1980
- Tin Mountain Conservation Center (TMCC) was founded by Barbara Rockwell Henry and David Henry.
- Tin Mountain offered environmental education classes for about 80 students in both Jackson and Bartlett schools.
- David Brooks was hired as Tin Mountain's first Executive Director.
1981
- Tin Mountain Field Station built on Barbara and David’s land on Tin Mine Road in Jackson.
- Designed by Barbara, the facility is still today used as a seasonal classroom and for Jackson's Day Camp.
1983
- A total of 11 Community Nature Programs were presented
- First Newsletter published.
- Students from Madison Elementary School and John Fuller School enjoyed Environmental Education classes with Tin Mountain..
1984
- Education Director, Lori Jean Kinsey joined Tin Mountain as the first full-time staff member.
1985
- Tin Mountain purchased its first computer.
1986
- Tin Mountain offered its first summer day camp in Jackson with 30 campers.
- Original Tin Mountain T-shirt was designed.
- Living River curriculum developed, which coincided with the Wild Cat River attaining Wild & Scenic status; precursor to lessons in today’s Project KITE (Kids in the Environment).
1987
- Inaugural First Season Benefit Dinner/Auction held.
- Richard Thompson-Tucker named Executive Director.
1988
- Explorers' Camp was established for older campers.
1989
- 100th Community Nature Program presented.
- South Tamworth Day Camp established.
- Tin Mountain participated in the Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count for the first time.
1990
- Outdoor Learning Guide by Ned Beecher was published.
- Tin Mountain was contracted by Conway to present recycling education programs in area schools to aid in mandatory town recycling.
- Mountains Week curriculum was developed with the Pine Tree School, which later became part of Project KITE.
1991
- Tin Mountain lost two strong advocates: Founder Barbara Rockwell Henry and past Board Chair Jody Longnecker passed away.
- Tin Mountain became the organizer and beneficiary of the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb (MWARBH).
1992
- Forests for the Future program was developed for Kennett High School.
- Environmental Education programs were expanded to include Fryeburg area schools in Maine (MSAD 72).
1993
- Project KITE (Kids in the Environment) was developed for grades K-8.
- L.L. Bean became program sponsor of the Community Nature Program Series.
1994
- Joel Rhymer named Executive Director.
1995
- Fryeburg Day Camp was established with the camp building constructed by volunteers.
1997
- Tin Mountain Conservation Center had its first display at the Fryeburg Fair.
1998
- Suzy Engler, dedicated Administrative Assistant and friend of Tin Mountain, passed away.
1999
- Michael Cline named Executive Director.
- First Annual Meeting Festival was held for TMCC members.
- Suzy Engler Camp Scholarship Endowment was established.
2000
- Forest Ecology and Management Primer by Michael Cline published.
- Tin Mountain completed "Assessment of Terrestrial Biodiversity in the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) Region" for the WMNF Forest Plan revision.
2001
- Tin Mountain and the Mount Washington Valley Community Supported Agriculture program together founded the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust.
- Search began for a permanent site as a home for Tin Mountain Conservation Center.
- Pick-up truck purchased for Tin Mountain Conservation Center.
- A Teacher’s Guide to the Mountains of New Hampshire published by TMCC, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the Mt. Washington Observatory.
- Mt. Washington Century Bicycle Ride was established as a fund-raiser for Tin Mountain.
2002
- Tin Mountain purchased 98 acres on Bald Hill in Albany, NH for a new home.
2003
- Tin Mountain Conservation Center received a grant to purchase binoculars and 70+ pairs of new snowshoes
- Tin Mountain Conservation Center provided a variety of Nature programs for the Gibson Center for Senior Services.
2004
- Grant from New Hampshire’s Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) provided funds to restore the barn and offset the purchase of the land on Bald Hill.
- Capital Campaign launched to raise money for the construction of the Nature Learning Center.
