Join Matt Tarr, Phil Brown, and others for a morning of birding and learning at Stone Fence Farm, a property owned and managed for a diversity of native species by professional foresters Jeremy Turner and Laura French. Through easygoing, moderately paced walks in a variety of habitats, we’ll explore tips for identifying birds by sight and sound and see how forests, fields, and wetlands can be managed to enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Catherine Coverdale from The Xerces Society will also lead a discussion of pollinator conservation practices. Between walks, we’ll take a break to enjoy wood-fired fruit pies (courtesy of Jeremy and Laura) and shade-grown Costa Rican coffee brewed by Ignacio Oreamuno of The Dreamcatchers. Bring binoculars and your favorite field guide, and come prepared for biting insects and variable weather. Beginning birders welcome!

5:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Stone Fence Farm in Unity. (Rain date is June 7.) Optional camping onsite and pizza dinner on Saturday evening. Continuing education credits for foresters are available.

Cost: $35/person. Scholarships are available. (For more information about scholarships, contact Miles Stahmann). Space is limited, and registration is required.

For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing or to reserve a camping space, contact Laura by May 31.

Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education, UNH Cooperative Extension, Meadowsend Consulting Company, the Xerces Society, the Dreamcatchers, and the Forest Stewards Guild.