Hawks of the Northeast Thursday, September 11 2022-09-03 11:06:05.0 Hawks of the Northeast Thursday, September 11, 2022 Birds of prey have always occupied a special place in man's feelings toward the natural world. Over the centuries raptors have been looked upon as symbols of greatness and at the same time perceived as a threat and persecuted mercilessly as a result. We'll transcend misconcieved notions and look at the birds themselves and their superbly adapted designs in the TMCC Nature Program "Hawks of the Northeast" on Thursday, September 11 at the TMCC Nature Learning Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany, NH 03818. In this slide presentation, Chris Lewey will discuss raptor natural history with an emphasis on identification, flight, and behavior unique to each species. This is an educational program that both the novice and experienced bird watcher will not want to miss. For more information contact TMCC at 603-447-6991 and for directions visit www.tinmtn.org The Tin Mountain Nature Program Series is sponsored by L.L. Bean and the Evenor Armington Fund. Programs are open to the public. Members are free, and non-members are asked to donate $3/person or $5/family. For a full list of upcoming programs, visit www.tinmtn.org. Field Outing Hawkwatch Sunday, September, 14 2022-09-03 11:03:32.0 Field Outing Hawkwatch Sunday, September, 14, 2008 Meet at 8:00 AM at the Fryeburg Academy parking lot or 8:45 AM at the trailhead of Hawk Mountain. With the winds of Autumn come the migration of hawks, magnificent birds of prey making their way south to pass the winter months. In this Tin Mountain Conservation Center Nature Program field outing on Sunday, September 14, Chris Lewey will lead us in watching for and identifying these hunters of the sky. Enjoy an easy roundtrip hike of one-mile to the viewing spot, Hawk Mountain in Waterford, Maine. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Fryeburg Academy parking lot or 8:45 AM at the trailhead of Hawk Mountain. For more information and to make reservations call TMCC at 603-447-6991, a complete listing of TMCC Autumn Nature Programs will soon be posted on www.tinmtn.org. The Tin Mountain Nature Program Series is sponsored by L.L. Bean and the Evenor Armington Fund. Programs are open to the public. Members are free, and non-members are asked to donate $3/person or $5/family. For a full list of upcoming programs, visit www.tinmtn.org. Antique Appraisal Day Benefit of TMCC Saturday, September 13, 10 AM - 2 PM at TMCC Nature Learning Center 2023-08-13 06:27:47.0 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 13th for the Antique Appraisal Day a benefit of Tin Mountain Conservation Center. As seen on television, you will have the chance to have your antiques appraised by independent nationally acclaimed experts including Bruce Buxton, nationally recognized connoisseur of fine paintings, prints, silver and furniture; Douglas Harding considered the best book and manuscript appraiser in the country; Elizabeth Turner, gemologist and recipient of numerous certificates; and, ceramic appraiser Jody McMorrow, noted in the trade for his fairness. Now is your chance to learn about your antiques history, background, purpose and value while supporting environmental education. Antiques appraised charges are $10 a piece, $18 for two and $25 for three. Coffee and delicious treats provided. Dust off your treasures and take them to be appraised On Saturday September 13th at the Antique Appraisal Day at Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center Sponsors include: Bruce A Buxton, Inc. Darby Field Inn Gayle Baker's Valley Travel 93.5 WMWV Magic 104.5 WPKQ 103.5 Pope Security Systems Inc Gamwell, Caputo and Company,CPA's Miles Crowe CPA,CFP Minuteman Press The Write Stuff And the and the local media For more information contact Donna Marie at Tin Mountain Conservation Center at 603-447-6991 Tin Mountain fosters a deep appreciation for the environment among children, adults and families through hands on programs in schools, at summer camp and throughout the valley. And don't forget to bring your treasures for appraisal at Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center on Saturday, September 13th. ECO-FORUM BROWNBAG LUNCH SPEAKER SERIES Thurs, Aug 14, Noon-1 PM 2023-08-04 10:08:19.0 ECO-FORUM BROWNBAG LUNCH SPEAKER SERIES FREE and open to the public. Location: TMCC Nature Learning Center Life after the Paper Companies Sold the Northern Forest Thurs, Aug 14, Noon-1 PM Views expressed in the Eco-Forum are those of the speaker, and not necessarily those of TMCC. Speaker: Brendan Whittaker, former Vermont Secretary of Natural Resources Topic: Brendan Whittaker has witnessed major changes to the Northern Forest. With a worldwide shakeup of the paper industry in the late 80s, many paper companies in Canada and the U.S. changed business strategies and millions of acres of hitherto intact paper company holdings (traditionally open to public access) were sold. Whittaker, a forester, was a member of the 1995 Northern Forest Lands Council charged with developing recommendations to Congress to protect the traditional uses and values of this unique region. He will discuss the situation 13 years after the NFLC report. Marnie Cobbs Paintings Are on Display at the TMCC Gallery 2023-07-15 08:28:12.0 A refreshing sense of spontaneity and lightness greets the viewer as they enter the Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center in Albany New Hampshire. On display at the Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center gallery until the end of July are the vibrant, "plein-aire" gouache paintings by the artist Marnie Cobbs. Marnie's works are expressive of her observations of nature, rhythmic in color and pattern, with a freedom of form and place. On display are scenes of Foss Mountain where Marnie likes to spend her time "soaking in ledges and the colors of the blueberry fields in different seasons". Other brushstrokes capture the ocean light and landscape of Deer Isle and Jonesport where the artist spent time kayak-painting. In the artist words, One of my favorite things about painting is slowing down enough to see or hear whatever is there. Marnie Cobbs is also a poet and bookbinder, and lives with her husband and two sons in Eaton, New Hampshire. She is trained as a rare book conservator, and she has been mending books and making new ones for many years. She also runs The Uphill House, making cards and books of her poems and paintings. A book of Marnies poems is also on display at the exhibit. Tin Mountain Conservation Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Proceeds of the sale of the paintings will benefit TMCC, a non-profit environmental organization serving the greater Mount Washington Valley for over thirty years. When you come to the Nature Learning Center you will have the opportunity to slow down and view the artwork, take the time to enjoy reading Marnies poems in the handcrafted TMCC basswood library, after you are welcome to stroll along the diverse and calming TMCC 140 acres, and sit on the porch rockers while listening to the resident thrush. For more information call TMCC at 603-447-6991; for a full listing of nature programs log on to www.tinmtn.org. Next 5