List of Programs & Events

Ages 5-12 (split into two groups, approximately by age)
From plants to animals to dirt, every week we will explore the
fields and forests of Tin Mountain’s Nature Learning Center,
using the outdoors as our classroom for these hands-on learning
adventures. Programs will be held outdoors except in cases of
deluge or subzero temperatures so dress accordingly.

Investigative journalist Cal Flyn travels to some of the eeriest and most desolate places on Earth that due to war, disaster, disease, or economic decay, have been abandoned by humans. What she finds every time is an "island" of teeming new life: nature has rushed in to fill the void faster and more thoroughly than even the most hopeful projections of scientists. Islands of Abandonment is a tour through these new ecosystems, in all their glory, as sites of unexpected environmental significance, where the natural world has reasserted its wild power and promise.

We will be meeting in person at the Nature Learning Center in Albany. However, there is also a Zoom link option for those unable to join in person.

Linda Gray's paintings speak to a sense of place and the landscapes she loves – from the Lakes and White Mountains of New Hampshire to the coastal marshes and islands of Maine, and occasionally from travels out west. Her inspiration comes from the dramatic and constantly changing elements of sky, land, water, and especially the edges where they meet and merge. Time spent in these still wild and beautiful places reinforces the need to ensure robust conservation efforts so they will be here for future generations. If you are unable to join us for the opening, Linda's work will be on display through the end of December.

North America is home to three of the eight bear species found worldwide. We will review the natural history of the Black, Brown, and Polar Bear. We will look at some of the interesting subspecies of bears, including the ABC, Glacier, Spirit, and the Kenai brown bear. Safety in bear country, as well as places to see bears, will be included.

David Govatski retired from the US Forest Service after a 33-year career and currently works as a ship naturalist in Alaska during the summer. He has visited and studied bears throughout North America.

Enjoy an evening listening to local adventurers share their explorations at Tin Mountain’s Adventure Fest. From summiting Everest to cycling 3,000 miles along the Great Divide to exploring the history of the river that shapes our community, these intrepid locals will share their experiences in these wild environments.

5:30pm: 3,000 miles on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route - Ryman McLane
6:30pm: Exploring the History of the Saco River Valley - Freddie Wilkinson
7:30pm: Tackling Everest & Other Insurmountable Obstacles - Anne Parmenter

Tickets: $10/member, $15/non-member

Advance registration will stop at 11am 11/14. Tickets will be available at the door while they last.

Create your own balsam wreath with Executive Director, Lori Jean Kinsey. A variety of natural garnishes including milkweed pods, spruce, and pine cones will be used to decorate the wreaths. Choose between the morning (10am-12pm) or afternoon (1-3pm) session.

Materials fee: $40/member, $50/non-member.

Discover the wildlife of winter as we follow tracks through the snow, observe winter birds, and search for other signs of wildlife written in the winter landscape. Dress warm and bring a lunch. We’ll provide knowledge, fun, and cocoa.

For children in grades k-2
PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER EACH CHILD SEPARATELY