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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
Vernal pool in fall
Bigger is Better
Potential Buffer Distances for Vernal Pools in New Hampshire
Despite their modest appearance, vernal pools are critically important ecological resources. Many communities are asking questions about how much upla... 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
Two young children at the top of a mountain after a hike looking out at the view.
Taking A Wildlife View to Trails
Rye Conservation Commission’s quest to understand trail impacts on wildlife and habitats
The Rye Conservation Commission enlisted the help of professionals to find a balance between natural resources conservation and recreation on their to... 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
Barn swallow
Swifts & Swallows in New Hampshire
A new brochure highlights the seven species of swifts and swallows found in New Hampshire, their behaviors, habitats, and conservation needs. It also ... 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
NH Open Space Report Cover
Open Space Matters for Wildlife (And Much More!)
Learn How New Hampshire's Open Spaces, Natural Lands, and Waters Enhance Our Quality of Life
A new, statewide report released by a coalition of conservation organizations shows how our farms, forests, and natural lands are more than scenic—the... 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