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What do fish have to do with farms? More than you might think!
Each spring as the snow turns to rain and the land starts to warm up, heralding the arrival of snowdrops, crocuses, and spring peepers, my mind starts to turn to gardening… and fish! In my role as the Aquatic Ecologist at the Connecticut River Conservancy I think about fish a lot, but in spring that kicks into high gear as our native anadromous fish species begin heading upstream to spawn, and I prepare to head out and help collect data about where they are and how many are t
Kate Buckman
May 14 min read
A Dedication to Conserving: Land Protection & The Monadnock Conservancy
Of all the amazing things about the Monadnock region, our access to working farms, and the food our local farmers grow and raise, is top of the list. The Monadnock Conservancy, along with so many other hardworking organizations, is dedicated to helping to conserve and forever protect these fragile and vital spaces. These spaces are fragile because, especially in terms of growing food, not all soil is created equally – some lands have better soil for farming thanks to ancient
Martin Royle, The Monadnock Conservancy
Apr 33 min read
Citizen Science: The Community Movement at the Backbone of Environmental Research
Citizen science is an empowered community effort that encourages individuals worldwide to participate in collecting and analyzing scientific data related to the environment. More often than not, these efforts are collaborative efforts with local to international scientists. While citizen science has only increased in popularity in recent years, it has roots dating back to the 1800s. The first is a citizen-led bird migration monitoring program, founded by a member of the Ameri
Nina Branwen
Mar 64 min read
History of Conservation Districts Part Two: The Conservation District, Built on Community
In part one of this series, we discussed the history of the conservation districts and zoomed in to specifically discuss the history of the Cheshire County Conservation District in connection with that history. As noted previously, this year is a big year for New Hampshire Conservation Districts; the vast majority are celebrating 80 years since their establishment in 1946! With such a robust history, districts across the country have developed their own unique identity withi
Nina Branwen
Feb 96 min read
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