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Oxen Logging Demonstration – For Landowners & Aspiring Landowners

March 7, 2015

Date/Time
Date(s) - Mar 7th, 2015
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location
Jackson Swamp


ISCOWPLearn about low-impact sustainable forestry with forester Tom Jenkens. Meet his oxen team and watch them in action on Hilltown Land Trust’s Jackson Swamp property. 

Learn how to implement sustainable forestry on your land, join this demonstration and Q&A session for landowners, and others interested in generating income from low-impact forestry. Please dress in weather-appropriate layers, wear sturdy boots, and bring a water bottle. Light snacks will be provided. [See more information about our afternoon workshop for kids!] 

Foul weather date is Sunday, March 8th
Please note, dogs are prohibited as to not distract the working power animals.

Registrations will be accepted in-person (cash or check only).
QUESTIONS? Contact Nicole at hltlandsteward@ttor.org or (413) 628-4485 ext. 4

Cost
HLT Members: Free
Nonmembers: $10.

Directions From Williamsburg/ Points North
Take Route 9 to MA-143 in Williamsburg and head west for 8.2 miles (stay left at the junction with Partridge Road ). Turn left onto Ireland Street, after 2.2 miles turn right onto Ring Road. Follow Ring Road for about 300 feet and park along the left shoulder (please pull in as far as you can, and provide enough room for a car to pass next to you).

Directions From Huntington/ Points South
Take MA-112 North for 9 miles to South Worthington. Turn right onto Ireland Street and drive 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Ring Road. Follow Ring Road for about 300 feet and park along the left shoulder (please pull in as far as you can, and provide enough room for a car to pass next to you). Parking attendants will be available to assist you.

 

 

We are no longer accepting online registrations, REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN-PERSON (cash or check only)

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This event is fully booked.

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