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Local Events
Browse through to see some upcoming events happening in Carroll County!
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
First Season Reception & Live Auction
Details:
- March 21st, 3-6PM
- Nature Learning Center, Albany
Doors open at 3pm. Come enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
Live Auction at 4:15pm, followed by Dessert, Coffee and Tea.
Tickets $75/ person - all food & beverages included.
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Tickets are expected to sell out - they will not be available at the door!
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Remember, Only You...
A History of Forest Fire Prevention Advertising
Details:
- Thursday, April 2nd, 7PM
- Nature Learning Center, Albany
Forest Fire Prevention campaigns began in the early 1900s after a series of destructive wildfires that killed thousands and threatened to deplete our shrinking timber supply. This program describes the art, artists, and media used to encourage the public to be cautious with fire. The campaign intensified during World War II, when enemy submarines and incendiary balloons aimed to ignite forests along the West Coast. A variety of animals, including a squirrel, Bambi the deer, and, finally, a bear in trousers and a hat, were chosen as the symbol for forest fire prevention. We will examine the campaign's impact on the health of our forests today. A variety of historic fire prevention posters will be on display.
David Govatski served as a fire management officer for the US Forest Service and, after retirement, continued to study the role of fire in forest ecosystems.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Ducks & Donuts
Details:
- Saturday, April 11th, 8:30-11:30am
- Meet at Maine Visitor Center on Route 302, Fryeburg
The streams and ponds are opening up and ducks are returning. We’ll explore the old course of the Saco River and other open water in search of wood ducks, hooded mergansers, common golden eyes, and other early migrants. Bring binoculars and TMCC will bring the donuts!
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Geology of the Ossipee Mountains Field Exploration
Details:
- Saturday, April 25th, 9am-1pm
- Castle in the Clouds Ossipee Road Parking Lot, Moultonborough
Join TMCC for a spring exploration of the geology of the Ossipee Mountains, a world famous example of a ring dike. The exploration will showcase ancient lava flows such as basalt columns and look at the different types of bedrock that are concentrically layered within the Ossipee ring dike. The planned hike is 4.5 miles RT; most of the hiking will be on graded carriage roads but there is some elevation gain, so please wear sturdy footwear. Participants should also bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Forest Stewardship Workshop
A Professional Guide to 'Forest Stand Improvement'
Details:
- Thursday, April 30th, 9am-11am
- Bear Paw East, Center Conway
Come walk on Tin Mountain Conservation Center's Bearpaw lands on Route 302 in East Conway with forester Dan Stepanauskas. The tour will include the silvicultural science behind choosing which trees to grow, and how these decisions will affect carbon sequestration and wildlife habitat. Selecting trees that will adapt to climate change enables us to take the long view.