SELT

Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway
2022-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Piscassic Greenway
Meet us at the Piscassic Greenway Gate 2 for a bi-weekly kid-led nature exploration as part of our Forest Friday series. This series will be led by SELT’s Interim Outreach Specialist Lizzy Franceschini and 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. Forest Fridays to be held: October 7th, October 21st, November 4th, and November 18th
This series is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians:
• Difficulty: Easy
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Little SELTies Storytime
2022-12-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-16 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 Interim Outreach Specialist 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.
• Difficulty: Easy
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Little SELTies Storytime
2022-12-09 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 Interim Outreach Specialist 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 is event is for children 0-5 and their caretakers.
• Difficulty: Easy
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

The Survival Story of Moose in NH *Date Change*
2022-12-14 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
Please note the date change for this event. The event is now scheduled for Wednesday December 14th.
You’re invited to join us as Don Allen, NH Fish and Game Wildlife Steward, shares information about moose in the state. Learn about the natural history of moose, where they are most likely to be found in the state, and how climate change is impacting their survival in New Hampshire. New Hampshire Fish and Game is working to better understand the issues facing moose and developing strategies to save this large icon of the New Hampshire north.
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

*WAITLIST* Solstice Glowstick Hike - Second Date Added
2022-12-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
*WAITLIST ONLY*
Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Solstice Glowstick Hike, we have added a second date.
Both dates are currently full, but you can still register to be put on the waitlist.
Join us at Burley Farms to celebrate the winter solstice with a glowstick hike! SELT Interim Outreach Specialist 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.
• Difficulty: Easy
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Solstice Glowstick Hike at Burley Farms *Waitlist*
2022-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
*Waitlist Only*
Join us at Burley Farms to celebrate the winter solstice with a glowstick hike! SELT Interim Outreach Specialist 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.
• Difficulty: Easy
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Forest Fridays Winter Series
2023-01-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway
Meet us at the Piscassic Greenway Gate 2 for a bi-weekly kid-led nature exploration as part of our Forest Friday series. This series will be led by SELT’s Interim Outreach Specialist Lizzy Franceschini and will offer supervised kid-led exploration 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. Forest Fridays to be held: January 6th, January 20th, February 3rd, February 17th. Please sign up for the whole series, even if you cannot make every date.
This series is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their guardians:
• Difficulty: Easy
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Full Moon Snowshoe at Birch Ridge Community Forest *CANCELED*
2023-01-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
This event has been canceled due to inclement weather.
Get your snowshoes and bundle up, SELT’s Trails and Community Engagement Director, 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 through the forest and fields of the area leaving from the main parking area. We hope to take full advantage of the winter snow, but if there is not enough to snowshoe, this event will be a winter night hike instead.
Difficulty: Strenuous, geared towards older children-adults with some snowshoeing or winter hiking experience
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

SELT at Seacoast Eat Local Winter Farmers' Market
2023-01-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Cooperative Middle School, 100 Academic Way, Stratham, NH, United States
Come shop and enjoy the Seacoast Eat Local Winter Farmers’ Market at CMS in Stratham, and stop by the SELT info booth to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.

