Naturalist Nights at White Pine

Naturalist Nights at White Pine
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Winter 2013 Schedule ~
Weekly naturalist training & fun for adults!
Naturalist Nights will deepen your understanding of and connection to nature.
Many adults are interested in our work, but only see us when dropping the kids
off or they don’t have the time to commit to our intensive programs and
expeditions. Here’s to Tuesday night adventures with the White Pine staff!
Winter 2013 Schedule
Small Mammal ID (Jan 8)
Tracking Quiz Night (Jan 15)
Skull ID (Jan 22)
Details
SCHEDULE:
6:00 Potluck (bring a dish/side to share)
6:30 Begin evening’s theme
9:00 All wrapped up & on your way
Urban Howls: Jonathan Way on
New England Coyotes* (Jan 29)
WHO: Open to all adults & teens 16+
Cape Neddick Bobcats (Feb 12)
GEAR: Bring a flashlight , outdoor clothes
& sturdy footwear.
LOCATION:
White Pine Programs
*event at Portsmouth Public Library
330 Mountain Rd.
Winter Sky: Stars & Planets (Feb 5) Cape Neddick, ME
The Subnivean World (Feb 19)
Fur & Hair ID (Feb 26)
Bird Feathers (Mar 5)
Winter Porcupine Hike (Mar 12)
Woodcock Stalk* (Mar 19) 
COST: $5-$20 suggested
donation per class.
REGISTRATION:
Drop-ins are OK, emails preferred:
[email protected]
*meet at Savage Preserve, So Berwick ME
See Back for More Info on Each Class!
www.WhitePinePrograms.org
Naturalist Nights at White Pine
~ Winter 2013 - Evening Class Details ~
I = All Indoor Class
I/O = Indoor/Outdoor Class
O = All Outdoor Class ( after 6:30pm)
Jan 8
What’s That Small Mammal? (I)
Learn to identify & better understand New England’s diverse array of small mammal
species. Involves the safe handling of dead animal specimens (medical gloves provided).
Jan 15
Wildlife Tracking Quiz Night! (I)
Get sharp! Tea & snacks, tracks on the LCD projector -sound good? Wildlife track
quizzes in a fun atmosphere. A must it if you’re taking the Winter Track & Sign Eval!
Jan 22
The Last Track: Skull Identification (I)
The ultimate find is a skull in the wild. Observe, measure, ID, & interpret specimens in
our extensive collection. Animal age, sex, history, predator or prey? Come find out!
Jan 29
Urban Howls: Dr. Jonathan Way on New England Coyotes
A Naturalist Night special event Sponsored by Maine Community Foundation
Coyote expert Dr. Jonathan Way offers a fresh view of our largest wild canid.
*Meet at Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrot Ave, Portsmouth NH
Feb 5
The Winter Sky: Stars, Planets, Constellations (O)
Taking advantage of a new moon, head into the field to decode the natural
mysteries above us. Dress warm & bring a hot thermos –this might be a cold one!
Feb 12
Cape Neddick Bobcats (O)
Arguably our most charismatic & elusive local predator. Learn about this wild cat’s
habits then explore some local haunts in search of their tracks & sign.
Feb 19
The Subnivean World (I/O)
Shrews, ermines, voles, mice, & much more. Come explore the ecology of the wild &
dramatic world that exists beneath the snow all winter long!
Feb 26
Fur & Hair Identification (I)
Ever find a patch of fur in the forest? Many clues for solving these mysteries are at our
fingertips. We’ll unlock some of them tonight!
Mar 5
Bird Feathers: Form & Function (I)
Every feather found afield has a story to be told. We’ll look at shape, size, texture, &
color, learning to see feathers in a new light.
Mar 12
Winter Porcupine Hike (O)
Porcupines are a fascinating mammal to study in winter. Follow their tracks & trails,
find fresh dens, feeding signs, perhaps you’ll even catch sight of Ol’ Spiny!
Mar 19
Woodcock Stalk (O) w/ Great Works Regional Land Trust & Gateway to Maine: Outside
There’s nothing like this. Come observe the most unique harbinger of Spring.
The calls and mating display of the American woodcock at dusk are not to be missed!
*Meet at Savage Preserve, South Berwick ME. A family-friendly night (kids welcome).
www.WhitePinePrograms.org