Stonehouse Forest Pre-Harvest Site Walk
2023-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Forest Fridays Winter Series
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

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 | NH
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

Wild Winter Wednesdays at Tucker & French Family Forest
2023-02-22 09:15 - 11:30, 2023-03-08 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

Winter Wildlife Tracking for Youth - Cancelled Due to Weather
2023-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Please note, this event has been cancelled due to weather!
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

Talking With Birds- How To Get In On Wild Conversations
2023-03-08 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
Join nature-based consultant, educator, and guide Dan Gardoqui for an educational program on bird calls and communication. Dan is renowned for his bird song programming, and we are thrilled to be able to offer this program at The Mathey Center. In addition to his bird expertise, Dan Gardoqui has been leading people of all ages in nature for 30 years. He is a Registered Maine Guide and Certified Wildlife Tracker. 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.
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: www.seltnh.org/covid19/
Registration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Little SELTies Storytime- Early Spring Session *WAITLIST*
2023-03-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-07 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 program is at capacity. Please join 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 in the forest. This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Storytime in the early spring session to be held: March 10th, March 24th, and April 7th. Please sign up for the whole series, even if you cannot make every date.

Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required: CLICK HERE

*NEW DATE* Photographing Winter Nature Scenes *AT CAPACITY*
2023-03-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Stonehouse Forest
This field trip has been rescheduled from its original date to March 11th.
This field trip is at capacity.
Join SELT GOAT Volunteer Heather Wheeler and photographers Barb Petersen and Helen Marie Collins for a photography field trip at Stonehouse Forest. While in the forest, your trip leaders will help you find the best winter nature scenes to capture with your camera, and give you tips and tricks for taking great nature photographs during the winter season.
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- Early Spring Series
2023-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-31 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’s Outreach and Education 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 in the early spring session to be held: March 17th, March 31st, and April 21st. 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
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Little SELTies Storytime- Early Spring Session *WAITLIST*
2023-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States

Spring Equinox Storytelling with Indigenous NH and MMRG
2023-03-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Join MMRG and SELT as we co-host Indigenous NH at the Birch Ridge Community Forest for a one hour storytelling event to celebrate the spring equinox. The event will be held on Saturday, March 25th at 2pm at the cabin site at BRCF. This event is suitable for all ages and will include a special storytelling and basic historical information provided by a representative from Indigenous NH from the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook Abenaki. Birch Ridge Community Forest is a 2663.8 acre property owned by SELT NH with the conservation easement held by MMRG. Our two land trusts are proud to work together as partners in stewarding and sharing this special place. For a map, directions and parking instructions, please see the SELT webpage for BRCF here.
Please note that there is a walk from the parking area to the cabin site which is approximately .5 miles in length along a wide woods road with some sections of moderate incline. The event itself will take place in an unheated cabin and/or in an open field (weather permitting). Participants should come dressed for outdoor weather and prepared to provide for their own comfort including water, snacks and perhaps a blanket for sitting on. There are no bathroom facilities on site.
Founded in 2016, Indigenous NH is a grassroots movement of community members of diverse cultural backgrounds, working to re-frame New Hampshire’s heritage through a decolonial lens. Learn more at indigenousnh.com.
The Southeast Land Trust (SELT) conserves and stewards land for the benefit of people and nature in New Hampshire. SELT serves all of Rockingham and Strafford counties and has conserved tens of thousands of acres since 1980, including nature preserves, hiking trails, farmland, and scenic vistas.
MMRG is a non-profit land trust serving a nine town service region in northern Strafford and southern Carroll counties. Our mission is to conserve key natural resource areas in our New Hampshire communities and connect them within a permanently protected network of greenways and open space for today and tomorrow. Learn more at mmrgnh.org

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

Finding and Photographing Birds with Tony Baldasaro *At Capacity*
2023-04-05 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 and registration is closed.
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!

Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2023-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH, United States
Celebrate the wonder of nature and join us Friday April 14 at The Music Hall in Portsmouth for the 13th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival!
This year’s films combine exceptional filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. Attendees can expect award-winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture and more.
Friday, April 14, 2023
7:00 – 9:30 pm
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NH
Tickets: $20
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!
For more information and a link to buy tickets, click here: https://seltnh.org/wildandscenic/

Youth Mindfulness Hike with Quiet Mind Wild Heart *CANCELLED*
2023-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest
This event has been cancelled.
Join Quiet Mind Wild Heart’s Katie Lianza, certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens Trainer and secondary educator, for a mindfulness hike for youth. On this hike, youth will have a chance to connect to their peers, nature, and themselves through meditation, mindfulness, and poetry. This program is intended for children ages 6-12 and their adult(s).
• Difficulty: Easy
• Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
• Registration required –www.tinyurl.com/seltoutreach
