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Guided Nature Walk at Stonehouse Forest - Hosted by White Pine Programs
2021-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Stonehouse Forest
Join White Pine Programs Educator & Naturalist Ryan Busby for an exploration of Stonehouse Forest as he shares techniques for awakening your senses to the living landscape. Wildlife tracking, bird language, pattern recognition and natural movement are just some of the topics that could come up on the walk. When we begin to see the subtle patterns and behaviors on our landscapes as clues, we can unlock the mysteries of nature and engage fully as resourceful and resilient people and communities. Our ancestors learned these skills at an early age. We can regain them and deepen our connection to the world around us. This event is for adults and children 10+ years of age.

Difficulty: Easy
This event is in partnership with our friends at White Pine Programs
Group size is limited due to COVID-19
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Registration is required

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Email Ryan Busby with your questions at: ryan@whitepineprograms.org

Virtual Tree ID Workshop
2021-01-08 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Virtual
A SELT winter classic, with a twist! Join your favorite foresters and mine, Phil Auger and Fred Borman for virtual tree ID workshop to be followed by a self-guided tour. Phil and Fred will share photos of trees you might see in this area as you enjoy the trails this winter. Afterwards, you can head out into the field to test your new skills!

Difficulty: Easy
Registration required
Registration will close at 12:30 PM, January 8th

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SELT Book Club - Heart Spring Mountain
2020-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Virtual
The 2020 Fall book selection is Heart Spring Mountain by Robin MacArthur
It’s August 2011, and Tropical Storm Irene has just wreaked havoc on Vermont, flooding rivers and destroying homes. One thousand miles away—while tending bar in New Orleans—Vale receives a call and is told that her mother, Bonnie, has disappeared. Despite a years-long estrangement from Bonnie, Vale drops everything and returns home to look for her.
Written with a striking sense of place, Heart Spring Mountain is an arresting novel about returning home, finding hope in the dark, and of the power of the land—and the stories it harbors—to connect and to heal. It’s also an absorbing exploration of the small fractures that can make families break-and the lasting ties that bind them together.
We are still partnering with our friends at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, who will donate 20% of the proceeds from Heart Spring Mountain by Robin MacArthur to SELT – to order:
Give them call at (603) 778-9731, they can take your credit card over the phone and organize stoop pickup. They are also offering limited home delivery in the immediate Exeter area.
You can order through their website (waterstreetbooks.com) and get free shipping!
Registration required: Click Here to Register

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2020-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Virtual
Join us for the VIRTUAL Wild & Scenic Film Festival and be inspired by short, but mighty films that speak to the environmental concerns and celebrations of our planet. Pop your popcorn and pour yourself a frosty beverage, as this year we will be enjoying the Wild & Scenic Film Festival from the comfort of our own homes.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020
7 PM EST – 9 PM EST
Our volunteer film committee has hand-picked a program from the award-winning films curated by the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) and national Wild & Scenic Film Festival and we cannot wait to share it with you!

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Important: If you bought tickets for the originally planned event in April, your ticket is transferable to the virtual Wild & Scenic Film Festival! We will send coupon codes to ticket holders via email that can be used to register for the virtual event closer to the day of the show.
If you do not receive a coupon code by November 9, please call 603-778-6088 or email info@seltnh.org.

Family Naturalist Series - Lichens!
2020-11-07 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Virtual
Gain the knowledge and skills to enhance your adventures in the natural world through our SELT Naturalist Series. The second installment in our series will be LICHEN! We will start our day in our virtual classroom with a lichen terminology lecture and discussion. First, we will explore the ambiguous question, “What is a lichen?” We will study lichen morphology and learn necessary identification skills. At the end of the course, you will have the tools to identify the five lichens’ forms and determine which group any lichen belongs to.
A lichen self-guided tour will follow. Weather and health restrictions will determine the location. Multiple locations may be offered. Handouts and sample set will be provided before the class. You will need a magnifying glass, loupe, or magnifying app for the class.
Registration required, Click Here to Register

Leighton Forest Tour (Waiting List Only)
2020-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Leighton Forest, Strafford, United States
Join Land Conservation Director, Duane Hyde, for a tour of the proposed Leighton Forest, a hidden gem tucked less than a mile northwest from the Stonehouse Forest and straddling the town line of Barrington and Strafford. Check out the healthy forests, some unusual forest types, and diverse wetlands.
We may adventure all the way down to Stonehouse Brook: a boulder strewn stream reminiscent of a north country river, with its high-quality waters sourced by Stonehouse Pond (part of SELT’s Stonehouse Forest).
Learn how the forest is the result of the fine conservation and stewardship work of Roger and Justine Leighton. This hike will be 2.5-3 miles and will involve some off trail walking through the woods over moderate terrain.
Registration required: Click here to register for the waiting list
Suggested Donation: $5 per person/ $10 per family
