Upcoming events (Forestry and Wildlife)
Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act Workshop
(07:30 AM - 04:00 PM)
This workshop, sponsored by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, addresses the changes to the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act, and coastal issues specific to the New Hampshire's Seacoast Region. This is an opportunity to learn about the new permitting requirements, how to control stormwater runoff from your property, and how to stabilize and restore shorelines. DES staff and professionals from across the state will conduct the presentations. Several vendors including, manufacturers and retailers of pervious surfaces, non-profit organizations, nurseries, landscapers and DES programs will have displays.
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Sheraton Harborside, 250 Market St., , Portsmouth, NH, 03801
Bean Mountain Lecture and Snowshoe Hike
(10:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Join us for a special recreational snowshoe tour of Bean Mountain – part of the 1,800-acre Ashuelot River Headwaters property in Lempster. We’ll begin indoors with an hour-long project presentation before heading out to enjoy views of Lempster Mountain, Lovewell Mountain, Pitcher Mountain, and Monadnock on this rugged off-trail snowshoe hike. Along the way, we’ll track winter wildlife. BYO lunch, cocoa, and snowshoes.
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Ashuelot River Headwaters, , , Lempster, NH, 03605
Harmony Hill Farm-Northwood Meadows Field trip
(01:00 PM - 03:30 PM)
Harmony Hill Farm, Northwood, NH
Please join Bear-Paw, members of the Northwood Conservation Commission, and members of the Northwood Area Land Management Collaborative (NALMC) for a walk/snowshoe at Harmony Hill Farm in Northwood. We will explore a section of a new trail designed by NALMC looking for animal tracks and other signs of life amid the snow. The area is part of a 3,800-acre unfragmented forest that includes the headwaters of the Lamprey River and Saddleback Mountain.
Monadnock Region Land Summit
(08:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
A day-long gathering of community leaders from the Monadnock Region discussing ways to conserve the special places and natural areas that contribute to their towns' distinctive character and quality of life.
Join other local leaders (members of select boards, conservation commissions, budget committees, open space committees, and interested citizens) to discuss strategies for retaining the rural character while accommodating the growth needs of your community. Workshops and focus discussions will cover key components of successful land conservation at the community level and emphasize the real-world experiences of our towns.
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Keene High School, 43 Arch Street, , Keene, NH, 03431
Backyard Maple Sugaring - How to Make Your Own Maple Syrup!
(06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
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Keene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, , Keene, NH, 03431
FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Hike with a guide on a full moon Friday hike on snowshoes if conditions permit.
Sharpen your night vision and listening skills and learn that winter nights can be fun
outside! Ages 6 and up. Dates in 2009: January 9, February 6, March 13 and
April 10.
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Beaver Brook Association, 117 Ridge Road, , Hollis, NH, 03049
Climate Change:Moving from Hope to Action
(01:30 PM - 02:30 PM)
Patrick Miller, MPH, Research Associate Professor, School of Health and Human Services, UNH.
Mr. Miller is a speaker for NH's Carbon Coalition and the International organization, The Climate Project. Mr. Miller will discuss the global and local impacts of climate change, as well as identify practical steps that can be taken by local communities and citizens.
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Slusser Senior Center, , , Contoocook, NH, 03229
Make Your Own Compost-A Great Way to Go Green
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Join us on Wednesday evenings at Bretzfelder Memorial Park in Bethlehem for a series of free lectures.
Torrey McMillan from the White Mountain School will describe how to turn home waste products into compost for house plants, gardens, and seedlings.
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Bretzfelder Park, Prospect St., , Bethlehem, NH, 03574
Bear-Paw Regional Greenways Annual Meeting
(08:30 AM - 03:00 PM)
Mark your calendars for a day of good food, fun, and news of regional conservation efforts at Bear-Paw’s Annual Meeting to be held at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy. After a brief business meeting, Dr. John Litvaitis, UNH Professor of Wildlife Ecology, will discuss his research on the effects of roads on wildlife and habitat connectivity.
The Annual Meeting will also feature the raffle of many donated items. Bear-Paw welcomes donations from artists, writers, and craftspeople for this fundraising effort. Please call Dan Kern at 463-9400 if you’d like to make a tax-deductible contribution to the raffle.
