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Summer Solstice Yoga Hike 2026
2026-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Tree ID for You and Me: Identifying the Hardwood and Softwood Trees of Southern New Hampshire
2026-06-20 08:30 - 23:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join Naturalist and author Tom Eid for a presentation, discussion, and on-site tree identification program.
Learn the basics and refine your skills for tree identification. Burley Farms is home to a diverse and healthy Appalachian Oak-Pine Forest. We will discuss habitats and growth characteristics and spend time outdoors exploring the local woods.
The session is in 2 parts. Part 1 is an interactive presentation. Part 2 is in-the-field, hands-on, tree identification. Attendees can work individually or in small groups to identify the primary hardwood and softwood trees at Burley Farms.
No previous tree identification or experience required.
About Tom Eid…
Tom 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, Moose Mountains Regional Greenways, and the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
This event is limited to 20.

OTTO Pizza Fundraiser for SELT at their Exeter location
2026-06-22 11:00 - 22:00 | OTTO Pizza Exeter, 33 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Come to OTTO Pizza in Exeter on June 22 and enjoy their excellent pies and support SELT.
OTTO was founded on the promise of an elevated pizza experience – transforming an oft-uninspired staple food through carefully-sourced, high-quality, wholesome ingredients, and culinary-inspired recipes.
More about OTTO can be found at https://www.ottoportland.com/

Mindful Mornings with Rooting in Nature
2026-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
What is Forest Bathing, and how can it enhance your health and wellbeing?
Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Brittany Carr of Rooting in Nature for a meaningful morning of learning, mindfulness, and connection with nature. This event will be divided into two parts:

First Half: We’ll begin with an engaging presentation exploring the history and science of Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “taking in the forest through our senses.” Discover how slowing down and engaging the senses can calm the mind, lower stress, and deepen your connection to the natural world. Brittany will share research-backed benefits alongside her own healing journey through Forest Therapy.
Forest Bathing Experience: Following the presentation, we’ll step outside for a brief guided Forest Bathing session. This experience is designed to give you a taste of what a full session entails, awakening your senses and grounding you in the present moment

We’ll wrap up the morning with tea, reflection, and quiet conversation.
In a world that often moves too fast, taking time to reconnect with nature—and with ourselves—has never been more important.
What to Bring:

Dress for the weather in layers
Wear sturdy shoes or boots and long socks
Bring water and something comfortable to sit on, like a small mat or pad

Come slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the restorative power of nature through mindful, sensory connection.

Registration Required – CLICK HERE
Cost – $15 per person plus a $5 suggested donation

Pathogens, Processors, and Partners – Fungi Talk & Walk
2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join UNH graduate and Biotechnologist Maxwell Leavitt for his presentation “Pathogens, Processors, and Partners.” a discussion on the critical and often unseen roles fungi play in our natural world both locally and abroad. Learn about the interactions fungi have with plants (Including examples from our own backyards) and how these relationships, for better or worse, shape industry, ecology, and our lives. From mushrooms to molds to mildews, all are welcome. This talk promises to be equal parts entertaining and informative. We hope to see you there!
Weather pending, the presentation will be followed by a short walk at Burley Farms to see what fungi we might find.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty (Walk): Easy

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)
