Biodiversity For Sugarbush Health (NOFA-VT Summer Workshop Series Event)

Biodiversity includes many aspects of the sugarbush, including species and structural diversity. These can be measured by the species found on the forest floor to the canopy and may include both plant and animal species. Join Nancy Patch, Vermont county forester, to discuss ways to maintain and manage for a diverse and productive maple-dominant forest. JR Sloan and his fiance, Amber, have been sugaring for 22 years through Green Mountain Mainlines, and currently manage 220 acres with 15,000 taps.

Directions to 278 S. Main St., St. Albans: Take Route 36 east from St. Albans to the Fairfield school. At the flashing red light take a right on to South Road; go 6.2 miles. The sugar house is on the left had side of the road with a big white house above it. Meet at the sugar house. Look for the aluminum sugar house style mailbox with numbers 3362.

Parking: Please park at the sugar house.

Capooling: If you'd like to catch a ride or can offer one, please sign up here.