Before we set off for the afternoon’s field trip, we will enjoy a hearty lunch that will set us up for a hike or snowshoe on nearby conservation land. To learn more about Dr. Litvaitis’ research and his ideas about how to conserve functioning greenways for wildlife, join us at Bear-Paw’s Annual Meeting. Invitations will be mailed out at the beginning of January
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Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, , , Northwood, NH, 03261
Valentine's Day Study of Winter Mammal Habits on Birch Ridge
(10:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Learn about winter wildlife ecology and mammal habitats near Coldrain Pond and the sprawling Birch Ridge in New Durham at this indoor/outdoor event. Mid-February is reliable for deep snow and love in the air – the annual mating season for many fur-bearers runs from mid-February to mid-March. Foxes, coyotes, bobcats, fishers, weasels, mink, otter, and skunks begin to breed as the days grow longer even as snow continues to fall. Tracking can be excellent!
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Birch Ridge and Colrain Pond, , , New Durham, NH, 03855
How Many Snickers Bars Must a Moose Eat to Survive a Winter Night?
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Join us on Wednesday evenings at Bretzfelder Memorial Park in Bethlehem for a series of free lectures.
Learn about winter ecology with naturalist Scott Davison, who will describe how humans and animals have adapted to survive the cold New England winters.
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Bretzfelder Park, Prospect St., , Bethlehem, NH, 03574
Appalachian Trail Tale: 2,167 Miles in 14 States
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Join us on Wednesday evenings at Bretzfelder Memorial Park in Bethlehem for a series of free lectures.
Forest Society staffer Charles Dona will present this entertaining and insightful program as he relives his 2,167-mile hike from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. The presentation will include slides of the AT's spectacular scenery, as well as interesting facts and the history of this notorious trail.
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Bretzfelder Park, Prospect St., , Bethlehem, NH, 03574
FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Hike with a guide on a full moon Friday hike on snowshoes if conditions permit.
Sharpen your night vision and listening skills and learn that winter nights can be fun
outside! Ages 6 and up. Dates in 2009: January 9, February 6, March 13 and
April 10.
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Beaver Brook Association, 117 Ridge Road, , Hollis, NH, 03049
Maple Sugaring at The Rocks
(10:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
Maple sugaring marks the end of a long New Hampshire winter. Hear the legend of how maple sugaring began, find out why sap flows, and learn how to identify a maple tree. You can also join a horse-drawn wagon ride to tap your own maple tree and learn the process of changing sap to syrup. Finish the day with donuts, homemade sour pickles, and maple syrup. Program is approximately two hours long; tours start at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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The Rocks Estate, , , Bethlehem, NH, 03574
Maple Sugaring at The Rocks
(10:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
Maple sugaring marks the end of a long New Hampshire winter. Hear the legend of how maple sugaring began, find out why sap flows, and learn how to identify a maple tree. You can also join a horse-drawn wagon ride to tap your own maple tree and learn the process of changing sap to syrup. Finish the day with donuts, homemade sour pickles, and maple syrup. Program is approximately two hours long; tours start at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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The Rocks Estate, , , Bethlehem, NH, 03574
Maple Sugaring at The Rocks
(10:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
Maple sugaring marks the end of a long New Hampshire winter. Hear the legend of how maple sugaring began, find out why sap flows, and learn how to identify a maple tree. You can also join a horse-drawn wagon ride to tap your own maple tree and learn the process of changing sap to syrup. Finish the day with donuts, homemade sour pickles, and maple syrup. Program is approximately two hours long; tours start at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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The Rocks Estate, , , Bethlehem, NH, 03574
FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Hike with a guide on a full moon Friday hike on snowshoes if conditions permit.
Sharpen your night vision and listening skills and learn that winter nights can be fun
outside! Ages 6 and up. Dates in 2009: January 9, February 6, March 13 and
April 10.
Location
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Beaver Brook Association, 117 Ridge Road, , Hollis, NH, 03049
Invasive Species Walk
(All day)
Join Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust (Branch Hill Farm), and UNH Cooperative Extension to learn how to identify and control invasive species.
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Branch Hill Farm, , , Milton Mills, NH,
5th Annual Branch River Paddle
(All day)
Join Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust (Branch Hill Farm), UNH Cooperative Extension and the NH Department of Environmental Services on a guided two-hour paddle of about 4.5 miles down the pristine Branch River.
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Branch Hill Farm, , , Milton Mills, NH,
7th Annual Woods, Water and Wildlife Festival
(All day)
Join Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust (Branch Hill Farm), and UNH Cooperative Extension for the day. There will be educational events on forestry and wildlife, hands-on activities for kids and more.
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Branch Hill Farm, , , Milton Mills, NH,