Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy

Community events play a crucial role in fostering social capital, which is essential for community development. Social capital refers to the networks,...

This report provides an in-depth look a the program's journey, the valuable assets each community discovered, the opportunities that emerged, and...

A vibrant community relies on several key components, including economic vitality, community health, natural resources and recreation, community engag...

Many communities have trails in close proximity to their downtowns/village centers/business districts. We share the opportunities and challenges of wo...

Over a series of months, we worked with the Hopkinton, New Hampshire community on how to better connect its trails with its business center, the Villa...

Cultivating Farm Experiences is a four-part Zoom webinar series that examines agritourism. Each session focuses on the different aspects of incorporat...

An increasing number of farms in NH and beyond are incorporating agritourism activities and/or event hosting into their business models. While these c...

The Nature Economy Collaborative, supported by UNH Collaborative Research Excellence, is pleased to share a brand-new information brief on the communi...

We aim to help communities connect the environment and natural resources with community goals to create vibrant economies and high quality of life for...

This report studies possible solutions to trail stewardship challenges in Coos County New Hampshire.