Middle Grades Mindfulness Hike with Quiet Mind Wild Heart *Postponed*
2023-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest
This event is postponed until Spring 2023.
Join Quiet Mind Wild Heart’s Katie Lianza, a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens Trainer and secondary educator, for a winter mindfulness hike for the middle grades. On this hike, pre-teens and teens will have a chance to connect to their peers, nature, and themselves through meditation, mindfulness, and poetry. This is a drop-off field trip for youth ages 10-15 and an additional permission form will be sent to participants before the trip.
Difficulty: Easy
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Wild Winter Wednesdays at Tucker & French Family Forest
2023-01-11 09:15 - 11:30 | Tucker & French Family Forest
Join nature-based educator Kim Cote for a series of wild winter Wednesdays exploring the Tucker and French Family Forest. We will spend the mornings walking in the snow or on the winter trails looking for signs of wildlife and enjoying the forest together. This field trip is intended for families with young children ages 3-10. Series dates: 1/11, 2/22, 3/8
• Difficulty: Easy
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Restoring Brook Trout in NH
2023-01-11 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 us for an evening to learn about restoration efforts for brook trout in New Hampshire with Don Allen, Fish and Wildlife Steward from NH Fish and Game! This presentation will offer an overview of NH wildlife with a focus on brook trout and the effort to restore their natural habitat in our state.
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Little SELTies Storytime - Winter Series
2023-01-13 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 Outreach and Education Specialist Lizzy Franceschini, we will start our morning inside the community room with storytime activities, then head outside for a short hike or nature play in the forest. This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The winter series will run on 1/13, 1/27, and 2/10. Please sign up for the whole series, even if you cannot make all dates.
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Stonehouse Forest Pre-Harvest Site Walk
2023-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Stonehouse Forest
This site walk will be with SELT staff and Forester Charlie Moreno. Discussion will focus on forestry work beginning in January and ending in March. Hear about the work planned, its benefits, and how trails will be impacted. Participants will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and have them answered. Those who have questions but cannot attend should contact Connor Breton (SELT Forest and Wildlife Habitat Manager) at connor@seltnh.org or at (603) 658-9754.
Meeting location will be sent out in an email the day before the event. To learn more about the harvest, please click here.
• Difficulty: Easy
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Winter Wildlife Tracking for Youth
2023-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join nature-based educator Kim Cote to walk and explore at Burley Farms. We will look for signs of wildlife, which may include tracks, scat, shrub grazes, pellets, sleeping patches, and rubs. Pack lunch if you’d like to enjoy a winter picnic. This field trip is intended for families with older children, ages 8-14. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Cross-Country Skiing Adventure with Seven Rivers Enrichment
2023-01-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway
Join SELT and Seven Rivers Enrichment for an all-levels, all-ages cross-country skiing adventure. Whether this is your first time putting on skis or you are a seasoned skier, you are welcome to join us for a slow-paced, beginner ski through the Piscassic Greenway. Ski rentals will be available through Seven Rivers, or you can bring your own skis. If there is not enough snow for skiing on 1/24, our back-up dates will be 2/7 and 2/21.
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

*CANCELLED* Little SELTies Storytime - Winter Series *WAITLIST*
2023-01-27 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
Due to staff illness, Storytime on 1/27 is cancelled.
This event is at capacity. Please register for the waitlist and we will contact you if space becomes available.
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 Outreach and Education Specialist Lizzy Franceschini, we will start our morning inside the community room with story time activities, then head outside for a short hike or nature play in the forest. This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The winter series will run on 1/13, 1/27, and 2/10. Please sign up for the whole series, even if you cannot make all dates.
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Winter Wildlife Tracking for Adults
2023-01-31 08:30 - 11:30 | Tucker & French Family Forest
Join natural resources steward Kim Cote for a winter hike and exploration of Tucker and French Family Forest. Along the way we will look for signs of wildlife, which may include tracks, scat, shrub grazes, pellets, sleeping patches, and rubs. Pack lunch if you’d like to enjoy a winter picnic. This field trip is intended for adults.
• Difficulty: Moderate
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Mammals Under Ice with Dan Gardoqui *WAITLIST*
2023-02-01 16:00 - 18:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
This program is at capacity. Please register to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if space becomes available.
Join nature-based consultant, educator, and guide Dan Gardoqui for a truly unique program exploring animals under ice! “Mammals Under Ice- The Amazing Lives of Beavers, Otters, and Muskrats in Winter” will begin with a field trip to the Burley Farms frozen beaver pond, where Dan will use his expertise to help us observe and learn about how these mammals live during winter. After the field trip, we will return to The Mathey Center for an educational program about mammals under ice. The cost for this program is $10 per person or $25 per family, and cash, credit card, or check will be accepted at the door.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, depending on conditions
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Registration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Finding and Photographing Birds with Tony Baldasaro
2023-02-03 00:00
Join regionally-renowned bird photographer Tony Baldasaro for an evening of learning more about birds and how best to photograph them. Tony, of TB3 Photography, has been a photographer for over 20 years. He is most passionate about wild bird photography and he will share his tips for not only photographing birds, but also finding them, especially during migration season. In addition to photography, Tony has been a teacher and school administrator for more than 25 years. Merging his two passions, photography and education, has given him the opportunity to do what he loves the most, teach and create. We hope you can join us for a creative evening of learning about wild bird photography!
Registration is required. Click here to register.

