The Vermont Tree Farm Program and Vermont Woodlands Association are inviting you to attend the 75th Anniversary Tree Farm Celebration/Picnic on August 28, 2016 at Shelburne Farm in Shelburne, VT from 10 am to 4 pm. The American Forest Foundation (AFF) has kicked off its celebration of the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), the largest and oldest sustainable forestry program for family forest owners. Vermont will be celebrating with a picnic in August 2016! There will be a traditional catered picnic meal and a cash bar for beer and wine. Entry to Shelburne Farms and use of the Coach Barn is included in the cost to attend.
The lineup of available activities around the meal include something for all ages. You will have access to all four historic barns and the first floor of the Inn, the petting zoo, woodworking shop and cheese making operation in the Farm Barn. There will be opportunities for walking and hiking around the 3,000 acre grounds and trails, making bird houses in a class led by Allen Yale (all materials supplied), a surprise forestry tour led by Joe Nelson, Shelburne Farms forester, swimming, kayaking or canoeing (BYO) in the adjacent Lake Champlain (no life guard present), fishing (VT state fishing license required) or just enjoying the historic and beautiful scenery and views. We recommend you bring your own lawn chairs and recliners, blankets, etc. We’ll have a raffle for a Tree Farm painting by Peter Huntoon, recognition of our Tree Farm program history, recent Tree Farmers and Inspectors of the year, and our ongoing work and accomplishments.
The cost to attend is $25/person or $40/couple. Children under 12 years of age & Certified Tree Farm Inspectors will be admitted for free. Additional family members are $25/person. You do not need to be a tree farmer to attend, all are welcome!
Directions and more information for this event is available at http://www.vermonttreefarm.org/events.asp.
Vermont Woodlands Association sponsors the Tree Farm Program in Vermont. Tree Farms range in size from small woodlots to large industrial forests. The goals of the Tree Farm Program are disseminating information about the benefits of proper forest management and establishing good forest management practices on as many acres as possible. VWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to advocate for the management, sustainability, perpetuation, and enjoyment of forests through the practice of excellent forestry that employs highly integrated management practices that protect and enhance both the tangible and intangible values of forests - including clean air and water, forest products, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, recreation, scenic beauty, and other resources - for this and future generations. Visit www.vermontwoodlands.org for events in your area.
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