Youth Education

Activities for Kids and Families

Kids learn so much through experiences and fun activities.

Take a look at our activities for kids and families.

Youth Programs and Camps

A variety of youth programs and camps, such as Camp Woods and Wildlife, Youth Conservation Camp, Envirothons, FFA Forestry Program, 4-H programs, and more, are available to youth of all ages.

Read more about youth programs and camps available.

Read more about our own Camp Woods and Wildlife.

Field Trips

If you’re interested in natural resource field trips or group field tours, contact your local VDOF forester.

If you’re in the southwest part of the state, explore our Matthews State Forest Education Center.

Self-Directed Learning

Virginia Department of Forestry offers many informational publications and educational resources on a variety of subjects for self-learning. Browse our Resource Library below.

View or get your own VDOF  Tree Identification book.


Additional Resources

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Contact Us

If you’re interested in a local group educational program, contact your local VDOF forester.

For more information or questions, e-mail us or use our contact form.