Keystone Refresher Workshops
Each fall, we host a refresher course for Keystone Cooperators. The reunions are held to help Keystone Cooperators stay current with forest conservation information and resources. The refreshers also offer the opportunity to connect with fellow cooperators, share experiences, and learn from each other.
Keystone Refreshers typically offer an opportunity for informal networking and an invited speaker(s) in the morning indoor session followed by an afternoon field trip. Keystone Cooperators are welcome to participate in the entire reunion or can choose to come for either the morning or afternoon session. Topics covered in past reunions have included: control of invasive/exotic species, grassland management, developing old-growth characteristics, developing early successional habitat, and pitch pine ecosystems.
Fourth Annual Keystone Refresher - Fall 2009
Saturday, October 17th, 2009 – 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Harvard Forest - Petersham, MA
Directions to Harvard Forest
9:00 - 9:30 Informal Networking – Coffee and Sweets Provided by Black Sheep Cafe
9:30 – 10:30 Cooperator Introductions and Keystone Project Updates
10:30 – 12:00 Increasing Forest Conservation in Your Town: Stories of Sucess from Fellow Keystone Cooperators and Group Discussion
- Erin Jacque - Sturbridge - Forest Management on Town Land
- Jassy Bratko - Hubbardston - Successful State LAND grant
- Larry Flaccus - Shelburne - Ch. 61 Right of First Refusal Policy and Town Trail
Examples of other town projects, such as a forestry revolving fund.
Plus your stories of forest conservation!
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch provided by Black Sheep Cafe
1:00 – 3:00 Field Tour: Town of Athol forest management, with consulting forester Mike Mauri
Please RSVP to Paul Catanzaro (413) 545-4839 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it