Events

Jackson, NH - Upper Saco Valley Land Trust is excited to offer a drawing/sketching workshop led by June McCleavey, retired Bartlett Art Teacher in the Dundee Community Forest for a collaboration with the Jackson Historical Society on Saturday, September 16 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

The workshop will focus on investigating the intersection between the natural world, local history, and the built environment in creative ways. The workshop will involve creating simple sketchbooks and learning about a variety of mark-making techniques and using an assortment of art mediums. The workshop will also cover a brief history of the Ham house and its relationship to the surrounding natural environment, as well as an opportunity to wander the beautiful forest. Sketchbooks will be used to record observations and explorations throughout, no previous drawing skills are necessary. Art supplies will be provided. Space is limited so please email cmilliman@usvlt.org to register.

The Upper Saco Valley Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our motto is “Preserving Land for Community Benefit.” USVLT has completed more than 82 conservation projects since 2001, totaling 13,349 acres throughout the towns of Hart’s Location, Bartlett, Jackson, Albany, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, and Madison in New Hampshire, and Brownfield, Denmark, and Fryeburg in Maine. Learn more about the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust by calling (603)662-0008 or visiting www.usvlt.org