August 2011
Wednesday, August 10 - Dockside Party to benefit NH Coast!
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company - 315 Market St. in Portsmouth, NH
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Greenovations and Jewett Farms & Co. are hosting a Dockside Party on board the M/V Thomas Laighton, with proceeds to benefit the New Hampshire Coastal Protection Partnership. Come enjoy a refreshing Cocktail House while experiencing scenic views of the Piscataqua River and historic downtown Portsmouth. Suggest donation $10.
July 2011
Saturday, July 9 - Make your own rain barrel demonstrations
Newmarket Farmers’ Market - Carpenter’s Olde English Greenhouse
9 AM to 1 PM
Stop by NH Coast’s booth and learn how to make your own rain barrel from a recycled food grade plastic drum. Plus, we’ll be raffling off a free rain barrel for just $1 a ticket!
June 2011
Thursday, June 9 - EPA public meeting and hearing
The EPA will hold a public meeting on the proposed draft permit for Exeter’s wastewater treatment plant. This permit is designed to improve water quality in the Squamscott River and Great Bay Estuary by establishing protective limits for nitrogen discharges. EPA officials will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about the permit. The public will then have the opportunity to deliver oral and written comments. Read more in our monthly e-newsletter, The Sandpiper.
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Exeter Town Hall
May 2011
Saturday, May 7 - Rain Barrel Workshop in Exeter, NH
Revision Energy - 7 Commercial Dr. in Exeter, NH
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The New Hampshire Coastal Protection Partnership and Revision Energy are teaming up to host a low cost rain barrel workshop. Come make your own rain barrel for just $50 and enjoy free water for your garden all summer long. RSVP required.
Click here to register online or call Dave at (603) 617-0679
Saturday, May 14 - Outdoor Pride of Rye Open House and Garden
10 AM
261 Central Rd. in Rye, NH
Come watch the New Hampshire Coastal Protection Partnership assemble rain barrels and learn about their environmental benefits. Enter to win a free rain barrel! Sponsored by Outdoor Pride of Rye.
Thursday, May 26 - NH Coast Benefit Day at Breakers Restaurant & Bar
Location: 295 Ocean Boulevard in Hampton, NH
11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Use this coupon when you pay for your meal and Breakers Restaurant & Bar at the historic Ashworth by the Sea will donate 20% of your food sale to the New Hampshire Coastal Protection Partnership. Come enjoy an ocean side meal at this Hampton Beach landmark - now celebrating more than 95 years in business - and help support our work to protect the Granite State’s coastal environment.
