Cheshire County UNH Cooperative Extension

Mount Monadnock Forestry Tour
August 19, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:30pm
Marlboro Trail, Mount Monadnock

Join Extension foresters, Forest Society staff, and professional foresters for a hiking tour of the forestry demonstration area around the Marlboro Trail on Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH.

Participants will discover the methods foresters use to change how a forest is growing, learn about current threats to forest health and how this project is focused on growing a climate resilient forest and explore the effects of a century of sustainable forest management in this area.
Pre-Registration is required:

Mt. Monadnock Forestry Tour Discover the methods foresters use to change how a forest is growing, learn about current threats to forest health and how this project is focused on growing a climate resilient forest and explore the effects of a century of sustainable forest management.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in NH
Tomorrow evening, August 11, at 6:00pm
Peterborough Town Library

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in New Hampshire:
Where are we and what have we learned after 25 years
August 11, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library | Peterborough, NH

UNH Extension and NH Division of Forests and Lands will discuss the impact of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) over the past 25 years in the Monadnock Region. Presenters will share the status of hemlock in the state, information about hemlock woolly adelgid, and efforts to control this forest pest in the state and beyond.

Professional licensing credits will be offered:
2.0 SAF Category 1 CFEs
NH Pesticide Recertification Credits TBD
More information: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/08/hemlock-woolly-adelgid-new-hampshire-where-are-we-what-have-we-learned-after-25-years

Professional Development Opportunity for Educators!

Join a network of fellow educators who are expanding food system literacy and nutrition education in New Hampshire! 4-H Farm to School Fellows (F2SF) use the Harvest of the Month curriculum to engage school students in grade K – 5 in food literacy and nutrition education that makes a lasting impact. Fellows also connect with peers through networking meetings, workshops, and presentation opportunities to broaden their own knowledge and support one another. Applications close September 1st.
More information and application can be found at: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/09/4-h-farm-school-fellowship-program

Got any hay you want to show off? Enter it is the Corn and Forage contest at the Cheshire Fair this year! Get your entry form here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/554252f8e4b0376dfa63358e/t/6a28326c909385781323297f/1781019244452/2026+Forage.pdf

There's still time to register for the Cheshire Conservation District's Cover Crop Twilight Meeting next week on July 22 at Picadilly Farm in Wi******er. Registration link in the comments!

Tree and Shrub Identification Workshop at Distant Hill
July 19, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00pm
Distant Hill Gardens, Walpole, NH

Would you like to confidently identify the trees and shrubs you encounter on your walks and hikes? If so, this workshop is for you!
Registration is required. https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/07/tree-shrub-identification-workshop-distant-Distant Hill Nature Trail

4-H Caterpillar Stroll
July 8, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00pm
Pisgah State Park, Chesterfield, NH
Join naturalists from The Caterpillar Lab to explore one of our favorite local habitats! We'll explore the caterpillars and insects of early summer as we venture from field to forest to wetland where we will talk about habitat differences, insect roles in our ecosystems, ways we can encourage healthy ecosystems, and see some cool bugs! Registration required.

Pisgah State Park Caterpillar Stroll Join us on a caterpillar walk with the Caterpillar Lab and 4-H at Pisgah State Park.

Never Been to an Extension Summer Twilight Meeting? Here’s What to Expect
Extension offers several summer meetings for farmers

UNH Extension’s Twilight Meetings provide space for farmers and people interested in learning more about farming to gather in person or virtually to learn about specific aspects of running a farm business and timely agricultural topics. Each meeting features a different subject and meetings are held at various locations throughout New Hampshire. No registration is required — just show up to the farm or log into the Zoom meeting! So, why should you attend?

For full details and upcoming twilight meetings, please visit our website: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2026/04/never-been-extension-summer-twilight-meeting-heres-what-expect

We're hiring!
UNH Extension Seeks a Full Time Field Specialist in Cheshire County

This position is located at UNH Cooperative Extension’s Cheshire County office in Keene NH. As part of the UNH Extension natural resources team, the forestry field specialist conducts county‐based and statewide programming and provides Extension forest resources education and assistance to landowners, citizens, natural resource professionals, forest industry, community groups, volunteers, municipalities, and natural resource organizations.

More information can be found at:
https://extension.unh.edu/unh-extension-seeks-full-time-field-specialist-cheshire-county