Wildlife

Tan and orange colored wood frog
What is The Big Night in Spring and How Can You Help Amphibians During This Time?
Amphibians venture to vernal pools in the spring, but their journeys are not always easy.
In spring, amphibians migrate to vernal pools for breeding during what is known as The Big Night. There are specific weather conditions that determine... Learn More
Butterfly and chives
NH Butterfly Monitoring Network Offers Online Trainings
Six-part webinar series will kick off in March with partners from across the state
A six-part online training series hosted by the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network will provide information on butterflies in New Hampshire, butterfly bi... Learn More
Coverts on the trail
2023 NH Coverts Project Annual Report
Thank you to the 76 volunteers who completed the 2023 Coverts Project Survey! The 2023 Annual Report for the Coverts Project is posted online, and rep... Learn More
Bobcat prints
2024 Winter Wildlife Tracking Workshops
Join us to explore wildlife track and sign in February 2024
Join us to explore wildlife track and sign in February 2024. Learn More
Titmouse bird
Where are all the birds?
A Question of the Week
There are a few different reasons why you might not be seeing as many birds in your yard or at your feeder. Learn why and what you can do to help bird... Learn More
Birders with binoculars
Bird is the Word
A twelve-week course helps Granite Staters improve their bird identification skills and learn about wildlife ecology
Over 300 species of birds can regularly be found in New Hampshire, which makes learning how to identify them by sight and sound a challenge. To help G... Learn More
Cover of Good Forestry in the Granite State publication
Good Forestry in the Granite State is Being Revised - Take the Survey!
Help keep Good Forestry relevant and up-to-date by completing the following survey.
Good Forestry in the Granite State: Recommended Voluntary Forest Management Practices for New Hampshire, last published in 2010, is being revised. Hel... Learn More
Mike Gagnon, Hillsborough County Forester
Seven Reasons to Contact Your UNH Extension County Forester
UNH Extension has county foresters who work with landowners, communities, and natural resource professionals in every county to address crucial resour... Learn More
Author with forestry friends
Thank you, Coverts Project.
A letter of appreciation from Covert, James Kibler. Learn More
NH Coverts 2023
Scenes from the 2023 NH Coverts Project Training
During May 2023, twenty-four conservation-minded individuals from twenty different New Hampshire communities met online, reviewed resources, and atten... Learn More