Winter 2020

Happy new year! join act for some new and exciting programming in the coming year kicking-off the fun in Bethlehem this month.

We are so excited to finally roll out our January events, we’ve got all kinds of fun up our sleeve for your this year. Join us for any (or all?) of our events this month to get outside, test your nature knowledge, and learn about stone walls! Join us at The Rocks and Rek’-lis for our winter 2020 ‘Shoes & Brews kick-off and to raise a glass to the new year. Sharpen your pencils, gather a team and test your knowledge of the outdoors at ACT’s first “Wild Thing” Nature Trivia night at Rek’-lis Brewing. Finally, our last Friday speaker series returns with a very special guest, Kevin Gardner, who will help us uncover some of the stories and history behind New England’s stone walls.

Registrations for events through January are live; please scroll down for links and info. Be sure to come back often to find out more about our 2020 partners for walks and talks as well as where we’ll be headed for new trails and local brew spots to discover.

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We had no idea how quickly this event would fill and so will try to get a second tour with Nigel set up. Please email Gal ([email protected]) with the number of folks you’d like to add to the list, their names, and a phone number we can use to update you if need be. The website will be updated ASAP with a proposed date for a second tour. Thank you so much for your understanding and Happy New Year!

ACT is kicking off 2020’s winter ‘Shoes & Brews series on Saturday, January 11 from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Bethlehem!  We’ll start with a very special hiking tour at The Rocks (owned by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests) on a trail not usually open to the public and then head up the hill for snacks, a warm up and to raise a glass to the new year at Rek’-Lis Brewing.

Registration for the ‘Shoes at the Rocks is required and is strictly limited to 15 participants, so please be sure to register ASAP as the hike will fill up quickly. Looking for more info? Click here! Ready to register? You can click here or call the office at (603) 823-7777.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Details of the meeting location will come the day before the event. Registration closes at noon on Friday, January 10th.

Sharpen your pencils and get your team together to join us for ACT's very first nature trivia night! On Thursday, Jan. 23 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Rek'-lis Brewing we’ll be looking for all our nature nerds to come get wild!

Test your knowledge of the outdoors, get some belly laughs, eat and drink at one of our favorite spots and win cash all while supporting conservation and community in the North Country!

Bonus for anyone showing their love early! Pre-register with a donation by Thursday (01/23) at noon and get an order of chips and salsa and one beer FOR FREE (high ABV not included) generously offered by the fine folks at Rek’-lis. Registration is not required but is very much appreciated so organizers can plan accordingly.

What:  ACT's ‘Untamed’ Nature Trivia Night
When:  Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
What Time:   7 - 9 p.m.
Where: Rek'-lis Brewing, 2085 Main Street, Bethlehem, NH 03574
How much: Free! Pre-register with a donation by noon on Thursday (01/23) to get a free order of chips & salsa and 1 beer (not all beers included).

Join us at the Bethlehem Elementary School to discover the wondrous world of New England’s stone walls. Our special guest speaker, writer, teacher, and tradesman, Kevin Gardner, is the author of The Granite Kiss and will explain how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls. We’ll also learn about the different ways in which the walls were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time and their significance to the famous New England landscape.

Registration is requested to help organizers plan accordingly but not required. And all who pre-register will be entered to win an exciting door prize!

What:   "Stone Walls of New England with Kevin Gardner"
When:   Friday, January 31st, 2020
What Time:     6 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bethlehem Elementary School / Bethlehem, NH
Free!     Donations are welcomed and gladly accepted.

Show your love for ACT! Share a photo (or a few) of your adventures on ACT's properties on Instagram or Facebook and use the hashtag #ACTOutNH. Starting in 2020 we’ll pick a monthly image to share on ACT's Facebook page and at the end of the year you’ll get to vote of your favorite photos. The winners will be featured on our website and Facebook headers through 2021!

We’re working hard to plan events for the 2020 winter/spring season. Please come back again soon to see what fun we have in store for you! Have questions about registration, membership or otherwise? Please email Gal at [email protected] or call the office at (603) 823-7777.

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Becoming part of ACT helps protect your favorite places! Your membership dollars go toward protecting farmland, forests, clean water and clean air for everyone.  Year after year we work to make open spaces available to the public, to help keep farms productive, viable and close to home, and to protect our iconic and wondrous wildlife. Make a difference in your life as well as the lives future generations. Help keep the North Country a pristine working landscape.

Visit our Facebook page for wonderful photos of our past events, including our Cooley-Jericho Potluck and Hikes, Summer Nature Walks, 'Shoes & Brews℠ and Community Harvest Potluck.

You can help support our programs year-round by making a donation or becoming a member today. Click here for our easy online donation form, or call us at 603-823-7777 for more information. Our members make land conservation, education, and outdoor fun possible for the whole community.

Thank you!