February 2009 Archives
Malin Clyde wrote:
2009-2-19
Upcoming Workshops
***Coverts Gathering & Snowshoe Hike – March 7, Danbury
NH Coverts Cooperators, Friends & Family are invited to a snowshoe hike and picnic lunch at Wild Meadow Woods, the woodlot owned by Coverts volunteer Andy Powell (CC95) and his family, located in scenic Danbury, NH. Click here for the flyer, posted on the Coverts webpage. To help us with parking (and knowing how many cookies to bring!), please register (cost is free) by calling Malin at 862-2166 or click here to email. Cross your fingers for a nice snowfall beforehand!
Estate & Succession Planning for Farmers & Landowners, March 17, Auburn, NH
UNH Cooperative Extension will host this popular workshop to help landowners and farmers plan for the future of their land. The workshop will be held at the Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn. Click here to register and learn more.
Saving Special Places – Land Conservation Conference, April 4, Gilford
The complete brochure is now available online. Be sure to sign up to attend this excellent workshop--great education programs, networking, and featured speakers!
Click here to learn more and to print out registration materials.
Woodcock Ecology and Management, Thursday, April 16, 2009, Lyme, NH
Save the date for this workshop, which will take place from noon through evening, where you will have the opportunity to witness the fascinating flight patterns of singing male woodcock. More details to follow – new Coverts Volunteer Jim Kennedy is helping to organize this workshop, in cooperation with UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Fish & Game, and the Northern Forest Woodcock Initiative. Stay tuned for more information to follow!
Discover WildNH Day, Saturday, April 18, 10 – 3 p.m., Concord
Save the date for this annual family-event, held at the NH Fish & Game headquarters. For more information, go to: www.wildnh.com
Volunteer Opportunities
Landscaping at the Waters Edge Presenters Training – March 5, Meredith, NH
Are you interested in doing education about ecological landscaping in your community? This is a a workshop designed for Master Gardeners, Community Tree Stewards, Coverts Volunteers and Lay Lakes Monitors. The workshop will familiarize you with a program you can use to do outreach, designed for lakes associations, garden clubs, libraries, town boards and others can. Teaching materials will begiven to participants along with the book, Landscaping at the Water’s Edge: An Ecological Approach. Participants willbe asked to present the program to two groups within the next year. Participants will be able to sign up for talks already booked or can take advantage of future opportunities. Registration and more information about the agenda can click here for the flyer.
Oiled Wildlife Volunteer Training – April 18, 2009, Durham
Get trained so you can be prepared to help during the next oil spill involving wildlife. To learn more about this all-day training (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) at the UNH Coastal Response Research Center, call Rebecca Dunne at Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research at 302-737-9543 x109. There is no cost for the workshop, but they ask that participants be willing to volunteer if they go through the training.
Other News & Information
Coverts Advisory Committee Meeting a Success
The Coverts Advisory Committee had a great meeting on Feb. 6th at the Farm & Forest Expo. Attended by 20 staff, partners and Coverts volunteers, we collected ideas, reflected on the past year, and made plans for 2009. To read notes from the meeting, click here (they are posted on the Coverts website, under “Resources for Coverts Volunteers”).
New Publications on White Nose Bat Syndrome
NH Fish & Game has a new webpage dedicated to White-Nose Syndrome, a disease killing bats. Read more at their website by clicking here.
Malin Clyde wrote:
2009-2-13
Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Spaces Conference, Sat. April 18, 2009, Epping
I’m looking for a couple of volunteers who could work with youth for about 1 ½ hours doing wildlife-related activities at this annual youth conference. We’ve got the wildlife kits, art supplies, and some ideas, but you can design your own program if you are so inclined! These youth are 4-H members, ages 9-13. Please email Malin if you’d like to help out!
Events & Workshops
***SAVE THE DATE: Sat. March 7th, Danbury – A Coverts Gathering! ***
The Coverts Project is sponsoring another informal walk (snowshoe!) on Saturday, March 7th. We’ll be snowshoeing at the Danbury, NH property of Coverts Cooperator Andy Powell (CC95). Bring friends and family for an informal day outside, learning about the Powell’s many management projects focused on wildlife, sustainable forestry, and outdoor recreation. Look for details to come!
Stonyfield Wuvs Wabbits, Sat. Feb. 14, Londonderry, NH
Experts on the endangered New England cottontail will present information to the public. FREE bunny-related crafts, organic treats and face-painting for kids. The event, held at the Stonyfield Farm Visitors Center (10 Burton Dr., Londonderry) is being held to promote public awareness of this locally endangered species, which are found on the Stonyfield property.
