Cheshire County UNH Cooperative Extension

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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Image Description: Dark green background with green and white stripes on right hand. A vertical photo of logs is placed next to the stripes. Image reads "Forestry Stewardship Workshop: Active Timber Harvest Tour. Join CCCD and local Long View Forest foresters for a tour of an active timber harvest in the F***y Mason Forest! February 7th, 10:00AM-12:00PM. F***y Mason Trailhead, Walpole NH. Presented by Walpole Conservation Commission, Cheshire County Conservation District, UNH Extension, Long View Forest, Antioch University New England, and NRCS. Registration is free and required: cheshireconservation.org/events"

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...

11/20/2025

We've extended registration to Friday, Dec 5th!
4-H Science Bonanza 2025
December 13, 2025 | 9:00am - 1:15pm
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

Youth ages 5-12 are welcome at this day filled with activities that fuel their interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Teams of educators will help your little ones safely learn about electricity, nutrition, controlling robots, insects, a planetarium show and more!
Learn more:

STEM learning day in Manchester NH, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., youth ages 5-11 and their families.

10/31/2025

10/29/2025