Each spring Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) turns locally harvested wood into unique, creative picnic tables and benches. You can outfit your house or yard with the perfect piece just in time for summer cookouts.

Currently, tables and benches are for sale at the Alna Store. Anyone who buys a piece between now and May 31will get a free large pizza. And, be sure to join us on Sunday, May 31, for HVNC’s annual Pancake Breakfast at the Alna Store, 7:30-10:30 a.m., where we will have a large inventory. The inventory is limited so don’t wait! Base prices are $175 for tables, and $200 for benches.

Outdoor furniture is one part of HVNC’s commitment to sustainable forestry. The wood is harvested at HVNC as part of annual timber stand improvements. HVNC manages the forest in order to repair forest roads, reduce erosion, create wildlife habitat, and improve the quality of wood. HVNC makes creative use of every last piece of wood. Rather than trucking the wood off site it is milled and turned into buildings and outdoor furniture at HVNC.

Write to andy@hvnc.org, or call 207-200-8840 with questions about the tables and benches. Better yet, check them out in person at the Alna Store.

The Alna Store is a vibrant community hub open six days a week where neighbors and visitors gather to enjoy great food and great company.

HVNC in Jefferson is a non-profit education and recreation center hosting many diverse opportunities to explore the outdoors. For more information about HVNC’s events, or to find out how you can support HVNC visit www.hvnc.org, write to info@hvnc.org, or call 207-200-8840.