Little SELTies Storytime: Late Fall 2025 (Session 2 of 3)
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
We welcome our Little SELTies to join us for a morning of nature stories, songs, and activities in the Pratt Family Community Room at the Mathey Center at Burley Farms. Led by SELT’s Education Program Manager, Lizzy Franceschini, we will start our morning inside the community room with story time activities, then head outside for a short hike in the forest. This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Storytimes for the late fall session will run on 11/6, 11/20, and 12/4.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway: Late Fall 2025 (Session 2 of 3)
2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway
Meet us at the Piscassic Greenway Gate 2 for a kid-led nature exploration as part of our Forest Friday series. This series will be led by SELT volunteer Loralise LoDolce. We will offer supervised kid-led exploration and unstructured outdoor play for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians. This series will take place rain or shine – be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, you’ll want to be comfortable being still, muddy, or snow covered. The Late Fall 2025 Sessions of Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway will be held on 11/7, 11/21, and 12/5.
This series is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Little SELTies Storytime: Late Fall 2025 (Session 3 of 3)
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States

2025 Volunteer Party
2025-12-04 16:30 - 19:00
For our SELT volunteers, this special event is to celebrate you!
Thursday, December 4
4:30 – 7:00 pm
Josiah’s Meetinghouse
521 Calef Highway (Route 125), Epping
3:30 pm
Meet at The Mathey Center for an optional guided sunset walk at Burley Farms
4:30 pm
Drinks and make your own taco bar at Josiah’s Meetinghouse
521 Calef High Way Route 125, Epping
5:30 pm
Volunteer Appreciation Program
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Contact Zoe Graves with any questions at zoe@seltnh.org or 603-658-9723.

Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway: Late Fall 2025 (Session 3 of 3) *CANCELLED*
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway
** THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED DUE TO COLD TEMPERATURES. **
Meet us at the Piscassic Greenway Gate 2 for a kid-led nature exploration as part of our Forest Friday series. This series will be led by SELT volunteer Loralise LoDolce. We will offer supervised kid-led exploration and unstructured outdoor play for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians. This series will take place rain or shine – be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, you’ll want to be comfortable being still, muddy, or snow covered. The Late Fall 2025 Sessions of Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway will be held on 11/7, 11/21, and 12/5.
This series is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

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

Nocturnal Mammals: Nature's Nightshift with The Center for Wildlife
2025-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join us as The Center for Wildlife returns to SELT for an interesting evening full of a few of our nocturnal mammal friends. This program will include Vivian, their Virginia Opossum and Bobbi & Bindi, their two big, brown bats. Guaranteed to be nightlight-ful fun for all ages!

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
To learn more about The Center for Wildlife, please visit thecenterforwildlife.org

Forest Fridays with Four Winds Nature Institute - Fall Session 3 (of 3)
2025-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Meet us at Birch Ridge Community Forest in New Durham for a kid-led nature exploration as part of our Forest Friday series. This series will be led by nature-based educators Karly Wilcox and Sara Deserres from Four Winds Nature Institute. We will offer supervised kid-led adventure and unstructured outdoor play for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians. This series will take place rain, snow, or shine – be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, you’ll want to be comfortable being still or muddy. The dates of the Fall Session of Forest Fridays at various Strafford County locations will be 10/10, 11/14, & 12/12.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (depending on the conditions)

Owl Prowl with Tailwinds Raptor Education & Conservation
2025-12-17 17:30 - 18:30 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
** This event is at capacity. There are a few waitlist spots remaining in case there are cancellations **
Discover the mysterious world of owls with Tailwinds: Raptor Education and Conservation! Come see live owls and learn about owl adaptations. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience the magic of New Hampshire’s nocturnal raptors.

