Matt Tarr illustrates how to design landscapes that attract and support diverse wildlife species. Part of the 2026 Natural NH series.
An abundance and diversity of wildlife are some of the best indicators of an ecologically well-designed landscape. By understanding how pollinators, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians select their habitats during each season of the year, we can design landscapes that effectively attract and support a diversity of wildlife. This presentation will provide practical methods for how to design your landscaping to attract and benefit a diversity of wildlife species.
About the Presenter:
Matt Tarr, Extension Professor & State Specialist, Wildlife Habitat at the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is a professional wildlife biologist and forester and he works throughout NH in close partnership with the NH Fish and Game Department and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to assist private landowners and communities improve habitat for wildlife. His specialties include habitat requirements of New England wildlife, improving forested wildlife habitat through commercial timber harvesting, field management to benefit vertebrate and invertebrate wildlife, shrubland and young forest habitat management, wetlands wildlife ecology, and invasive plant ecology.
The 2026 Natural NH Series is generously sponsored by our donors, who also coordinate and produce these events. PTL is very thankful to them for their dedication to providing educational opportunities to our community in the areas of environmentalism and conservation.
This program is free and open to all. Please note that library parking is not guaranteed. Patrons who are able are encouraged to take advantage of Peterborough’s walkable downtown by parking in the Depot Square or Riverwalk lots.
Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.
