Malin Clyde wrote:
April 18th Coverts Update
Volunteer Opportunities
Discover Wild NH Day Volunteers Still Needed!
April 26, 10 am - 3 pm, Fish & Game Headquarters in Concord
We need 3-4 Coverts volunteers to help staff the Forestry and Wildlife booth at this fun, family event. Well have our wildlife kit materials on-hand, along with a UNHCE staff person to help. Were looking for folks who can give us a few hoursis this you? If so, please email Kristine Ferrare at: Kristina.ferrare@unh.edu or call her at 862-3883/
Volunteer slots are as follows: 9:30 (set-up) 12:00, or 12:00 3:00 p.m. Thank you in advance for your help!
Cheshire County Coverts Volunteers - please help!
Cheshire County Cooperative Extension is hosting an "Open Barn Day" at the Cheshire County Farm in Westmoreland, Saturday, June 14th from 10-2. The family-friendly event usually attracts almost 1,000 people. We'd like to have a Coverts booth present, with hands-on wildlife activities (I'll supply the kits). I'm looking for Coverts volunteers --ideally a team of folks--- to help out. Email me at malin.clyde@unh.edu, or give me a call at 862-2166. Thank you in advance!
New Hampshire Carbon Challenge Presenters Workshop
UNH Cooperative Extension is co-sponsoring a second training workshop on May 31st in Hancock, for volunteers interested in doing outreach about energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions at the household level. The first training workshop held in April had rave reviews - if you're interested in the May 31st training, go to: http://carbonchallenge.sr.unh.edu/workshops.jsp
NH Dragonfly Survey - training workshops scheduled
NH Audubon is sponsoring more dragonfly & damselfly survey work this year, and you can get in on the action by attending one of the three training workshops planned for this spring! They are scheduled for:Friday May 23 in Hancock
Saturday May 24 in Auburn
Monday June 2 in Albany
Download the brochure from the web to register and for more information: http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Docs/Dragonsurvey.pdf
Upcoming Workshops
New GIS/GPS Training Schedule Available - May through October 2008
Lots of really great "geospatial technologies" classes available through UNH Cooperative Extension, taking place all over the state. Check it out online at: http://extension.unh.edu/GISGPS/Docs/MayOct08web.pdf
Interpreting Aerial Photographs for Wetlands, Forestry & Land Conservation - May 1, 5-9 p.m., Concord
Part of the 2008 Community Conservation workshop series. These are free workshops, but re-registration is required. For more information, go to: http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Docs/ConsWkshopBro.pdf
Cheshire County Friday Afternoon Conservation Series - Upcoming workshops
Upland Invasive Plants - May 2, Gilsum
Stones & Stories - Reading the Landscape's Historical Features - May 9, Swanzey
Breeding Birds - May 16, Keene
Complete information and brochure online at: http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Docs/Friday_Conservation.pdf
Vernal Pools & Wetland Wildlife - May 9, Lancaster
This workshop will highlight 2 of the critical habitat types covered by the new Habitat Stewardship brochures you received in the mail several weeks ago. If you want to see the real thing - examples of vernal pools and marsh & shrub wetlands, come to this wildlife-focused workshop in Lancaster, instructed by Matt Tarr (UNHCE), Naturalist Dave Govatski, and Sam Stoddard (UNHCE). Cost is $10. Registration brochure is online at: http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Docs/Vernalpoolandwildlife.pdf
Identifying Natural Communities - May 21, Deerfield
This advanced workshop (aimed at natural resource professionals, but also appropriate for trained Coverts Cooperators) will focus on recognizing, identifying, and appreciating natural communities. The program will offer an indoor overview in the morning, followed by the rest of the day in the field at Pawtuckaway State Park. Instructors will be staff from the NH Natural Heritage Bureau, who published the guide "Natural Communities of New Hampshire" in 2004. Cost is $25. For registration and other information, download the brochure at: http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Docs/IDNaturalCommunities.pdf
Bear-Paw Regional Greenways Workshop Series
This regional land trust (southern NH, Deerfield area) is offering a series of free workshops throughout the summer, and the public is invited. Pre-registration is requested by calling 463-9400 or emailing to: info@bear-paw.og
Workshops include:
Vernal Pools Field Trip - April 26, Nottingham
Conservation Options Workshop - May 14, Nottingham
Spring Migration Bird Walk - May 17, Pawtuckaway State Park, Deerfield/Nottingham
Global Climate Change & Land Conservation - May 19, Dover
Biothon! on the Isinglass River - June 7, Strafford
Suncook River Tour - Aug 14, Epsom
Hawkwatch - September 20, location TBA
For complete information, go to Bear-Paw's website at: http://www.bear-paw.org/
Other items of interest
Coverts Workshop 2008 Now Accepting Applications
If you know of friends or collegues who would be good candidates for the Coverts workshop this fall, please let them know that they can fill out an application online, or print one off the web at: www.nhcoverts.org The application deadline is June 20th - help us spread the word!
Forest Society Searching for Land Steward Program Coordinator
For more information about this exciting job opportunity, go to: http://www.spnhf.org/aboutus/employment.asp
New UNH Cooperative Extension Calendar
The online calendar at UNHCE has a new format where you can search by topic (much easier to find things you might be interested in!). Go to the Forestry & Wildlife page and look for the "calendar" button in the lower left corner: http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Forestry.htm
ForestConnect - Online forum for landowners
I've been subscribing to ForestConnect, and receiving notice on online seminars from Extension forestry folks in New York. It's good stuff! If you are interested, go to: www.ForestConnect.info
