Merrimack County Conservation District

05/31/2026

05/09/2026

Turtles are on the move! 🐢🐢
Be on the lookout for our turtles when traversing our roadways, particularly in May- June when turtles are actively moving
When safe to do so, help our turtles by moving them across the road in the direction to which they were headed.

05/07/2026

Calling all local gardeners! We would love it if you would plant a row or two for the Food Pantry. Everyone loves locally grown vegetables!!

05/05/2026

You are invited to our Annual Dinner on May 20th featuring Eric Orff talking about "What's Wild in NH". Farm tours before dinner available at gorgeous Sanborn Mills Farm in Loudon. Come support conservation at the local level with a dinner by Sanborn Mills Farm and presentation by Merrimack County's own Eric Orff. Please register today!

Adults: $30/ person. Youth 4-16: $15/ person. Youth 3 and under: Free.

Optional farm tours begin at 4:30; social time at 5pm; dinner at 5:30pm, "What's Wild in NH" presentation at 6:30pm.
Visit https://form.jotform.com/260996914758073 to register or visit www.merrimackccd.org for more information about the Merrimack County Conservation District.

Proceeds from the dinner go towards our scholarship program, school and community gardening programs, and other conservation activities throughout Merrimack County

05/03/2026

Save the date for our reimagined Pollinator Fest (formerly our Native Plant Sale and Craft Fair), now taking place outdoors in our beautiful meadow on June 6 at the McLane Center in Concord! This family-friendly celebration will feature a selection of native plants for sale, handmade local crafts, live music, and delicious food truck eats. Whether you're taking a guided garden tour, meeting our live animal ambassadors, or chatting with our expert pollinator team, there’s something for every nature lover. https://nhaudubon.org/center-and-events/pollinator-fest-and-native-plant-sale/

04/23/2026

"Ask the Plant Expert" at our Plant Sale on Saturday from 10-noon at Carter Hill Orchard, trout sale, and more events! - https://mailchi.mp/8972ec699f62/merrimack-county-conservation-district-updates-9728194

04/15/2026

John has been so helpful in assisting with our soil workshops and John’s garden at the County Complex’s newly named Silver Farm has donated thousands of pounds of vegetables to our gleaning program. We wish John well in his retirement.

40 YEARS of John Silver!

Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone—four decades of dedication from John Silver!

John, your hard work and care as the County’s farm hand have helped Merrimack County truly flourish in more ways than we can count. Whether tending the land or nurturing the County garden, your passion and joy have always been front and center—and it shows in everything you do.

It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside you. Your pride in the County, your warm spirit, and your unwavering commitment have left a lasting mark on all of us.

Here’s to you, John—thank you for everything you’ve given over these amazing 40 years. Wishing you all the best in what comes next!

03/27/2026

⚠️AMPHIBIANS ON THE MOVE⚠️

While this spring’s weather has been more difficult than normal to predict, it is looking like tonight might be the opening act for large-scale amphibian migration in the state. Current weather forecast calls for warm (40-50s temps) throughout the night with steady rainfalls predicted throughout the region. Amphibians often need to cross roads as they make their way to vernal pools to begin their breeding cycle following a long winter slumber. Roadway fatalities have a huge negative impact on local populations.

We ask that you please drive slowly and be watchful on roads after dusk and especially on these rainy, warmer spring nights. If you do spot some critters on the move tonight or any other night, please send your observations to [email protected].

03/26/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
NH's favorite family spring event is right around the corner!

03/20/2026