Join NH Fish & Game Wildlife Biologist Heidi Holman and UNH Extension Wildlife Conservation State Specialist Haley Andreozzi for an introduction and overview of butterflies in New Hampshire. We’ll provide information on what we know about butterflies in New Hampshire, an introduction to some of the more common species in the state, actions you can […]

Join Mark Ellingwood, wildlife biologist and volunteer with the Harris Center for Conservation Education, for a training on identifying butterflies. Mark will provide basic information on butterfly biology and introduce you to a few of the larger more common species you may see in your neighborhood. Participants will also hear about opportunities to learn more […]

Join George DeWolf, Coordinator of the Baker Pond Butterfly Count, for a training on identifying hairstreaks and blue butterflies found in New Hampshire. Participants will also hear about opportunities to learn more and future field days being offered throughout the state, including July Butterfly Counts where volunteers can help survey for butterflies and collect data. […]

Join Amy Highstrom, Coordinator of the Lake Sunapee Butterfly Count, for a training on identifying orange and black butterflies, such as the fritillaries and checkerspots, found in New Hampshire. Participants will also hear about opportunities to learn more and future field days being offered throughout the state, including July Butterfly Counts where volunteers can help […]

Join Rick Van de Poll, Ecologist and Research Director at Tin Mountain Conservation Center, for a training on identifying some of the more challenging butterfly species, including the browns and skippers. Participants will also hear about opportunities to learn more and future field days being offered throughout the state, including July Butterfly Counts where volunteers […]

The NH Butterfly Monitoring Network (NHBMN) is relatively new collaborative effort, led by NH Fish & Game and UNH Extension, to engage volunteers in counting and identifying butterflies across New Hampshire. Data collected by volunteers can contribute to our understanding of long-term trends in butterfly populations and inform conservation actions for both common and declining […]