Exeter NH Sustainability and Planning

05/29/2026

Call for artists! The Conservation Commission is seeking artists interested in participating in their fall Art in the Barn fundraiser event. Artists must register by June 30th. Please help spread the word by sharing in your circles.

05/28/2026

Last week ConCom member Kyle Welch and Conservation & Sustainability Planner Kristen Murphy met with Ms. Demarco’s Animal and Plant Science students from Seacoast School of Technology to remove invasive garlic mustard, clean up trash, and plant a pollinator garden at the Morrissette Conservation property. Lets give these hardworking kids a round of applause! 👏👏👏👏

05/19/2026

Want to learn more about PFAS? Add this to your calendars. Children’s activities (and pizza) are included. Registration link in the post.

This upcoming event will help give you clarity on a big and multi-layered question: What’s happening with PFAS in New Hampshire, and what can communities do about it?

Join the Great Bay Changemaker Program for an important community conversation bringing together scientists, farmers, regulators, and local leaders to discuss PFAS, wastewater, biosolids, and reducing risks across New England.

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Greenland, NH

The evening will feature a moderated panel discussion, audience Q&A, and a chance to connect with others who care about the future of clean water, healthy farms, and informed communities.

STEM activities and pizza will also be available for children in the Great Bay Discovery Center!

RSVP to attend: https://greatbay.org/events/a-community-conversation-about-pfas-2026

05/18/2026

So excited to share that our styrofoam densifier is operational!

We processed 18 super sacks and 3 truckloads in about 2 hours and it all compressed to this tiny layer on a pallet—Saving landfill space and creating a product we can sell that will be used to create stiff foam board insulation.

Thank you to the volunteers and the DPW staff for participating in today’s training. And special thanks to Lou Troiano Foam Cycle, LLC for the support, training and densifier.

05/15/2026

Join me in congratulating our 3 new GOLD Certified Sustainable business members Enna Chocolate, Alchemy & Herbs, Cymbidium Floral!

Do you have a business you frequent that you would like to see certified? Encourage them to apply! https://www.exeternh.gov/sa/sustainable-certification-program-local-businesses-and-organizations

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

The Exeter Conservation Commission in partnership with members of Fort Rock Riders mountain bike group, have been working through the winter and early spring to evaluate and redesign several sections of trails within the Oaklands Town Forest. Learn more by visiting:

The Exeter Conservation Commission in partnership with members of Fort Rock Riders mountain bike group, have been working through the winter and early spring to evaluate and redesign several sections of trails within the Oaklands Town Forest.

05/09/2026

In case you missed the reveal….absolutely stunning! And the original prints are for sale.