Quincy Bog Natural Area

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Quincy Bog Natural Area

Quincy Bog Natural Area is a special place. A fen and associated wetlands and upland forest.

08/31/2026

SAVE THE DATE - MUSHROOMS OF QUINCY BOG

Saturday, Sept. 5, 9:00 – 11:30 AM( rain date Sept. 6)
Join evolutionary biologist Thomas Stoughton for a walk around Quincy Bog where we will encounter fungi and discuss their ecological and/or economic significance. The focus of the walk will be to confer tips and tricks for how to go about identifying mushrooms, including common edible species found in New Hampshire.

08/28/2026

COMMON NIGHTHAWKS

Our friends at the Harris Center for Conservation Education recently posted this video to remind us to look up for migrating Nighthawks as they have recently been reported migrating in large flocks in the area.

08/27/2026

NOTE: UPCOMING PROGRAM CANCELED

Please note that the September 2nd program "Binocular Highlights of the September Night Sky" has been canceled.

08/25/2026

INVASIVE UPLAND PLANTS PROGRAM - TONIGHT (Wednesday)

Join Doug Cygan, Invasive Species Coordinator for the NH Department of Agriculture for an in-depth look at upland invasive plant species, including Japanese Knotweed, Burning Bush, Oriental Bittersweet, Norway Maple, Japanese Barberry, and Purple Loosestrife. Attendees will learn the identifying features, characteristics, control measures, and New Hampshire rules and regulations of some of the most aggressive non-native plants here in the Granite State.

Program at the Nature Center at 131 Quincy Bog Road at 7:00 pm
Rumney, NH 03266. Just down the hill from the end of the road.

08/24/2026

QUNINCY BOG'S APEX PREDATOR

This juvenile snapping turtle was spotted on the bog trail. Mature snapping turtles are the apex aquatic predator in the bog. It takes about 15 years for a snapping turtle to mature and turtles over 100 years old have been known in the wild.

08/22/2026

AUG 26 - SAVE THE DATE – INVASIVE UPLAND PLANTS

Join Doug Cygan, Invasive Species Coordinator for the NH Department of Agriculture for an in-depth look at upland invasive plant species, including Japanese Knotweed, Burning Bush, Oriental Bittersweet, Norway Maple, Japanese Barberry, and Purple Loosestrife. Attendees will learn the identifying features, characteristics, control measures, and New Hampshire rules and regulations of some of the most aggressive non-native plants here in the Granite State.

Program at the Nature Center at 131 Quincy Bog Road at 7:00 pm
Rumney, NH 03266. Just down the hill from the end of the road.

08/21/2026

LATE SUMMER WILDFLOWER WALK - SATURDAY

Whether you’re simply interested in observing the late summer flowering plants of the Bog, eager to learn fascinating facts about the Bog’s plant life, or looking for tools to assist you on your journey of discovering more about plants, come join amateur naturalist George DeWolf to see what’s blooming at Quincy Bog.

Saturday, August 22
(rain date August 23) – (9:00 – 11:30 AM/Noon)

08/20/2026

INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SIMPLIFIED AT THE BOG

Recently an open public wi-fi network was installed at the Nature Center. This provides internet access in and around the Nature Center. New signs announcing this have two separate QR codes that give you the option to 1) sign up for the bog newsletter, and 2) more easily make a donation to support the bog.

While Quincy Bog programming, trail maintenance, and Nature Center upkeep is all done by volunteers, the costs of supplies and materials comes from our visitors and donors. Thanks to all of you who make this work possible with your donations!

08/19/2026

HISTORY OF NH BEER BREWING IN NH

Join us Wednesday August 19 at 7:00 pm as NH Humanities-To-Go presenter Glenn Knoblock explores the fascinating history of NH’s beer and ale brewing industry from Colonial days, when it was home- and tavern-based, to today’s modern breweries and brew pubs. Unusual and rare photos and advertisements document this changing industry and present evidence of society’s changing attitudes towards beer and alcohol consumption over the years.

Program at the Nature Center at 131 Quincy Bog Road
Rumney, NH 03266. Just down the hill from the end of the road.

08/17/2026

LATE SUMMER WILDFLOWER WALK

Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00 to 11:30 AM
(rain date August 23)

Whether you’re simply interested in observing the late summer flowering plants of the Bog, eager to learn fascinating facts about the Bog’s plant life, or looking for tools to assist you on your journey of discovering more about plants, come join amateur naturalist George DeWolf to see what’s blooming at Quincy Bog.

Walks are free and open to the public. In case of bad weather, cancellations will be posted on the kiosks at the Bog and on the Quincy Bog page. All walks leave from the Nature Center (131 Quincy Bog Road, Rumney) unless otherwise noted. Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring drinking water and bug spray.

Address

131 Quincy Bog Road
Rumney, NH
03266

Telephone

(603) 786-9465

Website

http://www.quincybog.org/

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