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Fall Haul Trail Run #2 with Treeline Outfitters at Spruce Swamp Conservation Area
2025-10-24 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Spruce Swamp Conservation Area, Fremont, NH, United States
We are excited to partner with Treeline Outfitters for the Fall Haul Trail Run series this year. Join Treeline’s Emily Kwesell for round 2 that will include a guided trail run in and around the spectacular Spruce Swamp Conservation Area in Fremont and Brentwood. Expect to run around 4-6 miles at a conversational pace.
This is part 2 of 3 of this series. The third date will be on 11/14 at Harvey’s Kennard Hill Forest in Epping.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Strenuous (many hills and intended for runners with some trail running experience)

Mt. Molly Fall Hike
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Collins Family Forest, North Shore Road, New Durham, NH, United States
Join us for an adventurous hike up to Mt Molly at Collins Family Forest. The anticipated length of the hike is 4.5 to 5 miles using the following route: Collins Path -> Homestead Trail -> Mt Molly Trail -> Walley Way -> Owl’s Head Trail -> North Shore Road Walk (short) -> Homestead Trail -> Collins Path and back to the parking lot. This hike is geared for ages 12 and older. Participants should wear orange blaze as it will be youth hunting weekend.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Strenuous (due to a couple of steep hills)

New Hampshire Mushrooms and the Ecological Importance of Fungi
2025-11-05 17:30 - 18:45 | 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 we welcome mushroom enthusiast Maxwell Leavitt for his presentation “New Hampshire Mushrooms and the Ecological Importance of Fungi“. Learn about the plethora of native fungi in our own backyards and woods, including their multitude of ecological benefits and how important they are to our very survival. This talk promises to be both entertaining and enlightening. We hope to see you there!

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

Little SELTies Storytime: Late Fall 2025 (Session 1 of 3)
2025-11-06 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. 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 1 of 3)
2025-11-07 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

OTTO Pizza Fundraiser for SELT at their Portsmouth location
2025-11-10 11:00 - 22:00 | OTTO Pizza Portsmouth, 110 Brewery Ln, Portsmouth, 03801, United States
Come to OTTO Pizza in Portsmouth on November 10th and enjoy their excellent pies and support SELT.OTTO was founded on the promise of an elevated pizza experience – transforming an oft-uninspired staple food through carefully-sourced, high-quality, wholesome ingredients, and culinary-inspired recipes.More about OTTO can be found at https://www.ottoportland.com/

Two River Restoration Short Film Screenings with Reel Quest Films
2025-11-12 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 Filmmakers Jerry Monkman & Ryan Smith as they screen two of their Reel Quest Films here at SELT. The films will include “Reconnected: Restoring the Rivers of Long Island Sound” and “One Million Fish: Restoring Alewives to Maine’s China Lake”
We are screening these two river restoration films to highlight the filmmaking work of our longtime photographer Jerry Monkman (EcoPhotography, LLC) and because they directly relate to our recent SELTie Book Club book Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane.
Jerry and Ryan will be present for a Q&A session after the screenings.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE

More about Reel Quest Films and EcoPhotography can be found by clicking on the images below.

Forest Fridays with Four Winds Nature Institute - Fall Session 2 (of 3)
2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Leighton Forest, Strafford, United States
Meet us at the Leighton Forest in Strafford 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)

Fall Haul Trail Run #3 with Treeline Outfitters at Harvey's Kennard Hill Forest
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Harvey’s Kennard Hill Forest, Epping, New Hampshire
We are excited to partner with Treeline Outfitters for the Fall Haul Trail Run series this year. Join Treeline’s Emily Kwesell for round 3 that will include a guided trail run in and around the harmonious Harvey’s Kennard Hill Forest. Expect to run around 4-6 miles at a conversational pace.
This is part 3 of 3 of this series.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Strenuous (many hills and intended for runners with some trail running experience)

Gravel Ride with Treeline Outfitters in Epping, Brentwood, and Fremont
2025-11-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Burley Farms, 247 N. River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
We are excited to partner with Treeline Outfitters for this unique gravel ride. Treeline’s Cody Whelan will lead a 33 mile route that will include Burley Farms, Piscassic Greenway, Mast Road Natural Area, and Tucker & French Family Forest. The ride will involve about 50% gravel and 50% road. More details about the route can be found by clicking here.
This event is limited to 25 participants.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Experience & Difficulty Level: Intermediate, expect roots and rocks on the trails, riders should have experience riding for 2+ hours and 30+ miles over varied terrain.

Mindful Morning with Rooting in Nature
2025-11-19 09:00 - 11:00 | The Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH, 03042, United States
What is Forest Bathing, and how can it support your health and wellbeing?
Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Brittany Carr of Rooting in Nature for a morning of learning, mindfulness, and connection with nature. We’ll begin with a short presentation exploring the history and science of Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “taking in the forest through our senses” Discover how slowing down and engaging the senses can calm the mind, lower stress, and deepen your connection to the natural world.
Brittany will share both the research-backed benefits and her own healing journey through Forest Therapy. After the presentation, participants will step outside for a gentle guided Forest Bathing experience designed to awaken the senses and ground the body in the present moment. The morning will close with tea, reflection, and quiet conversation.
In a world that often moves too fast, taking time to reconnect with nature—and with ourselves—has never been more important.
Please come prepared for the weather: dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes or boots, long socks, and bring water and something comfortable to sit on, such as a small mat or pad.
Come slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the restorative power of nature through mindful, sensory connection.
The cost is $10 per person.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE
Difficulty: Easy

Little SELTies Storytime: Late Fall 2025 (Session 2 of 3)
2025-11-20 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

Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway: Late Fall 2025 (Session 2 of 3)
2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Piscassic Greenway

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 | NH
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
