NHACD 2025 Annual Meeting At Sanborn Mills Farm

Join us on December 3, 2025, for the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts (NHACD) Annual Meeting. Following our morning busin

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NHACD 2025 Annual Meeting At Sanborn Mills Farm

Come join us for the NHACD 2025 Annual Meeting at the beautiful Sanborn Mills Farm! This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, learn about the latest developments in conservation, and enjoy the picturesque surroundings of the farm. Don't miss out on this chance to network, share ideas, and be a part of the conservation community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda


🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival for Business Meeting/Coffee, light food

Info: Arrival for Business Meeting/Coffee, light food

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome and General Business

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Minutes 2024 Annual Meeting/Nomination of Officers

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Financial Report - Marty Bender

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
NRCS Agreement Status/ NACD 2025 Grant / NHCF 2025 Grant

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
New Business

🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Annual Meeting Afternoon Session Registration

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lake Breeze Farm / Public-Private Partnership

Info: Elizabeth and Avery Woodward will share their five-year journey revitalizing the historic Cheney Farm into what is now Lake Breeze Farm. Their work represents an outstanding public–private partnership made possible by working within a USDA Agricultural Easement. The Woodwards will discuss restoration challenges, long-term stewardship, and building a viable working landscape.

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Envirothon Update

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Review of Conservation District Governance

Info: Ian Hanley will provide an accessible overview of Conservation District governance—its structure, purpose, and importance in supporting natural resource management across New Hampshire.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
NACD Update

🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Break

🕑: 02:45 AM - 03:30 AM
Aquatic Resource Mitigation Program (ARM)

Info: Emily Nichols will present a look into the ARM Program and how ARM funding drives wetland and aquatic habitat restoration projects statewide.

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
NRCS

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Social and Discussion

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