WEEDEND PROGRAMS: Leprechaun Hunt - Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Join our Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry, for a slow-paced walk that explores the Albany Tin Mountain Conservation trails in search of Leprechauns and pots of gold :) This is the one day of the year that we might see these shy, mischievous creatures, so wear green... [...]
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Join Tin Mountain naturalists as we explore the newly created trail system on the Lori Jean Kinsey Arboretum and adjacent private Bald Hill lands at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany. Moderate climbs, downhill descents, and sweeping switchbacks await us as we summit Bald Hill, explore hemlock stands, and enjoy unique [...]
There's still snow on the ground which means we won't be seeing any migration movement just yet, but spring is coming! To prepare for our second annual Big Night Community Event, we're hosing an online info session. The program will be hosted over Zoom, and we'll go over what to expect and bring for the night, [...]
Small mammal (rodent and shrew) populations throughout the White Mountains undergo significant changes in abundance from year to year. However, the factors that influence these population changes are not well understood. Josh Willems, PhD candidate at UNH, has been focusing his research on teasing out the effects of beech mast, forest structure, and climate on [...]
POSTPONED DUE TO CONDITIONS. NEW DATE MARCH 9 Join Tin Mountain naturalists as we explore the newly created trail system on the Lori Jean Kinsey Arboretum and adjacent private Bald Hill lands at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany. Moderate climbs, downhill descents, and sweeping switchbacks await us as we summit Bald Hill, explore hemlock [...]
WEEDEND PROGRAMS: Weekend Walks: The snowpack is melting fast and conditions vary daily (if not hourly) so expect spring conditions to include bare ground, snow, ice, significant wet areas and mud. That said, spring is a fun time to explore the woods if you have the right outfit and footwear (waterproof boots & micro-spikes recommended). [...]
WEEDEND PROGRAMS: Weekend Walks: The snowpack is melting fast and conditions vary daily (if not hourly) so expect spring conditions to include bare ground, snow, ice, significant wet areas and mud. That said, spring is a fun time to explore the woods if you have the right outfit and footwear (waterproof boots & micro-spikes recommended). [...]
WEEDEND PROGRAMS: Snowshoe Tours Join Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry, for a slow-paced snowshoe tour that explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include animal tracks, sightings and a beaver pond, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. Winter is the perfect [...]
Rescheduled from January 20th We’re heading to the coast of Maine in search of harlequins, scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks, and mergansers. Join us for an excursion to Biddeford Pool in southern Maine, led by Will Broussard, to look for various ducks and shorebirds. Make sure to bring warm layers, water, and a lunch. Bring your [...]
A discussion on the State of Maple Sugaring in New Hampshire, today and in the future. Steven Roberge, UNH Cooperative Extension forestry specialist and professor, will present how sap flows in maples, how it’s extracted for maple syrup production and how a shifting climate and unpredictable weather impacts sap and syrup production.