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The Fall Haul #1 (Trail Run) at Stonehouse Forest
2024-09-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Stonehouse Forest
The extensive trail network at Stonehouse Forest makes for a perfect place to trail run. Join SELT’s Conservation Project Manager Kaitlin Deyo along with SELT Volunteer Beth Boyer for a guided trail run in and around this magnificent forest. Expect to run around 4-6 miles at a conversational pace while learning more about Stonehouse Forest and some ways to connect trails for longer outdoor adventures. This is part 1 of 3 of this series which may be extended depending on interest and participation.

Difficulty: Difficult
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Geology Tour of Piscassic Greenway *WAITLIST*
2024-09-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Piscassic Greenway
This program is at capacity. Please join the waitlist and we’ll be in touch if space becomes available
Join SELT volunteer and geology enthusiast Sylvia Olson for a rocking good hike at the Piscassic Greenway.
This tour is intended to provide some basic information and history of the geologic features of the Piscassic Greenway and help point out things you might not otherwise notice. Sylvia will discuss the Exeter Pluton and other nearby rock formations in the Seacoast area and spotlight specific rocks along the way. There will be discussions about the rock walls, old quarries, old quarrying techniques, and more. Shale you want to learn more? Please sign up and take part in this hiking tour of the Piscassic Greenway.
This tour is intended for adults and youth 13 and older.

Difficulty: Moderate (involves walking over hilly terrain with lots of rocks and roots)
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

The Fall Haul #2 (Trail Run) at Spruce Swamp Conservation Area
2024-09-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Spruce Swamp Conservation Area, Fremont, NH, United States
The vast trail network at Spruce Swamp Conservation Area shall provide plenty of routes for a fun trail run. Join SELT’s Conservation Project Manager Kaitlin Deyo along with SELT Volunteer Beth Boyer for this guided trail run in and around this special conservation area that encompasses the Kelliher Memorial Forest, the Victor Garrison Memorial Forest, and the Glen Oakes Fremont Town Forest. Expect to run around 4-6 miles at a conversational pace while learning more about Spruce Swamp and some ways to connect trails for longer outdoor adventures. This is part 2 of 3 of this series which may be extended depending on interest and participation.

Difficulty: Difficult
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

The Fall Haul #3 (Trail Run) at Piscassic Greenway
2024-10-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Piscassic Greenway
The many trails that weave in and around the Piscassic Greenway make for fabulous trail running! Join SELT’s Conservation Project Manager Kailin Deyo and Drew Kiefaber of the Piscassic Greenway Management Advisory Committee along with SELT Volunteers Beth Boyer and Kristin Kiefaber for a guided trail run in and around this beautiful property. Expect to run around 4 to 6 miles at a conversational pace while learning more about the greenway and some of the ways to connect trails for longer outdoor adventures. This is part 3 of 3 of this series which may be extended depending on interest and participation.

Difficulty: Difficult
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

History Hike at Tucker & French Family Forest
2024-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Tucker & French Family Forest
Join Forester Phil Auger for an adventurous historical hike at Tucker & French Family Forest.
The walk will dive into a number of the historic features of this property including the Weed house foundation and Griddle Lot, the Joseph Young house foundation, the “John Page Boulder” and the French Mill site. We’ll circle around the mill pond for the return trip. This is a great place to see wildlife as well so folks might want to have binoculars on hand. October is a good time to see migrating waterfowl and with luck some good foliage.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Registration Required: History Hike at Tucker & French Family Forest by SELT Field Trip Donations (givelively.org)

Please note, this link is to our new registration software.

Spruce Swampin' with Naturalist Tom Eid
2024-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Spruce Swamp Conservation Area, Fremont, NH, United States
Join Naturalist and Author Tom Eid for a leisurely 3-mile hike with stops along the way to local forests, habitats, and wetland ecosystems. This hike will start at the parking lot and kiosk at the end of Andreski Drive in Fremont and follow the Link Trail to Forest Loop to Rocky & Bullwinkle to Garrison for a back-and-forth swamp view to Barred Owl and back to Link.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Registration Required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

5th Annual Winter Solstice Glowstick Hike
2024-12-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join us at Burley Farms to celebrate the winter solstice with the 5th annual glowstick hike! SELT’s Education Program Manager Lizzy Franceschini will lead a sunset/night hike through the fields and forest of Burley Farms, by the light of our glowsticks. Along the way we will stop for activities to learn about this special time of year and enjoy the excitement of being outside on “the longest night”.
This event is a family-friendly event and open to children of all ages.

