‘Ponding for Pollywogs’ Family Activity on May 19
Thanks to Kari Lygren and Kate Wilcox for photos of Sally Cornwell and of children using dip nets.On Saturday, May 19 (postponed to Sunday, May 20), MMRG will offer a kids’ outdoor discovery activity as part of our new nature-oriented program for families called ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’. This ‘Ponding for Pollywogs’ event will be led by naturalist Sally Cornwell with help from MMRG staff and volunteers. The outing will visit two ponds and some easy walking trails at WidowMaker Farm in New Durham.Self-taught naturalist Sally Cornwell of Wolfeboro has been a beloved trip leader for MMRG for many years and has led some of the organization’s most popular outings. For this event, she will guide the children’s exploration of trails and ponds, helping them discover many fascinating plants and animals using dip nets and buckets or careful observation. Carnivorous plants, salamanders, frogs and pollywogs, and hatching dragon fly larvae and other insect nymphs are all likely to be found in or near the ponds.The event is planned for 1:30 pm on May 19. In case of bad weather, it will be re-scheduled to the same place and time on Sunday, May 20. Children of all ages are welcome with their families. Dip nets will be available but families should bring their own rubber boots, a change of pants and socks, and a snack for the children as well as optional buckets for collecting. The outing is free for MMRG member families (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. Our program of six ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ activities per year creates opportunities for families to have fun together outdoors while learning about nature, in order to foster future generations of conservationists. If you're not a current member, click here to join or renew your membership. Some other 2018 upcoming events are: ‘Rail Trail Scavenger Hunt’ on June 23, the 16th annual Woods, Water & Wildlife Festival on August 11, and ‘Family Moonlight Walk’ on September 22. If the membership fee is a financial burden, families may inquire of Executive Director Patti Connaughton-Burns about available scholarships by calling (603) 473-2020.WidowMaker Farm will soon be protected by a conservation easement donated by the landowners, Gloria Switalski and Victor Piekarski, to MMRG. Click here to read more about our WidowMaker Farm conservation project.