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October 26th, 2018 by Northern Woodlands Notes from the Editor

Conference Recap

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This year’s Northern Woodlands Conference, held at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, Vermont, featured a great mix of workshops and presentations, all related, in one way or another, to the forests of the Northeast. As is always the case with the event, many of our favorite moments were unscripted. There were great conversations on topics ranging from forestry to float planes, smartphone mammal tracking to wood carving. Poet Verandah Porche brought fresh-pressed cider from Total Loss Farm. A yellow-billed cuckoo appeared on cue for an early morning bird walk.

Bryan Pfeiffer was our keynote speaker this year; on Friday he’ll be posting an essay inspired by his talk on his blog.  And as always, we’re grateful to everyone for making this event possible.  Special thanks to volunteer photographer David Van Wie, event intern Hanna Holcombe, and The Bailey Charitable Foundation.

Here are a few photos from the conference.  And speaking of events: there are still a few spaces left for a hands-on forestry workshop we’re co-hosting with Long View Management on November 3, sponsored by the Irwin Post Speakers Fund. You can find information about this free event here.

Conference a Success Gallery

Ben Cosgrove opened the conference with a performance and presentation Friday night. An acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist, he is known for work that speaks to people’s connection with place.
Ben Cosgrove opened the conference with a performance and presentation Friday night. An acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist, he is known for work that speaks to people’s connection with place. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Early morning bird walk with Dan Lambert and Bryan Pfeiffer. The birds cooperated, providing sightings of an eagle, loon, and yellow-billed cuckoo.
Early morning bird walk with Dan Lambert and Bryan Pfeiffer. The birds cooperated, providing sightings of an eagle, loon, and yellow-billed cuckoo. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Here’s an image of that cuckoo.
Here’s an image of that cuckoo. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Presentation from a workshop by Michael Wojtech, “Captivated By Trees: The Work of Rutherford Platt.”
Presentation from a workshop by Michael Wojtech, “Captivated By Trees: The Work of Rutherford Platt.” | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Into the woods!
Into the woods! | Photo: Northern Woodlands
A workshop taught by Jerry Jenkins, whose Northern Forest Atlas photographs appear regularly in the magazine. Here, ecologist Brett Engstrom and another participant discuss materials.
A workshop taught by Jerry Jenkins, whose Northern Forest Atlas photographs appear regularly in the magazine. Here, ecologist Brett Engstrom and another participant discuss materials. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Painter Kathleen Kolb discusses her multimedia collaboration with poet Verandah Porche, “Shedding Light on the Working Forest.”
Painter Kathleen Kolb discusses her multimedia collaboration with poet Verandah Porche, “Shedding Light on the Working Forest.” | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Erica Heilman wowed the audience with a presentation and clips from her popular audio podcast series, “Rumblestrip.”
Erica Heilman wowed the audience with a presentation and clips from her popular audio podcast series, “Rumblestrip.” | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Author Gary Miller. In addition to teaching a workshop and participating in a panel discussion, Gary served as our wonderful (hilarious) host for open mic night.
Author Gary Miller. In addition to teaching a workshop and participating in a panel discussion, Gary served as our wonderful (hilarious) host for open mic night. | Photo: Northern Woodlands
Northern Woodlands' board member (and Paul Smith's College professor / Adirondack folk singer) Celia Evans, accompanied by John Foster, kicked off open mic night.
Northern Woodlands' board member (and Paul Smith's College professor / Adirondack folk singer) Celia Evans, accompanied by John Foster, kicked off open mic night. | Photo: Northern Woodlands

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