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Guided Vernal Pool & Floodplain Exploration

Walk - History/Gardens
DATE: Apr 25, 2026
END DATE: Apr 25, 2026

Event Location: Loudon NH

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Gandalf
Thornton, NH United States

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

Max # People: 15

Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level:

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Summary

Boisvert & Normand Nature Preserve, Loudon, NH

Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00PM

Spring is arriving—and so is one of the most magical times of year at the Boisvert & Normand Nature Preserve! Join us for a guided exploration of vernal pools and floodplain habitats, led by Wetland Scientists Lee Carbonneau and Sarah Allen.

This free, family-friendly walk is a great opportunity to explore this beautiful conserved property (protected by Five Rivers Conservation Trust) and connect with others who appreciate the outdoors.

Afterwards, we'll have trash bags and you are welcome to participate in a roadside clean up that borders our Preserve. If there is interest afterwards, we can have lunch at a nearby restaurant.

What to Expect
• Visit vernal pools alive with wood frogs & spotted salamanders
• Learn about amphibians, invertebrates & wetland ecology
• Enjoy birding and spring nature along scenic trails
• Explore pollinator gardens, floodplain forest, and a glacial esker ridge
• Hear about the vision for the Preserve from Mike Boisvert & Jon Normand
All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)

What to Bring
• Comfortable walking shoes or boots
• Warm, layered clothing
• Water

Important Details
• Rain date: May 2, 2026 (please be available for both dates)
• Limited to 15 participants
• Please only register if you plan to attend

Registration required thru Five Rivers Conservation Trust:

https://5rct.org/vernal-pool-floodplain-walk-april-25-loudon/

This is a wonderful chance to experience the hidden life of spring—frogs calling, salamanders breeding, and the forest waking up.

Come discover Loudon’s wild side—we hope to see you there!

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

• From the south: Route 106 ? left on Currier Road (after Town Dump Rd lights) ? parking on right (

1 min)
• From the north: I-93 ? I-393 ? Route 106 North ? right on Currier Road ? parking on right

Parking
Park sideways in the lot without blocking the gate. If full, park along the road on the same side.

Trip Leader

sustaining member
Gandalf

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Thornton, NH


United States
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  • Member Since: 08/20/2001
  • Approved By: Gandalf

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phoenix

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Somersworth, NH


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Boston, MA


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Ogunquit, ME


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Discuss This Trip/Event
phoenix Posted Apr 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM

Looking forward to it. Heard frogs croaking for the first time this year April 1 (no fooling) near home, but have not seen any egg masses in the pools yet.