A new invasive is attacking our area – garlic mustard. Hanover’s Biodiversity Committee is pulling out all the stops – and the plants – to focus attention on this invader that can smother wildflowers and alter the forest floor. See this excellent new webpage for “pulling party” dates and info about this plant. We’ll be leading our own event on May 19 at our Mink Brook Nature Preserve with Hanover’s Youth in Action. All are welcome to join us.
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Spring – Time for Membership Renewal
Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal – and time to join or renew your annual membership in New Hampshire’s oldest local land trust. Membership matters – a strong, growing corps of people who care about conservation is key to our work to keep Hanover a healthy, green, and vibrant community.
This year every new and renewing member will be entered in a June 20 drawing for gifts, thanks to these local authors and business supporters:
- $50 gift certificate from The North Face
- Jim Block photo of Common Loon, framed and signed
- Droll Yankee Bird feeder + bird seed from West Lebanon Feed & Supply
- Autographed copy of W. D. Wetherell’s Upland Stream
- Framed photo of Wood Duck by Bob McQuade (Red Roof Art Gallery)
- Autographed copy of Mary Holland’s Naturally Curious
- Half gallon of maple syrup from the Storrs/Bent Farm in Etna
$25 gift certificate from West Lebanon Feed & Supply - Gift certificate from The Chocolate Shop in Hanover
Spring Trips
The more you know about Hanover outdoors, the more you love it! The Hanover Conservancy has been bringing people out to explore the natural side of town since our beginnings over a half century ago. Our guided trips are free and open to the public. A long-standing tradition is our series of spring bird trips.
Come explore with us, and find out why we work for conservation close to home. MORE
Work in Progress: Balch Hill
Volunteers gather to help restore Balch Hill views
Balch Hill Natural Area trails lead to the beautiful summit meadow and panoramic views of downtown and surrounding mountains. We protected the summit in 1970, and the Natural Area has now grown to 66 acres. One of Hanover’s most beloved natural landmarks, it is a favorite destination for hiking, picnicking, bird watching, kite-flying, questing, and other outdoor fun.
Our volunteer Balch Hill Stewardship Committee takes great pride in caring for this special place. Our new Balch Hill Fund, gifts from many generous neighbors, is now helping us restore scenic views. More about Balch Hill.
About the Hanover Conservancy
We are the oldest local land trust in New Hampshire. Our mission is to protect land and water in our community and to nurture an appreciation for the quality of life Hanover’s natural environment provides those who live and work here. A private, non-profit membership organization, the Conservancy is not affiliated with town government, but works closely with our civic partners. The Conservancy leads active programs in land conservation, outdoor education, stewardship of our natural areas, and advocacy for environmentally sound public policy. We invite you to explore this site to learn more about us and the outstanding natural and human communities we serve.
