Family New Moon Walk on September 21
Thanks to Kari Lygren for this photo from one of our MOOSE-ies for Families activities last year.
On Saturday, September 21, MMRG and Branch Hill Farm will offer a New Moon Walk for families. The activity is part of our ongoing nature series for kids and their families called “MOOSE-ies for Families”, intended to engage children with the natural world and encourage a new generation of conservationists. MMRG staff and volunteers will lead the New Moon Walk from 5 to 7 pm at Branch Hill Farm in Milton Mills.
Lorrie Drake, Chair of MMRG’sEducational Outreach Committee and one of the outing leaders, was enthusiasticabout the variety of fun things that can be done when the moon is hidden andthe sky is dark. “Activities will include stargazing and learning aboutconstellations, listening for night sounds and using our other heightenedsenses, and learning about animals that can see in the dark. We’ll provide redcellophane to cover flashlights for night vision, and diagrams of easilyidentified constellations. I’m sure we’ll have a great time!”
Children of all ages are welcome with their families. Please bring a snack for your kids, a blanket for stargazing, bug repellant, and flashlights or headlamps. The outing is free for MMRG member households (see below) but pre-registration is required. For more information, directions, and to pre-register, call Education Coordinator Kari Lygren at (603) 978-7125 or email info@mmrgnh.org.
‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ stands for Members Only Outdoor and Social Events for Families. The program of six ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ activities per year is a membership benefit for MMRG member families. Upcoming MOOSE-ies events include a Bonfire Evening of stories, music and games on Friday, October 25 and a Saturday morning walk to gather greens and make holiday decorations on December first. Families can join MMRG for $25 per household per year at www.mmrgnh.org/become-a-member/ or call (603) 473-2020 to inquire about available scholarships. We would like to thank MRP Manufacturing, LLC in Pittsfield, NH for sponsoring the 2019 ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ series, and the Dorr Foundation, which supported the program with a grant.
MMRG is a non-profit land trust, works to conserve and connect important water resources, farm and forest lands, wildlife habitats, and recreational land in Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro. Throughout the year, we offer many educational opportunities to inform all ages about the benefits of our region’s natural resources. Branch Hill Farm/Carl Siemon Family Charitable Trust works to protect open space and working forests and to educate the public about sound forestry, conservation and agricultural practices; see www.branchhillfarm.org.