Nina Branwen

The Cheshire County Conservation District is delighted to announce our new Equipment Rental Process, made possible through new equipment reservation software, Reservety! This new process streamlines the rental process, making it easier for both the client and the district staff. CCCD’s Operations Coordinator, Ellinore Todd-Long, spent several months researching and implementing this software for a soft rollout during the 2026 rental season with the hope that farmers would start to see...

We share planet Earth with a complex and vibrant interconnected framework of biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Without which, life on this planet would cease to exist. One of the most prolific and important of these is pollinators and the imperative role they play in keeping flora alive, ecosystems functioning, and food abundant. Pollination is planet Earth's primary survival function, maintaining its status as the backbone of Earth’s terrestrial ecosystems. From the ecosystem services...

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 American...