An Idea Becomes Reality: Planting a Hedgerow Through the Conservation Opportunity Fund
In December 2023, Eileen Casey of Keene began planning a Conservation Opportunity Fund hedgerow project to support wildlife on her property!
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Emily Daigle
Jun 63 min read
Pollinator Habitat Blooms in Keene: A Conservation Opportunity Fund Story
Initially I figured it would take us many years to plant our pollinator habitat, enter the Conservation Opportunity Fund!
Matt Smetana
Jan 155 min read
Conservation Funding Encourages Local Farmers and Landowners to 'Grow Green' in 2024
Discover funding opportunities that help you enhance local agriculture, preserve wildlife habitat, and promote climate resilience!
Matt Smetana
Oct 23, 20236 min read
November Community Member Spotlight: Susie Spikol
Curiosity, empathy, and love for all beings big and small. Susie Spikol has been cultivating these in our community one encounter at a time.
Sofie Wicklund
Aug 4, 20233 min read
A 'Nock Out Summer: Improving Regional Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Learn more about the role Sofie played in Monadnock Outdoors' regional efforts this summer!
Georgina Carley
May 4, 20233 min read
Little Patch of Weeds: Transforming Lawn to Meadow
Georgina and Marvin transformed their curiosity (and lawn) to create areas providing food and shelter for wildlife across their property!
Benee Hershon
Jan 5, 20236 min read
Winter Community Member Spotlight: Michele Chalice
One local business is set to re-imagine what these outdoor spaces could look like and transform them into spaces which benefit all!
Benee Hershon
Oct 4, 20224 min read
October Community Member Spotlight: Kris Snowman-Shelley
To support native pollinators, Kris Snowman-Shelley planted a beautiful pollinator garden through the Conservation Opportunity Fund!
Benee Hershon
Sep 2, 20224 min read
September Community Member Spotlight: Jeff Littleton
From the coldest days of the year, to the heat of summer, Jeff Littleton is in the field strengthening conservation efforts in our region.
Benee Hershon
Feb 18, 20224 min read
February Community Member Spotlight: Bob & Lynn Ziman
A retired couple have completed the first season of their ever-growing pollinator garden and have transformed their perception of the...
Bill Fosher
Oct 5, 20212 min read
Cold River Streambank Restoration Project: A Closer Look
Every spring and sometimes in the summer, the Cold River would take a bite out of two important agricultural fields near its confluence...
Lola Bobrowski
Jul 8, 20212 min read
Pollinators of Cheshire & Sullivan Counties
The 2021 National Pollinator Week, an annual international event created by the Pollinator Partnership, took place between Monday June...
Todd Horner
Feb 16, 20213 min read
Private Landowners say YES to Pollinators!
One in three bites of food that we consume are made possible by pollinators—a group that includes the well-known honeybee, but also an...
Lola Bobrowski
Jan 15, 20214 min read
2020 - What a Year!
What a year 2020 has been! As one can imagine, our year in review is going to look a bit different this year, but also a lot didn’t...
Lola Bobrowski
Nov 5, 20203 min read
On Mud, Horses, Flowers, & Food
It was early spring. All the snow had melted in the winter paddock, and the workhorses and the farmers were ankle-and-fetlock deep in...
Lola Bobrowski
Oct 25, 20202 min read
Uniquely NH Stories & Celebration
This year, the Cheshire County Conservation District is excited to celebrate its 75th anniversary! While Covid-19 may have thrown a...
Lola Bobrowski
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Explore Intersections Between Land & Community On Sept. 24th!
Radically Rural 2020 brings you Radically Rural Remote, a single-day entirely virtual summit for shaping and sharing ideas surrounding...
Amy Bodwell
Aug 2, 20206 min read
An Interview: NH's Giant Silk Moths
Have you been lucky enough to see giant moths flying around in colorful outfits? Or perhaps huge caterpillars wandering about? Many of...
Sara Powell
Jun 6, 20204 min read
The Problem is the Solution: Stewarding a Small piece of Property with a Permaculture Approach
“Vision is not seeing things as they are but as they will be” ~David Holmgren Buying an old house (C.1790’s) on a very small lot (0.17...
Lola Bobrowski
Apr 7, 20202 min read
Virtual Connection During Social Distancing
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed. Kids are home from school, parents are working remotely and often doing double...
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