You are standing amid mature hardwood trees at our outdoor classroom, a space used by NH Audubon’s environmental educators for winter, spring and summer camp sessions and sanctuary visitors looking to relax. A stone fire ring is bordered (at a distance) by about 12 hand-hewn log seats. Nestled in shade most of the year, this is a space with many uses. During woodland wanders, our youngest campers stop here to cool down and rest. Instead of being indoors on a sunny day, counselors lead classes here, playing games and teaching about New Hampshire wildlife. This is also a great spot to sit and observe; campers and staff enjoy nature journaling in the outdoor classroom, honing their skills to become better naturalists. And for our older camp attendees, this is a space to learn both survival and safety skills through fire-building lessons.

Recorded by Claire Adams.