Kimball Library News 10/28/19

Year after year, this festive and practical program is full to capacity—BOXWOOD TREE CRAFTING with Felicia Motherway.  It’s not too soon to get your place reserved for December 2 from 6-8:00 PM. Learn how to make a beautiful fresh boxwood tree to enjoy for the holidays. The boxwood tree is an elegant design made out of boxwood and decorated with velvet ribbon, gold glass balls, berries and natural gypsophila. This popular centerpiece will last for months and is perfect for your home or for those who want a small holiday tree to enjoy.  Felicia does not let anyone leave with a Charlie Brown tree—even the craft-impaired will have a beautiful creation.

Reservations are required and must be done in person at the library with a materials fee of $38 must be paid in advance. Cash or checks made out to Felicia Motherway reserves you a seat.  

THE REAL EASTERN COYOTE WITH CHRIS SCHADLER: Learn the true story of the eastern coyote - how and when it arrived in New England, how it lives among us but is rarely seen and how it contributes to keep our forests and fields healthy. Learn why it is a creature of our own making! It is smart, beneficial and by its presence, gives 'wild' back to our wild lands. This New Wild also requires that livestock and pet owners step up to steward our creatures with greater care. Despite the ecological benefits the coyote brings, it is the most persecuted carnivore in North America. Yet, it survives and thrives despite efforts to eradicate it.

Parking will be at a premium—register soon and arrive early! This wonderful event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library will take place on Thursday, December 5^th, at 6:30 PM.

Chris Schadler, M.S., Conservation Biology, will discuss coexistence strategies, whether you farm, hike or garden. 'Understanding the mind and ecology of the coyote can keep us one step ahead of problems', according to Chris, who, with 30 years of wolf and coyote research, sheep farming, and teaching, will demonstrate that 'knowledge is power' when it comes to living with coyotes.

Christine Schadler’s interest in wild canids began in the 1970s as a volunteer at the Wolf Park in Battleground, Indiana. This opportunity and others inspired an eventual Masters in Conservation Biology at Antioch University in Keene. Her thesis focused on the Natural Recovery of the Eastern Timber Wolf in Michigan. Chris lived in Michigan and Minnesota during the early 1980s where her research into the gray wolf continued and her speaking career began.

Beginning in the early 1990s, Chris taught in the Natural Resources Department at UNH, receiving many teaching excellence awards. She also instructed and mentored adult degree candidates in the UNH System at Granite State College and currently is an Adjunct Professor at Rivier University.

While wolf recovery was the focus of her early work, Chris' attention shifted to the Eastern Coyote when she and her flock of sheep moved to New England. She is now the NH and VT Representative for Project Coyote, a national organization promoting coexistence with coyotes. Chris co-founded the NH Wildlife Coalition which aims to broaden public input into wildlife decision-making. She chairs the town Conservation Commission and is a Select Person in Webster, NH.

HOLIDAY HOURS: November has two special occasions that the library will be closed. Please note we are closed on November 11^th for Veterans’ Day and on both November 28^th and 29^th for a Thanksgiving break.  We are open regular Saturday hours on November 30^th. Stock up accordingly, and remember that Hoopla and Overdrive Downloadable books are open 24/7.

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