Snowshoe hare track image courtesy of USFWS

Hebron—It can be hard to see wildlife as winter weather takes over, and animal tracks are a great way to find out what they’re up to. Join Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) Education & Outreach Manager Mirka Zapletal for an introduction to animal track and sign identification at the Hebron Town Forest on Thursday, March 6th at 9:30am.  Many wildlife species spend a lot of time trying not to be seen, but they do leave behind clues about what they are doing and how they are doing it. Animal tracks and sign can tell us who was there, how they were using the space, and even what they were eating. Participants will get an introduction to tracks and gaits of local wildlife, learning which characteristics to cue in on. The event will finish with a short hike to look for recent animal tracks and sign. Register online at NewfoundLake.org/events or call 603-744-8689.

The Newfound Lake Region Association is committed to protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed through education, programs, and collaboration that promote conservation and preservation of the region’s natural, social, and economic resources. Through water quality and invasive species monitoring, educational events such as guided hikes and nature activities, and land conservation efforts that protect open spaces and help manage stormwater pollution, NLRA approaches conservation at the watershed level.  You can learn more about NLRA’s initiatives at NewfoundLake.org.