Study of Winter Mammal Habits on Birch Ridge, Sat. February 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
(Weather date: Sunday, February 15)
Birch Ridge and Coldrain Pond, New Durham, NH, Sponsored by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Learn about winter wildlife ecology and mammal habitats near Coldrain Pond and the sprawling Birch Ridge in New Durham at this indoor/outdoor event. Mid-February is reliable for deep snow and love in the air the annual mating season for many fur-bearers runs from mid-February to mid-March. Foxes, coyotes, bobcats, fishers, weasels, mink, otter, and skunks begin to breed as the days grow longer even as snow continues to fall. Tracking can be excellent! A moderately strenuous hike. Pre-registration is required. Call Tina at 224-9945 ext. 313.
Bear Paw Regional Greenways Annual Meeting, Sat. Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m. - lunch
The annual meeting, held at Coe-Brown Academy in Northwood, will feature UNH Wildlife Professor John Litvaitis, who will discuss his research on the effects of roads on wildlife and habitat connectivity. Pre-registration is required. Contact Bear-Paw at 463-9400 or visit their website at: www.bear-paw.org
Backyard Maple Sugaring – taking place around this state in the next few weeks. No experience necessary! Check out the workshop nearest you:
Timber Tax Update, February 27, 12 - 1:00 p.m.
This is an online program (“webinar”) that you can participate in from your computer. Presented by Linda Wang, a forest taxation specialist from the US Forest Service, the special 1-hour tax program provides an update on timber tax to assist landowners and foresters in the 2009 filing season. It will discuss timber tax law and rules on reporting income and expenses and proposed new regulations by the IRS. To participate, visit: http://forestrywebinar.net/
Beaver Brook Sustainable Gardner Program, March 6-8, Hollis, NH
Are you interested in producing more of your own food? Are you interested in doing this in a natural way? This course is designed for environmentally-concerned gardeners and homeowners. To learn more, visit their website.
Saving Special Places Conference, Sat. April 4, 2009, Gilford High School
Save the date for this annual conference, a GREAT opportunity to connect with others, including lots of Coverts Cooperators and resource specialists, who are working on conservation in New Hampshire. 30+ workshops will be offered, and Coverts volunteers will receive registration materials in the mail shortly.
Woodcock Ecology and Management, Thursday, April 16, 2009, Lyme, NH
Save the date for this workshop, which will take place from noon through evening, where you will have the opportunity to witness the fascinating flight patterns of singing male woodcock. More details to follow – new Coverts Volunteer Jim Kennedy is helping to organize this workshop, in cooperation with UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Fish & Game, and the Northern Forest Woodcock Initiative. Stay tuned for more information to follow!
Discover WildNH Day, Saturday, April 18, 10 – 3 p.m., Concord
Save the date for this annual family-event, held at the NH Fish & Game headquarters. For more information, go to: www.wildnh.com
Sullivan Co. Timberland Owners Assoc. Annual Meeting, Sat. April 18, 2009
This annual potluck dinner will be held at the Ahern Building, Sullivan Co. Farm, in Unity from 5 – 9:00 p.m. and will feature UNH Cooperative Extension forest industry specialist Sarah Smith presenting “They Sawed Up a Storm.” If you haven’t heard this fascinating talk about women sawmill workers in 1942, you are in for a treat! For more information, click here.
Other Noteworthy News & Updates
Job Posting – Outreach Assistant
The Northwood Area Land Management Collaborative (NALMC) has an interesting (part-time) job posting for an outreach assistant that might work for a Coverts Volunteer in the vicinity of Northwood. Check out the request for proposal (RFP, posted on NALMC’s website.
Deadline to Request Wonders of Wildlife Presentations
Do you work with a school who might be interested in a wildlife presentation? NH Fish & Game’s Wonders of Wildlife Program is accepting requests through Feb. 27th for programs this spring. There is no charge for the programs. To learn more, click here for their website
Report your sightings of wild turkeys
NH Fish & Game is encouraging landowners throughout NH to report their sightings of wild turkeys. To learn more, click here to go to the NH Fish & Game webpage.
Coverts Annual Report & Yearly Highlights available online
If you want to read about the results of your annual survey, check out the 2008 Coverts annual report on the Coverts webpage at: www.nhcoverts.org
