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SUMMARY:Firewood Gathering
DESCRIPTION:With coffee in his belly and his trusty chainsaw roaring to life\, we’ll spend the day dancing with oaks and tangling with timber. It’s a rhythmic\, high-stakes game of “will this log split with one swing or three?” Clearing the woods with precision\, turning fallen giants into manageable piles. The air is thick with the scent of oak and hickory\, punctuated by the satisfying thwack of the splitting maul\, transforming solid rounds into perfectly stacked winter warmth. By late afternoon\, his back is tired\, but his woodpile is high\, leaving him with that magical\, “I’ll be warm twice” feeling—once from chopping\, and again from the fire.\n\n\nThe Ritual: “Place\, stand\, breathe\, swing\, cut.” It’s an active meditation\, minus the quiet.\nThe Reward: Looking at the growing\, neat stacks of firewood and knowing winter has nothing on him.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/firewood-gathering
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:Traditional Skills
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SUMMARY:Clear Invasives from Pastures
DESCRIPTION:A pair of leather gloves\, a slightly dull sickle\, and the delusional optimism of a sunny morning. My mission: take down a small army of Asian Honeysuckle\, Canadian thistle and Honey Locust that had declared themselves rulers of this kingdom. \nNow\, if only I could find where I dropped my water bottle…
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/clear-invasives-from-pastures
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:Traditional Skills
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
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SUMMARY:Cedar Tree Harvesting
DESCRIPTION:There’s no smell quite like freshly cut cedar in springtime\, especially when the sap is running and it’s acting like glue-remover on the bark! I’m standing here in the middle of my clearing\, bark-spud in hand\, looking at a pile of cedar that’s about to become the sturdy structures for future projects. \nI start at the top\, pushing the edge of the blade under the rough\, outer layer. It’s immensely satisfying—like opening a giant woody Christmas present—revealing that bright\, pale amber wood underneath. Sometimes I get lucky and a whole\, long ribbon of bark sloughs off like a shedding snake\, making me feel like the king of the woods. \nThe knots are the real troublemakers\, though. They make the spud buck and jump\, forcing me to stop and carve around them\, which just makes the final pole look more rustic.
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/cedar-tree-harvesting
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:Traditional Skills
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
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SUMMARY:Foraging Morel Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Foraging for morels is part Easter egg hunt\, part high-stakes treasure hunt\, and 100% woodland magic! When spring wakes up\, these brainy\, honeycomb-textured treasures pop up around dead elms or in old orchards\, playing hide-and-seek with your eyes. \nIt’s a “springy” adventure where we find ourselves walking like a zombie\, staring intently at the ground\, only to scream in delight when we spot that first\, perfectly camouflaged\, hollow cone. Finding them is a rush\, but after a toss into a buttered skillet—deliscious!
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/foraging-morel-mushrooms
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:Traditional Skills
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:Wean the Winter Piglets
DESCRIPTION:Weaning piglets is basically a rowdy piglet graduation ceremony—complete with graduation screams! It is the high-energy process of transitioning piglets from an all-you-can-drink warm milk buffet to “big pig” food. The separation from mom causes a chorus of loud\, characteristic “calls” as they realize the milk bar is closed. \nPiglets spend the first few days learning to share (or fight over) the feeder\, establishing a new “peck order” in their new home. Once they realize pellets taste pretty good\, the screaming stops\, they get fat\, and they become independent\, oinking foragers!
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/wean-the-winter-piglets
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:Livestock
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SUMMARY:Eastern Redbuds are Blooming
DESCRIPTION:As the winter chill finally breaks\, the Eastern Redbud stages a breathtaking\, magenta-pink magic trick! Often called the “harbinger of spring\,” these cheerful understory trees don’t bother waiting for leaves to appear. Instead\, they explode in a profusion of rosy\, pea-shaped blossoms that cover their bare branches and even sprout directly from the trunk in a dazzling display known as cauliflory.\n\nIt’s a fleeting\, high-contrast spectacle—often lasting only a few weeks in March or April—where brilliant magenta clusters light up woodland edges and residential landscapes alike\, perfectly paired with the bright yellow of forsythia. A true showstopper\, the redbud brings a vibrant\, almost neon\, pop of color to the landscape\, reminding everyone that spring has finally arrived with a sweet-sour\, edible splash of color.
