NH Tree Farm Field Day
2024-09-28 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NH
From our friends at NH Tree Farm: You’re invited to tour Eli’s Woods, the 100+ acre Tree Farm in Epping, NH, that SELTie Phil Primack has been stewarding for nearly 50 years. Phil is being recognized as NH’s Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.
Come enjoy two great hikes, one along the Pawtuckaway River and another to see (and measure) NH’s state champion black birch, followed by a delicious BBQ lunch and a tour of Abenaki Timber in Epping. More information is in the BROCHURE, which you can download and send in to register. Contact Rita Carroll with questions. (rcarroll@forestsociety.org, 603-224-9945 x331).

Hawk Watch with Scott Weidensaul
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
In partnership with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG), join a hawk watch with renowned ornithologist and best-selling nature writer Scott Weidensaul at Birch Ridge Community Forest. Scott will share his deep expertise with participants as well as his experiences from over 20 years of working with birds in the field across the globe. This unique experience is not to be missed!
You will hike up to higher ground to watch for migrating hawk and raptor species as they head to warmer climates in preparation for winter. Late September is an ideal time to see migrating birds, which may pass by in the hundreds or even thousands. You might even notice other non-migrating bird species congregating nearby!
Make sure to bring your binoculars, dress accordingly for the weather, and bring sunscreen/bug spray and (if you like) a camp chair for sitting. This event requires walking 0.25 mile over a slight incline to the viewing area.
The inclement weather day is Sunday 9/29.
This event is free for MMRG members. Non-members please consider a $15 donation to support MMRG events.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Register today.

History of Fieldstone Walls
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
In partnership with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG), join Town Historian Catherine Orlowicz for a program titled “Fieldstone Walls—Their Form and Function—Birch Hill Community Forest.” The presentation will begin at the Cabin located at Birch Ridge Community Forest, New Durham, NH.
While at the cabin, guests, with the aid of photographs, will learn a little history about the beginning and evolution of these barriers that crisscross this rural landscape. Learn about the type of stones used in their construction, the different styles used in building these enclosures, and the different functions of the fieldstone walls. Guests will walk a little over a mile from the cabin to tour and view fine examples of fieldstone walls. The destination is the remaining stone features of the homestead of Chase Durgin. There will be examples of fieldstone walls used to keep livestock in or out of areas, the enclosure of a family burial ground, and the foundation for their cape-style home. The return walk to the cabin will provide an opportunity to look out over the breathtaking Merrymeeting Lake and the picturesque landscape of ridgelines near and far.
Catherine Orlowicz is the Town Historian for the Town of New Durham, NH. Formerly she has served as the President of two local non-profits specializing in historic preservation and was appointed Town Historian in 2006. She has served as President for two local non-profits connected with historic preservation. She currently serves on the Land Management Team for Birch Ridge Community Forest in New Durham.
The event is free for MMRG members. $10 suggested donation for non-members to support MMRG programs.
Register today.

Winter Wildlife Tracking Workshop
2026-02-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Registration is full for this event, but you are welcome to join the waitlist.
Identifying and interpreting wildlife tracks can greatly expand your understanding of what species are using your land, and how wildlife respond to your habitat management activities. Join Wildlife Conservation State Specialist Haley Andreozzi and Community Conservation State Specialist Emma Tutein from UNH Cooperative Extension as they guide you through fields, forests, and wetlands in search of winter wildlife tracks and signs. You’ll also learn how to use wildlife sign to interpret wildlife behavior and habitat use.
This workshop will take place entirely outdoors at Birch Ridge Community Forest in New Durham, so come prepared and dress for winter weather. In the case of inclement weather, the workshop will be cancelled and potentially rescheduled.
What to Bring: Dress for being outdoors in winter conditions. Bring a snack, plenty of water, and your own snowshoes or traction devices.
In order to ensure this program is accessible for all, there are three registration fee options – $5, $15, or $25. Please pay what you can.
Sign up for the waitlist here: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/02/winter-wildlife-tracking-workshop-new-durham-full-join-waitlist
