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Tracy "Sunny" Swanson
Tracy “Sunny” Swanson Joins Merrimack County as 4-H Program Manager
Swanson is experienced in developing high-quality youth development programs with substantive volunteer engagement
Tracy “Sunny” Swanson is the new 4-H program manager in Merrimack County. She is experienced in developing high-quality youth development programs wit... Learn More
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Meet the Creatures of the Night
An Intro to Mothing
It’s not too late to go out and see some moths. Moths are generally most active in spring and summer. But like butterflies, some moth species will fly... Learn More
Big Nine Food Allergen with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame
Allergen Awareness
What food service establishments can do to help guests with allergies
A food allergy is a potentially serious response to consuming certain foods or food additives. For those who are sensitive, a reaction can occur withi... Learn More
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Community and Economic Development Team Receives National and Regional Awards
members of UNH Extension’s Community and Economic Development Team took home three awards, including a national award from the National Association fo... Learn More
blueberry gall midge
Novel Detection of Blueberry Gall Midge in New Hampshire Blueberry Crops
Researchers from the UNH Insect Collection have detected two previously unreported species of blueberry gall midge (Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplos... Learn More
Growing Fruits: Raspberries and Other Bramble Crops
Top Ten Tips for Successful Backyard Raspberry Production
Follow these tips to grow delicious raspberries in New Hampshire
Read these tips to successful grow raspberries in your backyard. Learn More
Pink Rose of Sharon flower
Why Does My Rose of Sharon Suddenly Have a White Flower When the Rest Have Been Pink?
Rose of Sharon, along with other hibiscus species, can change floral color
Rose of Sharon is known for its prolific summer flowers, ranging in color from pink to blue and occasionally white. Blooming from mid-summer to early ... Learn More
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Tips on How to View the Perseid Meteor Shower
Interview with John Gianforte, AKA “The Sky Guy”
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best “reliable annual” meteor showers, meaning, it happens every year around the same time. This year, the met... Learn More
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Volunteers Plant a Pollinator Garden in Manchester, New Hampshire with Nature Groupie and NH Audubon
The garden at 200 Bedford Street features native plants that support pollinators
In June 2024, volunteers for Nature Groupie and New Hampshire Audubon gathered in Manchester, New Hampshire to plant a pocket pollinator garden at 200... Learn More
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alert 8-6-2024
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was identified in southern NH on August 6, 2024. Learn More