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Meteor shower in night sky
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
Online Recertification Courses
Recertification Credits Online
Easy and accessible recertification credits from UNH Cooperative Extension.
Easy and accessible recertification credits from UNH Cooperative Extension. Learn More
Illustration of a women on a tractor over soil - the graphic for Shared Soil podcast
Diversification on the Farm [audio]
Episode 7 of the Shared Soil Podcast
AOR Farmers John and Erin discuss the benefits of diversifying farm enterprises for risk management, financial sustainability, and personal enjoyment.... Learn More
Balanced diet of meat, fish, nuts, beans, eggs, fruits and vegeetables.
The Importance of Nutrition in Preventing and Mitigating Postpartum Depression
A balanced diet is important to reducing risk of mood disorders
Postpartum depression is a severe mood disorder that affects roughly 15% of mothers. Mothers suffering from postpartum depression may exhibit feelings... Learn More
Michael Polizzotti
Mike Polizzotti Takes on New Role as Senior Economic Development Planner with Strafford Regional Planning Commission
It is with a deep sense of gratitude we share with our community development partners that Mike Polizzotti has moved on from UNH Extension and has tak... Learn More
Teens in Sensory Exploration: Fingerpainting
4-H Youth Development Partners with UNH Child Study and Development Center for Teen Conference Service-Learning Project
A service-learning project for 4-H teen leaders instills self-advocacy and kindness
4-H teens closed out their 4-H year by focusing on grounding themselves in kindness while showing respect for themselves, others and the world around ... Learn More
Astara (Aster) Zuorski photo in woods
Astara (Aster) Zuorski Hired as 4-H Program Manager for Cheshire County
Zuorski brings 15 years of youth development and educational experience to Extension
Astara (Aster) Zuorski has been hired as the new 4-H Program Manager for Cheshire County and started in June 2024. Learn More
pathway lined with adult shade trees
Shade Matters
The effects of shade on the air around us is formidable. Shade can lower the ambient temperature of the air by as much as 15 to 20 degrees. It has a s... Learn More