History of Fieldstone Walls

Birch Ridge Community Forest

In partnership with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG), join Town Historian Catherine Orlowicz for a program titled “Fieldstone Walls—Their Form and Function—Birch Hill Community Forest.” The presentation will begin at the Cabin located at Birch Ridge Community Forest, New Durham, NH. While at the cabin, guests, with the aid of photographs, will learn a little […]

Hawk Watch with Scott Weidensaul

Birch Ridge Community Forest

In partnership with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG), join a hawk watch with renowned ornithologist and best-selling nature writer Scott Weidensaul at Birch Ridge Community Forest. 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 […]

Edible & Medicinal Qualities of Fungi with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways

Birch Ridge Community Forest

In partnership with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways, join a walk and talk with Rick Van de Poll at Birch Ridge Community Forest in New Durham. Fungi have been used for tens of thousands of years for food and medicine. Yet every day we learn more and more about their nutritional and medicinal value as more […]

Birch Ridge Trails Field Trip

Birch Ridge Community Forest

Join SELT’s Trails and Community Engagement Manager Yohann Hanley and Events & Outreach Specialist Derrick Trent at the Birch Ridge Community Forest for an exciting and information 3-mile hike along mostly moderate grades but with a half-mile long descent that is fairly steep and loose. We will hike out Corridor 22, up the new Lookout […]

Birch Ridge Community Forest Wildlife Habitat Management Field Trip *WAITLIST*

Birch Ridge Community Forest

This program is at capacity. Please join the waitlist and we'll be in touch if space becomes available. Join SELT’s Chad Fierros, Forest and Wildlife Habitat Manager for a Habitat Field Trip in Birch Ridge Community Forest (BRCF).  Chad and other event facilitators will discuss specific wildlife habitat management activities taken on BRCF so far […]

Woodcock Sit at Birch Ridge *WAITLIST*

Birch Ridge Community Forest

This program is at capacity. Please join the waitlist and we'll be in touch if space becomes available. Join SELT, Matt Tarr (UNH Cooperative Extension Professor & Wildlife Specialist), and Charlie Bridges of the BRCF Steering Committee for a special “Sunset Sit to Observe Woodcock.” This field trip will require minimal walking, as participants gather […]

Winter Wildlife Tracking at Birch Ridge *WAITLIST*

Birch Ridge Community Forest

This program is at capacity. Please join the waitlist and we'll be in touch if space becomes available. Join Emma Tutein, Community Conservation State 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, […]

Full Moon Snowshoe *WAITLIST*

Birch Ridge Community Forest

This trip is at capacity. Please join the waitlist and we'll be in touch if space becomes available. 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 […]

Hawk Watch with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways

Birch Ridge Community Forest

In partnership with Moose Mountains Regional Greenways, join 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 program will take place at Birch Ridge […]

Birch Ridge Mountain Adventure

Birch Ridge Community Forest

Join experienced SELT GOAT Volunteer Sue Mayotte for a mountain hiking adventure in Birch Ridge Community Forest. This hike will include climbing Mount Eleanor (out and back) plus Rattlesnake Mountain. The group will stop for a picnic lunch at the Birch Ridge Cabin. This hike will be a strenuous 6.5 miles and is for experienced […]

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