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Piscassic Greenway Historical Hike
2025-07-02 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
**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

4th Annual Full Moon Snowshoe at Birch Ridge Community Forest
2026-01-02 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 Birch Hill Road parking area. Specific directions and route details will be provided in advance of the event. 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.

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

A SELT Walk (Cross Country Ski) in the Woods
2026-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Stonehouse Forest
Join experienced SELT hike leader Bill McClure for a monthly series of walks (or cross-country ski, or snowshoe excursions) throughout 2026.
Conditions permitting, in January, we will cross country ski on trails in Stonehouse forest. This event is geared for experienced cross-country skiers and will navigate various terrain including hills, primarily in the less visited, eastern portion of Stonehouse forest.
The route will be determined in advance and shared with participants roughly three days prior to the event. If the conditions are not ideal for a cross-country ski, this event will still proceed as a winter hike.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
This event is limited to 12 participants.
Difficulty – 🥾 🥾 (out of 3)

A SELT Walk (Snowshoe) in the Woods
2026-02-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Mast Road Natural Area
Join experienced SELT hike leader Bill McClure for a monthly series of walks (or cross-country ski, or snowshoe excursions) throughout 2026.
Conditions permitting, in February, we will snowshoe on trails at Mast Road Natural Area. This event is geared for hikers with some snowshoe experience and participants will need to bring their own snowshoes. This snowshoe will utilize all the trails at Mast Road Natural Area and may also utilize some of the Rockingham Recreation Trail.
The route will be determined in advance and shared with participants roughly three days prior to the event. If the conditions are not ideal for a snowshoe, this event will still proceed as a winter hike.
This event is limited to 15 participants.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty – 🥾 🥾 (out of 3)

Winter Animal Tracking Hike At Burley Farms
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
The winter season is an ideal time for being outdoors and exploring the local woods. Many mammals and birds are active during this time, including bobcat, coyote, deer, fox, rabbit, squirrel, chickadee, jay, turkey, and woodpecker.
Join us for an in-the-field winter animal tracking walk-and-talk hike at Burley Farms. The hike will be led by Nottingham resident Tom Eid. During the hike, you will learn common tracking terms as well as animal movement patterns. For example, mammals have four primary ways of moving: walking, waddling, hopping, and bounding.
A hand-out will be provided that explains mammal movement patterns, a listing of mammals active in winter, and foot print pictures of nine mammals active during the winter months at Burley Farms.
No animal tracking experience is needed for the hike. Steady rain/snow, icy trail conditions, or lack of snow will cancel the event.
No pets, please.
Tom Eid is a certified naturalist with the Audubon Society, a Coverts Cooperator with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, a Land Steward for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and a Wildlife Steward for the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game.
He is an active volunteer for the New England Big Trees program, Nature Groupie, Bear-Paw Regional Greenways, and the Southeast Land Trust.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy

Winter Forest Ecology & Identification Walk *NEW DATE*
2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway
** RESCHEDULED | was February 7 **
Join forester Phil Auger for an educational winter walk along the Greenway trails starting from the Neal Mill Road parking area in Newmarket. Along the way, Phil will teach you about winter shrubs and tree identification, forest ecology, and the history of the property. This walk will include numerous stops, so warm attire (including heavy socks and winter boots) is recommended. Full details about the walk will be provided no later than two days prior to the event.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (depending on temperature outside)

A SELT Walk in Schafer Woods
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Schafer Woods, Commerce Dr, Atkinson, NH, United States
Join experienced SELT hike leader Bill McClure for a monthly series of walks (or cross-country ski, or snowshoe excursions) throughout 2026.
UPDATE – Due to conditions, this will be a walk and not a snowshoe.
Conditions permitting, in March, we will snowshoe on trails at Schafer Woods in Atkinson. This event is geared for hikers with some snowshoe experience and participants will need to bring their own snowshoes. More about Schafer woods can be found at https://seltnh.org/seltlands/schafer-woods/
The route will be determined in advance and shared with participants roughly three days prior to the event. If the conditions are not ideal for a snowshoe, this event will still proceed as a late winter/early spring hike.
This event is limited to 15 participants.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty – 🥾 🥾 (out of 3)

A SELT Walk in the Woods at Burley Farms
2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
** DATE CHANGE – now April 6 (was April 7) **
Join experienced SELT hike leader Bill McClure for a monthly series of walks throughout 2026.
In April, we will hike on trails at Burley Farms (home of The Mathey Center – SELT’s headquarters) in Epping. More about Burley Farms can be found at https://seltnh.org/seltlands/burleyfarms/
The route will be determined in advance and shared with participants two to three days prior to the event. This event is limited to 15 participants.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty – 🥾 (out of 3) The trails at Burley Farms go over uneven terrain. The hike will last approximately 3 hours and cover between 3 to 5 miles.

Birding at Tucker & French Family Forest - May 2026
2026-05-05 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 & SELT Board Member 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.

Registration Required – CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

A SELT Walk in the Woods at Collins Family Forest
2026-05-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Collins Family Forest, North Shore Road, New Durham, NH, United States
Join experienced SELT hike leader Bill McClure for a monthly series of walks throughout 2026.
In May, we will hike on trails at Collins Family Forest in New Durham. More about Collins Family Forest can be found by CLICKING HERE. The route will be determined in advance and shared with participants two to three days prior to the event. This event is limited to 15 participants.

Registration required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty – 🥾🥾1/2 (out of 3) The trails at Collins go over uneven and steep terrain (including Mt Molly). The hike will last approximately 3 hours and will cover between 4 to 6 miles.
