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2010-06-01

By on June 1, 2010 2:39 PM |

Malin Clyde wrote:

2010-06-01

Dear Coverts Cooperators,

We had a wonderful workshop in Campton on Saturday, with nearly 30 people walking the woods and hearing from landowners David Peeler (CC08), his wife Paula Woodward, and their forester, Tracy Burns.  It was great fun -- click here to read more about it! And if you missed Campton, you can still sign up for our next gathering:

Coverts Gathering:  Harmony Hill Farm, June 12, Northwood (property of Carl Wallman, CC 05). We’ll be learning about Carl’s work creating the Northwood Area Land Management Collaborative.  Anyone interested – volunteers, family, friends, conservation advocates, and members of the public are welcome!  Click here for a description of the event, directions and registration information.

As always, this announcement is available anytime online at:  Volunteers Working for Wildlife.

Cheers!

Malin


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


Forest Society Online Writers – Check for Your Town!
Thanks to Eric Jones (CC2000), Jenny Tuthill (CC09), and Marthy Twombly (CC 09) for signing up to help with the Forest Society’s new online guide to reservations!  We still need volunteers to help – click here to learn what’s required and how to sign up.  The project deadline is June 30th.  And remember, the hours you help on any conservation-related project do count towards your 40 hours of Coverts Project volunteering!  Towns with Reservations in need of write-ups include:

Alton, Antrim, Bethlehem, Concord, Cornish/Plainfield, Deering, Dublin, Effingham/Freedom, Gilmanton, Hillsborough, Jaffrey, Londonderry, Milford/Hollis, Milton, New Durham, Newfields, Rochester, Stoddard, Stoddard/Windsor, Surry   

If you live near any of these towns and you enjoy getting outside (and writing a little), please sign up to help today!  Click here to learn more. 

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Volunteer Work Day – Sheiling Forest, Peterborough  - NEW

Saturday, June 12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM  

If you enjoy walking the trails at Shieling Forest, the Division of Forests & Lands needs your help!  We plan to refurbish some of the trails by cutting brush and replacing trail markers.  If possible bring hand tools such as pruners, loppers, shovels, or rakes.  Please wear comfortable footwear and remember your gloves.  Join us for any part of the day or bring a bag lunch and stay for the day.  Please call 431-6774 to pre-register.  Address for the Forest is:  395 Old Street, Peterborough, NH

 

Volunteer Help Needed for Nature Walk - Saturday, August 7, 10 a.m.

Woods, Wildlife and Water Festival, Branch Hill Farm, Milton Mills, NH

Can you share your enthusiasm for the natural world?  Can you identify a few birds, bugs, or wildlife sign?  UNH Cooperative Extension Strafford County Forester Debbie Goard needs 1-2 volunteers to help lead a natural walk at this great annual outdoor event in Milton Mills. The event attracts 300-400 people, and focuses on environmental activities and organizations.  Please RSVP to Malin (email here) if you can help!   

 

Monadnock Trails Week – Volunteers Needed! - July 17-21 - NEW

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is organizing the Fifth Annual Monadnock Trail Week trail restoration effort. Join conservation professionals and other volunteers to help restore degraded hiking trails on one of New Hampshire’s most storied mountains. Forest Society staff and volunteers will work from July 17 through 21 to construct new footbridges, rebuild water bars and stone steps, and brush out hiking trails. Click here to learn more.  No prior trail work experience is needed to join the group and contribute, and volunteers may participate for one day or several. To sign up to volunteer, contact Carry Deegan at cdeegan@forestsociety.org or call 603-224-9945. 

 

Previously posted opportunities:

 

 

WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS

 

Coverts Project Seeks New Volunteers

Keep in mind that the application period for the 2010 Coverts Project Workshop is open through June 25.  If you know others in your community who are interested in conservation, wildlife, or land stewardship, please encourage them to apply!  Click here for the complete application information. 

 

Invasive Plant Workshop

Sat., June 5, 9 a.m. – 12:30, Brentwood Game Farm – click here for brochure

Participants at this workshop will learn how to identify common invasive plant species in the field, their characteristics, why their control is necessary, and when to utilize mechanical vs. chemical methods of control. Attendees will observe how invasive plants can displace natural habitat. We will also address the concern for and how to recognize the presence of three invasive insects harmful to NH’s forests. For those participants interested, this workshop can be a prelude to future invasive plant volunteer opportunities in the Seacoast region.

 

Dragonfly Survey Workshops – Trainings Scheduled for 2010

June 5, 10 – 4 p.m. Haverhill

June 18, 10 – 4 p.m. Lancaster

Scientist’s understanding of New Hampshire’s dragonflies and damselflies has increased dramatically as a result of the 3-year old NH Dragonfly Survey Project.  But there is still much survey work to be done, and more volunteers are needed statewide.  For more information, click here for the brochure & registration materials.

 

Quincy Bog Natural Area Summer Programs – Rumney, NH

There are a ton of summer walks, workshops, and Wednesday evening presentations taking place at the nature center at Quincy Bog.  Click here for a complete list! 

                                                                                                                  

Previously posted opportunities:

 

 

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

 

Coverts Cooperators Highlighted in the News

Coverts Cooperator Bob Odell (CC96) was recognized in the Spring 2010 edition of Forest Notes, the magazine of the Forest Society.  Bob, who is also a NH State Senator, donated a conservation easement on 88.5 acres in Lempster in honor of his late wife Sandy.  Also recognized (and also from Lempter!) was Coverts Cooperator Sue Lichty (CC07), who was active in helping rally her community to raise funds to protect the headwaters of the Ashuelot River.  And Coverts Cooperators Juliana & Mark Phillips (CC09) of Webster were featured in the most recent edition of the “Taking Action for Wildlife” newsletter, with a description of their latest efforts in wildlife habitat management on their families’ combined 700 acres of land. Newsworthy stories, all! 

 

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