Hanover Conservancy

Marshall Brook Wetlands Trip Feb. 25

Adair — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:44:21 +0000

Explore this extensive wild area in the northeast corner of Hanover with naturalist Alcott Smith. This will be a challenging off-trail hike, not suitable for children. Bring water, snack, and micro-spikes or other traction-enhancing devices (or snowshoes if winter finally arrives). Meet on Goose Pond Road at the northern tip of Goose Pond. We’ll be there to help with parking. Carpooling advised.

New Officers

Adair — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:34:16 +0000

On February 9, the Hanover Conservancy Board of Directors elected its 2012 officers: Nancy Collier, President; Kristine McDevitt, Vice President; Andrew Samwick, Treasurer; Robert Ballou, Secretary. This year the Conservancy welcomed three new board members: Ballou, Jeffrey Harris, and Jay Rozzi. Meet our hard-working board

Icy trails

Adair — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:49:00 +0000

“Winter” has not yet brought the most inviting trail conditions. Consider adding traction-enhancers to your winter wardrobe. Micro-spikes, stabilicers, grippers, YaxTrax, mini-crampons, and other such gear stretch over your boots and are available in a wide range of colors at local outfitters. They’re useful on slippery driveways and sidewalks too.

Greensboro Ridge Discoveries Revealed

Adair — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:55:17 +0000

Biologists John Severance and Elise Lawson of Watershed to Wildlife, Inc. shared their discoveries at the Greensboro Ridge Natural Area on Jan. 23 at the Howe Library. We asked them to inventory natural resources on our 113-acre preserve and to tell us what they found. An unusual saxifrage swamp…fisher stalking porcupine…richly productive vernal pools, and more.

Winter trips begin!

Adair — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:42:01 +0000

Our winter trips get underway this Saturday at Balch Hill with a leisurely snowshoe hike for families. We’ll admire the wintry view from the summit and enjoy warming refreshments afterward. Snowshoes will be available for those who need them. Ice grippers or YaxTrax might be a good alternative. Meet at the end of Hemlock Road. Leader: Rob Harris. For more information, call Gail McPeek at 643-6327.

Icy trail conditions

Adair — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:56:52 +0000

Rain in January is never a great thing for trails. Please watch your step and hope for some proper snow. We’ve provided shovels at our crossings at Mink Brook, but they can’t help with ice. Happy New Year to all.