Our spring roster of trips is now ready! Current Hanover Conservancy members will receive a colorful announcement shortly. Come explore with us! Our trips are free and open to all.
Follow the link below for a list of our upcoming trips.
Hudson Farm Bird Walk
Saturday, May 13, 7am-9am – TRIP IS FULL, SORRY!
The 175-acre Hudson Farm’s meadow and forest habitats are a prime spot to observe migratory and breeding birds. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at this protected land of the National Park Service. Bring binoculars and footwear for wet spots
Meet: Trescott Rd. trailhead opposite Partridge Rd
Leaders: Gail McPeek, David Merker
Kite Day at Balch Hill
Saturday, May 6, 2-4pm
Bring your kites and kids (and cameras!) to join us for a joyous afternoon of kite-flying in the breezes of Balch Hill. This annual favorite makes for great family fun.
Sponsor: Red Kite Candy
Meet: Summit of Balch Hill.
Leader: Hanover Conservancy volunteers
Register for the event here!
April Amphibians & Vernal Pools Walk (FULL)
There’s no surer sign of spring than the awakening of a vernal pool—and no better spot to see one than our Greensboro Ridge Natural Area. Join Conservation Biologist Steve Faccio, from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, for a moderately strenuous off-trail hike to the forested vernal pools at the Greensboro Ridge Natural Area, where we’ll explore the fascinating world of spring-breeding amphibians.
This program is co-sponsored with the Howe Library and Northern Woodlands magazine.
Meet Top of Velvet Rocks Drive, rain or shine.
Leader: Biologist Steve Faccio.
Level: Moderately strenuous off-trail hiking, about 1.5 miles.
Wear waterproof boots. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Register for the event here: https://thehowe.libcal.com/event/10489537
Mother’s Day Birds and Blossoms at Balch Hill
Seek spring ephemeral wildflowers and observe migratory and resident birds at the beloved Balch Hill Natural Area.
Leaders: Botanist Alice Schori and biologist Gail McPeek.
Level: Easy to moderate, slow pace.
Group size limited; please register here. Masks required.
Spring Trips Postponed
We’re disappointed to postpone our trips until we can safely get together again. Look for a new self-guided Hike of the Month in our May e-news.
If you’re headed out, please remember:
- Enjoy your companions from a distance
- Leash your dog – uncontrolled dog meetups can make things unsafe for their owners too
- If a trailhead parking is full when you arrive, have a Plan B for a trail less traveled
- Leave higher elevation and muddy trails until they’ve dried out
- The Appalachian Trail is closed for now
