Because of rain on Wednesday, we are rescheduling this event to Thursday, December 8.

Join us for an exploration of land along the northern edge of Chocorua Lake, learning about who lives there and what life in this season is like for them.

On Thursday, December 8, from 10AM-12PM, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy Stewardship Director Debra Marnich for a woodland wander on the Woodhouse Reserve.

The Woodhouse Reserve is a roughly 17-acre property at the north end of Lake Chocorua, composed mostly of mixed coniferous and deciduous forest. We’ll explore the informal trail along the shore, check on the nest boxes installed in 2017, discuss duck species that require cavities for nesting, what the eggs look like, and what the habitat requirements are, and meander back through the woods off trail looking for signs of wildlife and interesting plant communities. The forests and shoreline are alive even in December, and there will be ample opportunity to practice observation skills!

We hope you’ll join us on this exploration to learn about who uses the nest boxes, search the now quiet vernal pools, check out the streams and shoreline, and simply enjoy the end-of-autumn natural world. 

Park at The Island public access area at Chocorua Lake on Route 16 in Chocorua,  and we will walk from there along the shore path leading to the north beach and into the Woodhouse Reserve. Come with appropriate footwear for the conditions—hiking boots (or snow boots!) will be fine—a snack and water, and warm clothes. Please wear a blaze orange item of clothing. Families are welcome with supervised kids ages 6 and up.

This program is free; the CLC welcomes donations in support of its work. Please register in advance below—we want to be able to let you know of changes to the schedule. Rain date will be Wednesday, December 14.

Banner image: A nest box placed high on a tree. Photo: Lynne Flaccus