Devoted to forest
conservation
The Pennsylvania Forestry Association is the nation’s oldest state organization devoted to forest conservation, stewardship and sustainability.
Our Purpose Become a Member / Renew DonateUpcoming Events
ALL EVENTS2026 Log A Load Sporting Clay Benefit
In Person: 09/25/2026 1:00 PM - 09/25/2026 6:00 PM
EventsIt's time for our 10th annual sporting clay shoot benefitting Log a Load for Kids and PA Children's Hospital. This year's event will be held at Shenecoy Sportsman's Club in Huntingdon PA.
This event is open to the general public and shooters of all ages & capabilities. NEW SHOOTERS are welcomed and encouraged to attend, no experience necessary.
2026 WALK IN PENN'S WOODS
In Person: 10/04/2026 7:00 AM - 10/04/2026 11:59 AM
EventsYour piece of Penn's Woods has the best story!
Help Pennsylvanians discover the forests, wildlife, history, and people that make Penn’s Woods special by hosting a Walk in Penn’s Woods on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Walks can be as simple or creative as you’d like—a guided woodland hike, tree identification walk, wildlife tour, forestry demonstration, history walk, or a conversation about how you care for your land. State and local parks, landowners, conservation organizations, foresters, educators, municipalities, businesses, and community groups are all encouraged to participate.
By hosting a walk, you’ll help connect people with Pennsylvania’s forests and build a greater appreciation for the stewardship that keeps Penn’s Woods healthy for generations to come.
Share your piece of Penn’s Woods—host a walk in 2026!
PA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION 140th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
In Person: 11/07/2026 11:00 PM - 11/07/2026 3:00 PM
EventsSmall Actions. Lasting Forests.
Join the Pennsylvania Forestry Association as we celebrate 140 years of stewardship in Pennsylvania at our 140th Annual Symposium & Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in State College.
This milestone gathering brings together woodland owners, forestry professionals, conservationists, educators, industry partners, and friends of Penn’s Woods for a day focused on the past, present, and future of Pennsylvania’s forests.
The 2026 symposium features keynote speaker Ethan Tapper — forester, author, and conservation advocate — along with networking opportunities, forestry and community exhibitors, the PFA Annual Business Meeting, lunch and refreshments, and the presentation of PFA’s annual awards.
As the Pennsylvania Forestry Association marks its 140th anniversary, we invite everyone who cares about Pennsylvania’s forests to come together, exchange ideas, celebrate accomplishments, and consider the small actions we can take today to create lasting forests for generations to come.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | State College, Pennsylvania
140 years of stewardship. A legacy. A future. Our forests.
Connect with the Forest Experts
our mission
The PA Forestry Association is a broad-based citizen's organization that provides leadership and education in sound, science-based forest management.
our vision
To be a leading proponent of sustainable forestry in Pennsylvania and provide a network for the exchange of ideas and information.
Connect with 1,500 Pennsylvaniansworking to maintain healthy forests for over 125 years.
