UNH Cooperative Extension - Carroll County

04/29/2026

Landowner Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance – Level 1
May 16, 2026 | 9:00am-3:00pm
Carroll County Annex
10 County Farm Road, Ossipee, NH

New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association (NHTOA) and UNH Extension welcome landowners and non-professional chainsaw users to register for this Level 1 Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance workshop. Learn basic chainsaw maintenance and care, inspection of personal protective equipment, hazard and situational awareness, and chainsaw safety best practices.

Cost:
$150 for NHTOA members/$200 non-members

Instructors:
Michael Gagnon, Hillsborough County Forester, UNH Extension
Jim Frohn, Grafton County Forester, UNH Extension

Link to register in comments!

04/09/2026

Learn the Art of Blueberry Pruning at Upcoming UNH Extension Demonstration in Wolfeboro! This is a public event where you are invited to sharpen your pruning skills at a free Blueberry Pruning Demonstration hosted by UNH Cooperative Extension on April 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This in‑person event will take place outdoors at 86 Whitten Neck Road in Wolfeboro and is open to both home gardeners and commercial producers.

04/09/2026

New Hampshire Numbers Bonus Challenge (April 9 only!) – the first 2,000 donors who make a gift with the numbers 6, 0, 3 in any order (and who have not already given during The (603) Challenge) will have $20 added to their gift. This means, a gift of $3.06 or $603 all earn the same bonus!

04/07/2026

111 years of supporting our communities with research-based education! Whether you're looking to improve your garden, start a business, or enhance your community, Extension is here to help.

Direct link to donate to UNH Cooperative Extension in the comments!

04/02/2026

🫐 Learn the Art of Blueberry Pruning at Upcoming UNH Extension Demonstration in Wolfeboro

This is a public event where you are invited to sharpen your pruning skills at a free Blueberry Pruning Demonstration hosted by UNH Cooperative Extension on April 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The in‑person event will take place outdoors at 86 Whitten Neck Road in Wolfeboro and is open to both home gardeners and commercial producers.

Event link in the comments! 🫐

03/31/2026

What is "Big Night" and how can you help amphibians during this time? Each spring, amphibians such as spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and spring peepers venture to vernal pools to reproduce, but their journeys are not always easy.

Read more to discover the trifecta of conditions needed for Big Night to occur, the role of community science groups during this annual event, and how to join a Crossing Brigade that helps amphibians cross roadways on Big Night.

DID YOU KNOW
Spotted salamanders that survive the metamorphosis from aquatic larvae into land-dwelling juveniles typically live about 20 years in the wild, though some have been reported as old as 30!

In spring, amphibians migrate to vernal pools for breeding during what is known as Big Night. There are specific weather conditions that determine when this migration occurs and there are several challenges that amphibians face on their journeys. Humans can help by joining local community science gr...