Hike Monadnock
Mountain* Saturday, November
1, 9am, $10 adults/$5 children
Monadnock Mountain is a spectacular peak rising
high above the surrounding Connecticut River Valley.
Join NorthWoods for a guided hike of this remote and
mysterious local mountain. We will discuss regional
geology, explore natural communities, and discover the
mountain's unique history- from lost gold mines to the
CCC fire tower. Difficult, 5-mile round-trip hike;
bring sturdy footwear, extra layers, and lunch and
water.
'Stick Season'
(and Full Moon) Woods Walk* Thursday, November
13, 6pm, $5
Join NorthWoods for an evening walk as we discover the
natural beauty of 'stick season'- that precious time of
year between Fall foliage and Winter marked by the first
snows of the season and a landscape in transition. We
will set out in the early evening to enjoy and discuss
natural habitats on the eve of dormancy and return by
the light of the full moon. Dress for the weather
(extra layers and waterproof boots); rain date Friday,
November 14.
Kingdom
Coffeehouse: Wind That Shakes the Barley*
Saturday November 15, 7pm, $10 adults/$5 children
Always a favorite, this Vermont-based quartet presents a
tantalizing mixture of traditional music and folklore
from the Celtic lands of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and
beyond. Wooden flute, whistles, pipes, concertina,
bouzouki, guitar, bodhran and voices blend to dazzle
audiences with fiery jigs, reels and songs that have a
stunning freshness and vitality that's hard to resist.
Special December
Workshop
Tree Felling &
Chainsaw Maintenance Training*
Friday and Saturday, December 12 and 13, 8:30am-4pm
$150 each day
This two-day workshop covers levels 1 and 2 of the
world-renowned Game of Logging and is appropriate for
all experience levels. Safety and efficiency are
emphasized, as well as hands-on practice with an
experienced instructor. Day 1 provides an overview of
chain saw safety and covers basic tree felling. Day 2
covers saw maintenance and chain sharpening techniques
and provides additional felling practice. More
information about workshop content can be found at this
link:Woodland
Training. Note:
special registration procedures apply to this workshop
as follows: to register, contact Emily at extension #112
or via email at emily@northwoodscenter.org.
Space is
limited; Register NOW.
Also coming
up in December...........
~Introduction to Solar Power and Solar
Water Heating-Saturday,
Dec. 6
~Holiday Coffeehouse-Saturday,
December 20
~Island Pond Christmas Bird Count-Monday,
December 22
Mark your calendars!!
Clyde River Paddling and Fishing Guide-2nd
Edition Available in mid-November!
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NorthWoods is pleased to announce the publication of
the 2nd edition of the
Clyde River
Paddling and Fishing Guide just in time for
the holiday gift giving season! The
Guide
features ten maps from Island Pond to Lake
Memphremagog with detailed information on accesses,
portages, river conditions, picnic areas, fishing
and history on the Clyde River.
The booklet will be available for sale at NorthWoods,
via mailorder and through our online store @
www.northwoodscenter.org.
Everyone on our enewsletter list will be given first
notice once the guide is in our hands. Watch your
email for the announcement.
NOTE: The
Photovoltaic Design and Installation Course originally
scheduled for this fall has been postponed to May 11-16,
2009... This popular 6-day workshop covers all
aspects of photovoltaics, beginning with electricity
basics and continuing through safety procedures, site
analysis, system sizing, components, wiring,
installation, operations, and maintenance. The course
culminates with the installation of a PV system. For
more information, contact Jayson at 802-723-6551 x113 or
jayson@northwoodscenter.org.
NorthWoods Stewardship Center PO Box 220, East Charleston, VT 05833
802-723-6551 ext 114
