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.

Whether you call it larch, tamarack, hackmatack, or Larix laricina, it is our only native deciduous conifer in New Hampshire. Learn about the natural and cultural history of larch trees by joining us for a 3.5 mile scenic walk over easy terrain at the Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson. October is the peak time to see Autumn Gold, the larch trees with a beautiful golden color that gives us a bonus foliage season. We expect to see and hear migrating waterfowl, late flowering plants, and maybe see a moose. Bring your binoculars, camera, water, lunch, and dress for the weather. Much of the hike will be on the Presidential Rail Trail.
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL.

Eat delicious pizza and support Tin Mountain – it’s a win-win! Here’s how it works – visit Flatbread on Tuesday 10/14 and a portion of all pizza sales will be donated to Tin Mountain.

Why do some birds end up in unexpected places? We’ll cover basic migration information, including how the young of the year are making their first migration in the fall. We’ll explore why birds sometimes end up off course, and if and how they can get back on course. Meet the species that are “regular rarities” in New England each fall, and some of the “mega rarities” that birdwatchers find so exciting.

PLEASE NOTE: MEMBERS ONLY REGISTRATION OCTOBER 1-3
GENERAL REGISTRATION STARTING OCTOBER 4

Back by popular demand! This celebration of nocturnal nature is fun for the whole family. Sign up for a time slot and travel the festive trail with a Tin Mountain guide, visiting stops along the way and culminating with cider and sweet treats around the campfire. Stations will entertain and educate participants. There is no scary or spooky content included in the skits and the path will be illuminated with beautifully carved pumpkins to light the path for those who may be uncomfortable in the dark.

We've added more time slots, but we still anticipate this event will sell out, so be sure to sign up early!
Registration opens October 1st for members and October 4th for all.
Price: $20/ person, $45/household
Household pricing is for 2 adults and up to 3 children

The Nature Learning Center will be closed all day for a private event... the trails are always open!

Join us for a talk that goes inside the daily work of Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center in Costa Rica. You'll learn about the incredible process of rescuing and rehabilitating over 3,000 wild animals each year, from sloths and jaguars to monkeys and birds. The talk will also highlight Rescate's role in the breeding and reintroduction of endangered species and the provision of lifetime care for non-releasable animals. Jeanne Marie Pittman, Rescate's Director of Conservation Programs will share stories of successful reintroduction, including globally threatened species like the Geoffroy's spider monkey, and the Yellow-naped Amazon Parrot at the center's two dedicated release sites. Ultimately, this presentation will show how Rescate is helping to protect and restore Costa Rica's biodiversity for generations to come.

Jeanne Marie Pittman's passionate career in conservation has taken her across the globe, where her work has had a profound impact. Her extensive experience includes managing an elephant orphanage in Zambia, leading a successful crane reintroduction program in South Africa, and directing the research team that rediscovered a critically endangered monkey in Ghana. She was also instrumental in a petition that revised Costa Rican wildlife laws, mandating accreditation for rescue centers. More recently, as Conservation Programs Director at Rescate, she has been deeply involved in developing and implementing critical programs focused on wildlife rehabilitation and endangered species breeding and reintroduction.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center is excited to announce the grand opening of the new Nature PlayScape at the Nature Learning Center property in Albany, NH. The public is invited to attend a grand opening on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

The Nature PlayScape is an innovative outdoor space designed to inspire a sense of wonder and creative, open-ended play. Located just a short walk from the main building, this environment is a deliberate shift away from traditional playgrounds, featuring very few man-made structures. Instead, it encourages children and families to interact with nature directly through boulders, fallen logs, sand, and soil.

Registration is not necessary, but is encouraged!

Many of our ancestors would have been able to recognize sights, smells, and sounds in the landscape to alert them to the other-than-humans sharing spaces with them. Knowledge about how to track and trail animals isn’t always passed down now from generation to generation, but there are people with these skills who can teach them!

Dr. Kersey Lawrence and Lee Gutteridge are both qualified Trackers at the highest levels of certification. Lee is a Master Tracker and Kersey is a Senior Tracker. Lee and Kersey will be celebrating the publication of their new book, Tracking Animals: A Guide to Trailing Animals, which provides a fresh look at the processes and skills required to become competent in the art and science of tracking wild animals.

In this presentation, Lee and Kersey will share stories of tracking adventures, and read a selection or two from the book that demonstrates what’s possible and explains how to track and find an animal. While the heart of the book is in the southern African bush. their stories span continents, species and habitats, and the concepts are applicable everywhere there are animals to find, and tracks, signs and trails to identify, interpret and follow.

This program is a collaboration between Chocorua Lake Conservancy, New England Wildlife Tracking, and Tin Mountain Conservation Center. It is free and open to all. Advanced registration requested.