Woods in Your Backyard Series
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- Virtual | Live
About The Live Webinar
Learn how to make the most of your woodland or backyard through The Woods in Your Backyard webinar series, designed especially—but not exclusively—for landowners with less than ten acres. This nine-session, live evening series explores forest ecology, soils, native landscaping, tree identification, wildlife habitat enhancement, water management, invasive species control, and practical woodlot stewardship. Each one-hour Zoom session is followed by a 30-minute Q&A and is recorded for later viewing, ensuring flexibility for all participants. Attendees will also receive a copy of The Woods in Your Backyard: Learning to Create and Enhance Natural Areas around Your Home, a full-color, 108-page guide to sustainable land care.
Earn Credits
- LA-CES (Landscape Architect)
- 9 training hours CEUs
Partnering Organizations
- Forests for the Bay
- Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
- DCNR Bureau of Forestry
- Pennsylvania Game Commission
- James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State
- University of Maryland Extension
The Woods in Your Backyard Manual
The workshop manual, The Woods in Your Backyard: Learning to Create and Enhance Natural Areas Around Your Home, is a 108-page self-directed book ($15 value) guiding participants through the process of developing and implementing projects to enhance their land's natural resources.
How to Get Your Manual
Upon completing your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you. This email will contain a unique "code" for registrants only with instructions on how to obtain your free copy of The Woods in Your Backyard: Learning to Create and Enhance Natural Areas Around Your Home ($15 value). Follow the instructions in the email to order your manual for free, including complimentary shipping. If you need assistance, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-877-345-0691.  *Books can be shipped to all U.S. states and territories, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. Participants from other foreign locations are still welcome to register and join webinars; but unfortunately, books are not included in their registration for this workshop.
Space is limited - preregistration is required.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
- Landowners
- Land managers
- Conservation organizations
- Watershed volunteers
- Why managing forests is important
- Principles of forest ecology
- How to create and manage wildlife habitat
- How to identify and control invasive plants
- Forest health issues and management strategies
- The relationship between forests and water
- How to select native trees for various sites
- How to establish meadows and forests
- How to create a management plan for your property
How do I access a webinar?
When you register for a webinar, you will also receive email instructions to help you access the webinar.
How long is a webinar?
Every webinar is different. To find the length of a specific webinar, please refer to the webinar description.
If I register for a webinar, but am unable to attend the live session, can I view a recording of the webinar at a later time?
Yes, registrants will have access to view the webinar recording regardless if they attended the live session. A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within 10 business days after the live session occurred. You will have access to view the recording for six months from the date of the event.
Can a recorded webinar be viewed multiple times?
In most cases, yes! If a webinar is recorded, there is no limit to how many times the recording can be viewed.
What materials will I need for a webinar?
All webinars require you to have access to the internet. It is also recommended that your device has sound. Please refer to the webinar description to learn if there are special requirements for viewing a specific webinar.
What devices and browsers are supported for webinars?
Webinars can be accessed on most desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. Webinars are compatible with most up-to-date browsers. Please refer to the webinar description to learn about any special requirements for a specific webinar to ensure your device is supported.
Is there technical support for webinars?
You will receive instructions for accessing a webinar after registration. It is recommended that you log in to the webinar a few minutes early to make sure that you are not experiencing any technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please let us know using the contact information available on the webinar description.
Will I be given the opportunity to ask questions during a live webinar?
In most cases, yes. Most live webinars give participants an opportunity to ask questions and communicate through a chat box. The chat box is actively monitored, and the presenter(s) will facilitate communication.
Are webinars accessible for people who require special needs or services?
We strive to ensure our webinars are accessible to everyone. If you need assistance accessing a webinar, please visit the "Contact Us" form using the link in the footer of this page. We will be glad to assist you.
Who do I contact if I have a question about a specific webinar?
Contact information is available on every webinar description. If you have a question about a specific webinar, please use the contact information available on the webinar description.
How do I register for a webinar over the phone?
Contact our customer service team at 1-877-345-0691 for assistance over the phone. We are here to help on weekdays between 8:30am - 5pm Eastern Time.