Registration Required (Waitlist Only): CLICK HERE

More about Tailwinds can be found at tailwinds.live

Landowner Workshop: Managing Soil Health for Working Lands
2025-12-18 10:00 - 14:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join SELT for an engaging workshop on soil health across working lands!
Experts Carl Majewski and Lindsay Watkins will present on soil health and share ways to maintain or improve agricultural and forest soils. You’ll also learn about local grants and equipment rental programs that support land stewardship from Vicky Nelson and Alena Warren.
Refreshments and lunch included.
RSVP here

6th Annual Winter Solstice Glowstick Hike
2025-12-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
**This event and the waitlist for this event are at capacity. You may email us at register@seltnh.org to inquiry further. It is unlikely that further spots will open up, but this will help us to determine if a second date should be planned next year.**
Join us at Burley Farms to celebrate the winter solstice with the 6th annual glowstick hike! SELT’s Education Program Manager Lizzy Franceschini will lead a sunset/night hike through the fields and forest of Burley Farms, by the light of our glowsticks. Along the way we will stop for activities to learn about this special time of year and enjoy the excitement of being outside on “the longest night”.
This event is a family-friendly event and open to children of all ages.
Last year’s event was featured on NH PBS’s Window to the Wild which can be seen by clicking here.

Registration Required: REGISTRATION CLOSED
Difficulty: Easy

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.

Being in the Moment as a Photographer with Tony Baldasaro (Winter Photography Series 1 of 2)
2026-01-07 17:30 - 18:30 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join us to kick off our 2026 programming with the return of Tony Baldasaro as he expands on his TEDx Talk – How a Nature Photographer Lives in the Moment.
What makes a truly great photograph? For Tony Baldasaro, it’s not about the gear, the lighting, or even the subject—it’s about presence. In this thoughtful and deeply personal expanded presentation, award-winning nature photographer Tony Baldasaro reveals how letting go of rigid expectations allowed him to reconnect with the wonder of the natural world—and capture moments that matter.
Tony, a native New Englander, is the owner of TB3 Photography and is passionate about capturing the natural beauty of landscapes and wildlife through photography. After studying biology and ornithology in college, he spent nearly 30 years in public education, sharing his love for the natural world and his belief in everyone’s ability to learn and grow. With over 20 years of nature photography experience, Tony now finds joy in helping others improve their skills. His true passion lies in preserving fleeting natural moments with his camera. When not photographing or teaching, Tony and his wife, Kelli, enjoy time between New Hampshire’s seacoast and lake regions with their three adult children.
You can watch Tony’s TEDx Talk here – https://youtu.be/03Am-zFimg0
Tony will also have calendars for sale – 2026 Desk Calendars (5×7) for $18 and 2026 Wall Calendars (11×14) for $33.
This is part 1 of 2 of our Winter Photography Series. Part 2 will take place on January 14th and will include photographs and stories from SELT volunteers Kate Wilcox & Justine Morse.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Forest Fridays with Four Winds Nature Institute - Winter 2026 Session 1 of 3
2026-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Meet us at Birch Ridge Community Forest for a kid-led nature exploration as part of our Forest Friday series. This series will be led by nature-based educators Karly Wilcox and Sara Deserres from Four Winds Nature Institute. We will offer supervised kid-led adventure and unstructured outdoor play for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians. This series will take place rain, snow, or shine – be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, you’ll want to be comfortable being still, muddy, or snow covered. The dates of the Winter Session of Forest Fridays at Birch Ridge Community Forest will be 1/9, 2/13, and 3/13.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (depending on the conditions)

SELTie Photographers Share Their Photographs and Stories (Winter Photography Series 2 of 2)
2026-01-14 17:30 - 18:30 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join us for Part 2 of the Winter Photography Series as SELT volunteers Kate Wilcox and Justine Morse share their photographs and stories. Kate will showcase photos she’s taken at SELT events and Justine will share photographs she’s taken of wildlife at SELT properties. You are bound to see some amazing photographs, get some useful pointers and tips, and learn more about SELT through photographs.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Little SELTies Storytime - Winter 2026 Session 1 of 3
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
We welcome our Little SELTies to join us for a morning of nature stories, songs, and activities in the Pratt Family Community Room at the Mathey Center at Burley Farms. Led by SELT’s Education Program Manager, Lizzy Franceschini, we will start our morning inside the community room with story time activities, then head outside for a short hike in the forest and/or winter play in Burley’s Backyard. This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Storytimes for the winter session will run on 1/15, 1/22, and 2/19.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway - Winter 2026 Session 1 of 2
2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway
Meet us at the Piscassic Greenway Gate 2 for a kid-led nature exploration as part of our Forest Friday series. This series will be led by Loralise LoDolce. We will offer supervised kid-led exploration and unstructured outdoor play for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians. This series will take place rain or shine – be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, you’ll want to be comfortable being still, muddy, or snow covered. The Winter Sessions of Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway will be held on 1/16 & 2/6.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (depending on the conditions)

