WODC Events - 2026

Saturday, July 18, 2026: 4PM at Wonalancet Chapel
Discovering the Flora of the Bowl Research Natural Area  Poster
Ecologist and botanist Michael Whittemore introduces the 2026 botanical inventory of The Bowl Research Natural Area. Learn why the Bowl matters and how you can participate as a volunteer botanist during the 2026 field season.

Sunday, July 19 2026: 9-11AM:
Wonalancet Water Worlds: pond and stream ecology  Poster
For kids 4-12 and their adults, with naturalist and educator Hillary Behr
Pre-registration required as space is limited. Email wonalancetoutdoorclub@gmail.com.

Saturday, July 25, 2026: 4 PM in the Wonalancet Chapel Grove
Jack Waldron Remembrance Gathering
RSVPs appreciated. Email wonalancetoutdoorclub@gmail.com

Thursday, July 30, 2026 :  7 PM at the Wonalancet Chapel
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Spittlebugs (including our Wonalancet Fauna)
with Vinton Thompson, Presented by WODC & WPA

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Stories Behind the Stars: The Summer Sky
Join teacher, storyteller & outdoor enthusiast Matt Krug for an evening of stories and star gazing.
Presented by Chocorua Lake Conservancy & the WODC
Details & registration at https://www.chocorualake.org/events/2026/8/12/stories-stars

Sunday, August 16, 2026: 5-8PM at the Wonalancet Chapel
WODC Annual Meeting 
Potluck in the Grove  5 PM
Meeting in the Chapel 6:30 PM

Saturday, August 29, 4 PM at Wonalancet Chapel
White Pines: a woman’s life-long friendship with these trees
A talk and reading by Jane English, presented by WODC and WPA
Photos on exhibit before the program and at Chapel service Sunday

Saturday, September 26, 2026:
National Public Lands Day
Come help maintain the trails that we all love to enjoy.  Bring water, food, gloves, and clothing appropriate for the weather.  Be prepared to spend a day outdoors deriving satisfaction from a job well done.  Email  if you would like to participate, and to be informed of time and meeting location.