Events

Discover how thoughtful stewardship can transform a working forest into a thriving, wildlife-friendly ecosystem. Consulting forester Donn Downey will lead a walking tour of his Thetford,…

Join us for a special evening of music with composer and pianist Ben Cosgrove, returning to the Lyme Congregational Church for an unforgettable performance. Known for his evocative,…

Join us for a discussion with Dartmouth College Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Shersingh Joseph Tumber-Dávila, who will share perspectives on New England’s…

Join us for a family-friendly exploration of Northern Woodland’s backyard bird life. This guided gathering will immerse you in the sights and sounds of New England birds as the season…

Join us for a special Earth Month event with Ben Kilham of the Kilham Bear Center as he shares his fascinating work with black bears. A renowned wildlife rehabilitator and researcher, Ben has…

Want to grow more native pollinator plants in your garden? Whether you’re expanding an existing space or starting fresh, this hands-on workshop with Nancy Farwell will guide you through…

Join us for a special evening at The Norwich Bookstore as we celebrate The Promise of Sunrise: Finding Solace in a Broken World, the latest book from award-winning nature writer and former…

We had a fantastic evening with Dr. Alexandra Kosiba, exploring the forest carbon cycle, northeastern forests’ role in mitigating climate change, and how we can support climate-resilient…

Celebrate the season with Northern Woodlands staff, supporters, neighbors, and friends. Our collection of Northeast-based books, jewelry, ornaments, and more will be on festive display in our…

Join us for an afternoon in the woods with forester, author, and Northern Woodlands columnist Ethan Tapper. We will celebrate the publication of his new book How to Love a Forest and explore a…

Join us for an afternoon workshop with Clare Walker Leslie, nationally known artist, naturalist, educator, and author of 15 books on connecting people of all ages to the nature around them,…

We have so much to celebrate this autumn at Northern Woodlands. We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 19, from 4:30 – 6:30 PM for an informal gathering to welcome the community…

Turning Stones looks at the mysteries and life found in fresh water. The essays in this volume explore the diversity of life that depends on water and examine a range of life forms before…

Lepidopterist JoAnne Russo will transform our backyard into a moth stage. We invite you to observe and learn! Bring a camera or cell phone, a head lamp or small flashlight, and some eye…

Join us in celebrating spring and learn about our plans for a pollinator garden! We’ll share the design and show you what we’re growing. Alicia Houk of the Wild Garden Alliance…

Join us for a conversation with physics professor Jon Saken about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse that will take place on April 8th. Where and how to observe the eclipse How Eclipses Work…

Ben Cosgrove returned to the Lyme Congregational Church for a lovely night of music. A composer, pianist, and multi- instrumentalist from New England, Ben’s music straddles the line…

Join mycology educator, macro photographer, and author Meg Madden, on a mushroom curiosity walk to learn more about the lives of these fascinating organisms. On this walk we will explore the…

Come see moths dancing in the dark! Lepidopterist JoAnne Russo will transform our backyard into a moth stage. We invite you to observe and learn! Bring a camera or cell phone, a head lamp or…

Wooden boat builder and outdoorsman Kevin Martin discussed his new book Big Trees of Northern New England. He shared how he got involved with the Big Tree Program and how it relates to his…

A Talk with Dr. Robert G. Goodby, professor of anthropology at Franklin Pierce University and author of A Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History More than 12,000 years ago,…