Beaver Brook Association Happenings

Beaver Brook Association News
August 2010

The Nissitissit River runs adjacent to Beaver Brook property near the NH/MA border. Visit our trails to the Great Meadow
on West Hollis Road.

Dear Friend of Beaver Brook,

We've been busy with Summer Youth Programs which have been receiving excellent reviews this summer. Thank you to the great students, fabulous teachers and teacher's aides, and the parents who see the importance of having their children explore and play in nature.
Now it's time to plan for the fall. See the upcoming 'end of summer' activities below.

Also if you are interested in entering some artwork into our 30th Art and Photography Show (October 2nd & 3rd), you can read the Call for Artists brochure and print an entry forms off our website www.beaverbrook.org.

We welcome Christina Pocklington to the Education Staff. She returns to us via Michigan. We would like to thank Cheri Birch and Ellen Roos Unger for their dedication and talented teaching while at Beaver Brook. They both are leaving to take full time teaching positions this fall. Best wishes!

The trails, fields and gardens are in great shape thanks to Peter Smith, John Spear, Glenn Lloyd and the Maple Hill Gardeners and other volunteers. Download a map from our website or drop by the office for hiking suggestions (M-F 8:30-4:30).

Hope to see you soon,

The Staff at Beaver Brook Association

Become a Friend of Beaver Brook

Your gift allows us to:

* maintain trails, bridges, parking areas, and information kiosks
* actively manage our property through sound conservation practices
* continue our efforts to further acquire and protect land
* offer year-round environmental education programs for all ages

Make your gift today knowing that you will have made a tremendous difference in preserving the natural world around you and the rural characteristics of southern New Hampshire.

Call the office at 603-465-7787 or join online. You will be mailed a supporter packet, a set of maps and guidebooks, a car decal and supporter card with reciprocal benefits to other nature centers all over the U.S.

Click here to learn more about Becoming a Beaver Brook Supporter

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THINGS TO DO AT BEAVER BROOK

Nighthawk Migration Watch
Friday August 27, Sat August 28 and Sun 29th.
(If it rains there will be no viewing that night. )
6-7:30 pm
Free to the public.
Guide: Gerry Coffey
It is that sad time of year when we start to bid farewell to our summertime birds. The nighthawk migration is starting. It usually occurs from about the second week in Aug until the second week in Sept. Meet at the Beaver Brook Wildlife Pond Parking lot on Route 130 (1.7 miles west of route 122).
Bring a chair and binoculars and a picnic supper if you like. For more information on nighthawks and the 2009 nighthawk survey report see: http://www.borobirding.net

Wildflower Walks jewelweed

Thursday August 26, September 2, 16, 23
9:15 - 11:00
Free to the public.

The fields are full of wild flowers and berries. Come walk the trails of Beaver Brook and experience our beautiful plants and flowers with Naturalist and herbalist Rivka Schwartz.
We will meet at Maple Hill Farm 117 Ridge Road Hollis on August 26.   For future meeting locations contact Beaver Brook
603-465-7787.

Autumn Discoveries: Stories and Activities for Parents and Young Children
Take time out with your young children to explore fall. Each class will include a short story or poems to stir up curiosities, a fun craft, and a venture to the special places of Beaver Brook for first hand investigation. Geared for ages 2-5. Younger siblings are welcome to come along. Please bring rain gear when necessary. Instructor- Rivka Schwartz
Mondays September 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1    from 12:30-1:30 pm
Tuesdays September 14, 21, 28 Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Session A 9:00-10:00 Session B 10:30-11:30
Fee: $50/Friends of BBA   ($5/wk for participating siblings);  $56/$6 for siblings

Week 1- TREEmendous Trees: Let's read some stories and touch and see some wonderful, massive trees. We can all become more aware of how important trees are to all of life. Will we find some tree seeds to plant? Meet at Brown Lane Barn.
Week 2- Traveling Nuts and Seeds: How do animals use nuts and seeds to help them to survive? What nuts and seeds are falling around us? How do falling nuts and seeds help new plants to grow next spring? Let's read a book about animals and seeds and look for nuts and seeds on a hike. We'll make a craft from an animal's favorite food. Meet at Maple Hill Farm.
Week 3 - Autumn Days- Leaves Of Color: Why do leaves change colors? What's frost? Where do animals go when it gets cold? Let's read a story and walk the trails to find out! Let's find leaves to make a beautiful fall collage. Meet at Maple Hill Farm.
Week 4- Bats- The Flying Mammal: Are bats our friends? How are bats and people alike? How do bats take care of their young? Let's find out some fun bat facts. Go on a hike to look for signs of bat habitats. Meet at Maple Hill Farm.
Week 5- Owl Investigation: When are owls awake? What kinds of owls live in New Hampshire? Can you hoot like an owl? Let's discover some interesting facts about owls. You will get to see an owl pellet be dissected and go on a hike to look for signs of owls and practice your very best hooting! Meet at Maple Hill Farm.
Week 6- Harvest Fun- Indian Corn, Apples, and Pumpkins- Oh My!: Let's read some stories about fall harvest. Why do we pick apples and pumpkins in fall? How do the seeds lead to more fruit and vegetables growing? Can you find some hidden harvest fun on our hike? Meet at Maple Hill Farm to find out.
Week 7- Native Americans- Who Lived Here? How did the Native Americans survive in New Hampshire with only their surroundings? What sorts of activities did Native American children do all day? Explore artifacts, crush corn kernels, and hike to a model of a wigwam to sit in. Make a Native American style shaker for your listening enjoyment. Meet at Maple Hill Farm.

Fitness Hiking

Fridays September 10, 2010-April 22, 2011.
Time: 9-11 a.m. Come when you can.
Fee: $50 for the year.

Join us and form a fun group of folks who like to walk briskly and enjoy the surroundings of Nature both on BBA trails and local conservation land trails in the area. You will definitely feel the benefits of "Green Exercise:" observe and learn some new things with your nature guide and get more comfortable and familiar with the trails of our area so that you can keep a fitness regime going on your own. Meet at Maple Hill Farm the first week. Call 465-7787 to register. If you miss a week, call the office to find out the next meeting place.