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Shrublands
Shrubland habitats contain thickets of shrubs and young trees mixed with scattered grasses and wildflowers. Large shrublands--those greater than 5…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Lowland Spruce-Fir Forests
New Hampshire’s lowland spruce-fir forests usually occur at elevations between 1,000 and 2,500 feet on poor soils such as wet flatlands, cool river…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Appalachian Oak-Pine Forests
Appalachian oak-pine forests occur in southern and central New Hampshire below 900 feet of elevation, or on dry, rocky ridges at higher elevations.…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Shorelines
The shorelines of lakes, ponds, and rivers are valuable real estate in New Hampshire, but their importance as wildlife habitat is also significant.…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Hemlock-Hardwood-Pine Forests
Hemlock-hardwood-pine forest is the most wide-spread habitat in New Hampshire. considered the transitional forest habitat between lower elevations of…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Headwater Streams
Headwater streams are small streams and wetlands at the highest end of a watershed. Some are so small that they don’t show up on maps. If a river…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Northern Hardwood-Conifer Forests
Thousands of acres of northern hardwood-conifer forests grow on well-drained, fertile slopes of hillsides in New Hampshire, typically between 1,500…
Natural Resources, NH Coverts Project Natural Resources
Maple Setup and Guidelines
How does vacuum and atmospheric pressure affect the sap run? Examples of Tree Pressures and sap flow.
Natural Resources, Forest & Trees Natural Resources
Building Mousetrap Cars
Mousetrap cars are fun to build and race. They make a great youth STEM project for 4-H or the classroom. They are a great way to explore science…
STEM Education New Hampshire 4-H
4-H Mousetrap Car Curriculum Guide
A mousetrap car is a model car made from simple materials that is powered by a mousetrap.  Mousetrap cars can be made from cardboard or balsa wood…
STEM Education New Hampshire 4-H
How to Nominate a Big Tree
Did you find a big tree and want to see how it compares to others of the same species? Hunting for the biggest trees can be lots of fun and a…
Natural Resources, NH Big Trees
NH's State and County Big Tree Champions
New Hampshire's current list of Big Tree Champions in accordance with American Forests' National Register of Big Trees.
Natural Resources, NH Big Trees
View Big Trees All Over the Nation
AmericanForests.org tracks all big tree registrations across America.  American Forests has been protecting and restoring forests for more than 140…
Natural Resources, NH Big Trees Natural Resources
Coverts Cooperator Projects
What do Coverts Cooperators Do? Coverts Cooperators are community leaders who benefit from over 40 hours of intensive training in…
NH Coverts Project, Natural Resources Natural Resources
NHBugs: Protecting Trees And Forests [website]
Visit NHBugs.org Through a partnership with New Hampshire Deparment of Agriculture, Markets & Food, New Hampshire Forests &  Lands, APHIS…
Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees, NH Bugs Natural Resources
Get Involved with a Master Gardener Project
Master Gardener Projects (in order by county, last revised 4/19/18) Here is a list of county projects that are currently happening.  If you are…
New Hampshire Master Gardeners, Yard & Garden
Scouting & Managing Greenhouse Nutrient Problems [fact sheet]
Nutrient problems can show up in your crop very quickly. Perform regular soil tests so that you can identify problems early and take corrective…
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Poinsettias: Care and Reflowering [fact sheet]
Easier Than it Sounds, Rewarding, and Fun! A Brief History of Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima, more commonly known as the poinsettia, is one…
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
How to Report Your Volunteer Hours
Video Transcript Greetings! This is a “how-do” video on reporting volunteer hours within Salesforce.  First, if you don’t have your personal…
Yard & Garden, New Hampshire Master Gardeners
Bed Bugs [fact sheet]
Pest Fact Sheet Introduction From fossil remains in ancient Egypt, we know that the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, has troubled humans in…
Yard & Garden