Cheshire County UNH Cooperative Extension

02/23/2026

We still have some open camp sessions! Please visit the website for full session details, dates, cost and to register! Please reach out with any questions: 4hcamps@unh.edu.
Website: https://extension.unh.edu/new-hampshire-4-h/barry-conservation-camp

02/19/2026

Maple Sugaring with 4-H and Great Brook Farm
March 7, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Great Brook Farm Sugar House, Walpole , NH

Come learn all about maple sugaring at Great Brook Farm! We will take a tour of the farm, explore some hands-on maple sugaring activities, and end our adventure with some maple treats. Registration required.
https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/03/maple-sugaring-4-h-great-brook-farm

02/17/2026

Tree and Shrub Winter Identification Workshop
March 9, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alstead NH
Identifying trees during the winter can be a challenge. Join UNH Cooperative Extension Foresters Dode Gladders and Steve Roberge to learn some of our cold-weather “ID Tips and Tricks.” We will focus on bark, buds, and branching, and we will go over some of our favorite books and smartphone apps as well.

Identifying trees during the winter can be a challenge. Join UNH Cooperative Extension Foresters Dode Gladders and Steve Roberge to learn some of our cold-weather “ID Tips and Tricks.”

02/10/2026

Women Landowner Summit | March 6, 2026 | Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon NH
This unique event is designed to support you in your role as a landowner and help you build practical skills for managing your woods. Topics will include forest health, vernal pool ecology, wildlife tracking, exploring nature with kids, tree and shrub identification, choosing the right trees for firewood, and more. Register and learn more by visiting https://extension.unh.edu/natural-resources/forests-trees/woodlot-management/women-woods. Registration closes Friday, February 20, 2026
*Snow Date: Friday, March 13.

01/28/2026

Cheshire County 4-H has teamed up with a number of partners to provide you with robust hands-on, engaging, and fun Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Education opportunities in 2026. We are beyond excited to learn from teachers and experts from the Harris Center, the Caterpillar Lab, and more. Check out our events — you won't want to miss out! Our events are open to all!

We're excited to announce our upcoming 4-H Outdoor and Environmental events. As more details become available we'll be sharing them here and on our events page.

01/26/2026

Join CCCD and local Long View Forest foresters for a tour of an active timber harvest in the F***y Mason Forest.

The F***y Mason forest is a 286-acre property owned by the town of Walpole and managed by the Walpole Conservation Commission for recreation, wildlife habitat, and wood production. Take a walk in the woods to learn how forest management can balance all these goals.

Learn more about forest management and get to know a local hiking trail!

Learn more or register for this event, https://www.cheshireconservation.org/event-details/active-timber-harvest-tour

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01/14/2026

Soybean Production in the Northeast
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm

This webinar will cover the fundamentals of soybean production in the Northeast. Topics will include nutrient recommendations and timing of application, identification of key pests, and how to manage them. (1 Pesticide Applicator Credit)
Learn more and register: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/01/2026-field-crops-webinar-series

01/14/2026

The Peterborough Town Library is pleased to announce their 2026 Natural NH program series. The series kicks off on Thursday, January 22! All of these free talks take place at 6:30pm at the Peterborough Town Library.

🌲January 22: “New Hampshire Forests – Past, Present and Future: 125 Years of Protecting NH Landscapes and Landmarks” presented by Jack Savage, President of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. https://peterboroughtownlibrary.org/event/15393646

🌲February 26: "Landscaping for Wildlife” presented by Matt Tarr, Extension Professor & State Specialist, Wildlife Habitat at the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension

🌲March 26: “From Lawn to Native Meadow: Lessons Learned” Presented by Mary, a New Hampshire Master Gardener, and Dewey, a Maryland Master Naturalist, and both are Land Stewards for the Forest Society.

🌲April 23: "Native Landscaping Projects" Presented by Aaron Abitz and Brittany Kavanaugh from Jaffrey’s Fassett Farm Nursery.

01/08/2026

Save the date! Registration for the 2026 Introduction to Bird Identification, Ecology & Habitats Course will open on February 3rd. This very popular online & field-based course is taught by Extension Wildlife Habitat Specialist Matt Tarr and a great team of experienced birding instructors. It includes online lessons and optional field trips to a variety of habitats at popular birding hotspots and lesser-known birding locations throughout NH. Click here to learn more: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/01/2026-introduction-bird-identification-ecology-habitats-course.

12/23/2025

The New Year is a great time to refocus on your health and well-being! If you or someone you care for could benefit from tools to improve health, a supportive group, and engaging discussions on living well while managing ongoing health concerns, check out the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program workshops.

Living Well with Diabetes (6 sessions)
Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Take Charge of Your Health! (6 sessions)
Jan. 13 - Feb. 17 2026 | 1:00 - 3:30pm
Living Well with Chronic Pain (6 sessions)
Jan.14 - Feb. 18, 12:30 PM-3:00 PM

Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain Self-Management Programs.

12/16/2025

12/10/2025

Learn how nature can be used as a tool to help alleviate some of the mental and physical symptoms associated with changing seasons.

Winter’s shorter daylight hours can negatively affect mental health, with many experiencing fatigue, mood changes, and in some cases, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a more severe depressive condition. Reduced sunlight impacts serotonin levels and disrupts circadian rhythms, but spending time o...