Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 6:00 – 8 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Informational
Held at the TRIP Senior Center in the back of the Bessie Rowell Community Center, 12 Rowell Drive, Franklin, New Hampshire

FREE and open to all. Contact Mary West at 603-796-2151.

Come learn about the Emerald Ash Borer and the effects this invasive insect will have on the forests and landscapes of Franklin and surrounding towns.

Sunday, March 6, 2016, 10 AM – 1 PM (rain date March 13)
Apple Pruning Demonstration
Hackleboro Orchards, 61 Orchard Road, Canterbury, New Hampshire

FREE and open to all. Outdoors – dress appropriately. Contact Harry Weiser at hackleboro@nullhotmail.com .

Harry Weiser of Hackleboro Orchards will be using over 30 years of pruning expertise to demonstrate pruning of standard, semi-dwarf and dwarf apple trees. Free hot coffee, fresh cider donuts and apples will be available.

Monday, March 7, 2016, 6:30 PM
Emerald Ash Borer Informational
Held at the Boscawen Municipal Complex, 4th floor, 116 North Main Street, Boscawen, New Hampshire
FREE and open to all. Contact Mary West at 603-796-2151.
Come learn about the Emerald Ash Borer and the effects this invasive insect will have on the forests and landscapes of Boscawen and surrounding towns. Co-sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension and the Boscawen Agricultural Commission.

Saturday, April 9, 2016, 10 AM – 1 PM
Blueberries, Apples, Peaches, Pears, Cherries Pruning Demonstration
Held at the home of Joe Downing, 1004 Lane Road, Epsom, New Hampshire
Free, but a suggested $5.00 donation is appreciated at the event. Contact Mary West at 603-796-2151.

Join Amy Papineau and George Hamilton, UNH Cooperative Extension Food & Agriculture Field Specialists, for an informative pruning demonstration at Joe Downey’s small fruit orchard. Our specialists will show you how to properly prune blueberry bushes and various fruit trees to keep the plants productive and healthy. Event is outdoors, so dress appropriately.