Events & Workshops at NorthWoods Stewardship Center
(For a complete listing of programs please see the full events calendar list)

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Or register soon for these upcoming programs, workshops, and events:

Ski Touring the Kingdom Series: The Black Hills    Saturday, March 6, 9am-1pm, $10

Explore new terrain with an ascent up the Black Hills in Glover, Vermont. We will meet at the Shadow Lake Beach parking lot, skin up, picnic at the summit, and take a fun run (or two) down the steep and open hardwood slopes to the former site of Runaway Pond. NorthWoods will provide a shuttle back to the starting point. Bring lunch, snacks, water and layers. Directions available upon registration—email Events or call 723-6551 ext. 115.

NEW! Power for Change Educator Workshop- Friday, March 12, 9am-3pm, $35

Experience NorthWoods' newly published Power for Change curriculum: 16 hands-on lesson plans designed to bring renewable energy to the classroom. Tour NorthWoods' energy systems, including 1.4 kW solar PV system, wood-gasification boiler, and plans for a micro-hydro installation. Build a solar oven and boil water in our biomass energy efficiency challenge. Certificates of participation provided and may be used towards credit hours. Lunch is provided. Dress for both indoor and outdoor work. Registration is required. Contact Maria Young for more information.

Carving Duck Decoys- Saturdays, March 13 and March 20, 9am-12pm, $40 (includes materials)

Learn how to carve an effective Basswood duck decoy with veteran woodcarver Allen Yale. Designed for novice woodcarvers, this class covers tool sharpening, carving techniques, pattern layout, cutting blanks and painting. Bring carving tools if possible, or contact Events to purchase or borrow. Class will be held at Allen's workshop in Derby, VT. Space limited, registration required. Directions available upon registration. Contact Events or call 723-6551 ext. 115.

The Clyde River—A Remarkable Fisheries Resource - Thursday, March 18, 7pm, $5
VT Fisheries Biologist Len Gerardi will present a program on the past, present, and future of the Clyde River's fishery resources. Len will discuss the Clyde's legendary salmon runs, current restoration efforts, the impacts of dams and overfishing, and the large list of cold and warmwater fish species in the Clyde. He will also provide updates on the status of new regulations designed to help in the restoration of fish populations.Contact Events to register.



Encore Dinner Mystery Theatre Performance - Saturday, March 20
Karaoke Killer Strikes Again! to benefit the NorthWoods Stewardship Center

Join us on Saturday, March 20, at 5:30 pm for a Mystery Theatre Dinner. Susan-Lynn Johns and the Island Pond Thespians & Friends, with the QNEK Company Members will keep you at the edge of your chair during their encore performance here at NorthWoods. $25 for dinner and show. Contact Events to register.

Shed Meet and Chili Dinner! Saturday, March 27, 5-8pm, $10
Join NorthWoods and the VT Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group for the 2nd Annual Shed Meet. Bring your sheds and or trophies to share and be scored by officials from the VT Big Game Trophy Club. Enjoy wild game chili and cornbread; prizes for the highest scoring Moose and Deer sheds. Benefits NWSC and VTFWCG.

Vermont Hunter Education Course
Monday, March 29 and Thursday, April 7 6-8pm; Saturday, April 3 9am-2pm, FREE

Just in time for Spring Turkey season, this course prepares our next generation for safe, responsible and ethical hunting. Successful course completion includes two evening sessions, an all-day hands-on training, and a written exam and is necessary to purchase a VT hunting license. Sponsored by the VT Fish and Wildlife Department. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. 802.723.6551 ext 117

Full Moon Snowshoe- Tuesday, March 30, 6pm, $10

Enjoy the first full moon of the spring and explore the NorthWoods property on snowshoe before the snow melts away. This is the final Full Moon Snowshoe Hike for the Season! Bring snack, flashlight and warm layers. Hot drinks to follow. Snowshoe rentals available for an additional $5. Contact Events to register.


Home Energy Audit Demonstration — Sunday, April 11th, 12pm, $5

With modern day testing procedures and equipment, including a blower door, we will perform an energy audit on the Stewardship Center’s building. See the tools and methods used to determine what measures may be taken to improve comfort, indoor air quality and reduce the energy consumed in a building. The workshop will be led by Haze Smith of Northern Home Performance, an Energy Star Contractor working in the Northeast Kingdom and northern New Hampshire. Learn about typical energy savings and payback period of these measures, as well as costs and cash incentives available. Please pre-register at 802-723-6551 x115 or Email Maria Young.


Guided educational and recreational experiences can be arranged for groups of 6 or more by contacting Maria at 802-723-6551 x115 or Email Maria Young

(Note: Details will be available in mid-April for our May-August programs and in mid-August for our September-December programs.)