WALPOLE, N.H. — This year’s Annual Meeting & Working Lands Conference, hosted by the NH Association of Conservation Districts and the Cheshire County Conservation District, includes multiple opportunities to explore conservation through art during and after the event in early November.
Join the CCCD as they present a Conservation Art Exhibit on November 2nd & 3rd at the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Keene. Local artists Mary Iselin of Marlborough, Jeanne M. Thieme of Swanzey, and Alicia Drakiotes or Marlborough will display their artwork in the exhibit; pieces available for viewing or to purchase at the event. Additionally, winning photos from the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s (NCAT) 2016 National Photo Contest, focused on celebrating the beauty of sustainable agriculture, will be on display for all attendees to view and enjoy.
Tickets to the Annual Meeting and Working Lands Conference are on sale now. Cheshire County residents are invited to attend the Thursday evening Banquet for the special rate of just $20/ticket! Cheshire County farmers are also invited to attend the Friday, Working Lands Conference for free (a $30 value) thanks to local scholarships available at a first come, first served basis – use promo code FARMER at registration check out.For additional event information as well as detailed descriptions of the Working Lands Conference workshops, and to purchase tickets, please visit cccd.ticketleap.com/working-
Lastly, all community members are invited to join the CCCD as they host Five at the Hive at the Hannah Grimes Center in Keene, following the conclusion of the Working Lands Conference on November 3rd from 5pm-7pm; entitled “Conserve! Create! Collaborate!” This FREE event is an opportunity for community members to come together to celebrate the ways in which we all connect to the landscapes that surround and sustain us. An interactive, live community painting – facilitated by local artist Nat Quevedo – will take place during the event and will remain on display at the Hive for two weeks. Join us for tasty libations (cash or credit bar) and a community-driven art experience as we close out another successful year for conservation in New Hampshire!
The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole, NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners. For more information, contact Amanda Littleton atamanda@cheshireconservation.
—Cheshire County Conservation District
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