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| Explore Bedrock Gardens |
| Presenter: John Forti |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 Tu – 6/13/2023 |
Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM |
| Location: Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Road Lee, NH 03861 |
Bedrock Gardens is an oasis for horticulture, art and inspiration. It has been described as a haven in the ever-expanding land of stoplights and traffic jams on our formerly quiet by-ways. Over the last 30 years, this 37-acre 1740's farm site was recreated as a unique garden journey through numerous outdoor rooms with artful installations, rare botanical collections, diverse habitats, and a whole lot of joy. When you tour this garden, you are supporting the non-profit Friends of Bedrock Gardens, as this private garden is currently in the process of transferring ownership from the founders so that it might be shared with the general public for generations to come. A tour through the garden with executive director John Forti will take from 1.5 - 2 hours. The terrain is flat to gently sloping and covers about 3/4 of a mile. There are many places to pause and lots of seating along the way. Feel free to bring a lunch and stay a while. Bedrock Gardens was named 'Best Cultural Oasis' by NH Magazine and described by the Boston Globe as "one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire. "In accordance with current recommendations, no masks are required in the garden." However, masks are suggested in close encounters, such as in the bathrooms, or for your comfort.
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Note: $25 admission fee will be added to your registration. Total cost $45.
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| Explore Odiorne Point State Park |
| Presenter: John Russell |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 F – 5/19/2023 |
Time: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
| Location: Odiorne State Park, 570 Ocean Boulevard Rye, NH 03870-2104 |
The Odiorne family settled near Rye in the mid-1660s and lived at Odiorne Point into the 1900s. From 1942 to 1947, Odiorne Point was the site of Fort Dearborn. Come explore the park with a mostly level approximately two-mile walk. Highlights include a walk along the shore with views of the Wood Island Life Saving Station and White Island Lighthouse, the Frost Point Breakwater, the Battery Seaman, the Dolphin Fountain, and the Odiorne Point Cemetery. Afterwards, participants can explore the grounds of the Seacoast Science Center and visit it for an admission fee collected at the door. Not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
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Note: $3 parking fee will be collected on-site (waived for NH residents over 65 with photo ID).
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| Explore the Manchester Cedar Swamp All Person's Trail |
| Presenter: Emily Preston, Sheila Vargas Torres |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 F – 6/9/2023 |
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Location: Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve, Countryside Blvd Manchester, NH 03102 |
The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire, with the generous donors and community partners, has built a beautiful, informative and universally accessible trail at the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve. Come explore this trail and learn about the special habitats of the globally rare cedar swamp, giant rhododendrons, vernal pools, and forest that surround this trail. Learn how The Nature Conservancy is working to make nature more accessible to everyone though partnerships with other organizations, trail development, informative signs, and so much more. This trail is suitable for those who have difficulty walking and wheelchairs. For public transportation take the FR11 Front St/ Hackett Hill Rd bus to the Cedar Swamp Trail stop.
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| Flying Saucers: A Beginner's Course to the Sport of Disc Golf |
| Presenter: Duain Cook |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 Sa – 5/20/2023 |
Time: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
| Location: Constitution Park Ossipee, 505 Route 25 Center Ossipee, NH 03814 |
Instructed in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, come learn the basics of disc golf! This course is designed to teach the beginner player the sport of disc golf. We will be reviewing a variety of different topics such as, types of discs, types of throws, types of baskets, course layouts and locations, the UDisc app, and more. Discs are not required for the class, but are encouraged. You can find them online or at a local sporting goods store. It might just become your new favorite outdoor activity!
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| From Our Farm to Your Table: Tour Miles Smith Farm |
| Presenter: Carole Soule |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 F – 5/26/2023 |
Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM |
| Location: Miles Smith Farm, 56 Whitehouse Road Loudon, NH 03307 |
Miles Smith cleared the land and built the farmhouse in the 1830s. Today the Miles Smith Farm is home to grass-fed cattle, pigs, ducks, geese and a rabbit. Cattle's life on a local farm is vastly different from large scale operations. Present-day owners Carole Soule and Bruce Dawson consider themselves "grass farmers" because their cattle thrive on grass in the summer and hay in the winter. Scottish Highlander cattle are the pride of Miles Smith Farm and one of the sources of their antibiotic-free beef. There is also a solar-powered retail store at the farm where you can find other local products in addition to meat. The farm also serves as an educational resource to local schools and clubs by practicing rural land use that is environmentally, economically, and culturally sustainable. Concord Monitor readers will recognize Carole from her weekly articles about farm life. Wear sturdy shoes for the farm tour and allow extra time to shop in the retail store.
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| Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge Walk |
| Presenter: John Russell |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 F – 5/5/2023 |
Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
| Location: Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 4 Arboretum Drive Newington, NH 03801 |
Join us for a walk around this hidden gem of the Seacoast, home to fox, deer, osprey, kestrel, and an occasional bald eagle. We will walk the William Furber Ferry Way Trail (2 miles) and, if time permits, the Peverly Pond Trail (1/2 mile). Both trails are graded and include gentle inclines. Wear good walking shoes (no sandals or flip-flops), long pants (there may be ticks) and a hat. Cameras, binoculars, and walking sticks are optional. No dogs allowed. Not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
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| Little Harbor Trail Walk |
| Presenter: John Russell |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 F – 5/19/2023 |
Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
| Location: Creek Farm - Forest Society, 400 Little Harbor Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 |
Starting at the Society for the Preservation of New Hampshire Forests’ (SPNHF) Creek Farm Reservation we will walk through the woods and then along the Sagamore Creek mud flats and salt marsh with beautiful views and the possibility of seeing various shorebirds. Because there are lots of roots on this 1.5-mile trail, sturdy shoes are required and those with mobility issues may not wish to participate. As part of the trail is on private property, no dogs are allowed. Not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
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| Spring Birding Extravaganza |
| Presenter: Kelly Dwyer |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 F – 5/5/2023 |
Time: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM |
| Location: Hooksett Riverwalk Trail, 111 Merrimack St. Hooksett, NH 03106 |
Explore the beautiful trails along the Hooksett Riverwalk Trail as we welcome the returning migrants. Arriving from warmer climates, these beautiful birds are ready for a busy breeding season. In the field we will explore bird behavior, the latest ground-breaking research on bird communication tactics and meaning, and species identification techniques as we demystify what is occurring in our avian realm.
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Note: The Hooksett Riverwalk Trail is adjacent to the Hooksett District Court and Hooksett Dog Park, both located at 101 Merrimack Street in Hooksett.
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| Walk Around Wagon Hill Farm |
| Presenter: John Russell |
Member tuition: $20.00 |
| Sessions: 1 F – 5/5/2023 |
Time: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM |
| Location: Wagon Hill Farm, US Route 4 Durham, NH 03824 |
If you've driven U.S. Route 4 between Durham and Dover you've been by Wagon Hill Farm. Come join us for a walk by the water, through the woods, through the bob-o-link breeding grounds and ending at the Monarch Butterfly habitat. Wear long pants (this will be tick season) and sturdy shoes (no sandals or flip-flops). Hats, water bottles, and cameras are encouraged. Not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
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