Options for Managing Old Fields for Wildlife

Learn some of the options for managing old abandoned hay fields for wildlife.

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Options for Managing Old Fields for Wildlife

📅 Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

📍 Location: 24 Walpole Valley Road, Alstead NH

Old fields, hedgerows, and field edges can provide unique habitats for many species of vertebrate and invertebrate wildlife. The specific wildlife that use these habitats is determined by many factors you can influence with careful management.

During this outdoor workshop, we will discuss examples of some of the most important factors influencing what wildlife species will use field and old field habitats and how to attract them.

We will also discuss the following topics:

• If and how to add new plants to enhance wildlife habitat
• How to turn a field into pollinator habitat
• Common types of tools and equipment used to manage field and old-field habitats
• Financial aid programs available to help landowners steward habitat

The following professionals will lead this workshop :

Amy Papineau (Landscape & Horticulture Field Specialist) and Matt Tarr (State Wildlife Habitat Specialist), as well as representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Before attending the workshop, participants are encouraged to watch this presentation by Matt Tarr:

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What You’ll Learn:

✅ The importance of habitat size and shape.

✅ When and how frequently to mow fields and field edges.

✅ The ideal proportion and arrangement of woody plants, wildflowers, and grasses.

✅ The importance of vegetation height and density.

✅ If and how invasive plants should be managed to benefit wildlife.

Space is limited! Register now to secure your spot.

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Registration is Required

Registration enables us to reach out to you if the event must be canceled or postponed due to weather or other unexpected circumstances.

This Workshop is cosponsored by:

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