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)

Little SELTies Storytime - Winter 2026 Session 2 of 3
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States

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

Cancelled - Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway - Winter 2026 Session 2 of 2
2026-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway
Due to the cold forecast, this event is now cancelled.
Meet us at the Piscassic Greenway Gate 2 for a kid-led nature exploration as part of our Forest Friday series. This series will be led by Loralise LoDolce. We will offer supervised kid-led exploration and unstructured outdoor play for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians. This series will take place rain or shine – be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, you’ll want to be comfortable being still, muddy, or snow covered. The Winter Sessions of Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway will be held on 1/16 & 2/6.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (depending on the conditions)

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)

Native Plants 101 Presented by Roanne Robbins of Van Berkum Nursery
2026-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Native plants are the quiet architects of our local ecosystems, weaving resilience, beauty, and life into every corner of the landscape. This talk led by Roanne Robbins, Van Berkum Nursery’s Director of Outreach and Education, invites you to explore their rhythms and relationships—how they sustain wildlife, enrich soil, and shape the natural world around us. Rooted in years of careful observation and cultivation, the discussion will guide you through the essentials of identifying, planting, and nurturing native species. Whether you tend a small garden or steward a stretch of land, this session encourages a deeper connection to place and offers practical wisdom to foster biodiversity and lasting ecological health.
Also, you will have an opportunity to participate in SELT’s first annual native plant sale and ask Roanne questions about the plants that are a part of the sale.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Forest Fridays with Four Winds Nature Institute - Winter 2026 Session 2 of 3
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest

SELT Bonfire 2026
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
After a long hiatus, the SELT Bonfire at Burley Farms is back! We are excited for you to join us for this family-friendly event as we burn some of the land management debris that’s been piling up. The bonfire will only happen if there is snow on the ground. In the event that there is no snow on the ground, a smaller event will still take place with contained fire pits at the patio and in the parking lot.
Night sledding and other fun activities will be available as we celebrate conservation and the winter season. We are still working on some of the details and updates will be posted as we get closer to the event.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Mammal Prints, Tracks, and Movement Patterns Presentation with Tom Eid
2026-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
A variety of mammals are active during the winter months moving from place to place, searching for food, and seeking shelter to stay warm.
Join us for a family-friendly mammal tracking presentation and engaging evening with author and speaker Tom Eid. The presentation with a wide variety of pictures, will teach the basics of mammal tracking, including how to measure a track pattern, the ABCs of mammal footprints, the four mammal walking patterns, nine examples of mammals active in winter, and key books and guides.
In addition, on Saturday, February 28, Tom will lead a winter animal tracking hike at Burley Farms. For the presentation and hike, no animal tracking experience is needed.
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

Little SELTies Storytime - Winter 2026 Session 3 of 3
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States

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

SELTie Book Club - Winter 2026
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
The SELTie Book Club continues! The book selection this time around will be Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy and the discussion on March 4 will be led by Kelly Arp who recommended the book during our last discussion. Refreshments will be provided.
A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon.
Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore.
Isolation has taken its toll on the Salts, but as they nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, it begins to feel like she might just be what they need. Rowan, long accustomed to protecting herself, starts imagining a future where she could belong to someone again.
But Rowan isn’t telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realizes Dominic is keeping his own secrets. As the storms on Shearwater gather force, they all must decide if they can trust each other enough to protect the precious seeds in their care before it’s too late—and if they can finally put the tragedies of the past behind them to create something new, together.
A novel of breathtaking twists, dizzying beauty, and ferocious love, Wild Dark Shore is about the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love, even as the world around us disappears.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

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)
