NEW DATE:

Conservation Conversation: Wildlife in Eaton

Thursday, March 9, 2023 

6:30 - 8:00 PM at Eaton Town Hall

The fourth Conservation Conversation, Wildlife in Eaton, sponsored by the Eaton Conservation Commission will be a discussion about wildlife in Eaton, the threats affecting them and what can be done in our town to protect their habitat. Matt Tarr, Wendy Scribner and Daniel Stepanauskas will help us explore questions about which species are found in Eaton and how we can support their presence here. Please join us, whether you want to help inform the town Conservation Plan and wander the woods with a purpose or learn from these three experts.

Discussion topics include: 

What species of wildlife are found in Eaton?

Are there rare and endangered species here?

Are there particular corridors that animals use to move from place to place?

What areas in Eaton are critically important habitat? 

How can we better understand what areas are important?

What steps can be taken to protect these areas?

What can private land owners do to help preserve wildlife in Eaton?

Matt Tarr – Associate Extension Professor, Wildlife Specialist for the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. He delivers education and technical assistance to private landowners, communities, and natural resource professionals who are interested in improving forest and non-forest habitats for wildlife in cooperation with NH Fish and Game. Matt is alicensed forester and Master bird bander.

Wendy Scribner – is a forestry field specialist and Carroll County’s UNH Cooperative Extension Forester. Wendy was Eaton’s Cohort Group mentor as part of the statewide “Taking Action for Wildlife” training session. She leads presentations on invasive plants and insects, wildlife habitat and forest management.

Daniel Stepanauskas - has been a consulting forester in New Hampshire for over thirty-five years and the Eaton Town Forester for twenty.  He practices the sustainable management of private and municipal forest lands, using light-touch management techniques and imitating nature’s design to achieve the desired results.  He is currently also the consulting forester for Tin Mountain Conservation Center and is a board member of the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust.

In late February the Eaton Conservation Commission sponsored a presentation on Finding a Shared Vision for Eaton Town Lands.  Foss Mountain was a major focus of this presentation.  Press the button below to view this presentation.

Foss Mountain Road is late to thaw in the Spring and early to receive snowfall. 

Please park at the Lower Parking Lot if in doubt!