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2nd MMRG planning session set Feb. 11 in New Durham

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Breakout groups like this water resources focus group from last fall will be employed once again at next month's meeting. (MMRG photo)

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways will hold a visioning session from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 11 at the New Durham Elementary School.

A program of concurrent kids' activities, "Kids Map Their Special Places," is scheduled to make it convenient for parents of school-age children to participate.

The upcoming Visioning Session II is the final event in MMRG's year-long process to develop a strategic conservation action plan, "Our Home, Our Land, Our Tomorrow", for MMRG's seven-town service area.

Prominent New Hampshire planners, Dan Sundquist of GreenFire GIS and Steve Whitman of Resilience Planning & Design are spearheading the planning process and will lead Visioning Session II, which is designed to be fun, informative, and interactive. The event will include short presentations by the planners followed by breakout sessions on topics such as environmental education, wildlife and habitat, recreation and trails, historical features, wetlands and water resources, agriculture and forestry.

About 65 people attended MMRG's first Visioning Session last fall, where they brainstormed, studied maps, and discussed resources that need protection. Since that kickoff event, more than 300 people completed an on-line survey, dozens have "mapped their favorite places," and a dedicated group is engaging in stakeholder interviews. The planning team has also met with each town and reviewed master plans. They have mapped the findings and will bring the maps to Visioning Session II. According to MMRG Executive Director Patti Connaughton-Burns, "The enthusiastic participation from the MMRG community has inspired us. The input from those who live, work and play in our region is critical and I hope many more people, especially those raising families, will join us on February 11 for this final opportunity to help create a shared vision of conservation in our region."

MMRG's Community Visioning Session II is free to all and includes complimentary healthy light refreshments by Chef Gracie of Sheehan Gardens. In case of snow, the event will be postponed to March 11; check MMRG's website at www.mmrg.info for updates. An informational flier about the event and concurrent children's program can also be found on the website. Pre-registration is required for children and requested of adults; please call MMRG Education Coordinator Kari Lygren at 603-978-7125 or email info@mmrg.info.

The New Durham Elementary School is located at 7 Bay Road in New Durham, NH.

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