From left, Whitney Lewis, Pete Donovan, Austin Valladares, Andy Schafermeyer, Ray Berthiaume, Norman Frechette, and David Smith, professionals from Coos County who taught Milan Village students during Woods Day. (Photo Courtesy Milan Village via SAU 20) 
UNH Cooperative Extension, 4-H Healthy Living Specialist as part of Barry Conservation Camp, Andy Schafermeyer teaches Milan Village students about animal fur during Woods Day. (Photo Courtesy Milan Village via SAU 20) 
Milan Village kindergarten students learn about identifying trees based on leaf color with UNH Cooperative Extension, Field Specialist and Coos County Forester, Ray Berthiaume. (Photo Courtesy Milan Village via SAU 20) 
Grade 6 students Natalie Roy, Ember Larin, and Pippa Tempke collect leaves during Milan Village’s Woods Day. (Photo Courtesy Milan Village via SAU 20) 
From left, Grade 5 students, Ava Villeneuve, Brady Melendy, Aubree Labrecque-Mallett, and Aryan Woods learn about fire towers, and instruments and equipment used to locate fires from Forest and Lands Forest Ranger David Smith, far right. (Photo Courtesy Milan Village via SAU 20)
MILAN – Superintendent David Backler and Principal Amy Huter are pleased to share that Milan Village School recently hosted its annual Woods Day.
Milan Village hosted the annual Woods Day on Oct. 10. Students were able to speak with and learn from a variety of presenters throughout the day.
Presenters were professionals from across Coos County who shared information with students about wildfires, tree identifications and various things about the North County woods.
Grades 3 through 6 had the opportunity to go to Milan Hill State Park for their presentations.
Presenters and Special Guests included:
- Coos County Conservation District Manager, Whitney Lewis, who helped organize the event.
- Forest and Lands Fire Warden, Pete Donovan, who spoke to students about Wildfire safety.
- Town of Milan Fire Department, Captain Norman Frechette, who spoke to students about Wildfire Safety.
- UNH Cooperative Extension, Field Specialist and Coos County Forester, Ray Berthiaume, who spoke with students about tree identification using different color leaves.
- UNH Cooperative Extension, 4-H Healthy Living Specialist as part of Barry Conservation Camp, Andy Schafermeyer, who taught students about fur and how to handle animal skin.
- Forest and Lands Forest Ranger, David Smith, taught students about fire towers, and instruments and equipment used to locate fires.
- Fish and Game Conservation Officer, Austin Valladares, who spoke with students about conservation laws and provided demonstrations.
“I want to thank our presenters from across Coos County for volunteering their time and sharing their expertise with students during our Annual Woods Day,” said Principal Huter. “Woods Day is an interactive opportunity for students to learn about nature and the outdoors. It was wonderful to see students engaged with the lesson and presenters.”
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