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 Milton Mills, NH — More than 300 visitors learned
a bit more about the natural world at the fifth annual
Woods, Water and Wildlife Fesitival presented by Moose
Mountains Regional Greenways and UNH Cooperative Extension.
Guests explored the woods, fields and waterways of Branch
Hill Farm in Milton Mills on guided walks and talks
with nature experts, and also enjoyed a live bluegrass
concert performed by the Dave Geddes Band, and hands-on
craft projects and demonstrations.
This year’s activities included:
- A live bluegrass concert performed by the Dave
Geddes Band.
- The ever-popular “Hayrides to the Salmon
Falls River,” where riders rendezvous at the
river with Dave Kellam of the NH Estuaries Project,
who will describe the connection between the river
and the Atlantic Ocean.
- A “Have to Have a Habitat” presentation
by nature experts from the Squam Lakes Natural Science
Center featuring live animals.
- An opportunity to learn how to use GPS at a “Hands-on
Global Positioning System (GPS) Field Workshop”
presented by Sam Stoddard from UNH Cooperative Extension
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- A field workshop in which participants can learn
how to “Identify Trees and Shrubs by their
Bark, Buds and Branches” presented by renowned
educator Phil Auger from UNH Cooperative Extension.
- A Workshop on “Exploring Wildlife Habitat
in the Field” presented by Matt Tarr from
UNH Cooperative Extension.
- Don Black from UNH Cooperative Extension presenting
one of the school’s most popular workshops:
“Working Your Woodlot.”
- A pacing event organized by Piscataqua Hounds
on a beautiful, well-marked course along the Salmon
Falls and Branch Rivers for horsemen and women.
- Food and drinks provided by Cub Scout Pack 198.
- A Kids Craft Corner featuring Matt Chagnon from
the UNH Thompson School, who will help parents cut
“tree cookies” for kids to paint and
decorate
- A Hay Maze constructed of hay bales.
- A chance to win $1,000 at Cow Chip Bingo
- Plus displays that describe the history of Farming
in New Hampshire (presented by UNH Cooperative Extension),
how watersheds work (presented by the UNH Marine
Docents and the Action-Wakefield Watershed Alliance),
and a giant “soil tunnel” that shows
a worm’s-eye view of the world (presented
by the Strafford County Conservation District).
The day was made possible through the support of event underwriters the Siemon Company and the Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust and the following businesses: D.F. Richard, Dave Hutchins Builders, Earl McLetchie Law Offices, Eastern Boats, EOS Research Ltd., Law Offices of James H. Schulte, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Lisa Stewart Devonshire Realty, Long Meadow Construction, Massage Therapy and Acupuncture, McEneaney Survey Associates, Norway Plains, Piscataqua Hounds, Stonehill Environmental, Teneriffe Mountain Blueberries, Wensley Jones and Azarian, and Wolfeboro Oil.
Moose Mountains Regional Greenways is a non-profit conservation organization that works to conserve and connect the most special undeveloped lands of northern Strafford and southern Carroll counties in New Hampshire.
UNH Cooperative Extension provides New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy.
Moose Mountains Regional Greenways is a non-profit conservation organization that works to conserve and connect the most special natural areas of northern Strafford and southern Carroll counties in New Hampshire. For more information call 603-817-8260.
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