Distant Hill Events for 2024

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring low-impact logging techniques using just a forwarder and chainsaws at an active ten-acre sustainable harvest site at Distant Hill Nature Trail. This educational event is perfect for landowners, foresters, students, naturalists, and anyone interested in responsible timber harvesting practices that minimize environmental disturbance.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Techniques for selective logging to promote forest health

✅ How a forwarder improves wood extraction with minimal soil disruption

✅ Best practices for maintaining trails and preserving wildlife habitat

✅ How to control and contain Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) – an invasive pest present on-site that threatens eastern hemlock trees

This field-based session will provide live demonstrations and expert insights into the benefits of low-impact forestry.

Participants will also learn how to identify HWA and practical strategies for preventing the spread of this pest while working in forested landscapes.

Dress warmly and be prepared for outdoor conditions.

Registration is Required

Registration gives us the ability to contact you if the event needs to be canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Rain/Snow date: Friday, February 21st, 2025, 2 - 4 p.m.

We are having two family friendly work/pizza parties at Distant Hill Nature Trail on Saturdays, April 19 and April 26 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Everyone can help, from toddler to adult, and every age in between!

Come to one or both events if you like, but please make sure you register each person in your family for each day.

Both events will start at 9:30 followed by pizza and drinks at 11:30!

Please Register so we know how many pizzas to buy!