Programs for Adults

Throughout the year, the Montshire offers programs to adults presented by Museum educators and local experts on phenomena ranging from astronomy to geology to the nature of wildflowers and birds. If preregistration is required, you can sign up for the program by clicking the Register online link. Call us at 802-649-2200 for more information about these programs.

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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.

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.

 

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For programs that require pre-registration, call us at (802) 649-2200 or use online signup links. Fees due on receipt of registration.