August Calendar of Events

Work Day in the Emerson Brook Forest, Sunday, August 17th, 9 am to 4 pm. Looking to be part of a great team effort? Join in the playful work of creating the wheelchair accessible center in Emerson Brook Forest, Gilsum. The event, sponsored by Chesco, a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities, will focus on trail and garden construction. Come for all or part of the day. Long pants, sturdy shoes and work gloves are recommended. A bag lunch will be provided to those who sign up in advance.

Mushrooms in the Garden and Beyond. Saturday, August 23rd, 3-6 pm. Join Dave and Jenny Wichland in the Emerson Brook for a mycological landscape workshop and Chanterelle foray. Mushrooms improve soil structure, serve as beneficial companions to plants and cultivate health in the garden and forest ecosystems. Followed by a potluck featuring the delicious Chanterelle mushroom. Sliding scale fee $35-45, barter available.

Board Meeting Monday, August 25, 6:30 -8:00 pm. Our Board of Director’s meetings are open to the public and we welcome interested individuals. Come learn more about our activities, programs and opportunities to participate. This month, the agenda includes presentations on Board Governance and Sustainable Fundraising. The meeting will be held at the Cleveland Building community room located at 21 Roxbury Plaza, Keene.

Monadnock Seed Savers and Gardeners Are you feeling crunched by soaring food prices? Do you want to know that the food you and your loved ones consume is poison free and grown without harming the earth? Ongoing meetings offer a wonderful opportunity to gather with new and experienced gardeners in a supportive environment to learn what it takes to grow your favorite foods and herbs.

For more information and directions or to register for August events contact Valerie (603) 352-1887 or (603) 358-3444 or e-mail info@emersonbrookforest.org.