BETHLEHEM, N.H. (January 14, 2025)– The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is hosting an Introduction to Wildlife Track and Sign in New Hampshire, February 19 at 6. Please join us by ZOOM on Wednesday, February 19 at 6 p.m. to kick off our 2025 winter educational series.

While observing wildlife is sometimes difficult, New Hampshire is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife species. All these species - from mice to turtles, fisher to bear, turkeys to wasps - leave signs of their activities. Observing wildlife track and sign can provide insight into how wildlife are using the landscape, improve our chances of seeing wildlife, help us make informed land management decisions, or simply deepen our connection to the natural world. Join UNH Cooperative Extension Wildlife Conservation State Specialist Haley Andreozzi and Community Conservation State Specialist Emma Tutein for an introduction to basic wildlife tracking skills and concepts, including approaches for interpreting track, types of sign, and track and sign examples for local species.

The free program is interactive and designed to engage and educate audience members of all ages. Learn more and register here. https://forestsociety.org/events.

About the Presenters:
Haley Andreozzi is a wildlife biologist and educator who works to support informed decision-making around wildlife and habitat conservation. In her role as the Wildlife Conservation State Specialist with UNH Cooperative Extension, Haley works with volunteers, landowners, natural resources professionals, and communities to enhance, restore, and conserve wildlife and habitats throughout New Hampshire. She provides technical assistance for outreach, citizen science, and stewardship projects related to New Hampshire’s wildlife species and their habitats, including bats, butterflies, New England cottontail rabbits, and other species of greatest conservation need.

Emma Tutein is an educator with expertise in land conservation and wildlife. In her role as Community Conservation State Specialist with UNH Cooperation Extension, Emma works closely with conservation professionals, communities, and volunteers to support their work in protecting New Hampshire’s natural resources. She provides educational opportunities, professional development, and technical assistance related to land conservation, conservation planning, educational outreach, and stewardship and management of conservation lands.

About the Forest Society
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests was founded in 1901 to “perpetuate the forests of New Hampshire through their wise use and complete reservation in places of scenic beauty.” The Forest Society owns and manages 196 Forest Reservations totaling over 63,000 acres located in more than 100 New Hampshire communities. As a land trust it holds more than 797 conservation easements protecting an additional 131,000 acres statewide.

About Bretzfelder Park
Owned by the Forest Society (www.forestsociety.org), Bretzfelder Park is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. The Park, bequeathed to the Forest Society in 1984 by Helen Bretzfelder in memory of her father, Charles, houses a classroom, educational trails, a pond, and several picnic sites. Two series of educational programs are held at Bretzfelder Park each year, one in February/March and the other in August. The Bretzfelder Family Educational Series will continue Wednesday February 26 with a presentation by Dave Govatski talking about Wildlife Adaptations to Winter.