Nature Economy

A group of people walking along a rocky shoreline covered with seaweed and debris. The scene features individuals dressed in jackets and hats, suggesting cool weather, with one person in an orange jacket leading the group and pointing at something on the shore.
Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2026
The 2026 Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop brought together landscaping professionals, watershed groups, and community leaders on March 25–26 in ... Learn More
wooden benches being contructed on the town common
From Plans to Progress
Signs, Programming, and the Unfolding Story of Barrington’s Town Center
Six months after completing UNH Extension’s Downtowns & Trails program, the Town of Barrington is moving from planning to implementation. New amenitie... Learn More
wooden benches being contructed on the town common
Barrington Town Center Day brings together the local economy and the outdoors
Barrington’s Town Center Day marked a vibrant start to autumn, bringing residents together for a walkable celebration of community, connection, and vi... Learn More
Shannon Rogers, wearing a red life vest, padding a canoe on Lake Winnipesaukee
Paddling Together: Lakes, Tourism, and Balancing Uses
During the NETtra Tourism Conference in Meredith, UNH Extension hosted a mobile workshop at the Squam Lakes Association in Holderness, NH, where parti... Learn More
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Exploring Collaboration and Resilience
NETtra Tourism Conference Insights
Attending the NETtra conference was a powerful reminder of how dynamic and collaborative the tourism and outdoor recreation fields have become. From r... Learn More
Stevens Mill renovation circa 2024
Ten Years Later: Uncovering Lessons from Franklin’s Story of Revitalization
Once a struggling mill town, Franklin, New Hampshire has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, thanks in large part to the Frank... Learn More
Old stone railroad bridge over a stream in Barrington near the new library.
Data Points, Plans, and Pathways: Barrington’s Vision for the Future
If you have ever driven on route 125 in southern New Hampshire, chances are you’ve passed through the Town of Barrington. But while some see Barringto... Learn More
Conserve NH's Wildlife NH State Wildlife Action Plan decal illustration
Engagement Efforts Support Wildlife Action Plan Update
New Hampshire’s Wildlife are significant features of community culture and contribute to our state’s identity and economic vitality. Throughout the Fa... Learn More
Shannon Rogers
UNH's Excellence in Public Service Award Presented to Shannon Rogers
Shannon Rogers, an inspiring state specialist and Extension associate professor at UNH, has been honored with the 2024 Award for Excellence in Public ... Learn More
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UNH Extension Goes (Almost) Undercover as Tourists in West Virginia
Curious how rural communities build thriving tourism and recreation economies? A multi-state research collaboration, including UNH Extension and partn... Learn More