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WE HAVE CANCELLED THIS PROGRAM & WILL PLAN TO RESCHEDULE IN DECEMBER 2026. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Snowshoes and snowshoeing have been practiced for 6,000 years. This program illustrates the history of snowshoeing from prehistoric times to the present. The use of snowshoes by North American Indigenous peoples demonstrates that different types of snowshoes were created to accommodate varying terrain and snow conditions.
The program examines the sport of snowshoeing in New Hampshire from the 1880s to the rise of skiing in the 1930s. Its popularity resurged in the 1970s, driven by new designs and materials. Today, snowshoeing in the White Mountains and other snowy regions is more popular than ever. The program ends with a demonstration of different types of snowshoes used today.
David Govatski spent over 30 winters snowshoeing in the Great Lakes States and Northern New England for the US Forest Service. He also served as a snowshoeing instructor in the military for several winters. Today, he continues to enjoy snowshoeing on daily walks in the White Mountains.
Come enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
Live Auction at 4:15pm, followed by Dessert, Coffee and Tea.
Tickets $75/ person - all food & beverages included.
Forest Fire Prevention campaigns began in the early 1900s after a series of destructive wildfires that killed thousands and threatened to deplete our shrinking timber supply. This program describes the art, artists, and media used to encourage the public to be cautious with fire. The campaign intensified during World War II, when enemy submarines and incendiary balloons aimed to ignite forests along the West Coast. A variety of animals, including a squirrel, Bambi the deer, and, finally, a bear in trousers and a hat, were chosen as the symbol for forest fire prevention. We will examine the campaign's impact on the health of our forests today. A variety of historic fire prevention posters will be on display.
David Govatski served as a fire management officer for the US Forest Service and, after retirement, continued to study the role of fire in forest ecosystems.
The streams and ponds are opening up and ducks are returning. We’ll explore the old course of the Saco River and other open water in search of wood ducks, hooded mergansers, common golden eyes, and other early migrants. Bring binoculars (or borrow ours) and we’ll bring the donuts!
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.
Come walk on Tin Mountain Conservation Center's Bearpaw lands on Route 302 in East Conway with forester Dan Stepanauskas. The tour will include the silvicultural science behind choosing which trees to grow, and how these decisions will affect carbon sequestration and wildlife habitat. Selecting trees that will adapt to climate change enables us to take the long view.
