MTA talks to GSAs about new routes

The Manchester Transit Authority took time to talk with our Granite State Ambassador volunteers about their new routes connecting Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to the Boston Express Terminal and other locations. To watch it directly: https://www.screencast.com/t/84KS52I7TVS MTA operates all transit buses in and around Manchester. We offer intercity routes to Concord

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Lecture: New Hampshire Tourism Development from the Ground Up

Listen in to this presentation by Jada Lindblom, UNH Cooperative Extension.  Across New Hampshire, UNH Cooperative Extension works with communities and organizations to leverage their natural and cultural assets and create engaging and memorable experiences for visitors and locals, while also encouraging regional economic development. From mountain biking to historic

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Lecture: Introduction to the City of Concord Trails

Program recorded May 2022 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Beth Fenstermacher, Assistant City Planner for the City of Concord, presented on the Concord trail system.  Concord’s extensive off-road trail network covers over 85 miles, is one of the largest recreational assets in the City,

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Lecture: Lake Hosts – Our Lakes First Line of Defense

Program recorded April 2022 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Kat Kelleher, NH Lakes Program Assistant, presented on the Lake Host program.  Around the state, hundreds of Lake Hosts can be identified by their signature blue t-shirts and eagle-eyes for aquatic invasive species.  Staffed at

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Lecture: The History of Agriculture as told by Barns

Program recorded December 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. John Porter, author, former dairy specialist, and Farm, Forest, and Garden Expo Board Member, presents a virtual lecture. This program celebrates our Historical Resources month for our 25th anniversary celebration, as December wraps up our

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Lecture: Moose and Bear in NH

Program recorded September 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Have you ever wondered where bears den, why they scratch trees or how much they weigh when they are born? Why do moose eat aquatic vegetation, where do they go in the winter and how

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Lecture: NH Railroads

Program recorded June 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. We were honored to be joined by Brian Solomon, Marketing & Events Manager of Conway Scenic Railroad, and world-renowned railroad expert and author, for a presentation on the history of NH Railroads.  He provided us

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Exploring the Great North Woods and Beyond

Listen in to this recorded program from the chambers in the greater Great North Woods region as they share with us an overview of their region, including outdoor recreation, attractions, hidden gems, and more. The panelists include: Jodi Gilbert, Executive Director; North Country Chamber of Commerce Pam Sullivan, Marketing Representative;

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Lecture: Maple Sugaring at The Rocks

Listen in to this recorded program from Nigel Manley, The Rocks Director, as he shares background information on maple sugaring on The Rocks’ spectacular property in Bethlehem.  The program begins with a video that he would normally show in the sugarhouse.  He also talks about why drilling holes in trees

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From the Ground Up ~ Horticulture, Agritourism & the Greening of NH

Listen to an illustrated talk that celebrates the role of gardens in fostering communities (plant, animal and human) that preserve habitat and important intersections for outdoor, place-based learning and kinship with the natural environments of New Hampshire.  John Forti, founding director of Bedrock Gardens in Lee, explores the ways in

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Learn from a GSA: Beekeeping with Nick W.

Listen in to this presentation as Nick teaches us about bees and the equipment he uses for beekeeping.  He shares with us the basics of beekeeping, what getting started entails, zoning, and some examples of beekeeping courses.  Nick has participated in beekeeping for 9 years and enjoys it – join

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UNH Cooperative Extension Lecture

Nate Bernitz, Home Horticulture Outreach Program Manager at UNH Cooperative Extension, shares with us background information about the UNH Cooperative Extension, what they do, and the ways in which they contribute to agriculture in NH. Program recorded March 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here.

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