Page 10 - FEB2026

Page 10 NEWFOUNDLAKELIFE.COM February 2026
Community
The NH Coverts Project is accepting applications from new volunteers interested in taking part in the 2026 NH Coverts Project volunteer training work- shop on May 6–9 at the Barbara C. Harris Conference Center in Greenfield.
Since its beginning in 1995, the NH Coverts Project has trained over 500 volunteers in promoting wildlife conservation and forest stewardship through- out the state. Each year, 25 conservation-minded residents connect with a team of nat- ural resource professionals to learn more about wildlife and forest ecology, habitat manage- ment, land conservation, and effective outreach to share their new knowledge. There is a $50 registration fee, but sponsors cover all other program costs. In exchange for the training, participants commit to volun- teer at least 40 hours of their time during the coming year to educate and motivate others to become stewards of the state's wildlife and forest resources.
To apply for this year’s NH Coverts Project training, down- load and complete the 2026 NH Coverts Project Application at nhcoverts.org. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2026. For more information, visit the project website at nhcoverts.org or contact Project Coordinator Haley Andreozzi at haley.an- dreozzi@unh.edu or 603-862- 5327.
A covert, pronounced “cover” with a “t,” is a thicket that pro- vides shelter for wildlife. The term symbolizes the project’s goal of enhancing, restoring, and conserving habitat for na- tive wildlife in New Hampshire. Once trained through the Co- verts Program, participants become members of a knowl- edgeable statewide network con- nected through newsletters, field trips, and workshops.
Coverts volunteers give their time in a variety of ways. Some lead field walks or organize vol- unteer workdays, while others serve on town boards or manage their own property for wildlife
habitat. A recent participant shared, “Over the three-day Co- verts [workshop], I was delighted by the high quality of instruction. Upon my return home, I applied my newfound knowledge to cre- ate a land management plan that protects and enhances our prop- erty for both wildlife and people. The increase in wildlife using our property has been fourfold,
with new species making them- selves known weekly! It's been a pleasure to share about Coverts with friends and neighbors, and I'm delighted that I now possess the knowledge to improve and protect this beautiful stretch of land for future generations to enjoy.” Volunteers come from many backgrounds and profes- sions, but they are united in their
desire to help New Hampshire’s wildlife and forests.
The NH Coverts Project is sponsored by UNH Cooper- ative Extension and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The program also receives support from the New Hampshire Department of Nat- ural and Cultural Resources, Di- vision of Forests and Lands.
NH Coverts Project Seeks Volunteers for New Hampshire’s Wildlife and Forests
TO READ THIS PAPER ONLINE VISIT: WWW.NEWFOUNDLAKELIFE.COM
Buy2Get1FREE
Update your space with our Buy 2 Get 1 FREE offer!*
FREE CONSULTATION
Call 603-369-6597 today to schedule your FREE in-home consultation *Some exceptions apply. Terms and Conditions apply. Ask your designer for details
Blinds Shades Shutters
Drapes Motorized Roman Shades