Forest Health Landowner Workshop
2023-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join foresters from UNH Cooperative Extension for a landowner’s workshop focused on forest health. At the workshop, Steven Roberge (State Forestry Specialist), Greg Jordan (Rockingham County Forestry Field Specialist), Dode Gladders (Sullivan County Forestry Field Specialist) and Mike Gagnon (Hillsborough County Forestry Field Specialist) will help you learn to identify insects, invasive species, and diseases that are impacting local forests. The foresters will then moderate a discussion on how these pests can affect the management of your land. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own samples, photos, and questions to the workshop.
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Little SELTies Storytime - Winter Series *WAITLIST*
2023-02-10 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
This event is at capacity. Please register for the waitlist and we will contact you if space becomes available.
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 Outreach and Education Specialist Lizzy Franceschini, we will start our morning inside the community room with story time activities, then head outside for a short hike or nature play in the forest. This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The winter series will run on 1/13, 1/27, and 2/10. Please sign up for the whole series, even if you cannot make all dates.
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Reading the Winter Forest at Piscassic Greenway *WAITLIST*
2023-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway
*WAITLIST* This field trip is at capacity. Please register to join the waitlist and we will be in touch if space opens up.
Join forester Phil Auger for an educational winter walk through the Piscassic Greenway. Along the way, Phil will help you “read the forest” by teaching you winter shrub and tree identification, forest ecology, and history of the property.
Difficulty: Moderate
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

SELT Book Club - "Nature's Best Hope" *POSTPONED*
2023-02-15 17:00 - 19:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
We have postponed this Book Club session until May.
Join SELT’s Deputy Director, Beverly Shadley, for a hopeful discussion around Douglas Tallaway’s second book, Nature’s Best Hope- A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard.
“Nature’s Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats. Because this approach relies on the initiatives of private individuals, it is immune from the whims of government policy. Even more important, it’s practical, effective, and easy—you will walk away with specific suggestions you can incorporate into your own yard. If you’re concerned about doing something good for the environment, Nature’s Best Hope is the blueprint you need. By acting now, you can help preserve our precious wildlife—and the planet—for future generations.”
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Winter Wildlife Tracking for All Ages
2023-02-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Join Emma Tutein, Natural Resources and Land Conservation Field Specialist from UNH Cooperative Extension, for a winter hike and exploration of Birch Ridge Community Forest. Along the way we will look for signs of wildlife, which may include tracks, scat, shrub grazes, pellets, sleeping patches, and rubs. Pack lunch if you’d like to enjoy a winter picnic. This field trip is intended for all ages.
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Cross-Country Skiing Adventure with Seven Rivers Enrichment #2 *CANCELLED*
2023-02-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Mast Road Natural Area
This field trip has been cancelled due to lack of snow.
We had so much fun on our first cross-country skiing adventure with Seven Rivers, that we are doing it again!
Join SELT and Seven Rivers Enrichment for an all-levels, all-ages cross-country skiing adventure. Whether this is your first time putting on skis or you are a seasoned skier, you are welcome to join us for a slow-paced, beginner ski through the Mast Road Natural Area. Ski rentals will be available through Seven Rivers, or you can bring your own skis.
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach
