Join us for a festive day of crafting and volunteerism as we help protect the Oak Savanna habitat at Bald Hill Farm! Oak Savannas are a unique and essential ecosystem, supporting diverse wildlife and plant species. We’ll start with some hands-on restoration work, cutting and pulling Douglas fir trees that can shade out and weaken the oaks. Luckily, while fir trees aren’t great for our oak savannas, they are perfect for winter crafting. Once you’ve pulled your fill of fir, join us for hot chocolate and a free wreath making class taught by local instructor Margot Schwarz. All are welcome—no experience needed!
We will pull fir and make wreaths from 10am-2pm at Bald Hill Farm. You are welcome to arrive and leave at any time, but please arrive by 1pm if you would like to finish a wreath before heading home. Register below to receive directions, parking, and other details a week before the event.
Accessibility Notes: The fir-pull site is a restored oak savanna. We will hike off trail through dry medium-tall vegetation in search of firs to cut and pull. The majority of the oak savanna site is located along Mulkey ridge and will require a short hike on steep terrain to access. There is some poison oak at this location, we will point it out to you so you can avoid it.
