Hosted by Plainfield Conservation Commission & Plainfield Libraries Pollinators play an important role in every ecosystem that has flowering plants, which is most of them. They also play an important role in agriculture. There has been an increased focus on supporting pollinators, especially native bees, by conservation and gardening organizations in the past twenty years....
Looking for NH road trip ideas now that the weather is warmer, or want to learn more of our State's history from right here in Cornish? New Hampshire author Michael Bruno will give a virtual tour about the 400 years of fascinating NH history as displayed on the 255 roadside markers throughout the state.
A Small Town in New Hampshire and the Crime That Stunned the Nation Presenter: Richard Adams Carey Location: Meriden Library
Creative writing workshop with Susan Speranza Free
My name is Jim Daigle and I have over 3,000 hostas with over 650 varieties. I love the leaves of my part shade-garden plants. I enjoy giving free tours and offering free seminars to help other people learn the world of shade plants. Improving soil --This seminar will teach you how to get poor soil...
A Look Back On Wednesday, June 5th, Wednesday, from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, the fourth grade will present a short play about Cornish’s history. The story begins with Alice Chase arriving by canoe to meet her husband, Dudley Chase, and finally ends with a look at the Cornish Colony with its many famous personalities....
The Cornish Historical Society and the Cornish Garden Club invite you to a talk given by historian Mary Kronenwetter titled Corbin's Animal Garden. This illustrated presentation will feature archival images and a discussion of the complicated history and legacy of New Hampshire's own American Gilded Age robber baron Austin Corbin. The talk will also highlight the...
If you haven't heard what all the buzz is about, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is hosting a free, special family event - The Pollinator Party - in honor of Pollinator Week, on June 19, Wednesday from 4:30-6:00pm! Activities will be led by The Caterpillar Lab, Sullivan County Conservation District, Cornish Library, and Saint-Gaudens NHP and will include...
Seed Packet Art Project Online Gallery & Exhibit Students from Unity Elementary, Charlestown Primary, and Maple Avenue Elementary schools submitted designs to be showcased on our Native Pollinator Plants Seed Packets that are sold at the District's Spring Plant Sale. This program has been collecting art each year since 2019. This year's theme was Garden...
Presenter: Sherry Goncalves About The Program: Come and see 100 antique hand fans from around the world, including French, Chinese, Japanese, American, and novelty fans. This presentation will explore the history, designs, and different materials used for this art such as mother of pearl, bone, ivory, and celluloid. Have an antique hand fan at home? Bring...
Presenter: Nathan Blanchard, an NH Forest Ranger About the Program: Nathan Blanchard, an NH Forest Ranger will talk about the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. The New Hampshire Forest Rangers are excited to support the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge and the 2024 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) "Adventure Begins at Your Library". Celebrate Smokey's 80th Birthday by joining...