Difficulty: Easy
Registration required: https://secure.givelively.org/event/southeast-land-trust-of-new-hampshire/selt-field-trip-donations/5th-annual-winter-solstice-glowstick-hike

Full Moon Snowshoe at Birch Ridge Community Forest
2025-01-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Get your snowshoes and bundle up, SELT’s Trails and Community Engagement Manager, Yohann Hanley, will be leading a walk under the light of the full moon at Birch Ridge Community Forest in New Durham, NH. Yohann will guide you from the Southridge Trail to Birch Ridge Trail, leaving from the main parking area. We hope to take full advantage of the winter snow, but if there is not enough to snowshoe in, this event will be a winter night hike instead.

Difficulty: Strenuous, geared towards older children-adults with some snowshoeing or winter hiking experience
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Cross Country Ski with Seven Rivers at Mast Road Natural Area
2025-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Mast Road Natural Area
Seven Rivers Enrichment’s mission is to offer exceptional outdoor enrichment to people of all ages. Join SELT and Seven Rivers Enrichment for an adult-paced cross-country skiing adventure. Whether this is your first time skiing or you are a seasoned skier, adults are invited to join this ski through the Mast Road Natural Area in Epping. Ski rentals will be available through Seven Rivers for $12.00, or you can bring your own skis. This event was originally going to take place on Saturday, January 18th and will now take place on Saturday, January 25th.

Difficulty: Moderate
Registration required: CLICK HERE

Winter Forest Ecology and Identification Walk
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Mast Road Natural Area
Join forester Phil Auger for an educational winter walk along the Hedding Spur Trail at Mast Road Natural Area. Along the way, Phil will teach you about winter shrubs and tree identification, forest ecology, and the history of the property. This trip will also include a trip out to the fens.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Teneriffe Mountain Hike with SELT & Moose Mountains Regional Greenways
2025-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Teneriffe Mountain Forest
Join SELT and Moose Mountains Regional Greenways for fun early spring hike at Teneriffe Mountain Forest. The hike will include going up ‘The Long Trek’ trail to ‘Panish Picnic Path’ to the peak and back down to ‘The Carlos Amigos Trail’ to ‘Phil’s Way’ and back to the parking area. This length of the hike will be approximately 2.5 miles. This hike is considered strenuous with sections that are steep and eroded. Additionally, conditions may be wet/icy/slippery due to the time of year. 🥾🥾🥾

Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

3rd Annual Sunset Sit for Woodcock
2025-04-18 18:45 - 20:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Join SELT, Matt Tarr (UNH Cooperative Extension Wildlife Habitat Specialist), and Charlie Bridges of the BRCF Steering Committee for the “3rd Annual Sunset Sit to Observe Woodcock.” This field trip will include about a one mile walk to and from the BRCF cabin to learn more about the Birch Ridge Community Forest, watch the sunset, and listen for woodcock. Participants are invited to bring binoculars, a lawn chair and picnic dinner, as well.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

SELT/Waste Management Conservation Easements Field Trip
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | England Road, Rochester
Did you know that SELT has two conservation easements with Waste Management along the Cocheco River beside Pickering Ponds? Join us for a fun and informative tour of the easements with SELT and Waste Management staff members to learn about these interesting properties, about SELT easements, about Waste Management’s environmental programs and priorities, and a little about the history of the properties and the surrounding area. Some of the historical context will include the old Christmas tree farm, the remains of the bridge that crossed the Cocheco via England Road, and much more.
In attendance from SELT will be Katie Bates, Conservation Easement Steward and Derrick Trent, Events and Outreach Specialist. In attendance from Waste Management will be Brian DesMarais, Senior Area Manager of Environmental Protection; Steve Dowaliby, Environmental Protection Manager; Paige Bartlett, Environmental Protection Specialist; Bob Magnusson, Engineering and Compliance Manager, and Anne Reichert, Senior Engineer.

Difficulty: Easty to Moderate, depending on conditions
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Note: SELT does not share any personal information with our presenters.

More about Waste Management’s Environmental Stewardship initiatives can be found at www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/environmental-stewardship

Birding at Tucker & French Family Forest
2025-05-08 06:30 - 09:00 | Tucker & French Family Forest
Birders everywhere look forward to spring when migratory birds head north to their breeding grounds in droves, bringing a beautiful diversity of species through our very own backyard! Join birding enthusiast Roger Stephenson as he ventures out in the wee hours of the morning to see who’s passing through. The best way to learn your birds by sight and sound is with experienced birders! This BYOB (bring your own binoculars) walk will be fun for all skill levels!
This trip is limited to 15 participants.

