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These beautiful blossoms have us dreaming of crisp fall apples. #treeproducts #forestry #appleblossom (at Forest Heritage Center)

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FHC Board members Terry Walker and Michelle Finch-Walker took some time today to admire Edinburgh's beautiful landscape. Trees are good for the soul on every continent.

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We have so many visitors in the Forest Heritage Center who share the stories of loved ones who served in the CCC. These young men made a great impact all over the nation, and we're proud to tell their story.

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A perfect day to spend in our cozy Forest Heritage Center learning about history and wood art.

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Some of the most beautiful wood art comes from wood that has been rescued, like this spalted birch bowl crafted by Mike Love of Idabel, OK. "Spalting" is simply coloration cause by fungi, and in this case it occurred during the first stages of rot after the tree had died.

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Happy Easter from your friends at the Forest Heritage Center!

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Mesquite is a favorite among Woodturners because it is very stable and can be turned green with very little warping.

It is one of the hardest and most durable of all native American woods. Mesquite lends itself well to many diverse applications such as: beautiful hardwood flooring, doors, mantles, cabinets, and fine furniture.

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Woodturning met forestry during the weekend's Women's Woodturning Retreat at the Forest Heritage Center. Ron Engel-Wilson and Robert Wilson showed examples of wood that is undesirable for boards but perfect for wood art with a crotch piece containing "feathering" and pieces with coloring due to fungus.

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Ladies are acquiring some serious skills during the Women's Woodturning Retreat! Can't wait to see what they accomplish today!

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The Women's Woodturning Retreat got off to a great start at the Forest Heritage Center with a brief demonstration by Ron Engel-Wilson. The nine ladies got started today by turning green pear wood into an egg and cup. During tomorrow's session they'll exercise new skills by creating rolling pins, biscuit cutters, goblets, pens, and even jewelry beads.

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4-H kiddos Dutch oven cooking at the Forest Heritage Center.

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Stop by the Forest Heritage Center today and see woodturner Roger Tipton in action! He'll be demonstrating woodturning until 5:00 today. Forest Heritage Center...#history, #education, and #woodart.

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Beavers Bend State Park employee Krista Nichols visits with guests about the nesting habits of Eagles in the park. Stop by the front desk and see Krista, Danell, Bobbi, or Julie to learn more about what the park and the Forest Heritage Center have to offer. Forest Heritage Center...#history, #education, and #woodart. #nature #forest #tourism

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Wood is cool! A simple block of wood turned into this fun Kururin stick. No weights, no frills. Just wood and fun. Forest Heritage Center...#history, #education, and #woodart. #woodtoy #woodwork

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Innovative new wood art technique by DeKalb artist Allen Phillips. This piece took second prize in the Master Woodworking Artist of the Year competition, and top honors in the local category. @forestheritagecenter...#history, #education, and #woodart.

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During the opening reception for this year's Master Woodworking Artist of the Year gallery Phil Wiles took top honors with his Red Heart Vase. @forestheritagecenter ...#history, #education, and #woodart.

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Living on Hochatime at the Forest Heritage Center! Forest Heritage Center...#history, #education, and #woodart.