From Tree to Cutting Board includes a tour of an active timber site, a discussion on the benefits of active forest management, and a chance to craft your own cutting board from wood harvested at Merck Forest. Learn how active forest management enhances biodiversity, structural diversity, and the overall health of our forests while supporting sustainable timber production. Create a unique piece for your kitchen and enjoy hors d’oeuvres with fellow participants as you celebrate the journey of this event.

This event has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. NEA Big Read—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. The goals of the NEA Big Read are to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.