2005
- Groundbreaking to begin the construction of the 8500 sq.ft. Nature Learning Center .
- Camp Susan Curtis and TMCC team up for overnight programs with Molly Ockett Middle School 8th Graders and other schools.
2006
- Tin Mountain's 8,500 sq. ft, energy efficient Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill was completed and occupied.
- Tin Mountain purchased 1,200 acres of timberland in Conway thanks to a private donation.
- Forty acres adjacent to Center with mountain-laurel and rare plants was purchased with a portion of LCHIP funds.
2007
- New programs launched, including Eco-Forum, Adult Nature Courses, Nature Nuts, and Wednesday Evening Walks & Talks.
2008
- Bald Hill Bird survey and 1st Annual Bio-Blitz were completed solidifying the Research pillar of Tin Mountain's mission
- Stoney Morrell Boardwalk established in the Rockwell Sanctuary on Bald Hill Road.
- Tin Mountain offered environmental education programs in 16 schools reaching approximately 5,000 students during the academic year.
- 25 sessions of camp were offered welcoming nearly 300 children.
- Tin Mountain completes its 20th Annual North Conway Christmas Bird Count
- Education Director, Lori Kinsey, received an LL Bean Outdoor Hero Award
2009
- Tin Mountain recevied several grants for Trout Habitat Restoration Project
- Tin Mountain environmental education programs expand northward to include both the Gorham and Berlin schools
2010
- Initiated the Naturalist Certification Program
- Formalized the internship program and hosted 4 summer interns
- Tin Mountain’s first multi-day Nature Program traveled to Hawk Mountain, PA
- Volunteer Morning Coffee Break initiated
2011
- Tin Mountain Renewable Energy Initiative (TMREI) is launched to install solar hot water units on local homes
- Tin Mountain offers the first environmental education programs for children who are Homeschooled
- First native plant sale was held at Annual Meeting
- Bobcat Trail was constructed on Rockwell Sanctuary
2012
- Fundraising to build the intern cabin began
- Tin Mountain began working with the Maine Environmental Science Academy on a weekly basis
2013
- Groundbreaking and construction for the intern cabin began
2014
- Resident Bird Project, to conduct year-round avian studies, began.
2015
- Construction of the intern cabin completed
- NRCS project in the Beebe River watershed to restore eastern brook trout habitat began
2016
- Bird Society for TMCC members who enjoy birding launched
- Shrubs of the Northern New England Forest was published
- Summer camp registration moved online
2017
- Executive Director Michael Cline passed away
- TMREI merges with MWV Citizens for an Energy Efficient Community to become Tin Mountain Energy Team
- Lori Kinsey named Executive Director
2018
- Tin Mountain hosts its 30th annual North Conway area Christmas Bird Count
- Installed a public electric vehicle charging station
- Tin Mountain received funds to expand its research program
- Purchased 91 acres in Albany abutting current land to create the Dr. Michael Cline Memorial Forest
2019
- Monthly environmental book club began
- The Barbara Rockwell Henry Legacy Society was established to encourage legacy gifts
2020
- Tin Mountain hosted the first ever virtual summer camp due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
- Tin Mountain celebrated its 40 anniversary
- Tin Mountain’s barn turns 200! (and looks great for its age)
- TMCC Building closes due to COVID.
- Summer camp and MWARBH canceled due to COVID.
- First Season Dinner was cancelled and the Auction moved online due to COVID
- Planting Seeds for the next 40 years Capital Campaign was launched
2021
- The Capital Campaign raised $1.3 million to purchase an additional 73 acres of land for an accessible nature trail, construct a natural playscape, pay off the existing mortgage and build a new storage barn (to free up the architecturally significant barn for programs and rentals)
- Started construction of the Accessible Nature Trail and built the Kendall C. and Anna Ham Foundation post and beam pavilion
2023
- Completed the 1.2 mile Accessible Nature Trail and hosted a grand opening celebration for donors, members and friends.