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As we walk through the woods we see a 10-15” diameter aspen here and there plus an occasional clump amidst what would otherwise be characterized as a ... Learn More
When Europeans first came to New Hampshire, moose were found statewide with the highest densities in the north. They were used as a primary source of ... Learn More
In comic books and in Hollywood movies, arch-villains are often highly mechanized and possess awesome super powers. We watch battles unfold pitting go... Learn More
Most of us Granite Staters are enamored, maybe even infatuated, with the forests of New Hampshire. It’s hard not to be. They cover about 84% of the st... Learn More
Sand and gravel pits are numerous and widespread throughout New Hampshire, making up about 0.35% of New Hampshire’s landscape. Often overlooked and le... Learn More
Are you a citizen scientist? Do you want to be? The activity we call “science” began as citizen science centuries ago, with curious people asking ques... Learn More
In today’s high tech world, children are too often disconnected from nature and have little experience with their natural environment.  Schools do not... Learn More
Amherst has few grasslands, and they are mostly small and scattered. There are no 25-acre abandoned airport fields here, but grassland habitats in Amh... Learn More
Planning outreach in your community? Take a page from Campton’s book and consider hosting an outdoor field event exploring local habitats Learn More
Those of you with bird feeders may recall two broad themes from the winter of 2017-18: there were fewer chickadees and a lot more juncos. Hardly a day... Learn More