January 2009 Archives
Malin Clyde wrote:
2009-1-21
I have a few more workshop notices, and one more plea for help at Farm & Forest (thanks to those who have already volunteered!). As always this update and all previous ones are online at: Volunteers Working for Wildlife
1. I still need three more volunteers who can help staff our booth at the NH Farm & Forest Expo, Feb. 6-7. The open slots are below - email me if you can help out, and thank you!
Booth volunteers needed for: Friday, Feb. 6, 9 a.m. - noon
Sat., Feb. 7, 9 a.m. - noon
Sat., Feb. 7, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
2. The Green Mountain Conservation Group will hold it's annual meeting in Freedom on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 4- 7 p.m., featuring moose biologist Kristine Rines as the featured speaker. For more information, go to: http://www.gmcg.org/ Green Mountain Conservation Group is also sponsoring the "Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival" in Conway on March 22nd. Sounds fun! Go to their website for more information - sounds fun!
3. Walk/Snowshoe in Brookfield/Wakefield - Sat., Jan. 24, 10:00 am-12:00 pm (snow date: January 25, 1:00-3:00 pm).
Please join Strafford Rivers Conservancy & Moose Mountain Regional Greenways members for a winter walk (or snowshoe depending on conditions) on 200 acres of varied habitat that includes a reclaimed gravel pit, forests, fields and wetlands. Matt Chagnon, UNH Professor of Forest Technology, will lead the walk and discuss the propertys natural resource features. This property, owned by Tom and Dulcie Lavender, was recently conserved by two conservation easements. Registration is free. For registration and directions please contact the Strafford Rivers Conservancy at (603) 516-0772, e-mail info@straffordriversconservancy.org or register online at www.straffordriversconservancy.org. The walk is co-sponsored by the Strafford Rivers Conservancy and Moose Mountains Regional Greenways. This event is sponsored in part by a grant from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund (NEGEF).
4. Are you interested in looking for Big Trees? UNH Cooperative Extension will be holding another tree measuring workshop this spring at Plymouth State University, with a field trip to Quincy Bog in Rumney (tentative dates are for April 17 or May 1). Please contact Rockingham County Forester Fred Borman if you are interested in joining the "Big Tree" mailing list (email: Fred.borman@unh.edu).
5. The Society for the Protection of NH Forests has a variety of events and programs this winter (visit their website at: www.forestsociety.org Programs include their annual Cottrell-Baldwin Environmental Lecture Series: Local Forests, Wood Energy and Global Economics: All programs are held at Fox Forest in Hillsborough:
Local Lumber: Cut, milled and sold near you - Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m.
Wood Energy: The larger statewide bio-fuels market - Tuesday, March 17, 7 p.m.
Cordwood: The Fuel All Around Us - Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m.
Forests, Forestry & Climate Change - Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m.
Malin Clyde wrote:
2009-1-16
Upcoming Events & Workshops
NH Farm & Forest Expo:Friday, Feb. 6 (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) & Saturday, Feb. 7 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
This annual event is held at the Center of NH-Radisson Hotel in Manchester (700 Elm Street). There are lots of booths, activities, educational events, and workshops related to both farming and forestry. Admission to the Expo is $7.00, but meetings and workshops are free (located in rooms off the Expo floor). For a complete schedule of events and workshops, visit the web at: NH Farm & Forest Expo
Booth Volunteers Needed
Once again, we are looking for volunteers to help staff the UNH Cooperative Extension forestry and wildlife display and the wildlife activity kits at the Farm & Forest Expo, Feb. 6-7, 2009 at the Center for NH Raddison in Manchester. You will have a great excuse to visit the Expo and will greatly help out Cooperative Extension staff (who will also be on hand). This year, we are only staffing the booth with one volunteer, plus a staff member, so we'll be sure to keep you busy and entertained during your shift. Admission to the Expo will be complimentary for volunteers (others will be charged $7). Time slots include:
Friday, Feb. 6: 9:00 am - 12:00 am
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, Feb. 7 9:00 am - 12:00 am
12:00 am - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
If you can volunteer during one or more time slots, please call Malin at 603-862-2166 or email to: malin.clyde@unh.edu. Thanks!
Workshops of Interest at Farm & Forest:
1. Good Forestry in the Granite State - Public Listening Session: Friday, Feb. 6, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Salon C
2. Critical Wildlife Habitats in New Hampshire - Saturday, Feb. 7, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Hawthorn Room
Bring a friend who is new to the topic of wildlife habitat management! In this free workshop, you will learn to recognize habitats on your land that are critical for supporting rare wildlife in New Hampshire. Learn about the threats facing wildlife, and what landowners can do to help, including land stewardship recommendations, and where to get technical assistance and other resources. Presented by UNH Cooperative Extension educators: Emma Carcagno, Matt Tarr, Malin Clyde. No registration required.
3. Backyard Maple Sugaring - How to Make Your Own Maple Syrup! Saturday, Feb. 7 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Hale Room
4. Cutting Firewood From Your Own Woodlot - Saturday, Feb. 7 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Webster Room
5. [for Advisory Committee Members] Coverts Advisory Committee Meeting - Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. - noon
Other Upcoming Workshops
***Deadline to sign-up is today!***
Monadnock Region Land Summit - Sat. January 31, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
A day-long gathering of community leaders from the Monadnock Region discussing ways to conserve the special places and natural areas that contribute to their towns distinctive character and quality of life. Join other local leaders (members of select boards, planning boards, conservation commissions, budget committees, open space committees, and interested citizens) to discuss strategies for retaining the rural character while accommodating the growth needs of your community. Workshops and focus discussions will cover key components of successful land conservation at the community level and emphasize the real-world experiences of our towns. Click here for details and registration information.
Backyard Maple Sugaring - How to Make Your Own Maple Syrup! Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Keene, NH
Keene Public Library, Trustees Room
The sap will be running soon! Have you thought about making your own maple syrup? Do you want to know what is needed? Attend this workshop if want to learn the steps, from the tree to the table plus the equipment needed. This special workshop is geared to first-timers and beginner maplers having less than 75 taps. All aspects of maple sugaring will be covered, including tree identification and tapping, collecting and boiling sap, finishing, filtering and packing syrup. Equipment and supplies needed, especially sizing and operating small evaporators, homemade and commercial, will also be discussed. The workshop is FREE, but registration is required. Please call Cheshire County Cooperative Extension office before January 30th at (603) 352-4550 to register and be guaranteed a seat.
Forest Health in 2008 - Presentations now available online
Presentations are available for many forest-health-related topics presented at a day-long workshop on Dec. 4, 2008. Topics include white-nose bat syndrome, Emerald ash borer, Climate Change, and many more. Clcik here to review and download presentations.
Volunteers sought for New England Cottontail Research
Check out our new webpage on New England Cottontail rabbits, including a sign-up for volunteers interested in doing rabbit pellet surveys.
