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An Environmental Festival Celebrating the Annual Return of the Alewives on Saturday May 10th from 10 AM to 1 PM. 

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Please don't toss your styrofoam! Recycle It at our FREE Collection Event!

The Sustainability Advisory Committee has partnered with the Gilford NH transfer station to offer styrofoam recycling on April 26th from 9am-11am*.  We encourage you to save your styrofoam and bring your items to Exeter Public Works for drop off during those hours.  For more details on what products are and are not allowed, click the info sheet below. 

Help us avoid adding this unnecessary waste to the landfill.  

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Help NH Fish and Game Count Fish  This Spring

If you have 10-minutes a few times a week between the hours of 7am and 7pm, you can help! 

NH Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to help count river herring and shad during their annual migration.  Visual counts would occur early April through the end of May and would be conducted from Great Bridge in Downtown Exeter, NH.  

No previous experience is needed.  Training will be offered April 19th 10-11 at the Exeter Public Library upstairs meeting room. 

Exeter, NH - March 28th, 2025:In this edition of the report, Parks & Rec builds community through indoor walking group, the Fire Department rescues a Seagull in need, the Rotary Club will host it's annual Stuff the Bus food drive, a recap of the March 17th Select Board meeting, information about Exeter LitFest, an update from the Public Library, and two relay teams beat indoor track records at EHS...

 

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Help Map Our Street Trees

Public trees are an indispensable component to the character of our community.  Trees also provide significant environmental benefits.  Trees provide food and habitat for birds and other wildlife, support pollinating insects, cool the air, slow urban runoff during rains, clean the air of pollutants and so so much more!    

Squam Lake Cruise

Exeter Parks and Recreation offers some fun, exciting day trips for everyone to enjoy. 

 

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