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Planting for Pollinators This Memorial Day Weekend
Tips for making your garden pollinator-friendly
This Memorial Day weekend, gardeners in New Hampshire and the Northeast are preparing their gardens while also being encouraged to support local polli... Learn More
Matt Tarr, UNH Cooperative Extension's wildlife habitat specialist, and Cole LeTourneau, a New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officer
Working with Wildlife [audio]
Episode 15 of the Shared Soil Podcast
The Shared Soil team talk wildlife management in agriculture with Matt Tarr, UNH Extension's wildlife habitat specialist, and Cole LeTourneau, a New H... 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
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The NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan Brings Together Stakeholders on May 21st in Loudon
What is needed to strengthen the viability of New Hampshire’s farms and food systems in today’s modern world? This is one of the big, timely questions... Learn More
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Integrated Pest Management with Liza DeGenring [audio]
Episode 14 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with UNH Extension field specialist Liza DeGenring who explains that IPM is a holistic ap... Learn More
Black family eating healthy food together.
UNH Extension's Work on Early Childhood Wellness
Bringing Evidence-Based Research into the Early Childhood Community
Summary of some of the work Kate Graves and Kendra Lewis are doing to support early childhood through the UNH Extension Health & Well-Being Team. 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
Teaching Tractor at a barn
Women Talk Tractors Part II [audio]
Episode 13 of the Shared Soil Podcast
Kendall and Rebecca discuss the process of buying a new teaching tractor for UNH Extension and the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. The tract... Learn More
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Healthy People Make Thriving Communities
Winter is a timely season to talk about how mental health can impact community well-being. For communities to reach their highest potentials socially ... Learn More
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Can house plants make you happier?
When the world is gloomy, plants in the home can provide relief
Houseplants can brighten up a room and improve the overall aesthetic, especially during long winters. Studies show that houseplants can lower cortisol... Learn More