Recognizing & Managing Wildlife Habitat On Your Land

Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trailis a 501(c)(3) nonprofit  'Environmental and Horticultural Learning Center' encompassing one hundred and fifty-five acres of forest, fields, and wetlands straddling the town line separating Walpole, NH, from Alstead, NH. Distant Hill is made up of two adjoining properties: Distant Hill Gardens in Walpole, and Distant Hill Nature Trail which is mostly in the town of Alstead.Distant Hill Gardensis open to the public on the third weekend of May, the first and third full weekends June through September, the first full weekend of October, and for numerous educational workshops, talks, and special events throughout the year. We also offer guided tours for groups of an size by appointment, and self-guided tours by appointment or chance.Distant Hill Nature Trailis a two-mile-long wheelchair and stroller accessible gravel trail just east of Distant Hill Gardens. It is open daily, dusk-to-dawn, free of charge. Trailhead parking and an information kiosk are available.Distant Hill Gardens:  507 March Hill Road, Walpole, NH 03608Distant Hill Nature Trail:66 March Hill Road, Alstead, NH 03602

Distant Hill Gardens & Nature Trail

This 3-hour outdoor workshop is intended for land stewards and anyone else interested in learning how to manage habitat for wildlife.

Distant Hill Gardens

<h3><strong>FIRST IN A 5-PART OUTDOOR WORKSHOP SERIES ON WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT AT DISTANT HILL</strong></h3><p><strong>Join </strong><a href="https://extension.unh.edu/person/matthew-tarr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Matt Tarr</strong></a><strong>, Extension Professor &amp; Wildlife Specialist, and </strong><a href="https://extension.unh.edu/person/matt-kelly" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Matt Kelly</strong></a><strong>, Cheshire Country Forester,  to learn how to recognize and improve habitat for wildlife in forests, fields, and wetlands. The workshop will be held outdoors at </strong><a href="https://www.distanthill.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail</strong></a><strong> in Walpole and Alstead and include a slow-paced off-trail walk over moderate terrain, with many stops for discussion. </strong></p><p><strong>During this workshop we will visit some of the forest, field, and wetland habitats of Distant Hill.  </strong></p><h3><strong>You will learn:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>How to recognize specific features that comprise each habitat type</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>What and how specific wildlife species use each feature as habitat</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>How to create or enhance habitat opportunities for specific wildlife</strong></li></ul>

<h3><em><strong>Before attending the workshop, please watch this 33 min. informative video presentation:     </strong></em></h3><h3><em><strong>                </strong></em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaMq4_LkgcQ&amp;list=PLsjPN8L2rfgCL4xIZLSIvx8xCEylHq841&amp;index=7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Intro to Assessing &amp; Managing Wildlife Habitat </strong></em></a></h3><h3><em><strong>We will apply the information introduced in this presentation throughout  the workshop.</strong></em></h3>

<h2><em>Space is Limited - Registration is Required !</em></h2>

<h3><strong>Suggested Donation: $10/ Adult </strong></h3><h3><em><strong>Your donation helps make </strong></em><a href="https://www.distanthill.org/distant-hill-nature-trail/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Distant Hill Nature Trail </strong></em></a><em><strong>more accessible to everyone!</strong></em></h3>

<h3><em><strong>Co-Sponsored by :</strong></em></h3><h3><a href="https://extension.unh.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>UNH Extension</strong></a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.cheshireconservation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Cheshire County Conservation District  - CCCD </strong></a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/nh/programs/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - NRCS</strong></a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.distanthill.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail</strong></a></h3>

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