Women and the Woods

Women and the Woods is a whole day workshop on October 10, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., which is co-sponsored by MOFGA and Maine Farmland Trust. The program is designed to inform and inspire women woodland owners on the care and management of their forestland. Fee is $50 and includes lunch.

Timber framing workshop

A timber framing workshop will be held September 27-30. This is a hands-on setting where participants will experience the entire process from felling the trees to the finished product. Timber framing will be taught by Bob Lear, who has 24 years of timber framing experience. Program cost is $450 for HVNC, SWOAM and MOFGA supporters, $500 for all others. Some MOFGA scholarships available, contact amarshall@mofga.org. Includes breakfast and lunch by The Alna Store. No experience necessary.

Half Marathon Trail Run

Join us Sunday, Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. for Race thru the Woods. Explore the beautiful mix of single and double-track trails over rolling terrain in this challenging race course. Enjoy hot food around the fire pit after the race. Registration fee is $30 ($40 after October 1). It's free for HVNC members. All proceeds will support the maintenance of HVNC trails and educational programs.

The Hidden Valley Nature Center is located at 131 Egypt Road in Jefferson. For more information, visit www.hvnc.org or call 586-6752.