The Friends of the Wapack, Inc.  Invite you to our 2017 Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 21 at 1:00 PM
Sharon Meeting House, Rte. 123, Sharon, NH
Please join us for our 2017 Annual Meeting and fascinating featured presentation!
Featured Guest Speaker:  Steve Roberge: “The History and Future of New Hampshire’s Forests”
Fire, hurricanes, beavers and humans have all made their mark on the forests of NH.  We’ll take a look at how our forests are shaped over time by natural and human disturbances and travel back in time to discover what European settlers may have encountered when they ventured into the wilderness from the shores of the Atlantic.
About Steve:  Steve works for the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension as the Cheshire County Extension Forester and interim Hillsborough County Extension Forester. He earned a B.S. in Forest Science from the University of New Hampshire and a Masters of Forest Science from Yale University. As the Cheshire County Extension Forester it is his responsibility to educate forestland owners about their important role as stewards of the forest. Steve currently serves on the New Hampshire Forester Licensing Board, a Trustee of the Harris Center for Conservation Education, board member of the NH Maple Producers Association, and is one of the founding board members of the Glass Museum, a non-profit arts and music organization in Peterborough. Steve and his wife Rachelle Beaudoin live in Peterborough with their dog, Theo.
 
Agenda:
9:00 AM, Hike (optional) Berry Pasture Trail. Join us on a morning hike on the Berry Pasture Trail on the Lincoln-Davis Preserve in Sharon. We’ll hike to the Temple Mountain ridge. Along the way we’ll view a recent timber harvest on the property, and enjoy the great view from the old berry pasture. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Sharon Meeting House, Route 123 in Sharon, NH.  For details contact Lee Baker (603) 525-5262 or email Lee at snowman3137@gmail.com.
Noon, Informal “bring-your-own” lunch at Sharon Meeting House. The Friends will provide beverages and light desserts. Bring a dessert to share if you like.
1:00 PM,  Featured Speaker Steve Roberge, followed by  Friends of the Wapack, Inc., business meeting with highlights from this year and election of officers.                         
View the full Annual Meeting flyer with more information and directions by clicking here.