01Oct2023

Slow Walking

From 2:00 PM until 3:30PM

Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.

Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household
Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
02Oct2023

Building Effective and Equitable Climate Solutions: an Interactive Workshop

From 7pm until 8pm

At Nature Learning Center

As climate disruptions become more apparent and costly, there is an increasing emphasis on the best response,  Using MIT’s EN-ROADS Climate Simulator, this interacting workshop will look at the impacts of personal choices and recent legislation, and explore next steps in crafting effective and equitable bipartisan climate solutions that benefit people while ensuring a livable world for all.

This interactive program will be presented by Peter Dugas, EN-ROADS Ambassador and Maine State Coordinator for Citizens Climate Lobby, a nonpartisan grassroots organization focused on effective and equitable climate solutions..

Co-Sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Hampshire (OLLI)

08Oct2023

Slow Walking

From 2:00 PM until 3:30PM

Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.

Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household
Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
12Oct2023

Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument: Place, Politics, & a Prognosis

From 7pm until 8pm

At Nature Learning Center

Join conservationist Ken Olson for a presentation about the embattled creation of Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument. Established in 2016 by President Obama, the monument is comprised of nearly 90,000 acres on the eastern boarder of Maine’s Baxter Stat Park. The program will include an introduction to a beautiful Maine landscape, the competing philosophies about protecting it, and some thoughts on its future.

15Oct2023

Fantastic Fungi Field Exploration

From 10am until 1pm

At Nature Learning Center

Join beginner and practiced mycologists alike to explore the fantastic (and infamous) fungi of New Hampshire. Dr. Rick Van de Poll will guide participants through the mysterious kingdom of organisms on the planet, sharing his knowledge along the way.

Program fee: $10/member and $20/non-member.

Space is limited and registration is required. Call 447-6991 or click here to register online.

15Oct2023

Slow Walking

From 2:00 PM until 3:30PM

Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.

Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household
Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
25Oct2023

Exploring the Redstone Quarry

From 1pm until 3pm

Outreach coordinator Heather McKendry will lead an exploration of the history and geology of the Redstone Quarry, one of the most sophisticated stone cutting operations of the past century.  Wear sturdy shoes for a moderate hike. 

Program fee: $15/person or $25/household; Members are free!

Space is limited and registration is required. Call 447-6991 or click here to register online.

26Oct2023

Microplastics in the Ossipee Watershed

From 7pm until 8pm

At Nature Learning Center

Jill Emerson, staff scientist at Green Mountain Conservation Group, will talk about how two global issues - climate change and plastic waste - affect us right here in NH.  She will go over the potential impacts of this past summer's flooding, and what proactive steps we can all take to better prepare for future flooding events.  In addition, she will touch upon GMCG's new freshwater microplastics survey program using Nile Red staining and discuss how her group is bringing education about this problem to students across the Ossipee watershed.

28Oct2023

Fall Full Moon Exploration: Moose Book State Park

From 6pm until 8pm

At Moose Brook State Park, Gorham

Join the staff of Tin Mountain Conservation Center for an evening walk through the beautiful fields and forests of the north country. October’s full moon, the hunter’s moon, will provide ample light for an evening exploration. We will listen for whooo’s out there and explore the autumn night sky.

Program fee: $15/person or $25/household; Members are free

Space is limited and registration is required. Call 447-6991 or click here to register online.

Sponsored in part by the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund at the NH Charitable Foundation & the Glen House Hotel

29Oct2023

Slow Walking

From 2:00 PM until 3:30PM

Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.

Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household
Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
03Nov2023

Adventure Fest

From 5pm until 9pm

At Ledge Brewing, Intervale

Enjoy the comforts of Ledge Brewing while listening to local adventurers share their explorations paddling, climbing and skiing in our second annual Adventure Fest. From navigating the waters of the Saco River to the snowfields of northwestern Canada and beyond, these intrepid Valley residents will share their experiences both near and far while exploring their role in these wild environments.

Schedule:

  • 5:30pm Wandering Through the World of Winter with Anders Morley
  • 6:30pm Saco SUPedtion: Descending the Saco River with Mike Morin
  • 7:30pm More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood with Majka Burhardt
  • Beer & food available for purchase from Ledge Brewing Co.

Click HERE for more information.