Bitter temps – time for a bonfire! On Friday, the Balch Hill Stewardship Committee will burn a large brush pile from this fall’s view restoration clearing. Helpers and onlookers are welcome as long as kids and dogs are kept under control.
Join us for a cross-country ski tour of the extensive trail system at Dartmouth’s Morton Farm on Saturday morning, January 26. Gorgeous views! MORE
We have met our $2000 challenge! Thanks to 28 generous Balch Hill neighbors and friends, we’re able to bring another $1000 to our new Balch Hill Fund. There’s still time to add your gift before year’s end – click on the “donate now” button at right.
Thanks from all of us, and Happy Holidays!
Thanks to those who reported downed trees and limbs courtesy of Hurricane Sandy. We have two trees down across the trails at each of the following natural areas: Greensboro Ridge, Balch Hill Natural Area, and Mink Brook. Our volunteers will be heading out to clear these obstructions and hazards as soon as possible. If you’d like to help, please contact us.
Our annual hawk watch at Balch Hill is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 11am-1pm. Bring your binoculars and kids to see the hawks soaring on thermals on their way south. Meet at the summit. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 23. Watch this space for updates.
Saturday, May 19, 2-4pm – Bring your kites and kids to join us for a joyous and colorful afternoon of kite-flying in the breezes of Balch Hill. More, including a slide show of the 2010 event, here.
This week’s unusually warm temperatures mean muddy trails. It’s best to stay off the trails until they dry out and harden up. An exception is the Quinn Trail at Mink Brook Nature Preserve.
Time to bring in your bird feeders! State biologists expect the bears weren’t fooled by this mild winter any more than we were, and ask that you bring in your bird feeders now, and don’t wait until April 1.
