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Engaging Communities - Housing Academy Overview
UNH Extension partnered with NH Housing to develop a curriculum that teaches HOP grantees, and others working to address housing in communities, about... Learn More
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The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
UNH Professor Kelsey Boucher provides insight on how New Hampshire communities can minimize harm and promote positive social media usage for youth
The Surgeon General's report details risks of harm, the prevalence of excessive media usage, current gaps in knowledge and for the need for policymake... Learn More
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Homesteading in New Hampshire
A List of Resources
Learn about some helpful resources for homesteading in New Hampshire! Learn More
UNH Extension Can Help You Diagnose Plant Problems
UNH Extension Can Help You Diagnose Plant Problems
What do you do when you encounter a plant problem such as disease or abnormal growth in the landscape? You or a client may find a problem occurring w... Learn More
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5 Ways a PD&T Certificate Can Help Boost Your Career
UNH Professional Training offers certificate programs in the business, natural resources and education sectors
The University of New Hampshire’s Professional Development & Training department offers certificate programs in the business, natural resources and ed... Learn More
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Summer Reading Round Up - 2023
Once again, we are excited to share what is sitting on our office bookshelves this summer. While we all arguably have access to more reading opportuni... Learn More
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Women in the Woods: A Needs Assessment Approach
UNH Extension conducted a survey to assess the needs and experiences of women in New Hampshire who participate in forestland management.
Few studies exist in the United States, particularly in the Northeast, that examine the role of women in forestland management. In summer 2022, UNH Ex... Learn More
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Celebrate Pollinator Week By Helping the Bees!
National Pollinator Week is recognized every June
Pollinator Week 2023 is recognized June 19-25, 2023. There are many ways you can help pollinators in your garden. Learn More
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Collecting Data on Community Capital While Building Social Capital
The Benefits of a Capacity Building Approach to Nature-Based Economic Development
On a recent sunny Saturday morning, a group of dedicated community volunteers gathered in the Village of Contoocook, in the Town of Hopkinton, NH, to ... Learn More
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UNH Extension Receives National Award for Work on “Community Resilience”
Four UNH Extension staff received a major accolade at this year’s National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Conf... Learn More