As the Community for Clean Water, one of PREP's goals is to keep you informed on the latest outings, conferences, workshops and FUN happening around our watershed so that you, your family, friends & neighbors can get involved!
Below is our run-down for May. If you have, or know of an event that you would like us to feature in an upcoming issue of Downstream, please contact us! May 2nd
Drinking Water Source Protection Workshop
Date: 5/2/12
Time: 8:30am - 4pm
Where: Grappone Conference Center, Concord NH
This annual workshop is the largest of its kind in New England, and the only statewide event that focuses exclusively on protecting local sources of drinking water. This year marks a milestone (25 years) since DES was created to protect environmental resources in New Hampshire and this event's morning plenary will take a look back at the progress made to date and remaining work necessary to protect our drinking water resources.
May 4th
Hunters in the Night
Date: 5/4/12
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Join the York Center for Wildlife under our educational pavilion and meet some animals that begin their "day" at dusk. Learn who stalks prey silently through the forest, meet the fiercest predator of the night sky, and learn who graciously eats many of the insects that help human health, forestry, and agriculture. There is a $5 suggested donation for this event.
May 5th
Rockingham County Master Gardeners Annual Spring Garden & Native Plant Sale
Date: 5/5/12
Where: The Nature Conservancy office in Newmarket.
Time: 10:00am -2:00pm
Click here for more information. 7th Annual Great Bay Bird Walk
Date: 5/5/12
Where: Lubberland Preserve - Newmarket, NH
Time: Meet Up @ 7:45am
Coastal bird expert Steve Mirick will lead a day of bird watching. This is a free event, but it is hugely popular and it ALWAYS fills up! To RSVP or to learn more please, click here What is Forestry and Why Do It?
Date: 5/5/12
Time: 9am - 12pm
Where: Greater Wakefield Resource Center - Union, NH
Charlie Moreno will lead a workshop on sound forestry management at the Greater Wakefield Resource Center in Union, NH. Pre-registration for this workshop is required. If you'd like to attend, please call 603-978-7125. Additional information for this workshop can be found on Moose Mountains Regional Greenways website Perkinstown Commons Hike - Wells, ME
Date: 5/5/12
Time: 9am - 11am
Susan Cox will lead a hike at this recently conserved 288 acre property off of Quarry Road, owned by the Town of Wells with a conservation easement held by Great Works. This is a slightly hilly, but easy hike. For more information or to RSVP click here May 8
Statewide Conversation on Water Sustainability
Hosted by: New Hampshire Water Sustainability Commission
Date: 5/8/12
Time: Sessions are from 6pm to 9pm
The Water Sustainability Commission is partnering with NH Listens to convene public conversations about the future of our state's water. The goal is to gather ideas, experiences & recommendations from a wide range of New Hampshire residents. Sessions will take place at the following locations across the state:
Berlin - White Mountain Community College
Greenland - Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center at Great Bay Discovery Center
New London - Tracy Memorial Library
Manchester - Manchester Water Works
Keene - Keene State College
If you're interested in attending any of these sessions please register here. (Registration is Required) May 9
Southeast Watershed Alliance - Stormwater Management Project
Date: 5/9/12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Newington, NH Town Hall
The SWA will hold a meeting to discuss an initial draft of model stormwater standards for use by NH coastal watershed communities. We encourage all members, friends and stakeholders to review and comment on the proposed standards. The objective is to create consistent stormwater management methods that are readily implemented by municipalities in the NH Coastal watershed, and we need input from as many stakeholders as possible to ensure that the final document meets the needs of our member communities. The draft standards will be posted here before the meeting.
May 12
Portsmouth Sustainability Day
Date: 5/12/12
Time: 6am - 2:30pm
Where: Portsmouth, NH High School
Sustainability entrepreneurs will exhibit their ideas, products and projects. There will be an emphasis on slow and local food along with engaging environmental education for kids. Come enjoy, celebrate and learn. The Fair is an invitation to participate and contribute to the next steps we can take as individuals and collectively in making sustainability a reality.
More info here http://portsmouthsustainabilityfair.org/ May 14
NH Businesses for Social Responsibility Conference
Walking the Talk: The Profitability of Values
Date: 5/14/12
Time: 8am - 4pm
Where: Sheraton Hotel, Portsmouth, NH
Three tracks of sessions are available allowing attendees from large and small companies alike to find the perfect opportunity to learn about striving to operate in a socially and environmentally responsible way while keeping profitable and successful.
For more information or to register click here May 15 & 16
23rd Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference
Date: 5/15 & 5/16
Where: Sheraton Hotel, Portsmouth, NH
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), in partnership with its member states and the NH Department of Environmental Services will host its 23rd Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference at the Sheraton Hotel on May 15 & 16. If you would like to register & to view the agenda for this event please do so here, or contact Clair Ryan, Program Manager for the NPS conference.
May 19
Kayak Birdwatching Trip Exploring the Mudflats of Spruce Creek
Date: 5/19/12
Time: 3:30pm
Join bird enthusiast Gary Mitchell for a leisurely 3-4 mile birdwatching paddle, exploring the mudflats of Spruce Creek. Kayaks will be launched from the boatyard on the back channel nearest Spruce Creek.
What to bring: Your own kayak and paddle, personal flotation device, binoculars
May 20
Lamprey River Family Fun Celebration
Date: 5/20/12
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Where: Mary Blair Park, Route 27, West Epping, NH
Come celebrate the Lamprey River as we mark the first anniversary of being a member of the NH Rivers Management and Protection Program. The celebration will include games, nature activities, history walks, crafts, live animals, water science, a rubber duck raffle and race, and a few other surprises. The event is FREE and there will be plenty of parking.
The Lamprey River Family Fun Celebration is sponsored by the Lamprey Rivers Advisory Committee, Epping Recreation, the Epping Historic Society, and the Lamprey River Watershed Association.
2012 Kittery Land Trust Lecture & Film Series
Date: 5/20/12
Time: 4pm
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker Street, Kittery, ME
Join us for the fourth installation of Kittery Land Trust's 2012 monthly lecture & film series. Two short films: "Meet Your Farmer" which was produced by Maine Farmland Trust and "Rustlewood" which features the Johnson Farm of Kittery and was produced by Peter Randall will be shown. This series, celebrating KLT's 25th Anniversary, is free and open to the public.
May 26
8th Annual Branch River Paddle
Date: 5/26
Time: 10am
Where: Branch River Boat Launch in Milton, NH
Join the folks at Moose Mountains Regional Greenways for a scenic paddle, picnic lunch, and information on protecting NH streams.
