Managing Fields and Open Space for Pollinators and Wildlife

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

Intended for anyone interested in learning how to manage fields and open space to create habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

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<h3><strong>FIELD AND</strong> <strong>OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT FOR POLLINATORS AND WILDLIFE </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>, UNH Extension Professor and  Wildlife Specialist, and </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-jacobson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Molly Jacobson</strong></a><strong>, Pollinator Ecologist at </strong><a href="https://www.esf.edu/research/restorationscience/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>SUNY-ESF Restoration Science Center</strong></a><strong> (State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry)  to learn how to recognize and improve habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife in fields and open space. </strong></p><p><strong>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 an off-trail walk over moderate terrain.</strong></p><h3><strong>You will learn:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>How to recognize field and open space habitat </strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>What wildlife species use fields and open space as habitat</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>How to create or enhance fields or open space for specific wildlife species, including how to create a pollinator meadow.</strong></li></ul>

<h3><strong><em>Before attending the workshop, please watch this informative 33-minute video on Wildlife Habitat Management, specifically the 'Field and Old Field Habitat' portion from 16:55 to 25:30 min.</em></strong> </h3><h3><strong><em>                </em></strong><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"><strong><em>Intro to Assessing &amp; Managing Wildlife Habitat </em></strong></a></h3><h3><em><strong>We will reference the 'Field  and Old Field Habitat' management information found in the video throughout this 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>

A field at Distant Hill managed specifically for milkweed for monarch butterflies.

<h3><em><strong>Co-Sponsored by :</strong></em></h3><h3><strong></strong><a href="https://extension.unh.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>UNH Extension</strong></a><strong></strong></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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