RUTLAND, Vt. — On Saturday, August 27th woodland owner and Vermont Tree Farm Committee member Al Robertson will be hosting a Walk in the Woods on his property, Pfälzerwald Tree Farm in Sheffield, Vt. The walk is sponsored by the Vermont Woodlands Association.
Join Al as he leads a leisurely walk in his woods. At this year’s walk Al will lead attendees on newly constructed trails and to see different trail construction methods. Attendees will also view resilience plantings and check on the progress of last year’s plantings. There will also be a time to discuss ideas attendees may have for their own woodlands. After the walk there will be a cider tasting with light refreshments available.
The walk will begin at 11:00 A.M. The assumption is that all attendees will be vaccinated, but for unvaccinated attendees masks and sanitizer will be available. This event will take place rain or shine so attendees should dress accordingly. Mild to moderate hiking on rough trails is required. There is no charge for this workshop and no registration is required, however, donations to the VWA/Vermont Tree Farm Committee are always welcome.
DIRECTIONS to Pfälzerwald Tree Farm:
Pfälzerwald is located in the town of Sheffield, in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont adjacent to I-91 between Lyndonville, north of St. Johnsbury, and Barton. Whether traveling north or south on I-91, get off on Exit 24, the Wheelock/ Sheffield exit. The exit puts you on Vermont Route 122. Make a right turn on to Route 122. Travel Route 122 north approximately 6 miles through Wheelock to Sheffield. (For those coming from the west, travel to the south end of VT Rte 16, on VT Rte 15 east of Hardwick, and go north on VT Rte 16, turning on to the north end of VT Rte 122. Travel VT Rte 122 south to Sheffield). As you enter Sheffield, there is an intersection, with the Post Office on the south side. The road on the north side is Berry Hill Road. Turn and proceed up Berry Hill Road. Follow Berry Hill Road about 1.6 miles, past the intersection with Blake Pond Road/ Maple Row. At about 1.6 miles, on the left, is the gated entrance to Pfälzerwald, 1619 Berry Hill Road. There is a large PFÄLZERWALD TREE FARM sign to the side of the entrance. Proceed, elevation- wise, always up about ¼ of a mile to the house and barn.
–Vermont Woodlands Association