KIds will learn about owls and their special adaptations through hands-on exploration. Starting with a short story, we'll take a hike through our woods to see if we can hear one calling. Then we'll warm up inside as we explore what they eat, as we dissect owl pellets and explore what makes an owl an …
Get a brief primer on the owls in our area, and then head out for a hike to see if we can see or hear any owls that may be out and about. $10.00 per person, space is limited, and reservations are required. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Covid protocols will be …
Join us on Sunday afternoons for a 2 hour sugaring tour from 1:00p -3:00pm. You'll get a chance to see and experience our maple sugaring operations, from the trees in the sugarbush to the evaporator, where we draw off the finished syrup. Meet at the Visitor Center wearing warm, waterproof layers and footwear 15 minutes …
Women's Basic Chainsaw Safety is a chainsaw safety course for women who have no little to no prior saw experience. It leads into GOL Level 1 and Level 2, but is not a prerequisite for Level 1. Topics covered include the parts of a chainsaw, safety, and basic maintenence. Chainsaw use is limited to bucking, …
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Co-ed Basic Chainsaw Safety is a chainsaw safety course for people who have no little to no prior saw experience. It leads into GOL Level 1 and Level 2, but is not a prerequisite for Level 1. Topics covered include the parts of a chainsaw, safety, and basic maintenence. Chainsaw use is limited to bucking, …
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Women's only, Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety courses: Levels 1 & 2. Level 1 focuses on precision felling techniques, Level 2 focuses on maximizing saw performance. Level 1 is required before taking Level 2. Preference will be given to those registering for both Level 1 & 2 together. Participants must bring their own PPE, including …
Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety courses: Levels 1 & 2 Level 1 focuses on precision felling techniques, Level 2 focuses on maximizing saw performance. Level 1 is required before taking Level 2. Preference will be given to those registering for both Level 1 & 2 together. Participants must bring their own PPE, including a safety …
Level 3 focuses on Limbing, Bucking, and Difficult Trees. Courses must be taken in consecutive order (e.g. You must have Levels 1 and 2 before taking Level 3.). Participants must bring their own PPE, including a safety helmet with face shield, eye and ear protection, and chaps, as well as lunch, water, and snacks for …
Level 4 focuses on storm damage cleanup. Courses must be taken in consecutive order (e.g. You must have Levels 1 through 3 before taking Level 4). Participants must bring their own PPE, including a safety helmet with face shield, eye and ear protection, and chaps, as well as lunch, water, and snacks for the day. …
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