Cottrell-Baldwin Lecture Series Explores Seedlings, Stonewalls, Blister Rust and Black Bears
Join the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the NH Division of Forests and Lands at the annual Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture series on Tuesday evenings in March and on Saturday morning in April 2010.
You’ll learn about the history of the New Hampshire State Forest Nursery and its centennial, how traditional New England stonewalls are constructed, how historical white pine blister rust maps document stonewalls, and about the matriarchal social hierarchy of black bears.
Co-sponsored by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands - Caroline A. Fox Research and Demonstration Forest, the Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture Series celebrates the environmental and scholarly legacy of Bill and Annette Cottrell and State Research Forester Henry Baldwin.
March 16
The NH State Forest Nursery: 100 Years and Still Growing
Dan DeHart, regional forester from the NH Division of Forests and Lands, will describe the history of the New Hampshire’s State Forest Nursery as it celebrates its centennial and the state’s efforts re-forestry efforts through tree planting.
From Seed to Seedling at the State Forest Nursery
State Nursery Forester Howie Lewis will share how ready-to-plant tree seedlings are propagated from seed and made available to the general public.
March 23
The Granite Kiss: An Illustrated History of New England Stone Walls
Author, story-teller, and master stonewall builder Kevin Gardner shares the history, technique, and aesthetics of stonewall construction while building a miniature wall on a tabletop. He will also share his recent research on the role of the state white pine blister rust maps in documenting the historical extent of New Hampshire stonewalls.
March 30
The Secrets of Black Bear Society
Join noted black bear researcher Ben Kilham for a new slide-illustrated presentation describing his recent efforts to document black bear social relationships. Kilham will describe his observations of the linear matriarchal social hierarchy and reciprocal relationships and coalition formation among black bears.
April 17
Fox Forest Tree Planting Demonstration
Join forestry and education staff to learn about site selection and proper planting techniques. Practice hand-on planting in a demonstration plot at Fox Forest. Take home a State Forest Nursery Special Centennial Issue white pine seedling of your own to plant with your family and friends.
All March programs start at 7 pm in the Henry I. Baldwin Environmental Center at Caroline A. Fox Research and Demonstration Forest, 309 Center Road in Hillsborough, NH. The Fox Forest Tree Planting Demonstration on April 17 will be held on Saturday from 9 am - noon.
Pre-registration is not required; contact Tina at 224-9945 ext. 313 or for details and directions.
Founded in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is the state's oldest and largest non-profit land conservation organization. Supported by 10,000 families and businesses, the Forest Society's mission is to perpetuate the forests of New Hampshire by establishing permanent conservation areas and promoting the wise stewardship of private lands.