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  • Acclaimed Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture Series Starts in March

    Anna Berry
    February 22, 2021

    The annual series has moved online this year, with experts exploring topics ranging from restoring wildlife habitat to foraging for edible native plants.

  • Cold is Cool Speaker Series Continues

    Anna Berry
    January 20, 2021

    Plug in to watch and learn from expert speakers and then unplug outside.

  • A New Way to See the Merrimack Watershed

    Anna Berry
    January 12, 2021

    Thanks to the Clean Water Act of 1972, the Merrimack has been cleaned up considerably over the last 50 years. But there is still work to be done.

Winter Wildlife & Tracking Snowshoe Tours, Evening Programs

Renowned New England Tracker Susan Morse to lead programs
Dave Anderson
December 13, 2019
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Learn from Master Wildlife Tracker Susan Morse this winter during programs in Bethlehem and Newbury and New London. Photo Dave Anderson

Winter Wildlife Education Events with Susan Morse
 

North Country

Wildlife Tracking Snowshoe Hike With Susan Morse
February 19  |  12:30–3:30 p.m.  |  at The Rocks, Bethlehem 
Join renowned New England wildlife tracker and educator Susan Morse for a rare, guided snowshoe hike at The Rocks. Late February is peak breeding season for forest furbearers: ermine, mink, fisher, fox, coyote, bobcat, and their rodent-prey species. Sue will share track identification skills and the habits and habitats of these winter-active wild mammals. Pre-registration required. Cost:: $25. Limited to 20 people maximum

Evening Presentation: Wild Felines of New England With Susan Morse
February 19  |  6–8 p.m.  |  Bethlehem Public Library
In this special presentation,learn about the habits and habitats of bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions. Sponsored by The Bretzfelder Park Committee, Ammonoosuc Chapter of the Audubon Society of NH, and the Forest Society. Cost: Members: Free; Nonmembers: $5. 

To register for either or both programs, visit signup@forestsociety.org or call Registrar, Tina Ripley at the Forest Society 224-9945.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

 

Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee Region


Wildlife Tracking Snowshoe Hike With Susan Morse
February 23 (Rain date: March 1)  |  9 a.m.–12 p.m.  |  Hay Forest Reservation, Newbury
Join renowned New England wildlife tracker and educator Susan Morse for a rare, guided snowshoe hike at the Forest Society’s Hay Forest Reservation. Late February is peak breeding season for forest furbearers: ermine, mink, fisher, fox, coyote, bobcat, and their rodent-prey species. Sue will share track identification skills and the habits and habitats of these winter-active wild mammals. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $25. Limited to 20 people maximum.


Evening Presentation: Wild Cousins of Our Best Friends With Susan Morse
February 23  |  6:30–8:30 p.m. |  Whipple Town Hall Community Center, New London
Join us for a slide-illustrated lecture detailing the hidden lives of New England’s foxes and coyotes.  Sponsored by The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens and the Forest Society. Cost: Members: Free; Non-members: $5.

 

To register for either or both programs, contact The Fells via phone at 603-763-4789 x 3 or email info@thefells.org.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

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