CHS Secretary Caroline Storrs will give a presentation on Cornish Colony members who contributed artistically to art and architecture in Washington, D.C. When the Cornish 8th graders visit Washington DC, these connections are an important focus of the trip and an important reminder to our graduates that Cornish has a unique and important place in the study...
Join us to learn more about the Plainfield Natural Resources Inventory update and to share your thoughts and opinions on Plainfield's significant natural areas and open spaces. Evening activities hosted by the Plainfield Conservation Commission and Moosewood Ecological LLC Light refreshments provided For more information on the Plainfield NRI please contact: Plainfield Conservation Commission pcc@plainfieldnh.org
Join artist Berkley Heath for a hands-on afternoon of indigo dyeing. Participants will dye small fabric samples and may bring a clean natural-fiber item from home (cotton, linen, wool) to transform with indigo. Discover the history of this ancient dye and how Berkley cultivates Japanese indigo right here in Claremont. Email Jim Allen to reserve...
If you enjoyed our Enchanted Forest fairy houses, please join us on Saturday, October 11th to build one of your own! We will provide glue guns, cardboard bases, baskets of natural materials, and a Waldorf-style felt gnome for each home. Please bring some natural materials to share, if possible, and a packet of mini glue...
Dawn to dusk light show every two (2) hours beginning at 10:30 a.m. until 4:30. Visit Plainfield’s hidden treasure from 1916 and enjoy seeing the only three-dimensional stage set existing today designed by Maxfield Parrish. As one visitor said, “Visiting the Plainfield Town Hall is like stepping into a Maxfield Parrish Painting. Free – Donations...
8 Daniels Road, Plainfield, NH Gardeners, drop by to celebrate the end of the gardening season and the beginning of the next! Come ready to share your stories of success and your hopes and interests for the upcoming season. Refreshments will be served in the summerhouse. We are looking forward to seeing you. Questions: Hank at 603.675.2907
Boost your brainpower in this lively, interactive session from AARP. Learn six science-based habits—healthy eating, stress management, restorative sleep, physical activity, lifelong learning, and strong social connections—that support cognitive health and resilience. Free and open to all.
Discover the hidden world of New Hampshire's only wild cat—the bobcat. Join Donna Roscoe, NH Fish & Game Steward, for an engaging presentation on bobcat behavior, habitat, diet, and the remarkable recovery of their population. Ideal for nature lovers, hikers, and curious minds of all ages.
***Note: Second Tuesday of the month! Maggie Andrews - Permaculture Gardening Maggie will share what she has learned regarding site selection, design, implementation and management of a permaculture system. She will also be discussing how permaculture pulls from both traditional gardening methods while at the same time implementing new methods and applications.
Meet New Hampshire author Billy Sharff, writer of picture books and poetry including When Santa Came to Stay and Joan in the Cone. Hear about his creative process, collaborations, and upcoming projects. A delightful evening for families, readers, and aspiring writers alike.