Visit the Conservation Center - Forest Society headquarters on the bluff overlooking The Merrimack River Conservation Area. Take a photo of yourself. OR walk the trails on the floodplain and take a photo at the Merrimack River.
Tier 2 (Merrimack Valley):
Take a selfie AND answer these questions:
Why are silver maple trees found here growing along the riverbank?
OR
Do you see any evidence that the area you are hiking through may be seasonally flooded? What evidence do you see? What adaptations do you think are important for plants and animals that grow/live in floodplain areas?
OR
Look at the banks of the Merrimack River- what do you notice about them? Do you think we are gaining or losing land on this side of the river? How about the other side? Why?
To find directions and trail info and to learn more about the Merrimack River Outdoor Education & Conservation Area, visit our Reservation Guide.
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