Working Woods Field Day
Learn about woodland stewardship while touring our demonstration forest.
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Interested in exploring what effective forest management practices look like in action?
Explore active demonstration sites within the Working Woods Learning Forest by joining guided tours or exploring on your own, and connect with regional natural resource organizations and professionals.
Free to attend, no registration required!
Date & Time
Saturday, June 6, 9am-4pm
Location
The Working Woods Learning Forest at the Holden Arboretum (9805 Sperry Rd. Kirtland OH 44094)
Timed Tours through the Working Woods Learning Forest will run every hour at quarter past:
| Time | Topic | Description |
| 9:15am | Forestry | Explore timber harvest demonstrations to see how sustainable harvests can support both people & forests |
| 10:15am (a) | Research | Explore a forest stand improvement demonstration to see how research can inform forestry |
| 10:15am (b) | Non-Timber Forest Products | Explore the potential of non-timber forest products and how they can be integrated into impactful management |
| 11:15am (a) | Conservation | Explore an edge feathering demonstration to see how forestry techniques can create wildlife habitat |
| 11:15am (b) | Forest Pests & Pathogens | Explore pests and pathogens that affect our local forests and learn about current research and monitoring efforts |
| 12:15pm (a) | Forestry | Explore timber harvest demonstrations to see how sustainable harvests can support both people & forests |
| 12:15pm (b) | Seed Bank | Explore how the Holden Seed Bank approaches seed collection and supports reforestation across Ohio |
| 1:15pm (a) | Research | Explore a forest stand improvement demonstration to see how research can inform forestry |
| 1:15pm (b) | Sustainable Trails | Explore considerations for designing trails through your woods that extend their lifespan while minimizing impact |
| 2:15pm | Conservation | Explore an edge feathering demonstration to see how forestry techniques can create wildlife habitat |
Questions? Please reach out to forestry@holdenfg.org
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