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Explore Tin Mountain's beautiful Albany property with Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry. As we enjoy the final days of August summer, the trails are still teaming with life. Both flora and fauna are enjoying the end of their "high season", so whether we venture to Chase Pond, the 1800s quarry, Mountain Laurel Loop, Lunch Rock or walk the Accessible Nature Trail - the property has treasures around every bend.
The walk is approximately 2 miles and includes uneven terrain; please plan accordingly, dress for the weather and meet on the Nature Learning Center porch.
$15 per person/$25 per household and $5 for TMCC members
Pre-registration is welcomed, but not required.
Join us for an afternoon in the woods with forester and author of How to Love a Forest, Ethan Tapper. We will explore Tin Mountain's Jackson Field Station property with Ethan as our guide, focusing on our role in protecting and managing important forest habitat.
Participants should be prepared for uneven terrain that will be steep at times. Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear and to bring water.
Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for an exploration at the Jackson Field Station property. Highlights include the summit of Tin Mountain, a tin mine on the property, and historic homestead, and a mountain pond. Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, help identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore the lesser trod trails of the White Mountains and avoid the crowds. Participants of all ages welcome.
Explore Tin Mountain's beautiful Albany property with Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry. As we enjoy the heart summer, the trails are absolutely teaming with life. Both flora and fauna have entered their "high season", so whether we venture to Chase Pond, the 1800s quarry, 14 acres of native Mountain Laurel or walk around the Accessible Nature trail extended loop - the property has treasures around every bend.
The walk is approximately 2 miles and includes uneven terrain; please plan accordingly, dress for the weather and meet on the Nature Learning Center porch.
$15 per person/$25 per household and $5 for TMCC members
Pre-registration is welcomed, but not required.
The Nature Learning Center will be closed this morning for a private event... the trails are always open!
Our September selection is Duncan Watson’s Everyone Everyone's Trash: One Man Against 1.6 Billion Pounds. The book is a fascinating look into the social aspects of the local landfill and the intricacies of waste disposal and recycling. Watson has been running the City of Keene’s solid waste program for 33 years, and has brought national attention to the program for solid waste disposal the city has built. Everyday 1.6 billion pounds of trash are discarded in the US, and every piece has a story. Duncan will be joining us via Zoom for this discussion.
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.
Join Executive Director, Lori Jean Kinsey, for a field exploration of late summer and early fall wildflowers at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. We should see Joe Pye weed, goldenrods, asters, and gentian flowers to name a few as well as some early fall bird migrants passing through. This is a moderate hike approximately 4 miles in length with minimal elevation gain. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, water, and lunch and bring binoculars for some early fall migrants!
We will be meeting at Grant’s to caravan at 9am or at the trailhead at Pondicherry at 10am.
Explore Tin Mountain's beautiful Albany property with Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry. As we welcome September, the trails are showing signs of seasonal change. Both flora and fauna bid farewell to their "high season", so whether we venture to Chase Pond, the 1800s quarry, Mountain Laurel Loop, Lunch Rock or walk around the Accessible Nature Trail - the walk offers something new every moment.
The walk is approximately 2 miles and includes uneven terrain; please plan accordingly, dress for the weather and meet on the Nature Learning Center porch.
$15 per person/$25 per household and $5 for TMCC members
Pre-registration is welcomed, but not required.
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.