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/eastern-redbuds-are-blooming
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:What Nature's Doing
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:Humming Birds Arrive
DESCRIPTION:The “Hummingbird Highway” is officially open at Hewnhaven! Our tiny\, speedy summer residents have returned to Southern Missouri\, buzzing around the feeders and battling over the best nectar spots. Come watch these iridescent aerial acrobats fuel up; it’s a tiny\, high-speed\, sugar-fueled show you won’t want to miss! \nEvent Highlights: \n\nAerial Battles: Watch the feisty males chase each other around the feeders.\nThe Buzz: Enjoy the constant\, mesmerizing hum of wings.\nNative Blooms: See them feeding on native plants like beautyberry and trumpet creeper.\nBest Viewing: Prime viewing is on rocky slopes in the early morning.\n\nBring your cameras and witness the magic of the annual return!
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/humming-birds-arrive
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:What Nature's Doing
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SUMMARY:Coyotes Pups are Born
DESCRIPTION:Breeding occurs earlier in the year\, peaking from mid-February into early March\, with a gestation period of roughly 60 to 63 days. April through May is a high-activity period as parents hunt more to feed their young\, often leading to increased sightings and potential conflicts. Both parents care for the pups\, which start emerging from dens around early summer. \n\nBirth Timing: Most pups are born in dens during late April or May.\nLitter Size: A typical litter consists of 4 to 7 pups.
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/coyotes-pups-are-born
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:What Nature's Doing
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SUMMARY:Making Redbud Jelly
DESCRIPTION:We’ll turn our backyard’s pink explosion into something edible! With a big basket we’ll strip some of the gorgeous magenta blooms from the Eastern Redbud branches—they taste surprisingly like tart. \n  \n\n\nThe result? A stunning\, jewel-toned\, jelly that smells slightly floral and tastes like a delicate blend of strawberry and grape. It’s sweet\, floral\, and is absolutely going to make morning toast feel like a spring fairy tale.
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/making-redbud-jelly
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:Traditional Skills
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SUMMARY:Spring Turkey Season
DESCRIPTION:Spring turkey hunting is essentially a high-stakes\, caffeine-fueled chess match played in a sunrise-lit\, waking forest. It is arguably one of the most interactive hunts\, where you are not just waiting\, but actively screaming (via calls) at a bird that often screams back in a boisterous\, adrenaline-pumping gobble that makes the hair on your neck stand up. \n  \n\n\nIt is all about the “spring strut”—when Toms are strutting and fanning their metallic\, iridescent feathers while trying to show off for hens\, often attacking decoys in a show of pure\, stubborn machismo.
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/spring-turkey-season
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:Traditional Skills
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
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SUMMARY:Flowering Dogwoods are Blooming
DESCRIPTION:When the dogwoods bloom\, it’s as if the forest decided to throw a fancy white-and-pink party to celebrate spring! These trees shake off the winter blues\, covering their branches in showy\, star-shaped bracts (which are actually modified leaves\, not petals!) before the green foliage even appears. \n  \n\n\nIt’s a brief\, magical\, two-week spectacle that makes the woodlands look like they’re covered in popcorn or popcorn-like clouds. These stunning\, native understory trees bring joy to the landscape\, offering a “doggone” good time for pollinators and bird-watchers alike.
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/flowering-dogwoods-are-blooming
LOCATION:The Farm\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:What Nature's Doing
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SUMMARY:BAM Ozark Conference
DESCRIPTION:Strike while the iron is hot! The Blacksmith Association of Missouri (BAM) proudly invites you to the Annual Ozark Conference. Set at the spacious Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia\,  promising a weekend filled with heritage skill-sharing\, and community; offering huge indoor spaces for demonstrations to guarantee a great event regardless of the weather. Plenty of camping spots are available including quiet areas and\, of course\, areas for those who prefer to keep forging all night. \nWhat to Expect\n\nRenowned Demonstrators: Renowned guest demonstrators will showcase techniques\, with featured artists. Learn from masters of the craft.\nImmersive Experience: Workshops for various skill levels\, whether you are a beginner or a veteran\, enjoy hands-on classes\, National Curriculum training\, and a dedicated beginner’s tent.\nHuge Tailgating Area: Unlimited spaces for tailgate sales\, secure new tools and materials in a massive\, open-space tailgate area.\nThe Atmosphere: Experience the camaraderie of the “Around-the-Anvil” community with a banquet meal\, a thrilling benefit auction\, and “Iron in the Hat” raffles.\n\nEarly registration is highly encouraged for the whole conference or individual days. An early registration packet is available on the BAM website. \nThis premier regional conference aims to foster the art of blacksmithing and is a key gathering for both professional and amateur smiths. Come celebrate the tradition that helped shape America! Check the BAM website for the full schedule of demonstrators and to sign up for the event.
URL:https://hewnhaven.com/event/bam-ozark-conference
LOCATION:Missouri State Fairgrounds\, Sedalia\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blacksmithing Lessons,Traditional Skills
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