Conservation Corps

1 05, 2018

GOL: Hands-on Learning and Competition in the Woods

2018-05-01T14:50:59-04:00May 1st, 2018|Conservation Corps, Education, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

This past weekend we hosted our annual spring Game of Logging workshop at NorthWoods. The Game of Logging (GOL) is a chainsaw skills and safety training curriculum developed in the 1960s by Swedish logger and instructor Soren Eriksson, focusing on small hands-on group learning and friendly competition to instill successful chainsaw techniques, felling strategies and safety practices. GOL is one of the most popular adult workshops we host, with multiple yearly workshops nearly always selling out well in advance of the event. GOL can only be taught by certified instructors, [Read More...]

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16 04, 2018

Mud Season and What To Do About It

2018-04-16T13:34:31-04:00April 16th, 2018|Conservation Corps, Education, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Mud season has arrived. For many of us that means an extended period of wearing rubber boots and a lingering feeling of concern (or perhaps adventure!) everytime we get in the car for our daily commute across some of Vermont's roughly 8,000 miles of unpaved dirt roads, now ridged into a potentially car-eating quagmire thanks to thawing ground and melting snow. But mud season also means spring -- warmer weather, the first migratory bird arrivals like warblers and red-winged blackbirds, and the emergence of beautiful forest ephemerals like Spring Beauty, [Read More...]

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29 03, 2018

Grooming Season Comes to a Close

2018-03-29T13:05:10-04:00March 29th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

With the end of the 2018 ski season fast approaching, trail grooming has been suspended for the Willoughby State Forest and NorthWoods Stewardship Center trails. Thank you so much for your support this season and a special thanks to the NEKBC for bringing a new user group to the Willoughby State Forest trail system. Trails will remain open until mud season begins, so enjoy the last of the skiing while you can! If you have enjoyed the use of these trails this season, please consider making a donation to support their [Read More...]

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21 03, 2018

Ski Trail Reports Move to TrailHub

2018-03-21T11:48:21-04:00March 21st, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

You spoke, we heard you! The email and Facebook trail report updates just weren't cutting it, so we've updated our system to use the slick graphics and easy entry system of TrailHub - used by many other trail systems in the region. Now you'll find the latest trail conditions straight from the groomer's still-chilly hands! If you aren't a TrailHub member, you can view the latest updates by favoriting this page: ski.northwoodscenter.org where you will see trail conditions for both the NorthWoods and Willoughby State Forest trail systems. Although the end of [Read More...]

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16 03, 2018

March 16th Trails Update

2018-03-16T19:08:38-04:00March 16th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Things are looking super on the ski trails after this recent storm (which buried our 'thin cover' signs!)!  All NorthWoods ski trails are groomed, (not track set) on packed powder. Willoughby State Forest was groomed today (3/16) with 3 plus inches of fresh powder. The cold this weekend means the conditions are beautiful and it shouldn't get sticky. Great time to head out for a St. Patrick's Day ski! Enjoy your weekend! View the full trail maps and purchase a trail pass here: https://goo.gl/ydHRyx    

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14 03, 2018

March 14th Trails Update

2018-03-14T13:11:09-04:00March 14th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update Trails were last groomed on Friday March 9th. Grooming will not occur until this storm is passed, so expect unpacked powder conditions until tomorrow or Friday. Unfortunately, we are down to the last of our funds in our grooming budget and are unable to get out as often as we would like. We are hoping to pack the trails down tomorrow and groom this Friday, though it could be the last run of the season. Check back here for updates. SNOW REPORT: Willoughby State Forest Nordic Trails Conditions: Unpacked powder PLEASE [Read More...]

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2 03, 2018

March 2nd Trails Update

2018-03-02T17:38:35-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update All the trails have been groomed as of 2/28/2018, which include the Little Loop, Middle Loop, Bartlett Loop, the Connector trail, the CCC road and the Bartlett Mountain rd. Tracks are set on Middle loop along with the two roads. As of Wednesday the trails were in wonderful shape. Even with the warm temperatures there is still a lot of snow left on the groomed trails. SNOW REPORT: Willoughby State Forest Nordic Trails Conditions: Packed powder where groomed. PLEASE SKI SAFELY! AND HAVE FUN! [Read More...]

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28 02, 2018

Alert! Emerald Ash Borer Found in Vermont

2018-02-28T11:06:25-05:00February 28th, 2018|Conservation Corps, Education, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

We were disheartened yesterday to learn that despite the best efforts on the parts of citizens and conservation professionals throughout the region, the invasive Emerald Ash Borer has finally found its way into the state of Vermont.  For those who care for and enjoy Vermont forests, this is major blow, and now more than ever it is important to help educate your friends and neighbors about this issue and ways to slow the effects, namely: DO NOT MOVE FIREWOOD! The insect itself is only able to fly short distances, and the [Read More...]

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23 02, 2018

2/23 Trails Update – Poor snow conditions :(

2018-02-23T13:09:54-05:00February 23rd, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

As this photo from our lodge webcam will attest, snow conditions have not been the best! Trails at NorthWoods and at the Willoughby State Forest have NOT been groomed this week, due to poor weather conditions and snowmobile repairs. Keep your fingers crossed for more end of season snow!

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16 02, 2018

February 16th Trails Update

2018-02-16T13:56:52-05:00February 16th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update All the trails have been groomed as of 1/13/2018, which include the Little Loop, Middle Loop, Bartlett Loop, the Connector trail, the CCC road and the Bartlett Mountain rd. Tracks are set on the Little and Middle loops along with the two roads. As of Tuesday the trails were in wonderful shape with an additional 6-8 inches of powder after the weekend storm. The trails were pristine after the grooming. We are still having issues with the state machine and our machine. If everything [Read More...]

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