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Birding at Tucker & French Family Forest - May 2026
2026-05-05 06:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Spring Birds, Bugs, and Plants Walk
2026-05-12 08:00 - 11:00 | Spruce Swamp Conservation Area, Fremont, NH, United States
Join avid birder and expert bug enthusiast Steve Mirick for a spring bird, bugs, and plants 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

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.

SELT Summer Canoe Series (1 of 3)
2026-05-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Lions Camp Pride, Lions Camp Pride Way, New Durham, NH, 03855, United States
Join us for our first canoe series as we explore a variety of water bodies along lands that we are helping to conserve. The first event in this series will be on Merrymeeting Lake in New Durham. This event is limited to 9 participants. A few additional spots may be available if you have your own canoe or kayak. If this is the case and you wish to join, please reach out to register@seltnh.org.
The cost is $10 per person. The rain date is Monday, June 1st.
The Summer Canoe Series is brought to you by Dermatology and Skin Heath, your local independent patient-centric skin care practice ready to help with your skin’s health and appearance.
Big thanks to Lions Camp Pride who has been kind enough to allow us to park, stage, and launch from their location. Thank you to Josh Lent, who generously donated 5 canoes and a canoe trailer to SELT, making events like this one possible. You can show your appreciation to Josh by supporting Huckleberry’s Candies in Hampton!

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty – Moderate

Birch Ridge Community Forest Post-Burn Walk
2026-05-29 13:00 - 15:30 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Join SELT’s Forest & Wildlife Habitat Manager, Chad Fierros, for a field visit to Birch Ridge Community Forest. SELT, in partnership with Star Tree Prescribed Fire and the New Durham Fire Department, conducted a prescribed burn on approximately 20 acres of the community forest in April of 2026. This field visit will include discussions on the objectives for the burn, the logistics of the operation, and will provide an early look at how the site is responding one month after the burn. All are welcome and we especially encourage folks affiliated with land trusts, conservation commissions, and fire departments to attend who may be interested in learning more about prescribed burns.
The field tour will leave from the trailhead parking lot at the end of Birch Hill Road at 1:00pm. It will involve approximately 2.5 miles of hiking (round-trip) which will be almost entirely on trails. Folks should bring insect repellant, appropriate clothing and sun protection, and their own water/snacks.
The rain date is Monday, June 1st.
Directions and further details will be sent to those that are registered for this event one to two days prior.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

A SELT Walk in the Woods - June 2026
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest
Join experienced SELT hike leader Bill McClure for a monthly series of walks throughout 2026.
In June, we will celebrate National Trails Day and hike on trails at Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest in North Hampton & Rye. More about Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest can be found at https://seltnh.org/rand/
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 Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest are mostly flat but there is some uneven terrain. The hike will likely last between 1 to 1 ½ hours and may use some of the Rye Conservation Commission trails that connect to Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest.

Summer Solstice Yoga Hike 2026
2026-06-19 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.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Watershed Walk at Scoutland
2026-07-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Scoutland, Rollinsford, NH, United States
Explore nearly 100 acres of protected forest, wetlands, and riverfront on this guided watershed walk at Scoutland in Rollinsford. With over 3,000 feet along the Salmon Falls River, this special place offers a firsthand look at how healthy forests and wetlands help protect water quality, support wildlife, and sustain the Great Bay ecosystem. Once home to generations of Boy Scouts, Scoutland is now a community treasure. Come experience its quiet beauty while learning how land conservation directly impacts the health of our shared waters.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

A SELT Walk in the Woods - July 2026
2026-07-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Kimball Reserve, Pickpocket Road, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Join experienced SELT hike leader Bill McClure for a monthly series of walks throughout 2026.
In July, we will take a leisurely stroll on trails at Kimball Reserve. More about Kimball Reserve can be found at https://seltnh.org/kimballreserve/
The route will be determined in advance and shared with participants two to three days prior to the event. This event is limited to 12 participants.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty – 🥾 (out of 3) | The trails at Kimball Reserve are mostly flat but do go over some uneven terrain. The hike will likely last between 1 to 1 ½ hours and will likely include a nice out and back extension hike going a little beyond the Kimball Reserve if time permits.

A SELT Walk in the Woods - August 2026
2026-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Tucker & French Family Forest
Join experienced SELT hike leader Bill McClure for a monthly series of walks throughout 2026.
In July, we will hike roughly all the trails at Tucker & French Family Forest. The Trails at Tucker & French Family Forest are mostly flat but do include some hills and uneven terrain. This hike is expected to cover 6.5 to 7 miles total.
More about Tucker & French Family Forest can be found at https://seltnh.org/tuckerfrench/
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)
