities to network with colleagues and peers throughout the forest community and listening to inspirational speaker Lindsey Richter tell us how she uses her passion for the great outdoors and mountain biking to empower women to overcome fears and build confidence.
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Inspire, Empower and Build Relationships
Monday, March 8, 2021 – International Women’s Day
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More than 500 joined WFC to learn about what’s happening with the Women’s Forest Congress and what is ahead, be inspired by the work and leadership of women in natural resources, and learn a bit about how we can all support each other on International Women’s Day! Watch the videos from the event: