\nJoin Dave Anderson as he shares science\, lore and some &ldquo\;dark-robust&rdquo\; stories from old-timers about al l things maple. There will be syrup and pancakes for everyone to taste!
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As a Forest Society educator\, naturalist and writer\, Dave Anderso n has visited neighbors operating small local sugarhouses for years\, hear ing colorful stories (in colorful language) while learning over many maple seasons. The romance of backyard maple sugaring led him to construct a po st &\; beam sugarhouse at Meetinghouse Hill Tree Farm in South Sutton f rom timber cut and milled on site\, where they operate the old-fashioned w ay: gravity fed\, wood-fired: a slow process. &ldquo\;Hey\, we may be slow but we&rsquo\;re inefficient!&rdquo\; Dave and his family strive to impro ve their process and learn from experience as changing weather and new tec hnology\, and even climate change\, affects their success &ndash\; and the lack thereof. \;
\nDave Anderson is Sr. Director of Education f or The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests responsible for design and delivery of statewide conservation and forestry education prog rams including field trips\, hikes\, tours\, classes and presentations. An derson&rsquo\;s monthly &ldquo\;Forest Journal&rdquo\; column appears in t he statewide Union Leader / NH Sunday News. His quarterly &ldquo\;Nature&r squo\;s View&rdquo\; columns are a regular feature in the Forest Society&r squo\;s quarterly magazine\, Forest Notes. Anderson is writer and co-host of the &ldquo\;Something Wild&rdquo\; feature on New Hampshire Public Radi o (NHPR). Anderson has delivered programs and field trips detailing forest s\, ecology\, wildlife\, forest management and land conservation in NH sin ce 1990.
\nMaple syrup from Dave's farm will be available to buy aft er the talk: \;$10 for a pint and $20 for a quart (cash or check only) . \;
\nRegistration Required. \;
\nThe Natural NH Winter Series is \;generously sponsored by our do nors\, who also coordinate and produce these events. \; PTL is very th ankful to them for their dedication to providing educational opportunities to our community in the areas of environmentalism and conservation.
\nThis program is free and open to all. Please note that library parking is not guaranteed. Patrons who are able are encouraged to take advantage o f Peterborough&rsquo\;s walkable downtown by parking in the Depot Square o r Riverwalk lots. \;
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