Difficulty: Easy
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Bird Photography Field Trip with Tony Baldasaro
2025-05-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join regionally renowned wildlife photographer Tony Baldasaro for a bird photography field trip. Tony will take you out to the northern side of the Burley Farms property to get up close with the fields, forest, and beaver pond and our avian friends who call these places home. Participants will learn more about finding the best scenarios for bird photography- including lighting, bird position, and bird action shots. This field trip is for photographers with at least some wildlife photography experience and the suggested equipment includes:

DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
Lens long enough for wildlife photography (more than 200 mm). Ideally this will be a zoom lens and not a fixed lens. (see below)
Because we will be primarily photographing small, fast-moving birds, a zoom lens with a wide range of focal lengths is ideal. (100-400, 100-500, 150 – 600 are examples). Having a big, heavy prime lens, like a fixed 600mm, will only slow our participants down.
A tripod is not recommended as it can slow down your photography. Photographers should prepare to be handheld or use a nimble monopod.

We hope you can join this educational and fun morning of bird photography at Burley! To learn more about Tony and his photography, visit his website at tb3photography.com or find him on Instagram @tb3_photo.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Spring Bird Walk at Spruce Swamp Conservation Area
2025-05-12 08:00 - 11:00 | Spruce Swamp Conservation Area, Fremont, NH, United States
Join avid birder Steve Mirick for a spring bird walk through Spruce Swamp Conservation Area. This walk will start at the end of Andreski Drive in Fremont. Participants should wear appropriate footwear, be prepared for wet trails and bring insect repellent and binoculars.
This field trip is limited to 20 participants.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Post-Harvest Forestry Tour at Stonehouse Forest
2025-05-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Stonehouse Forest
** NEW DATE – Was originally planned for May 7 **
Join SELT’s Forest and Wildlife Habitat Manager Chad Fierros and consulting forester Charlie Moreno for a post-harvest tour of Stonehouse Forest. Come see and hear about the latest forest management activities at Stonehouse Forest, including the benefits of timber harvests as part of a comprehensive forest management plan.

Difficulty: Moderate
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

CANCELLED - National Trails Day - Trails Workday at Stonehouse Forest
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Stonehouse Forest
Thank you for your interest in this event. Due to weather forecast and low registrations, this event is now cancelled.
Celebrate National Trails day by helping to maintain the trails at Stonehouse Forest. We are aiming to have two teams leave from different points at Stonehouse Forest to help cleanup debris and trim back anything that is growing into the trails. This is a great opportunity to get out on the trails and help keep them clear for others to enjoy. We will go at a relaxed pace and get as much done as we can for 2 1/2 hours.

Difficulty: Moderate

Summer Solstice Yoga Hike
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Stonehouse Forest
Join avid hiker and 500 Hour Registered Yoga Instructor Venera Gattonini for a Summer Solstice Yoga Hike! Participants will hike through beautiful Stonehouse Forest up to the cliff looking over Stonehouse Pond. At the lookout, Venera will lead the group through a meditative yoga session in celebration of the Summer Solstice. The group will then use the light from the longest day of the year to hike out of the forest.
More about Venera: Venera Gattonini has also been a middle school and high school teacher (Woodworking and Art) for the last 20 years. For the last nine years she has been teaching mindfulness in the classroom. In the last three years she has been teaching yoga and mindfulness in the woods, in yoga studios and at UNH, at the Chase Children’s home, and leading small group mindfulness workshops. Venera is certified in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and AED.
“I’m a joyful spirit, an outdoor enthusiast, an avid hiker, an adventurer, an artist, a woodworking and art teacher, a dream nurturer and people lover. We are all one. I look forward to your presence and to co-creating a joyful and nurturing environment where you can be confident that you will be encouraged and supported when you step out of your comfort zone on or off the mat.” – Venera
This program is for people ages 14 and up with some hiking and/or yoga experience.

Difficulty: Moderate
Registration required: CLICK HERE

Watershed Walk at DeYoung-Fralic Conservation Area
2025-06-25 17:00 - 18:30 | DeYoung-Fralic Conservation Area, Brentwood
Join us to learn about the connection between land conservation and water protection while enjoying this high-ranking wildlife habitat. A conservation priority of Brentwood for many years because of its risk for development, the DeYoung-Fralic property was acquired by SELT in 2017. It consists of 105 acres and 3,700 feet of pristine river-frontage along the Exeter River. The site was a former gravel pit that had been closed by Brentwood but was restored for wildlife habitat. The area provides valuable water protection and a wildlife corridor as well as includes priority focus areas for local, state, and federally-protected bodies of water. This walk will be led by forester Phil Auger with an anticipated length of approximately 1.5 miles.
This is part of the Great Bay Changemaker Program’s Watershed Walks series.

Difficulty: Moderate
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Piscassic Greenway Historical Hike
2025-07-02 17:30 - 20:00
**NEW DATE – This event was originally planned for June 17th but was postponed due to weather **
The Piscassic Greenway is full of New Hampshire history. Forester Phil Auger has spent several years researching and studying this history. Join Phil for an engaging historical tour of this gem of the seacoast including some recent work to fix up the Bennett Cemetery. Feel free to also bring along a sandwich/dinner for a short picnic during the hike.

