In collaboration with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) will host “Exploring the Depth and Breadth of Sustainable Forestry” September 17, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at HVNC in Jefferson.

This full day of woodland education will be a great overview for forest landowners who are already managing their woods, landowners who would like to be more informed before engaging in management, and other interested persons. Visitors will have a chance to learn from Maine Forest Service Staff, professional consulting foresters, loggers, model landowners and HVNC staff.

The day will consist of alternating discussions and guided tours of some of HVNC’s extensive forestry practices that are under way. Different parts of HVNC have been under active management for more than 30 years and the results are tangible. Students will learn to identify native trees, work with loggers and foresters, protect water quality, create valuable habitat, increase biological diversity, understand legal and permitting considerations, promote timber growth, plan for long term improvements, and how best to enjoy your woods!

Students are encouraged to bring their own questions and experiences to best learn from this collection of highly talented and experienced professionals.

Tuition for this course is $80 for CMBG and HVNC members, and $95 for nonmembers. To register for this event, or learn more about this event and forestry at HVNC visit www.hvnc.org.

For more information visit www.hvnc.org, call 207-200-8840, or email codey@hvnc.org.