Winter Wildlife Exploration

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Over 20 people joined naturalist Sally Cornwell on a nature walk at Branch Hill Farm in Milton. Evidence of voles, deer, pileated woodpecker and ruffed grouse were some of the signs observed. Rain the previous day and cooler temperatures made tracking challenging but the warm sun softened the snow and made for a delightful experience.

The walk led to the Salmon Falls River where snacks were enjoyed while listening to the chickadee’s spring song. Sally entertained all with her knowledge of the yellow spotted salamander, tree frogs and squirrel middens. Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) joined with Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA) to co-sponsor this event. Both organizations work to protect the clean waters of this region.

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways is a nonprofit land conservation organization that works to conserve the most important natural resources of northern Strafford and southern Carroll counties. For more information please go to www.mmrg.info. The Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA) is a non-profit organization working to protect and restore water quality through the prevention of nonpoint source pollution in the border region of Acton, Maine and Wakefield, NH. Information is available at www.awwatersheds.org

On March 25 at 7:00, MMRG and AWWA will host Eric Orff who will be presenting a talk on the effects of climate change on fish and wildlife. All are welcome to attend this free event at the Wakefield Congregational Church, 2718 Wakefield Road in the Wakefield Historic District.