UNH Extension - Strafford County

03/24/2026

Who says your carrots can’t party with your cosmos? 🌸🥕
Foodscaping is taking over yards everywhere—and it’s as fun as it is beautiful!

Join Willa Coroka of The Magpie’s Apprentice to explore creative ways to mix edible crops right into your flower beds. Think peppers tucked between peonies, kiwis climbing the porch, and gardens that feed your eyes and your stomach.

Ready to turn your yard into a delicious work of art? Let’s see if foodscaping can take root in your neighborhood! 🌿💚
March 26 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Auburn, NH

Tomato season is coming into full swing. In this workshop, we'll discuss the differences between the two major growth habits of tomato varieties: determinate and indeterminate. Understanding these differences will determine how best to manage them. We'll

03/19/2026

Ready to put the life back in your life? Join our 6‑week Monday series (1:00–3:30 p.m., March 30–May 4) designed for anyone living with a chronic condition—or caring for someone who is.

This supportive workshop helps you:

Tackle fatigue, pain, and frustration

Find physical activities that actually work for you

Understand medications and new treatment options

Make healthy eating doable

Communicate better with family, friends, and healthcare providers

Connect with others who truly get it

A healthier, more confident you starts here. Register by March 20:

In this workshop, you will learn ways to manage symptoms and meet health goals. Create a weekly action plan to help you meet your goals so that you can do the things in life YOU want to do!

03/16/2026

Build the confidence to support mental health in your community. A.I.D. (Awareness. Interaction. Directions.) is a free 90‑minute training that gives you the tools to recognize when someone may be struggling and how to connect them with the help they need.

Learn how to spot the signs, start the conversation, and make a real difference.
March 26 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | online
Cost: FREE

Our agriculture community faces unique challenges from injuries to crop loss. Challenges such as these and other can contribute to mental health challenges.

03/09/2026

Plan for an easy weeknight dinner while raising funds for Strafford County 4-H!
Dover Margaritas is supporting our organization with a Noche Mexicana Fundraiser on March 11!

03/04/2026

New to butterflies and ready to spread your wings? 🦋✨
Join us for a beginner‑friendly session all about butterfly behavior, ID tips, and how to spot New Hampshire’s most common species. You’ll learn what to look for, how to use simple clues to tell butterflies apart, and even get quick tips for snapping great butterfly photos—yes, even with your phone! 📸

The session is led by Mark Ellingwood, a retired wildlife biologist who now spends his days enjoying (and photographing!) these incredible insects.

Come get inspired and start your butterfly journey!
March 18 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | free webinar

This presentation is geared toward new butterfly enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about butterfly biology and behavior.

02/25/2026

Mark your calendars if you are a STEM fan:
March 6 at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord
If you’ve ever wondered how to spark scientific curiosity in your children—or rediscover it in yourself—this month’s Super Stellar Friday delivers the perfect opportunity.
You’ll walk away with hands‑on ideas, new perspectives, and maybe even a better understanding of the night sky.

An informative presentation by longtime educator and UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist Claes Thelemarck who explores how simple materials, creativity, and the power of play can ignite scientific curiosity in children. With over 35 years of teaching experience, Thelemarck brings practical in...

02/23/2026

02/18/2026

Free virtual training for educators, youth leaders, or parents!
👉Identify. Understand. Respond.👈

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.
This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Please register by 3/17 for the workshop on April 7.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.

01/30/2026

Winter days like today make it hard to go outside...
Spring is coming and we are bringing back "Walk with Ease" to help you establish a regular walking and movement routine.
Join the free, virtual program for support, new ideas, and accountability. 👟👟👟

Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six week self-directed Walk With Ease program can help you safely make physical activity a part of your everyday life!

01/23/2026

UNH Extension is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant at their Rockingham County office.

The part-time administrative assistant, located at UNH Extension’s Rockingham County office in Brentwood, N.H., provides professional, high-quality administrative support to UNH Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers across many program areas. This position enhances the effectiveness of Extens...

01/23/2026

🙌 Are you working or volunteering for a food pantry? 🙌
Join this free, virtual training on Feb. 9 from 10 am-12 noon
Come together with other food pantry partners to discover how a trauma-informed approach to customer service promotes a positive experience for all.

✅ Explore best practices for customer service skills and policies.
✅ Learn tips and tricks to creating a welcoming, joyful, and respectful food pantry environment.
✅ Share experiences with others and reflect on your relationship with your pantry guests.

Creating Respectful Food Pantry Environments: Customer Service for Food Distribution Training In Partnership with Capital Area Food Access Coalition, NH Food Bank, and UNH Cooperative Extension