Women in the Woods

A woman on a fishing boat with a man in the distance with his back to the camera
Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women in the Outdoors
UNH Extension, New Hampshire Sea Grant and partner organizations are teaming up to provide programs and resources specifically tailored to women
UNH Extension, New Hampshire Sea Grant and partner organizations are teaming up to provide programs and resources specifically tailored to women who w... Learn More
women in the woods
Women in the Woods: Building Confidence in Land Management
It’s March 8th, International Women’s Day and — coincidentally, though appropriately — the first ever Women’s Landowner Summit, hosted by the Women in... Learn More
a group of women standing in the woods
A Recap of the 2024 Women Landowner Summit
An opportunity for NH women forest landowners to come together, learn, build skills, and connect.
On March 8, 2024, over ninety women forest landowners came together at the Women Landowner Summit to learn, build skills, and connect. Learn More
Gail Wigler and Katie Stuart standing by a tree in the winter
Better Together: Gail Wigler and Katie Stuart Share Their Story
Sharing the perspectives of women landowners and managers in New Hampshire as part of the Women in the Woods project.
Women in the Woods is a collaboration between UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Timberland Owners Association, the Society for the Protection of New Hamps... Learn More
Trish Leipold in a clearing in the woods
Land as Wildlife Habitat: Trish Leipold Shares Her Story
Sharing the perspectives of women landowners and managers in New Hampshire as part of the Women in the Woods project.
Women in the Woods is a collaboration between UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Timberland Owners Association, the Society for the Protection of New Hamps... Learn More
Rachel Dandeneau taking a selfie in the woods with kids and a dog playing behind her
My Land Means Home To Me: Rachel Dandeneau Shares Her Story
Sharing the perspectives of women landowners in NH as part of the Women in the Woods project.
Women in the Woods is a collaboration between UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Timberland Owners Association, the Society for the Protection of New Hamps... Learn More
two women, both smiling, one clapping
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
woman operating a tractor
Scenes from the Women in the Woods: Safe Tractor Use in Your Woodlot Workshop
In October, nine women from different New Hampshire communities met at the New Hampshire State Forest Nursery for the Women in the Woods: Safe Tractor... Learn More
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Women in the Woods
A new program provides forestry support and education for women landowners and managers
Women in the Woods is a collaborative project to focused on providing support and training to women landowners in New Hampshire. Learn More
participants at the women in the woods chainsaw workshop
Building Skills & Confidence: Chainsaw Safety & Operation for Women
UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Timberland Owners Association, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and other partners are collabora... Learn More