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We will be clearing out the goat house and laying down fresh bedding for the year.  This will take a group of people who will work with shovels and pitchforks to remove the deep bedding in the 10 X 20 structure and then lay down fresh woodchips that will create the base of the deep bedding for the winter. 

Throughout July and August we will work on Saturdays as well as Sunday to complete conservation projects.  We have 40 acres of land that we are removing the honeysuckle and buckthorn and then planting native species.  Volunteers will learn about selective cutting and controlled burns.  We will use loppers and chainsaws.  No prior knowledge is needed. Dress to be in the woods. We provide mosquito repellant and gloves. 

We will be working in the woods clearing invasive species- honeysuckle and buckthorn to increase biodiversity. This has been an ongoing project that has dramatically changed the quality of the woods.  Volunteers will learn to identify honeysuckle and buckthorn and be provided the tools to remove it.  Much of the work will be done with loppers and chainsaws.  We will also be gathering downed sticks and logs to reduce the biofuel on the forest floor.  If the weather is appropriate, we will be have a fire.  

On Sunday mornings from 9-12 we will engage in a variety of wildlife center maintenance projects and conservation work.  This will be outside projects with the potential to get dirty.  The activities will range from some animal care to gathering downed trees and brush and removing invasive species.  There will also be controlled burning.  Anyone 12 and up is welcome to join in the fun. Dress for the weather and to get dirty.