Join Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson on Sunday, Jan. 11, 4-6 p.m. for “Made in Maine: 100-Plus Years of Craftsmanship in Skiing.” The presentation is another in the series of fireside chats presented by Scott Andrews from the Ski Museum of Maine.

This Fireside Chat looks at skis, boots and other skiing products that were made in Maine from the late 1800s to the present. Maine was once an important manufacturer of skis, boots and other gear, but no longer. Maine engineers were also prominent in developing ski resorts in the Northeastern U.S.

Andrews has given presentations in about 50 different communities across the entire state of Maine. Fireside Chats are created and presented by Andrews, the Museum's curator, research director and longtime snowsports journalist.

Each Fireside Chat is a fascinating and entertaining experience that is based on 100-plus vintage photographs collected from the museum's own archives plus several dozen participating clubs, organizations and private individuals. Each program lasts about 50 minutes. Questions are encouraged and attendees are urged to share personal experiences.

The presentation will be accompanied by a hot drinks and something sweet! Please register in advance by going to www.hvnc.org/registration. The cost is $5 per person. When you arrive, park and walk down the service road (about 1/3 of a mile). The presentation will be in the new classroom at the back of the barn — the large pavilion. Consider bringing a headlamp or flashlight as it will be dark after the presentation.

HVNC is a nonprofit education and recreation center in Jefferson. HVNC is open to the public 365 days a year, dawn to dusk. Come explore 30 miles of trails as they twist and wind across 1,000 acres of diverse habitat. More information available online at www.hvnc.org, info@hvnc.org, or call 207-200-8840.