A Bog's Life: Bogs & Fens in New England
Schedule
Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
15 Greenwood Ave, Conway, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03818 | Conway, NH
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Bogs are intriguing natural landscapes found throughout New England, characterized by their rich ecosystems teeming with diverse plant and animal life. Depending on your location and cultural background, you may know a bog by various names such as fen, heath, mire, moor, muskeg, peatland, quagmire, pocosin, spong, swamp, or even tourbiere.In this presentation, by Tom Eid, will delve into the following topics:
- An overview of New England's wetland and peatland ecosystems and their unique habitats
- The formation and defining features of bogs, fens, and swamps
- The distinctive floral communities that thrive in bogs and fens
- Rare plant species, including ground plants, orchids, shrubs, and trees that inhabit these environments
- The processes behind the development and distribution of bogs, fens, and peatlands.
Join us as we explore the wonders of these vital ecosystems on July 16th at 6:00 PM!
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15 Greenwood Ave, Conway, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03818Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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