Last chance to register for this fall’s Forests for the People: The Return of the Town Forest Summit. The Summit will be held on Saturday, September 27th in Barre Town. As you may recall, the Town Forest Summit and the larger Town Forest Project effort was organized by the Northern Forest Alliance, now dissolved, for several years, partners have come back together to revitalize this important initiative.
Join us for a full day of learning about the role of town forests, get inspired, share experiences and gain access to resources and tools to help your community make the most out of this community asset. This event is open everyone. We welcome those with town forests, as well as those interested in learning more about how to establish one or strengthen community engagement in existing town properties.
Where: Barre Town Middle and Elementary School with afternoon field tours of the Barre Town Forest
When: Saturday, September 27th 8:30am -4pm
Cost: $15 (Pre-Registration)- $20 (Walk-in). Pre-Registration deadline is September 19, 2014. The registration fee covers morning refreshments, lunch, and workshop materials.
To Register: Visit www.uvm.edu/extension/town-forest-summit.
Questions: Contact Kate Forrer, via e-mail katherine.forrer@uvm.edu or call 1-802-223-2389.
Individuals requesting a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program should contact Kate Forrer at 802-223-2389 by September 15, 2014.
Event Partners: Northeastern States Research Cooperative, Northern Forest Center, Trust for Public Land, University of Vermont, University of Vermont Extension, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Vermont Natural Resource Council and Vermont Land Trust.
Sponsored by: Northern Forest Center, Trust for Public Land, and University of Vermont Environmental Program
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