Full Moon Hike: Whitten Woods

Description

Come join Hunter and Miranda in celebrating the last full moon of winter! This will be a moderately difficult 1.8 mile hike up South Peak by the light of the full moon. We will meet at the Whitten Woods parking lot at 7:15 on March 14th to begin our hike. As we hike we will discuss this month’s full moon, the Worm Moon, and the importance of full moons. The March full moon will also be a total solar eclipse so we will also explain how solar eclipses happen and how that effects what we see. Hopefully, we will have a clear viewing night for these solar events. Participants should bring any necessary equipment for winter hiking, microspikes and snowshoes can be provided for up to six participants, or you can bring your own if you’d wish. Extra layers and winter gear are recommended and will likely be warranted due to the later hour of the hike. For any more questions about what you may need on a winter hike view our winter hiking checklist on our website - Winter hiking checklist. For more information, or to sign up for this guided hike, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other guided hikes and Adventure Ecology programming throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the SLA’s Lakes Region Conservation Corps AmeriCorps members, who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission. To register or to view our upcoming events, please visit squamlakes.org/calendar. The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.