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UNH Extension Collaborates with NH Head Starts
To support early childhood wellness
UNH Extension Health & Well-Being, Nutrition Connections Team supports the health and well-being of people of all ages across New Hampshire, offering ... Learn More
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Pairing Mindfulness with Physical Activity for Young Children
Building the mind-body connection
Being mindful is an important skill for children to learn at an early age. Being mindful not only helps with emotional regulation but is also related ... Learn More
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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
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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
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Highlights from the 2025 Women Landowner Summit
A day of learning and connection for women who own and manage New Hampshire’s forests.
On March 7, 2025, over seventy women forest landowners came together at the Women Landowner Summit to learn, build skills, and connect. Learn More
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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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Livestock Auction Buyer FAQ
Frequently-asked questions about buying animals at the New Hampshire 4-H Livestock Auction at the Hopkinton Fair
The New Hampshire 4-H Livestock Show & Auction provides an opportunity for the public to buy animals raised by 4-Her's for meat. Here are frequently-a... Learn More
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UNH Alum Catherine Coverdale Finds Career with Participatory Science
Catherine Coverdale (’21, ’23G) is the state’s Pollinator Conservation and IPM Specialist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. She a... Learn More
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Welcome to 4-H in Merrimack County
The 4-H program teaches subject areas and cultivates skills that promotes success in life. 4-H helps young people learn how to present themselves, feel comfortable with others, make sound decision and much more. 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-18.
The 4-H program teaches subject areas and cultivates skills that promotes success in life. 4-H helps young people learn how to present themselves, fee... Learn More
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Accessible Trails Intern
Help more people access the outdoors in New Hampshire!
UNH Extension & Trail Finder are seeking an Accessible Trails Intern for Summer 2025! Help more people access the outdoors in New Hampshire! Apply by ... Learn More