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Founded in 1961, the Hanover Conservancy is New Hampshire’s oldest local land trust.

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Thanks to the great group of volunteers who came o

Thanks to the great group of volunteers who came out on a chilly morning last week and helped clean up the remains of an abandoned sugar house at the Trescott Ridge Wetlands!

Looking for opportunities to volunteer, on or off the trail? Visit hanoverconservancy.org and click the Get Involved tab to see the many different ways you can help!

Thanks to generous support from the @mascoma_bank

Thanks to generous support from the @mascoma_bank Foundation, visitors to the Headwaters Forest will no longer need to get their boots wet exploring the hidden meadow off the Tamarack Trail. A newly-installed section of bog bridges will allow easy traversal of this perennially wet section of trail: a win for dry socks and the sensitive area!

Feel free to give the bridges a "dry run" this fall, before the damp season arrives!

We are excited to share news that Nathan's Garden,

We are excited to share news that Nathan's Garden, a beloved corner of beauty, peace, and reflection near the heart of downtown Hanover, has been permanently protected.

Created in 1991 by the Hall family as a memorial to their son and brother Nathan, the garden has since become a cherished retreat for friends, neighbors, Dartmouth students, and visitors.

Now, thanks to the Hall family's generous gift of a conservation easement on the property, the garden's many values benefiting our natural and human communities will be protected forever. The garden remains open to the public from dawn until dusk, with limited parking available on Downing Road.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.hanoverconservancy.org/lands/nathans-garden/

Join us tomorrow at Balch Hill for our final volun

Join us tomorrow at Balch Hill for our final volunteer day of the season. We'll be buttoning up the trails for the winter season, clearing some brush and invasives, and working on some water bars to improve drainage.

We'll meet at the Grasse Road trailhead at 1 pm to assign tasks and tools. More information on our website, or message bmatthews@hanoverconservancy.org!

In need of a break? Hanover Conservancy’s protec

In need of a break? Hanover Conservancy’s protected lands are open to all in search of a moment of peace, community, and connection.

While fall foliage may have given way to a season of leaf-covered trails, there isn’t a better time to step back and take in a clear view of the whole forest.

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A big thank you to another great group from the @t

A big thank you to another great group from the @tuckschool who volunteered last week during their Tuck Serves event! We always have a great time introducing new Tuck students to conserved lands in Hanover, and appreciate their commitment to connecting with the Upper Valley community during their two years on campus.

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Are you interested in helping care for our local trails? We're hosting one last end-of-season volunteer workday at Balch Hill on Saturday, November 9, from 1-3:30 pm. Join us at the Grasse Road trailhead for some light trail work, including raking, clearing waterbars, cutting back invasives, and more. More information is available on our website, or DM us here!

Have you unpacked your hats and mittens yet? You m

Have you unpacked your hats and mittens yet? You may need them this weekend for this year's edition of ¿ES OTOÑO—QUÉ ES ESO? -- a bilingual (Spanish/English) scavenger hunt for youth and families at Mink Brook!

Join us at 10 am this Sunday, October 27, as we explore Mink Brook Nature Preserve with a sense of curiosity, wonder, and fun! Parking is available at the Brook Road trailhead and around the bend at Tenney Park.

For more information and to pre-register, please visit our online events calendar: hanoverconservancy.org/events

We can't wait to see you there!

We may be past peak foliage, but the trees are sti

We may be past peak foliage, but the trees are still spectacular on Moose Mountain!

Join us tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, October 19) from 1-3 pm for a guided walk at Headwaters Forest with executive director Adair Mulligan. We'll discuss why this newly conserved property is so important for trout, amphibians, flow, downstream flood control, and ultimately for climate change resilience. We'll also see some new trail features, like three incredible new bridges built with support from the Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited!

Meet at 1pm at the red Wolfeboro gate at 135 Three Mile Road (please be mindful of private driveways when parking). More information is available on our website. Hope to see you there!

With blue skies, scattered clouds, and favorable w

With blue skies, scattered clouds, and favorable winds, conditions seemed promising Saturday morning as we began our annual hawk watch on the summit of Balch Hill.

Soon, raptors were on the move and we compiled a fairly impressive list of birds, including Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Cooper’s Hawks, Sharp-shinned Hawks, Osprey, Turkey Vultures, and one probable Peregrine Falcon (and plenty of Common Ravens!).

Thanks to David Merker for helping lead the event, and to everyone who came out to enjoy the beautiful autumn day.

Hanover Conservancy events are always free and open to the public -- learn more on our online events calendar at hanoverconservancy.org/events

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