Public Outreach & Education

children kayaking on a pond surrounded by forest
New Hampshire Environmental Literacy Plan is Ready for Implementation
New Hampshire has taken an important step forward in strengthening environmental education with the updated 2026 New Hampshire Environmental Literacy ... Learn More
Saltmarsh habitat
Caring for Our Marshes
A New Guide for Coastal Stewardship
To help people better understand and care for important coastal environments, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Coastal P... Learn More
Members of the Warner cohort group table at a farmer's market
2026 Community Technical Assistance
Now Accepting Rolling Applications
The Taking Action for Wildlife team offers direct technical assistance to communities interested in incorporating wildlife and habitat information int... Learn More
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2025 NH State Wildlife Action Plan Now Available
New Hampshire has released a comprehensive update to its State Wildlife Action Plan, establishing conservation priorities for wildlife and habitats ac... Learn More
A young visitor learns about the importance of bog habitats and the history of land-use at New London’s Philbrick-Cricenti Bog
Engage Visitors on Your Conservation Lands
Quick Tips for Interpretive Signs
Town-owned conservation lands with well-established trail systems can be a great place to install interpretive signs - including some that highlight w... Learn More
Members of the Moultonborough Conservation Commission visit Moultonborough Falls Conservation Area with the Taking Action for Wildlife team.
2025 TAFW Community Assistance Program Update
This summer and early fall the Taking Action for Wildlife Team has been working with 4 communities through our Community Technical Assistance Program.... Learn More
NHACC Annual Meeting & Conference
Wildlife Workshops at 2025 NHACC Conference
Join the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions (NHACC) for the only statewide conference dedicated to municipal conservation commissio... Learn More
Vernal pool workshop
Best Practices for Sharing Vernal Pools with Your Community
Vernal pools are an important wildlife habitat and can be great to explore with your community, but It’s important to balance the benefits and potenti... Learn More
NH Butterfly Monitoring Volunteers surveying a field.
Get Involved in Wildlife Conservation
Join a Participatory Science Project in New Hampshire This Summer
There are several wildlife-focused participatory science projects that take place in the summer in New Hampshire, making it a great time to get involv... Learn More
Volunteers explore New London's Philbrick-Cricenti Bog
2024 Community Technical Assistance Success!
The Taking Action for Wildlife Team worked with three NH communities last year through our Community Technical Assistance program. Here’s a recap of t... Learn More