Brentwood NH Conservation Commission

06/22/2026

Volunteers Needed for the Great Bay Butterfly Count on July 15!

Join the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network for an annual butterfly count and help collect valuable data that supports butterfly conservation across the Granite State. No experience is necessary—everyone is welcome!

Learn more about the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network and the annual butterfly count here: www.nhbutterflies.org/event/2026/07/great-bay-butterfly-count-2026

06/18/2026

Listen to this! A great mini podcast for all ages: Something Wild.

The latest story is about one of nature's most amazing phenomena: spawning horseshoe crabs at high tide.

https://www.nhpr.org/show/something-wild/2026-06-12/something-wild-horseshoe-crab-nh-great-bay

06/15/2026

Diverse habitats in Brentwood mean a wide range of wildlife living right here in town.

We want to know: what wildlife have you seen in Brentwood recently? Post a comment and/or a picture!

06/11/2026

Learning Opportunity! Pollinator Pathways NH Summer Webinar on June 16 is about bee community dynamics in cities and suburbs, their co-evolution with native plants, and how to best provide the habitat they need.

Learn more and register here:

Establishing pollinator-friendly habitats.

06/08/2026

Have you noticed any changes with the Beech trees on your property? Beach leaf disease is caused by a microscopic nematode that feeds and overwinters in buds, causing damage that is visible in the Spring. Beech trees usually die 3-6 years after infestation. Best management strategies for Beech vary, and landowners are encouraged to contact the county forester through UNH Cooperative Extension Forestry and Wildlife Program for assistance.

Learn more about Beech leaf disease here:

Beech leaf disease is a relatively recent arrival to the forests of New Hampshire and has been spreading quickly throughout the southern half of the state. Learn more about how to recognize this new forest health concern and what we know about it.

06/03/2026

Whether your property is 1 acre or 100, we want to know: what natural features do you feel connected to on your land? It could be a special tree, the milkweed patch in your garden, or a bird that visits your yard frequently.

Comment below with words and/or a picture so we can all appreciate these special natural features in Brentwood 🌿

06/01/2026

The next Conservation Commission meeting is on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm at the Town Office. This meeting is open to the public and we encourage anyone interested in local conservation efforts to attend.

The Conservation Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm, except in November when it is normally the first Wednesday.

05/28/2026

Are you looking for trainings, experiences or volunteer opportunities and love the outdoors? Nature Groupie is an amazing resource that shares a wide variety of outdoor opportunities around New England. You can filter your search by location, activity, and even family friendliness. 10/10 recommend checking it out!

www.naturegroupie.org

05/25/2026

The Brentwood Trails Committee seeks volunteers for trail maintenance on the Split Rock trails this Wednesday, May 27 from 5:30-7 pm. Please contact Debbie at [email protected] if you are able to help out!

Tag your friends who love playing in the forest.

05/24/2026

Conservation Area Spotlight: Spruce Swamp Conservation Area

Did you know that there is an entrance to this 575 acre conservation area with 6.6 miles of easy to moderate trails right here in Brentwood? A collaboration between SELT - Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire and the Town of Fremont, Spruce Swamp Conservation Area offers a rich forest ecosystem, diverse wildlife habitat, and varied scenic beauty with established trails, several bridges, and lookout areas.

Learn more about Spruce Swamp here: seltnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Spruce-Swamp-TrailGuide-mobile.pdf