The Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the Federal Forest Service will sponsor two exciting and informative educational events in October:

Women and Their Woods – October 5: is an introductory program for women landowners who want to learn more about the forests they own and gain a fuller understanding of their place and potential in the community of forest landowners.

The program consists of presentations on the all aspects of forest ownership including an overview of real estate issues, useful information on flora and fauna that inhabit local woodland areas, values of forest lands not readily apparent, methods for conserving lands for the next generation, resources available to all members of the landowner community, and more.

Guest speakers include Dr. Ann Rhoads, Botanist, Sue Currier, Executive Director of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Barbara Yeaman, Winner of the 2008 Ralph W. Abele Conservation and Heritage Award, Lori McKean, Executive Director of the Eagle Institute and Assistant Director for Programs and Communication for the U.S. Forest Service/Grey Towers National Historic Site and Nancy Baker, Chairperson of the Forest Landowner Committee of the PA Forestry Association and President of the Bradford Sullivan Forest Landowners Association.

A hands on exploration of forest resources and a walk in the woods will be part of the day’s activities, so please wear comfortable clothing and bring walking shoes.

Exploring the Many Values in Your Woods – October 26: is a program to educate landowners about the variety of economic values of forestlands beyond traditional timber harvesting products.

Participants will learn about the potential of conservation, recreation, and wood energy and gain a fuller understanding of the various facets of gas exploration and leasing.

Speakers include Peter Pinchot, Director of Milford Experimental Forest, Mike Roche, Service Forester for Pike County for the DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Nancy Baker, Chairperson of the Forest Landowner Committee of the PA Forestry Association and President of the Bradford Sullivan Forest Landowners Association, Robin Wildermuth, Professional Forester, Wes Gillingham, Program Director for Catskill Mountainkeeper currently focused on programs regarding comprehensive facts on gas exploration and drilling, and Colin Miller of Catskill Woodnet, a regional network of woodworkers, artisans and sawmills committed to supporting healthy watersheds and forestland conservation in the Catskill Mountains.

Both events will be held at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA, and are free and open to the public, with lunch provided. Registration is limited and first come, first serve.

Download the program brochures to learn more: Exploring the Many Values in Your Woods and Women and Their Woods.

Please call the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at 570-226-3164 to reserve your place. For more information or to register call the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at 570-226-3164 or send email to: info@delawarehighlands.org .

8/29/2008