Monadnock Outdoors

Monadnock Outdoors is a partnership of community leaders dedicated to building a healthier, more connected community where individuals thrive by engaging with nature and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Our goal is to promote physical activity, active transportation, and a love for the outdoors to contribute to the overall well-being and vitality of the Monadnock region.

As one of the six Workgroups of the Healthy Monadnock Alliance, Monadnock Outdoors is committed to advancing active living in the region, ensuring that all residents have the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to get active and connect with nature and our community. By collaborating with local organizations and community members, we aim to create a supportive environment that fosters a culture of well-being and outdoor recreation.

This initiative is made possible through community support and the Healthy Monadnock Alliance.

Mission

Our mission is to foster connections to nature and improve community well-being through education and the promotion of active living through physical activity, active transportation, and recreation in the outdoors.

Vision

Our vision is that Monadnock Region residents are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to get active, connect with nature and the community, and improve their well-being.

Who We Are

Monadnock Outdoors was launched in 2021 and currently has 12 active members representing 10 regional organizations, including: The Harris Center for Conservation Education, Horatio Colony Preserve, Cheshire County Conservation District, Cheshire Medical Center, Keene Housing Kids Collaborative, The Monadnock Conservancy, Monadnock Region Rail Trail Collaborative, the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Cheshire County and the Keene Public Library.

Current Projects:

The Outdoor Recreation Resource Map helps community members locate and access public recreation opportunities and resources available across the Monadnock Region.

The map allows you to search for everything from trailheads to public parks, boat launches, XC ski trails and more!

In 2022, Monadnock Outdoors collaborated with Antioch University’s Spatial Analysis Lab (ASAL) to create this resource. And in 2023, the map was updated with help from the New Hampshire Children's Foundation and Southwest Region Planning Commission to more comprehensively show parks and play spaces in our region.