Walpole, NH (June 2, 2022) – The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) in partnership with Distant Hill Gardens and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is excited to announce a five part workshop series focused on habitat management.
The series will be hosted monthly though October 2022 at Distant Hill Gardens in Walpole, NH. This series is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10/Adult. Donations go directly to making the Distant Hill Nature Trail more accessible to everyone! Space is limited and registration is required.
Workshop #1:
Friday, June 10, 3 - 6pm: Recognizing & Managing Wildlife Habitat on Your Property
Guest Presenters:
Matt Tarr, Professor and Wildlife Specialist, UNH Extension
Matt Kelly, Cheshire County Forester, UNH Extension
Workshop #2:
Friday, July 8, 2022, 3 - 6pm: Managing Fields and Open Spaces for Wildlife
Guest Presenters:
Kelly Boland, Biologist and Forester, NRCS
Molly Jacobson, Pollinator Ecologist, SUNY-ESF
Workshop #3:
Friday, August 12, 2022, 3 - 6pm: Managing Wetlands for Wildlife
Guest Presenters:
John Magee, Fish Habitat Biologist, NH Fish and Game Department
Colin Lawson, New England Culvert Coordinator, Trout Unlimited
Workshop #4:
Friday, September 9, 2022, 3 - 6pm: Forest Management for Wildlife
Guest Presenters:
Matt Kelly, Cheshire County Forester, UNH Extension
Alex Barrett, Forester, Long View Forestry
Tom Groves, Field Manager, Long View Forestry
Workshop #5:
Friday, October 14, 2022, 3 - 6pm: Wildlife Habitat Research: Your Land as a Living
Lab
More details will be made available soon!
If you have any questions regarding the series or require assistance in registration, please contact info@cheshireconservation.org or 603-756-2988 ext. 3011
The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners. For more information, contact the Conservation District at 603-756-2988 ext.4.
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