Education & Training Opportunities
At NHACC we offer guidance and training to our conservation commissioners on a variety of issues including conservation funding, developing natural resource inventory, and many other topics. We help educate our members with programs like the on-line Lunch & Learn presentations, Regional Roundtables and our electronic newsletter, NHACC Enews.
Spring Lunch & Learn Online Programs
Pollinators Are Essential
Wednesday, May 20, at 12 noon on Zoom
Presenter: Catherine Coverdale, Xerces Society
Join the Xerces Society to learn more about what is threatening our pollinators and why they are vital to our agriculture and environment. Find out more about who our pollinators are, what are the threats they face, and what we can do to help restore their habitats.
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Pollinator Pathways NH
Wednesday, June 24, at 12 noon on Zoom
Presenter: Evy Nathan, Pollinator Pathways New Hampshire
Through community partnerships, educational outreach, hands-on events, and local engagement, Pollinator Pathways has been empowering individuals, neighborhoods, and organizations in Southern NH to create sustainable, connected habitats for pollinators. From seed swaps and seedling sales to workshops, school programs and conservation partnerships, they’re building a movement to protect the pollinators that sustain our ecosystems. Learn what you can do in your town – and in your own back yard.
GIS Tools for Wetland Identification
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
12 to 1:30 pm presented on Zoom
Kickstart Your Journey with GIS Tools for Wetlands Identification.
Online tools can help identify wetlands when you are not able to access the property. This program will cover the features of the Land Resources Management Permit Planning Tool (LRMPPT) to assist in wetlands identification. Participants will learn how to effectively use online tools prior to a site visit to review water resources.
Wetlands Identification Field Study
Saturday, June 6, from 9 am to 12 noon
Bow High School, 55 Falcon Way, Bow NH
Presenters: Mary Ann Tilton, NH DES; Kara Villone, NH DES; Sandy Crystall, PWS
This field trip to a local wetland will help participants understand "what makes a wetland," and how the various characteristics of wetlands contribute to the functions and values they provide. We'll talk about wetland delineation and assessment and how this information can help you and your Conservation Commission provide comments on wetland permit applications. This session will include field stations featuring wetlands vegetation indicators, soils and hydrology, and functions including flood storage, water quality and wildlife habitat.
Sharpen your Trails Skills with NHACC and AMC
Friday, June 19, from 10 am to 4 pm
at the AMC Camp Dodge, Gorham NH
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club Trail staff in this hands on workshop to learn more about trail design, erosion control, and how to address over-use. This workshop is a hands-on analysis, interpretation, and prescription workshop for trail workers and land managers. Most of the time will be in the field. Participants should carry a day pack with food and water and wear sturdy shoes. Professional, entry-level, and volunteer trail builders/maintainers are all welcome to participate.
Handbooks and Guidance Documents
We publish the Handbook for New Hampshire’s Municipal Conservation Commissions, and the NH Municipal Conservation Fund Guidebook. We keep our members up-to-date with monthly E-newsletter with a current list of training opportunities. We provide wetlands guidance documents and sample templates for policies and procedures. Contact the NHACC office if you are looking for examples from other conservation commissions.