Join the next Coverts Gathering – Campton, NH
Phoebe’s Patience, Campton, NH
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Click here for program flyer (includes directions)
Coverts Cooperator David Peeler (CC08) and his wife Paula Woodward are hosting a Coverts Gathering at their property in Campton, NH on Saturday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Peeler/Woodwards have been working on wildlife habitat improvements to their property for the last five years, and the results are worth a visit! We hope you’ll join us for the morning and stay for a picnic lunch and bonfire in the pasture afterwards.
What will you see? The Peeler/Woodward property is 97 acres of fields and forests, surrounded by more than 1,000 acres of privately owned, undeveloped forest. They have built over 7 miles of hiking trails, some of which we will explore (there will be two choices – a short and a longer hike). We will encounter older hemlock forest, several patch clearings, examples of timber stand improvement cuts, vernal pools, old apple orchards, and field habitats. The photo at right is on the Velvet Rocks trail near the largest vernal pool. The Peeler/Woodwards are actively managing their property to support diverse wildlife.
Currently, David and Paula rent their cottage as a vacation spot, since they presently live in Maryland. They hope to retire in Campton, but until then, they have built a website promoting the property and the cottage for renters. There are lots of great descriptions about the land and the wildlife that use it – if you visit the “Phoebe’s Patience” website here, you can get a good sense of the property from the many pictures posted on the site.
Attendance at the Campton gathering is free, but pre-registration is required and must be received no later than May 26th. If you are interested in bringing goodies for breakfast, please indicate so when you RSVP. Click on the link for More Information or to Register, or email Dave Falkenham: Dave.Falkenham@unh.edu or call Dave or Teresa at the UNHCE Grafton County office; 603-787-6944.
