Conservation Commissions play many important roles for wildlife and habitats in New Hampshire, including engaging community members around these valuable resources. This workshop will discuss the importance of community engagement for wildlife, provide ideas for how you can share information about wildlife and habitats, and enlist the help of community members in collecting valuable data about your town’s natural resources. We will share examples of wildlife-focused outreach efforts from towns in New Hampshire and some best practices for engaging with your community.
Haley Andreozzi
Wildlife Conservation State Specialist, UNH Cooperative Extension
In her role as the Wildlife Conservation State Specialist with UNH Cooperative Extension, Haley works with volunteers, landowners, natural resources professionals, and communities to enhance, restore, and conserve wildlife habitat throughout New Hampshire. She manages outreach, citizen science, and stewardship projects related to New Hampshire’s wildlife species and their habitats, including for species of greatest conservation need. Haley coordinates the NH Coverts Project, Taking Action for Wildlife, and the Women in the Woods program. She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Natural Resources Management from the University of Rhode Island and earned a Master’s of Science in Wildlife & Conservation Biology from the University of New Hampshire.
Sara Callaghan
Community Conservation Field Specialist, UNH Cooperative Extension
In her role as Community Conservation Field Specialist for UNH Cooperative Extension, Sara educates and supports municipalities, conservation commissions and community volunteers on land conservation and stewardship initiatives. She encourages community engagement and awareness of local natural resources and assists towns in implementing informed and actionable conservation and stewardship strategies that enhance wildlife habitat, provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities, and protect meaningful places. Sara received her M.S. in Natural Resources with a concentration in Wildlife Biology from the University of New Hampshire.
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