In August 2018, Steve Hale of Open World Explorers offered a birding lecture and experience using the Wendell Marsh South protected property as his site "laboratory."  The event was well-attended and we received very positive feedback from the participants.  Steve will be returning to our area on May 20th to present his introductory lecture at the Abbott Library in Sunapee followed by an experiential birding excursion to the Frank Simpson Reserve.  Ausbon Sargent and the Abbott Library will co-sponsor this event.  We hope you can join us.

As a way to say "Thank You" to the many volunteers who help Ausbon Sargent to be as successful as we are, we host our annual Volunteer Recognition Party at the Knowlton House in Sunapee Harbor.  If you're on our volunteer list, you'll receive your invitation in May.  Hope to see you there.

Check your mailbox this week for your Summer Chatter newsletter that should be mailed on July 1st.  We have a lot of news to share and upcoming events to invite you to join.

Dragonflies can be seen flying all around your yard, particularly on sunny days and more so if you live near a lovely pond.  But what else do you know about dragonflies?  Did you know there are damselflies?  Not only will our Land Protection Specialist, Andy Deegan share his knowledge with you, but you'll have an opportunity to net a dragonfly to observe and identify the variety and appreciate the intricacies of the species before safely releasing it and sending it unharmed back into flight.  This event is very popular and offers a great experience for multi-generations.

The National Land Trust Conservation Conference will be held in Raleigh, NC this year.  The list of workshops and conservation activities is rich and Ausbon Sargent will be sending some staff and board members to the Rally to bring back some great ideas.