Colorful forest posters, Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl items, and a variety of educational literature and handouts will be distributed for free at the 14th Annual Festival of Wood on August 4 - 5 at Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, Pike County.

The U.S. Forest Service and its partners offer these free items to strengthen the sustainable forestry and conservation message that is a theme throughout the event.

Teachers who can use the items in the classroom are encouraged to contact the U.S. Forest Service in advance of the event.

The family-friendly weekend offers a variety of activities and events that demonstrate the many ways we use and enjoy wood in our everyday lives. Entry to the grounds, parking and a shuttle are all free. Self-guided tours of the Grey Towers mansion are $5 per person.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to download the free Agents of Discovery app to their personal devices before they arrive so they can play the Grey Towers Agents of Discovery missions and win free gifts.

Visitors also are encouraged to download the QR code reader in advance so they can learn more about the trees at Grey Towers by scanning the QR codes on the Tree ID signs.

A variety of wood crafts will be demonstrated, exhibited and sold. Exhibits, films, demonstrations, music and free children’s activities are planned. Chainsaw carvings, a free wildlife show and professional Stilt Walkers are scheduled each day.

For more information and a downloadable Program Schedule, visit the 14th Annual Festival of Wood webpage, call 570-296-9630 or send an email to greytowers@fs.fed.us.

For more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the Grey Towers Heritage Association.  Click Here to sign up for updates from the Association, Like them on Facebook, Follow them on Twitter, visit their YouTube Channel, become part of their Google+ Circle and follow them on Instagram.

Also visit the Grey Towers Historic Site website and the Pinchot Institute for Conservation website for information on its conservation research and policy programs.  Click Here to sign up for the Institute’s regular updates.

(Photos: Marty Parsons of Pennsylvania WoodMizer will be on hand to demonstrate how a log becomes lumber on a portable saw mill; Woodsy Owl will be making regular appearances in the children’s tent throughout the weekend, promoting his “reduce, re-use, recycle” message.)

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[Posted: July 20, 2018]

7/23/2018