Thursday, May 23, 5-6:30pm
Nature Learning Center, Albany

Spring is here and it is time to check in on your compost pile. Don’t have one? No problem! Olivia Saunders of NH Cooperative Extension will provide an overview of composting, Russ Lanoie will discuss his leaf composting process, Janet Wilkinson of NOFA-NH will explain their new composting project, and Ned Beecher of NEBRA will discuss the benefits and fears about biosolids in Earth Life. Something for every level of composting!

Saturday, May 18, 8am-2pm

Join us for morning field trips, annual awards, luncheon barbeque, and key note speaker David Govatski, who will be speaking on the 50th Anniversary of The Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. Cost- $10/person, $20/family.

Friday, May 17, 7-8:30pm
Nature Learning Center, Albany

Celebrate Spring with music and stories. The Mountain Storyteller’s Guild will be joined by local musicians. The stories and instrumental music will be appropriate for ages 9-109 with a little something for everyone. Spring stories like spring itself are about hope, promise, and mud.

Thursday, May 9, 6-9pm
Satruday, May 11, 9-3pm
Nature Learning Center, Albany

Join Dr Rick Van de Poll for an overview of the basic tenets of vernal pool ecology including definitions, indicator species, facultative species, and the ecosystem significance of these pools. The evening session includes both classroom time and a night time exploration of nearby pools. On Saturday, May 11 from 9 Am through 3 PM visit pools and conduct water and biological sampling. Dress appropriately for the weather, rain or shine. Call for information and reservations at 603-447-6991. $10m/$15nm per session

Thursday, May 9, 12-1pm
Nature Learning Center, Albany

Patrick Tate, NH Fish and Game will discuss the impacts of rabies to individual raccoons and the raccoon population within New Hampshire.

Thursday, May 2, 6-9pm – classroom session
Sunday, May 5, 12-4pm – field session I
Saturday, June 1, 9-2pm – field session II (Meet at Grant’s in Glen)

Enriched cove forests (aka rich mesic forests) are sugar maple-dominated hardwood forests established on rich soils, with relatively high levels of moisture, and high-quality organic matter. Many ephemeral spring flowers cover the ground and complete their life cycles in early spring before the trees have leafed out. Some rare species we will encounter are maidenhair fern, blue cohosh, ginseng grape-leaf fern, sweet cicely Dutchman’s britches, and squirrel corn.

Friday, April 26, 1:45pm
Meet at Diana’s Bath parking lot

Witness the beauty of spring ephemerals such as Dutchman’s Britches, spring beauties, and hepatica as we explore the cove forest of Humphrey’s Ledge. Wear sturdy shoes as it is uneven ground and a moderate climb. Space is limited. Please call 447-6991 for reservations.

Tuesday, April 30, 7pm
Nature Learning Center, Albany

Interested in learning more about renewable energy efforts in the Mt Washington Valley? Thinking about installing a solar hot water system on your home or just want to help out? Join TMREI to find out about where and when efforts are happening in the area.

Saturdays April 27, May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 7am
Meet at Grant’s/G&S Store in Brownfield

Join bird experts on a weekly bird walk to the Brownfield Bog to view the rich diversity of bird life making its way north to rest or nest. Bring binoculars (or borrow ours), rubber boots, and a snack.

Thursday, April 25, 7pm
Nature Learning Center, Albany

Editors Mike Jones and Liz Willey will introduce their recently published Field Guide to Alpine Areas of the East. Twenty scientists, explorers, naturalists, and land managers from the United States and Canada have collaborated to create this unique book that celebrates and documents the alpine zone. It covers all of the major alpine ecosystems in New England, New York, Québec, Labrador, and Newfoundland. Co-sponsor White Birch Books will be on hand with copies for sale.