Community Tree Stewards

• 2008 Tree Steward Application
• 2008 Tree Steward Schedule-Manchester
• 2008 Tree Steward Schedule-Stratham
• The NH Big Tree Program
• Community Tree Steward Time Log

 

NH’s Natural Resources Volunteer Program – Core Training for Community Tree Stewards, Earth Team, and Wonders of Wildlife Volunteers

Do you enjoy learning about NH’s outdoors and sharing with others? Are you concerned about the future of NH’s forest, wildlife, and water resources? Are you on a member of conservation commission, land trust, or watershed association or have thought about becoming more involved in your community?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, NH’s Natural Resource Volunteer Program can provide you with many opportunities. 

Beginning in September 2008, UNH Cooperative Extension in partnership with several natural resources agencies will host NH’s Natural Resources Volunteer Program, core training for Community Tree Stewards, Earth Team and Wonders of Wildlife volunteers.  The course consists of 12 sessions that include: NH ecosystems, watersheds and changing land use; wildlife species and habitats; soil and water resources; working with local governments for natural resource management; land conservation and protection; tree identification, evaluation, planting, and care; threatened and endangered plant and animal communities; sustainable living, integrated landscaping, and climate change - what you can do to help make a difference.

The course may also be taken for college credit through Great Bay Community College, Manchester Community College, or the University of New Hampshire.

These sessions provide participants with a comprehensive background in natural resources, and in return participants have a wide variety of opportunities to volunteer.  Program graduates volunteer through each of the partnering agencies’ programs: NH Community Tree Stewards, Wonder of Wildlife, and Earth Team Volunteers, and/or they can volunteer in their own communities.  Graduates from NH’s Natural Resources Volunteer Program help: inventory natural resources, permanently protect thousands of acres of land, develop community gardens and landscapes, discover endangered species, join conservation commissions, watershed associations, and lands trusts, deliver educational programs to adults and children, write and publish articles, and measure some of the largest trees in New Hampshire! Since 1991 the program has assisted over 100 New Hampshire communities.

The next courses are being offered at the Community Colleges from 8:45am – 4pm on Wednesdays in Manchester, and Fridays in Stratham beginning on September 3, and September 5, 2008. Each site will host the series of 12 sessions through November 21st.

A $75.00 course fee* includes extensive resource material. Participants are asked in return to volunteer 40 hours over a two-year period of time through a wide variety of projects and activities that focus on New Hampshire’s natural resources.

To help care for natural resources in your community join the NH Natural Resources Volunteer Program! Download an application; for more information contact Mary Tebo at 629-9494 ext. 140.

* A fee is charged for this program to cover costs. A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals unable to pay. UNH Cooperative Extension programs and policies are consistent with Federal and State Laws and regulations on non-discrimination regarding race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veterans status, or marital status UNH, U.S, Dept of Agriculture and New Hampshire counties cooperating.

To learn more about the Community Tree Stewards or to be placed on a list to receive information about the 2008 course, you can email Mary Tebo, Community Forestry Educator or you can reach her by phone or fax.

Mary Tebo UNH Cooperative Extension Community Forestry Educator 200 Bedford Street Manchester, NH 03101 Phone: 603-629-9494 Ext. 140 FAX: 603-629-9998

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