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Taking Action for Wildlife supports communities, conservation groups, and individuals with resources, tools, and training for conserving New Hampshire's wildlife and habitats.

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Stories

Milkweed pods spread out on table to be processed
In September 2021, NH Fish & Game Department and UNH Cooperative Extension put a request out to any and all New Hampshire residents – find and…
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Volunteers planting pollinator habitat
The Claremont Conservation Commission had lots of ideas about protecting wildlife in their community but when it came down to action, they knew they…
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deer scat
Scat is a sign left behind by every species of wildlife, and different wildlife species have scat with unique characteristics. Learning how to…
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Chimney swift in flight
Chimney Swifts are uncontested masters of the air, and only stop flying to nest and sleep. They are a common sight in most of New Hampshire’s towns…
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Series of photos showing habitat management, pileated woodpecker, compass in hand, and group of people in the woods.
In September, we welcomed 5 new communities to the 2nd annual Community Conservation Cohort, hosted by Taking Action for Wildlife.
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Women surveying for insects in field
September was a busy month on town lands in New Hampshire, as community members all over the state got outside to explore and observe as part of the…
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