Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs me To Hike Safe become a member ! Welco The White Mountains White Mountain Interpretive Association Wherever you hike, no matter what season or www.WMIAofNH.org and whether it’s a short hike or a multi-day trek,be safe he White Mountains Interpretive Association National Forest White Mountain Follow the Hiker Responsibility Code. T(WMIA) is a non-profit organization that promotes and funds historic, scientific, education, illions of people visit the White Mountain National Forest You are responsible for yourself, so be prepared: and interpretive programs on the White Mountain MNational Forest(WMNF) each year. present 1. With knowledge and gear. Become self reliant National Forest. Members receive a merchandise Scenic drives and more than 1200 miles of trails by learning about the terrain, conditions, local discount, our newsletter, and invitations to offer a variety of experiences for people of all weather and your equipment before you start. member events. Please send your tax-deductable abilities and interests. Hiking, biking, camping, Natural and Cultural 2. To leave your plans. Tell someone where you are membership or donation to: skiing, wildlife watching and snowmobiling going, the trails you are hiking, when you will are just a few of the activities enjoyed in our History Programs return and your emergency plans. White Mountains Interpretive Association mountains and valleys. These “working forest” 3. To stay together. When you start as a group, hike PO Box 1871 lands also produce timber, support wildlife as a group, end as a group. Pace your hike to the Conway, NH 03818 slowest person. habitat, and provide clean water for our New England communities. 4. To turn back. Weather changes quickly in the Annual Membership Levels mountains. Fatigue and unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know your limitations Supporter (Individual)...... $15.00 and when to postpone your hike. The mountains Defender (Family)...... $25.00 will be there another day. Water Safety 5. For emergencies. Even if you are headed out Guardian ...... $50.00 The lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams of for just an hour, an injury, severe weather or a Believer...... $100.00 the White Mountain National Forest are wrong turn could become life threatening. Don’t beautiful, but it is important to realize that assume you will be rescued; know how to rescue Enhancer ...... $150.00 yourself. hazards exist, some hidden and others more obvious. Slippery rocks, hazards below the 6. To share the hiker code with others. New Renewal surface, and the strength of moving water I would like to donate an additional $_____ all affect your safety. Depth, clarity, speed, Prepare For Bear and hydraulic forces can vary tremendously. Name:______Always be responsible and assess the risks Only You Can Prevent Bear Problems before entering any section of water. Address:______• Never feed a bear! Phone #:______• Maintain a clean campsite, store food, he White Mountains Interpretive Association garbage, and coolers in closed vehicles Email:______T (WMIA) exists to encourage visitors to or bear-proof containers. understand and appreciate our forest resources. • Never keep food or toiletries Our goal is to offer great programs to share the Summer 2017 (toothpaste, soap, etc.) in your tent. Payment: Visa/Mastercard Check beauty and wonder of this magnificent area. Report encounters with bears to your Card Number:______campground host or the White Mountain Expiration Date:______White Mountains National Forest at (603) 536-6100. White Mountains WhiteInterpre tiveMountains Association Signature:______Interpretive Association Interpretive Association Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs Free Programs White Mountains RUSSELL POND The Barn at Russell- CAMPTON Interpretive Association CAMPGROUND Colbath Historic Site CAMPGROUND and At the covered amphitheater, off Tripoli Road, Just west of Jigger Johnson Campground, 12.5 miles west Under the tent at the playfield. Route 49, 13 miles off I-93 (Exit 31). of Conway, Kancamagus Scenic Byway. off I-93 (Exit 28). White Mountain All Programs at 7:00 PM (except as noted) All programs at 7:00 PM (except as noted) All Programs at 7:00 PM (except as noted) National Forest 603-536-6100 603-447-5448 extension 0 603-536-6100

present July 8 August 5 July 8 August 5 July 8 August 5 Hiking Preparedness Ghosts of Mount Hobby Mineral Collecting Skins and Skulls Heritage of the WMNF Owls of New Hampshire Bill Tarkulich Washington Forest Rangers Elaine Swett Forest Ranger Jessie Forest Service Archeologist Squam Lakes Natural Natural and Cultural and Austin Hart Dubuque July 15 Joan Veilleux Jonathan Ruhan Science Center Land Navigation July 15 August 12 - 6 PM July 15 History Programs August 12 August 12 Forest Ranger Tom Giles Edible Wild Plants Old Time Stories Ancient Technologies: Bear Awareness The Other Side of Rescue Carol Felice from the Valley Stone Tools and Spear July 22 Bonnie Woods Joan Veilleux Gloria Aspinall Throwing Bear Awareness July 22 August 19 August 19 - 6 PM Ancient Technologies: Terry Fifield Forest Ranger Bonnie August 19 Ghosts of Mount Organic Farming Stone Tools and Spear Woods Bears, Camping, and You! July 22 Washington John Bolster Throwing July 29 Forest Ranger Nick The Other Side of Rescue Joan Veilleux August 26 Terry Fifield New Hampshire Wildlife DiGiacco Joan Veilleux August 26 - 8 PM Invasive Insects and You July 29 Squam Lakes Natural August 26 July 29 Story Behind the Stars: Chris Roukes Creation of the White Science Center Native American Sled Dogs of the White Intro to the Night Sky Mountain National Forest September 2 Storytelling Mountains Matt Krug David Govatski Bird Dogs and Grouse Rick and Carolyn Hunt Sally Manikian Hunting September 2 Wildland Firefighting Adam Dubriske John Neely

Passaconaway Valley Heritage Day Historic Artisans, Activites, and Civil War Encampment Saturday, September 30 - 9:30 AM to 4 PM at the Russell Colbath Historic Site

The Russell Colbath House is the last Join us at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM survivor of a 19th century community that once occupied the Passaconaway for an historic artillery ign Language interpreters and assistive Summer 2017 Valley. Join us throughout the day as we demonstration by the Slistening devices are available for all explore the time period through historic 5th Massachusetts Battery Light programs in this brochure with 21 days prior artisan displays, authentic time-period Artillery Living History unit notice. Please contact the White Mountain games and activities, and a living history National Forest at (603) 536-6100 or dial 711 White Mountains Civil War encampment. WhiteInterpre tiveMountains Association from a TTY for the Federal Relay Service. Interpretive Association USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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