Early winter offers a unique opportunity to see elements of the landscape that are often obscured by leaves or deep snow at other times of year — including relics and stories from the past. Join historian Alan Rumrill and ecologist Brett Amy Thelen for a 2.6-mile roundtrip walk along the Cheshire Rail Trail, where we’ll search for signs of the former Cheshire Railroad, learn how the railroad shaped Keene’s history, and enjoy the subtle beauty of stick season. This section of trail is a wide, well-maintained path, with a packed dirt surface and minimal elevation gain.

9 to 11:30 a.m. on the Cheshire Rail Trail in Keene. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited, and registration is required.

For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, contact Brett.

Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Historical Society of Cheshire County.

The hog train wreck in Keene, New Hampshire (photos courtesy of the HSCC)