Observatory Events
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June
17 -
Annual Meeting
Join us at the Weather Discovery Center - President Sharon Schilling and other Trustees will present a recap of the past year, fiscal year updates and where we are headed. Following the Trustees update there will be a presentation by Dr. James Ryan of UNH presenting on the longest-running project on the summit of Mount Washington known as COSMO.
9am-10am - Coffee and Mingling in the Weather Discovery Center
10am-11:00am - Annual Meeting
July
8-9 -
Overnight EduTrip: Life, Work & Environment
This trip provides a backstage pass to Mount Washington Observatory.
12 -
Science in the Mountains: Tracking Bobcats in the Granite State
Research efforts to document and study the resurgence of the Bobcat in New Hampshire with NH State Biologist Patrick Tate.
15-16 -
Overnight EduTrip: Thunderstorms
During this summit overnight experience, the meteorology of thunderstorm formation will be examined.
19 -
Science in the Mountains: From Summit to Sea Level
Meteorologist Sarah Long has taken her career from mountaintop to sea level over the course of 20 years.
Join us for the Nation's Premier Hiking event, our largest annual fundraiser, Seek the Peak. Gather in the White Mountains of NH for a weekend filled with hiking, observatory tours, two parties and an amazing gear giveaway! Learn more at www.seekthepeak.org.
26 -
Science in the Mountains: Ticks! Lyme Disease, Moose Ticks and Winter Ticks
Dr. Alan Eaton, Entomologist with UNH Cooperative Extension will discuss basic tick biology, and contrast the 3 main host ticks with the 1 host winter tick.
27-28 -
NextGen Science on the Summit: Professional Development for K-12 Educators
A 2-day professional development program for K-12 teachers to receive instruction and training in meteorology from the staff at the Mount Washington Observatory.
August
2 -
Science in the Mountains: The Mount Washington Avalanche Center
An avalanche Forecaster will talk about life and work of the highly regarded Mount Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC).
5 -
Workshop: Star Party
The Star Party will be a fun and educational outing for students of astronomy of all ages and ability levels.
9 -
Science in the Mountains: AMC’s Mountain Watch Program
Come learn about the Mountain Watch Program from AMC staff scientist Georgia Murray.
12-13 -
Overnight EduTrip: Life, Work & Environment
This trip provides a backstage pass to Mount Washington Observatory.
16 -
Science in the Mountains: NH Audubon Society: Peregrine Nesting and American Pipits
Chris Martin, senior biologist with the NH Audubon Society will discuss his work with Peregrine Falcons and the American Pipit.
19-20 -
Overnight EduTrip: Thunderstorms
During this summit overnight experience, the meteorology of thunderstorm formation will be examined.
September
9 -
Workshop: Geology of the White Mountains
Learn all about the geology of the White Mountains at this popular autumn geology workshop led by geologist Woody Thompson of the Maine Geological Survey.
October
7-8 -
Overnight EduTrip: Fall Photography
Experience the fall foliage and learn about photography from longtime summit observer Ryan Knapp.