Natural Resources Stewards

Woman holding bucket in garden of flowers
UNH Extension Volunteers Recognized for Service to New Hampshire at 2024 Spirit of NH Awards
Master Gardener Doris Buco received the 2024 Spirit of NH Award and Extension's Education Center Infoline volunteers were recognized as a Volunteer Champion
At the 2024 Spirit of NH awards ceremony, UNH Extension Master Gardener Doris Buco was chosen as the 2024 Spirit of NH recipient — the highest honor t... Learn More
Spice berry bush
The Ethics of Seed Collection
We want to collect some seed, either for our own use, or to support the NH State Forest Nursery seedling program or a local Conservation Commission pr... Learn More
Glossy buckthorn with berries
Fall is for Invasives Management
Late autumn into early winter is the perfect time to identify and manage invasive plants. They are easier to spot amongst the frost-killed and sleepin... Learn More
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Meet the Creatures of the Night
An Intro to Mothing
It’s not too late to go out and see some moths. Moths are generally most active in spring and summer. But like butterflies, some moth species will fly... Learn More
pathway lined with adult shade trees
Shade Matters
The effects of shade on the air around us is formidable. Shade can lower the ambient temperature of the air by as much as 15 to 20 degrees. It has a s... Learn More
Three Conservation Easement Panelists sitting at table in library
Six Burning Questions about Conservation Easements
Two conservation easement owners and Duane Hyde, Land Conservation Director at SELT, answered questions and addressed concerns about conservation ease... Learn More
three bare root tree seedlings
NH State Forest Nursery - What to Choose?
How Can I Succeed with Orders from the NH State Forest Nursery?
Various websites, along with the State Forest Nursery, provide high quality information about specific species of trees and shrubs and their value for... Learn More
Fall leaves in a perennial bed
Closing Out the Gardening Season
To clean up or not to clean up? That is the question. So many opinions, so many options. So many things to put on the TO DO List… or not. What’s a ... Learn More
house with bare lawn in 2017 and same house with gardens surrounding in 2023
Lawn Be Gone
Know your goals. How will you use your space? Maybe you want an open lawn area for children to play, a wildflower garden, to grow food, or to encourag... Learn More
Woman pulling out invasive plants
Dealing with Invasive Species: Pick Your Battles
Japanese Knotweed is filling the roadsides leading up to your house. Garlic mustard has begun along the paths you walk in the forest. Multiflora rose ... Learn More