September 2010 Archives
Malin Clyde wrote:
2010-09-21
Hello Folks,
This notice just in from Coverts volunteer Nancy Cowan, who runs the NH School of Falconry and invites everyone to visit the school in Deering this weekend for an Open House:
New Hampshire School of Falconry is holding an Open House, Saturday, Sept 25, from 10 to 3. There will be exhibition of many raptors including gyrfalcons, peregrines, red-tailed hawks, also wildlife artist Jim Collins will be displaying some of his work. Sy Montgomery is doing a reading and booksigning for her newest book, Birdology. There will flight exhibitions throughout the day, and the NH Falconers Association will be on hand to display their birds and answer questions. This is a great day for families, photographers, and nature lovers to be up close and personal with Nature's fastest and fittest predators. The NH School of Falconry is located at 183 Deering Center Road, Deering, NH .....that is Route 149, just one and one quarter miles south of "downtown" Hillsboro.
Sounds like a great event!
Malin Clyde wrote:
2010-09-20
Dear Coverts volunteers, Friends, and Partners,
As we are busy preparing for the latest Coverts Project training, which begins on Wednesday of this week, I wanted to pass along a few noteworthy updates for volunteers and program partners. As always, this posting is available online anytime at Volunteers Working for Wildlife .Cheers and everyone please cross your fingers so we can have good weather this week!
Malin
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
Speaking for Wildlife Training
Dec. 3, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., NH Fish & Game, Concord
You’ve heard about this program that we piloted in the Upper Valley last year...and guess what? Now Coverts volunteers from other parts of the state can get involved too! Come to a new training scheduled for Dec. 3 (click here for flyer ). About Speaking for Wildlife: you can join a speaker’s bureau and learn how to deliver basic (but fun!) wildlife-themed programs to groups in your local community. Upper Valley Coverts Cooperators spoke to dozens of groups this year about wildlife, conservation, and the history of wildlife in the New Hampshire (to rave reviews!). And we have new topics in the works for this year, including ones on natural communities, gardening for wildlife, and New Hampshire’s Bats. Learn more about Speaking for Wildlife
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
September 23 – Social Behavior of Black Bears with Ben Kilham
NH Tree Farm Landowner Education Series, Pines Community Center, Northfield
Join the NH Tree Farm Program for the last in their summer series! Contact Rita Carroll, Tree Farm Administrator at 603-224-9945 x331, or email at rcarroll@forestsociety.org
**NEW! SAVE THE DATE for Fall Foliage Hiking Trip!**
Coverts Gathering in Shelburne, NH, Friday, October 15, 12-4:00 p.m.
We are planning what promises to be a wondering Coverts Gathering in Shelburne, NH, during fall foliage season in the White Mountains! Larry Ely (CC98) and his wife Ginger Lawson will be our hosts at their First Mountain Forest, a 130-acre parcel that they have recently protected with a conservation easement. Their property provides a wildlife corridor connecting the Carter Moriah Range of the White Mountain National Forest to the Mahoosuc Mountain Range across the Androscoggin River. Our visit will start with a picnic lunch and include several hiking options, including a hike to the mountain summit with incredible mountain views. So save the date on your calendar and get ready to lace up your hiking shoes! Stay tuned for more information, including directions and more about what you’ll see and do on the 15th!
Caring for Your Forest Workshop Series
Merrimack County Offices, Boscawen, NH
Oct. 29 – GPS on Your Woodlot
Nov. 5 – Roads and Trails on Your Woodlot
Nov. 12 – Silviculture for Landowners
Nov. 19 – Selling Timber and Timber Harvesting Laws
Another great series of introductory workshops for landowners! All workshops run 12:30 – 4:30 and take place in the field. Cost for each workshop is $10. Click here for complete program information, including registration materials. Tell your friends and neighbors!
GIS Training – Tamworth Community School
Oct. 27, 3:30 – 6:00
Workshop for teachers, upper level students, and the public about how to create GIS maps using free softward. Cost is $20 each. Click here for more information and to register online!
OTHER NEWS
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Story on NH Coverts Project featured on “Woodland Owner Networks” national blog forum for peer-to-peer natural resource groups (that’s a mouthful, eh?). Click here to read the interview with Coverts Project Coordinator Malin Clyde
