Empower, Inspire, and Connect: Join Us at Timber Queens, a forestry forum for women+
Welcome to Timber Queens!
Hosted by the Forestry Sector Council, Timber Queens is dedicated to celebrating and empowering women+ in the forestry industry. This initiative highlights the invaluable contributions of women+ and fosters a supportive community for professional growth and mentorship.
About the Forum:
This year's event will be a single day including an evening social at the Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake in Halifax on December 10, 2025. This groundbreaking event focuses on empowerment, networking, and the critical role women+ play in shaping the future of the forestry sector.
| Elder Peggie | Opening Pray and Song | 10:45 |
| Sherilyn Young | Mimaju’nsuti and Our Goals Towards Forestry | 11:05 |
| Ariel Durning | FORSEC Women's Mentorship | 1:00 |
| Julianna Misner | Mentorship as Shared Leadership: Seeing Our Strengths Through Each Other’s Stories | 1:15 |
| Alana Westwood | From forest floor to branch manager: Forest science, knowledge exchange, and the Ecological Forestry Research Initiative | 4:05-4:35 |
Conversation Cafe: Round table learning event from 2:15-3:15
| Meghan Gadal and Brooke Lohnes | Old Growth Forestry policy in pracites |
| Carley Archibald | Managing forests for the future: Sustainable forestry in industry |
| Cheryl Rudderham | Old Growth Experiences and Insight |
| Jane Baker | Seeds of change |
| Heba Jarrar | Urban Forestry - What is it?! |
Networking: 4:30-5:30
| Jay Fisher | Free Professional Headshots | 4:30-5:30 |
| Julie Saint-Pierre | One Pin Challenge: A Quick, Engaging Pain-Reset Demo | 4:30-5:30 |
| Chelsea Legge | Vendor - Beadwork (Jewelry) | 4:30-5:30 |
If registration fees are a barrier to your attendance, please reach out directly to Kerri
For more information: Please connect with us!
Mention that you're with the Forestry Sector Council when booking with the Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake (1-902-477-5611) for a special rate