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Book Club with Phil Primack and Water Street Bookstore: ‘Put It Down On Paper’: The Words and Life of Mary Folsom Blair, A Fifty-Year Search by Phil Primack
2022-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 (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
Join SELT, local Epping author Phil Primack, and Water Street Bookstore for a book club meeting for ‘Put It Down On Paper’: The Words and Life of Mary Folsom Blair, A Fifty-Year Search by Phil Primack at the new Nan & George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms! Phil Primack was a reporter for newspapers from Boston to Appalachia and has written for, among others, the New York Times, Boston Globe, Columbia Journalism Review, and The Nation. He has taught journalism and is the author of New England Country Fair.
“Mary E. Folsom Blair was just a name on a listing sheet when young writer Phil Primack bought her Epping, New Hampshire, property in 1974. As he learned more about this lifelong teacher, Quaker, and early advocate for outdoor education, his reporter bones began to twitch. Over decades, Primack talked to her former students and relatives, tracking down Mary’s most accurate life record: letters and journals dating 1897, when she was fifteen. Her sharp mind and creative soul grapple with the social restraints of her time and “the pain this world holds for a woman.” Mary pens her hopes and bares her despair as young chums die, her classroom ways are challenged, relationships with men and women end until—resigned to her fate as “spinster that was, is and ever shall be”—she meets her Hero on ice. With her collected papers preserved at the Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study, Mary Folsom Blair will teach in a digital forever.”
“Mary’s first journal entries recount carefree youth — long skates along frozen rivers, outings on her ‘wheel.’ As their author grows, the writing reflects the struggles of a talented and creative mind frustrated by gender and other restraints of her time, professional and personal. Mary also writes eloquently of the natural world, an attachment she was determined to instill into young people. Primack has assured that the forest and streams along which Mary once walked will be forever protected by transferring his land as a life estate gift to the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire.” – Phil Primack
Click Here to Learn More about Mary Folsom Blair and Phil Primack
“The Writer who Walked These Woods Before Me” By Phil Primack – Boston Globe 12/27/2020

We are partnering with our friends at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, who will donate 20% of the proceeds from ‘Put It Down On Paper’: The Words and Life of Mary Folsom Blair to SELT: Grab your copy in person in downtown Exeter, or order through their website (www.waterstreetbooks.com)!

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

Hawk Watch with Scott Weidensaul
2022-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Birch Ridge Community Forest
Join us at Birch Ridge Community Forest for a hawk watch with renowned ornithologist and best-selling nature writer Scott Weidensaul. Scott will share his deep expertise with participants as well as his experiences from over 20 years of working with birds in the field across the globe. This unique experience is not to be missed! Space is limited, and advance registration is required. This event is free, with a suggested donation of $15 to support our programs.

We will hike up to higher ground to watch for migrating hawk and raptor species as they head to warmer climates in preparation for winter. Late September is an ideal time to see migrating birds, which may pass by in the hundreds or even thousands. You might even notice other non-migrating bird species congregating nearby!

Learn more and register here: https://mmrgnh.org/event/hawk-watch-scott-weidensaul/

Apple Harvest Day - SELT Booth
2022-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Dover NH
Apple Harvest Day is a day-long family event, featuring over 300 vendors, great food, live entertainment, and more. The event was first held in 1985 and now draws more than 60,000 people to downtown Dover, making it one of the most popular regional festivals. Come visit the SELT Table and say hi to our amazing staff and volunteers!
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE

Understanding Bobcats in NH
2022-10-05 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
Join us for an evening to learn about bobcats with Don Allen, Fish and Wildlife Steward from NH Fish and Game! This presentation will offer a chance to learn about the natural history of this elusive cat, its habitat needs and the status of the population. Also, hear about the amazing federal funding mechanism that supports long-term research and is largely responsible for our country’s abundant wildlife.

Difficulty: Easy
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required –tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway
2022-10-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 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

SELT Trailfest with Seacoast Permaculture
2022-10-15 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
Hit the trails and have an awesome time at SELT’s TrailFest 2022!

The fun starts at 10 AM with a 1K Kids Fun Run, followed by 5k Fun Run for all ages on a marked course. Then join us as we celebrate the success of our volunteer fundraisers together with food, live music, family-friendly activities, a timber-sports demonstration and much more!
Click here to go to our webpage all about Trailfest!

Stonehouse Fall Foliage Hike
2022-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Stonehouse Forest
Explore Stonehouse Forest and enjoy the scenery with GOAT Extraordinaire, Sue Mayotte, for a hefty hike on one of SELT’s largest properties. The hike is about 7 miles long on trails with lots of hills – so be sure to come prepared with plenty of snacks and water while you enjoy the great outdoors and view the fall foliage from the overlook!
This event is for adults and children 10+ years of age:

Difficulty: Strenuous
You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required –tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Recognizing & Managing Wildlife Habitat on your Land
2022-10-27 08:30 - 12:30 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
Join SELT and Matt Tarr, UNH Cooperative Extension Professor & Wildlife Specialist, to learn how to recognize and improve habitat for wildlife in forests, fields, and wetlands. The workshop will be held outdoors at SELT’s Burley Farms in Epping and include a slow-paced off-trail walk over moderate terrain, with many stops for discussion.
During this workshop we will visit forest, field, and wetland habitats where you will learn:

How to recognize specific features that comprise each habitat type
What and how specific wildlife species use each feature as habitat
How to create or enhance habitat opportunities for specific wildlife

Before attending the workshop, please watch Intro to Assessing & Managing Wildlife Habitat (click here!) (33 min). We will apply the information introduced in this presentation during our workshop.
This series is intended for landowners and anyone interested in learning how to manage habitat for wildlife.

You can read our COVID-19 Safety Policy here: seltnh.org/covid19/
Donate to support SELT’s Outreach Program now: CLICK HERE
Registration required: tinyurl.com/seltoutreach

Black Bear Happenings in NH *At Capacity*
2022-11-02 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
*Registration is closed as we are at capacity for this event.*
Join us for an evening to learn about black bears with Don Allen, Fish and Wildlife Steward from NH Fish and Game! New Hampshire’s only bear species has had many threats to its population, but thanks to research, wildlife management, and regulations, the black bear’s population has been climbing. Come learn the story of NH’s majestic bear species.
• 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 | 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
