Love Mt. Major? Help keep it clean!

The festival will take place from October 6 through October 9 on the Seacoast.

The do-it-yourself challenge runs from June 15 through September 30, 2022 along the Merrimack River and its tributaries.

Students and UNH staff hiked the main trail to the river through the white pine plantation to the riverbank to learn about land conservation and the Merrimack River Conservation Partnership Program.

Although the rivers were flowing high and fast this summer due to heavy rains, the paddlers reported a variety of wildlife sightings — from beavers to eagles — and thought-provoking experiences.

A new book sheds light on the Merrimack's complicated relationship with manmade elements and provides insights on current threats.