Calendar of Programs at Montshire
June
  | Thursday, J U N E 26 What the Ice Age Brought to the Upper Valley |
We'll ride by van with Dick Birnie, Dartmouth professor of earth sciences,
to observe remnants of the glaciers that covered our area with a
mile-thick ice sheet 18,000 years ago. Along the way we will study the
layered sediments of Glacial Lake Hitchcock that once flooded the Upper
Valley. It's a geological journey back in time, with a knowledgeable and
enthusiastic guide! 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: Members $100, non-members $110.
July
  | Sunday, J U L Y 27 Survey of New England Ferns |
This course is geared to people with some experience with ferns who want
to gain knowledge of the whole group in this region. Discussion includes
an examination of photographs and frond silhouettes, and field
identification techniques. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the New
England Wild Flower Society. To register, contact NEWFS at 508-877-7630
(ext. 3303) or visit
www.newfs.org. Montshire and NEWFS Members $72,
non-members $85.
August
  | Saturday, A U G U S T 2 Unraveling Dryopteris: the Wood Ferns Workshop |
Participants will learn how to distinguish nine species of wood ferns
native to New England, and understand their tendency to hybridize. We will
identify seven species and several hybrids in the field at Hobbs Fern
Sanctuary, a rich environment and biodiversity of ferns and fern allies.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society. To
register, contact NEWFS at 508-877-7630 (ext. 3303) or visit
www.newfs.org. Montshire and NEWFS Members $55, non-members $65.
  | Friday, A U G U S T 15 A Pocketful of Wonders |
Master storyteller and musician Odds Bodkin will perform this family
concert Friday evening at 6 p.m. A Pocketful of Wonders includes music
on a plethora of instruments; stories and parables from around the
world; and an incredible rock-and-roll finale called The Electric
Three Little Pigs. $10 general admission, $8 for Montshire members. Call
the Montshire for tickets at 802-649-2200.
  | Friday, A U G U S T 29 Nature at Night |
The night is alive! A Montshire sticker will be your family's ticket to a
special evening adventure. Inside the Museum we'll learn about
constellations visible in the night sky this fall and find out about the
nighttime activities of native mammals. The wonder continues outside on a
night walk where we'll use all our senses to observe nature at its most
mysterious. Free with Museum admission. 6-9 p.m.
September
  | Wednesday, S E P T E M B E R 10 (first meeting) Native New England Shrubs |
The many species of native New England shrubs display a wide variation in
size, shape, and color. This course, instructed by Chris Mattrick, will
introduce students to about fifty species growing in this region. Choose
one of 3 sections: Wednesdays, Sept. 10 and 24, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept.
13, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; or Sunday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All sessions
meet at the Museum. Co-sponsored by the New England Wild Flower Society.
To register, contact NEWFS at 508-877-7630 (ext. 3303) or visit
www.newfs.org. Montshire and NEWFS Members $195, non-members $225.
Note: All activities meet at the Museum and no pre-registration is necessary unless stated otherwise. Call 802 649-2200 for more information.