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One of New England's best and easiest places to see an old-growth forest is in the spectacular Franconia Notch State Park in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This forest is unique because of the high percentage of yellow birch, indicating the absence of forest fires. Countless hurricanes and extreme weather have pummeled these trees, and we will see some classic indicators of an old-growth forest.
Join us for an insightful exploration led by David Govatski, a retired forester and silviculturist with extensive knowledge and experience in studying and exploring old-growth forests and ancient trees across North America. Our 3.5-mile round-trip hike along a paved bicycle trail, with an elevation change of only 200 feet, is considered easy.
Join birders of all levels on this weekly bird walk through the Brownfield Bog and view the rich diversity of bird life that makes its way north to rest or nest. Bring binoculars (or borrow ours), rubber boots, and a snack.
Join us for a spring exploration of the geology of the Ossipee Mountains, a world famous example of a ring dike. The exploration will showcase ancient lava flows such as basalt columns and look at the different types of bedrock that are concentrically layered within the Ossipee ring dike. The planned hike is 4.5 miles RT; most of the hiking will be on graded carriage roads but there is some elevation gain, so please wear sturdy footwear. Participants should also bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch.
Join NH Fish and Game wildlife biologist Josh Megyesy for an introduction to turtle conservation in the Granite State, including the ecology of at-risk species, habitat use, threats, and conservation actions developed through long-term population monitoring. Josh will also discuss how to identify turtle habitat, the impact of road mortality on turtles and strategies to reduce roadkill, land protection efforts, and what landowners and residents can do to help.
Join us for morning field trips, our annual awards, and lunch followed by this year's keynote speaker, Heidi Holman
Schedule:
-7am Birding in the Bog with Chris Lewey
-9am Spring Wander with Heather McKendry
-11:15am Business Meeting & Awards
-12pm Lunch
-1pm Keynote: State of NH Butterfly Population with Heidi Holman, senior biologist with NH Fish & Game
Cost: $10/adult, child 12 & under free
Download a copy of the annual report here: https://tinmountain.org/file_download/inline/0b110f55-3d3d-4594-be33-daadfba90845
Join birders of all levels on this weekly bird walk through the Brownfield Bog and view the rich diversity of bird life that makes its way north to rest or nest. Bring binoculars (or borrow ours), rubber boots, and a snack.
Explore Tin Mountain's beautiful Albany property with Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry. April is a magical time of year to wander the woods and hone our senses to the many signs of spring. As the snow melts and the ground thaws, flora and fauna welcome the "first season" as a time of rejuvenation; let's find out what, and who, is around the next bend in the trail.
The walk is approximately 2.5 miles and includes uneven terrain; please plan accordingly and dress for the weather. We will gather at the Nature Learning Center and leave from there.
$15 per person/$25 per household/$5 for TMCC members
Pre-registration welcomed, but not required.
Explore Tin Mountain's beautiful Albany property with Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry. April is a magical time of year to wander the woods and hone our senses to the many signs of spring. As the snow melts and the ground thaws, flora and fauna welcome the "first season" as a time of rejuvenation; let's find out what, and who, is around the next bend in the trail.
The walk is approximately 2.5 miles and includes uneven terrain; please plan accordingly and dress for the weather. We will gather at the Nature Learning Center and leave from there.
$15 per person/$25 per household/$5 for TMCC members
Pre-registration welcomed, but not required.
