It’s time to get into a gardening frame of mind. Join us on Saturday to learn the fine points of apple tree pruning and help rejuvenate the old orchard at Balch Hill. MORE.
Our spring trip cards will soon be on their way to current Conservancy members. If you’re not already a member, we invite you to join us.
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 26, when we’ll be talking about climate change at 6:30pm at the Montshire Museum.
Don’t forget our Balch Hill Restoration Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 29!
Bambi, we’re watching you! The effects of snacking deer are being measured at Balch Hill in a cooperative Conservancy/ College project. After just one year, results are significant.
If you haven’t been to Balch Hill lately, you’re missing all the action! Check out our progress in restoring this historic agricultural landscape, with the help of Hudson Forestry and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. MORE
Spring trips are now done for the season. Current Conservancy members will receive our announcement of fall trips near the end of August.
Thanks to the volunteers who came out on Upper Valley Trails Day to help Bill Knight repair and stabilize our beautiful bridge. Next up – a new round of activity at our Balch Hill Natural Area, where we are working under a cost-share grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to restore habitat and this historic agricultural landscape. Wider views will be the reward for human visitors!
Come out and join us this weekend! On Saturday afternoon, we’ll be flying kites at Balch Hill and enjoying the newly opened views of Mt. Ascutney, the old stone wall, and parts of downtown Hanover. Thanks to the Swett Family for their essential support of this effort.
On Mother’s Day, Sunday afternoon, we’ll explore the McKinley Tract in search of spring wildflowers. Details here.