Difficulty: Moderate
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Estuary Kayak Exploration with Seven Rivers Paddling & SELT *At Capacity*
2025-07-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Seven Rivers Paddling, 185 Wentworth Rd, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
This event is at capacity and registration is closed.
Join SELT and our friends at Seven Rivers Paddling as we team up for some estuary exploration. Seven Rivers is offering an immersive kayaking experience in the diverse ecosystem of the tidal salt marshes of Odiorne Point. The total cost is $20 per person and all equipment is included. A separate Seven Rivers waiver and registration link will be sent after registering through SELT. Payment for the tour should be made using the Seven Rivers registration link.

Difficulty: Moderate
2 Registrations Required (through SELT and through Seven Rivers Paddling): CLICK HERE

Watershed Walk at Tucker & French Family Forest
2025-08-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Tucker & French Family Forest
Explore the Tucker and French Family Forest, a 563-acre landscape rich in ecological diversity. Spanning parts of Kingston, Danville, and Brentwood, this area boasts the highest concentration of natural resource values in the region. Discover upland forests, shrublands, wetlands, vernal pools, and beaver habitats—alongside streams and the adjacent Little River, supporting waterfowl, turtles, and more. Ernie Landry, the SELT volunteer property steward, will lead this walk.
This is part of the Great Bay Changemaker Program’s Watershed Walks series.

Difficulty: Moderate
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Mountain Biking at Harvey's Kennard Hill Forest
2025-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Harvey’s Kennard Hill Forest, Epping, New Hampshire
Join SELT’s Board President Brent Merriam and SELT’s Land Conservation Director Duane Hyde for a mountain biking field trip at Harvey’s Kennard Hill Forest in Epping. Both Brent and Duane are avid mountain bikers and are excited to showcase the trails at this 1,114 acre gem in the northwest corner of Epping. Duane will also share some history about this property along the way. This ride is for experienced mountain bikers ages 15 and up.

Registration required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Strenuous

Mt. Bet Hike
2025-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Mt Bet, New Durham & Alton, NH
Join Yohann Hanley, SELT’s Trails & Community Engagement Manager, and Derrick Trent, SELT’s Events & Outreach Specialist, as we explore the new trails at Mt. Bet. We will begin at the parking lot on Marsh Hill Road and proceed up to the summit to take in the view, then to the new section of trails beyond the summit, then to Chesley Road and back. The hike will be approximately 4 miles and includes strenuous uphill portions throughout. Also, please note, Marsh Hill Road is a bit rough and recommended for higher clearance cars.
This hike is limited to 15 participants.

Registration required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Strenuous

Pre-Harvest Forestry Tour at Piscassic Greenway
2025-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Piscassic Greenway
Join SELT’s Forest and Wildlife Habitat Manager Chad Fierros and consulting forester Charlie Moreno for a pre-harvest tour of Piscassic Greenway. Come see and hear about the upcoming forest management activities on approximately 60 acres of the Piscassic Greenway, accessed from Neal Mill Road.

Difficulty: Moderate
Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Fall Haul Trail Run with Treeline Outfitters at Stonehouse Forest
2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Stonehouse Forest
We are excited to partner with Treeline Outfitters for the Fall Haul Trail Run series this year. Join Treeline’s Emily Kwesell for a guided trail run in and around the magnificent forest at Stonehouse Forest. Expect to run around 4-6 miles at a conversational pace.
This is part 1 of 3 of this series. The other dates and locations include – 10/24 at Spruce Swamp and 11/14 at Harvey’s Kennard Hill Forest.

Registration Required – CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Strenuous (many hills and intended for runners with some trail running experience

Supermoon Hike at Burley Farms
2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Let’s gather during the full Harvest Supermoon to amble over to the beaver dam and see what we will see. Hopefully, we’ll observe some beavers busy in and around the pond. We’ll appreciate a sunset and moonrise together at this special place. The rain date is October 7.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Moderate (some hills, tricky terrain in the dark)

Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest Fall Hike
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:15 | Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest
Join us for a nice autumn walk at Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest in North Hampton. During this walk we will highlight some of the recent work that we’ve done on the trails and enjoy the nice fall weather.
Parking is limited at this location, so attendance will be limited to 10. If there is additional interest, we can investigate carpooling from a nearby spot.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Post-Harvest Forestry Tour at Piscassic Greenway
2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Piscassic Greenway
Join SELT’s Forest and Wildlife Habitat Manager Chad Fierros, consulting forester Charlie Moreno and HHP forester Tim Riel for a post-harvest tour of Piscassic Greenway. Come see and hear about the recent forest management activities on approximately 60 acres of the Piscassic Greenway, accessed from Neal Mill Road.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Moderate
