From the Forest: A New Workshop Series
This spring, MARS received funding through EPA-supported Thriving Communities Region 10, administered by Philanthropy Northwest, to support forest health and wildfire resilience education in our community.
Over the next year, this funding will support new interpretive signs at three Mt. Adams Community Forest sites and a series of hands-on workshops using the forest as a living classroom.
From the Forest will bring community members together with MARS staff and local experts to explore the work happening in our forests and the skills that can help us care for them. Workshops will cover topics ranging from forest health and management to wildfire resilience, chainsaw skills, wildlife, and more.
Whether you're a landowner looking for practical tools, curious about how and why forests are managed, or simply interested in learning more about the forests around you, we hope you'll join us.
Upcoming Workshops
From the Forest: Proactive Forest Management with Jay McLaughlin
Building Health and Resiliency on the Mt. Adams Community Forest
October 24 | 9:30 AM | Mt. Adams Community Forest
Explore how proactive forest management can improve forest health, resilience, and wildfire preparedness with MARS Executive Director Jay McLaughlin.
From the Forest: Chainsaw Skills and Safety with Lucas King
Safe Operation, Cutting & Maintenance
November 8 | 9:00 AM | Draper Springs
Build confidence using and maintaining a chainsaw with MARS Fire & Fuels Program Manager Lucas King. We’ll cover safety and PPE, saw setup and inspection, basic cuts and hazards, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
More workshops are on the way!
We’re working on additional From the Forest workshops exploring:
Wildlife Tracking
Fire & Resilience
Forest Ecology & Health
Plant ID & Foraging
Dates and registration details will be added as they’re confirmed.
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