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Founded in 1961, the Hanover Conservancy is New Hampshire’s oldest local land trust.

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Thank you to a great group from Hypertherm North A

Thank you to a great group from Hypertherm North America who joined us for a beautiful afternoon of trail work at Headwaters Forest. With their help, we began work on the long-dreamed of connection between the Harris and Two Brooks trails. This planned connector will open up a number of circuit and loop options on the western slope of Moose Mountain. For the time being, please stay on the established trail network as we continue to work this new section.

Is your school, business, or club looking for a chance to get outside together? We may have the perfect job for you! Please reach out to learn more about group volunteer opportunities custom tailored to your team's interest, ability level, and schedule.

Hawk watch is back! Come out and join us on Balch

Hawk watch is back! Come out and join us on Balch Hill this Saturday, October 5, as we watch the skies for signs of these migrating marvels from 11 am - 1 pm.

Bring your binoculars (we'll have a few extra sets on hand if you don't have your own) and keep your fingers crossed for blue skies. More information and a pre-registration link can be found on our events page.

On Tuesday night (October 1), Hanover's Conservati

On Tuesday night (October 1), Hanover's Conservation Commission and Biodiversity Committee will host a meet-and-greet social between Hanover landowners and local hunters. Brief speakers from New Hampshire Fish and Game will be present, including Rebecca Fuda (Deer Project Leader), Mark Beauchesne (Landowner Relations) and Heidi Murphy (Conservation Officer).

The event will take place at the Howe Library, from 6-7:30 pm. All are welcome.

What a wonderful afternoon for a party! Thank yo

What a wonderful afternoon for a party!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2024 Annual Meeting as we celebrated another rewarding year or protecting Hanover's special places, and a successful conclusion to our Promise to Protect campaign.

Your support makes this critical work possible, and we are grateful for those who were able to attend in person, and everyone who made a gift, volunteered, and helped spread the good word of conservation this past year. Thank you!

We hope you'll join us this Sunday, September 22nd

We hope you'll join us this Sunday, September 22nd, for our Annual Meeting and Community Celebration!

Join us from 2-4pm at the Rivercrest field, across from our office at 71 Lyme Road. Meet and mingle with other members of our conservation community, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and hear brief remarks on the year behind and the year ahead!

More information available on our website: hanoverconservancy.org/events

It's always a treat to work with @uvtrails and the

It's always a treat to work with @uvtrails and their High School Trail Corps!

This summer UVTA crews installed three new bridges at the Headwaters Forest on Moose Mountain, including two over perennial wet spots on the Fred Harris trail. Their work is helping make the property more accessible and sustainable—and we couldn't be happier with the results.

To check out the bridges for yourself, visit our website to download our new Headwaters Forest guide, then hit the trails!

https://www.hanoverconservancy.org/lands/headwaters-forest

The application for special archery permits at Bal

The application for special archery permits at Balch Hill for the 2024 hunting season is now open. Participants will be notified of the results of the random lottery drawing on September 3.

New Hampshire deer season runs from September 15 to December 15. For more information on hunting on Hanover Conservancy lands, and how wildlife management contributes to a balanced ecosystem, visit our website (link in bio).

Photo: Bill Thompson, USFWS

What a great time celebrating an amazing place! Th

What a great time celebrating an amazing place! Thank you to everyone who joined us last week as we hosted the grand opening of Headwaters Forest. This 140-acre addition to Hanover's conserved landscape is sure to become your new favorite spot on Moose Mountain.

Visit this summer to enjoy delicious wild blueberries in the lower fields, and two new trails taking you through a variety of forest types. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and supporters who helped make it happen!

More information about the property, including the new trail map and guide, is available on our website.

Join us this Thursday, August 1, to celebrate the

Join us this Thursday, August 1, to celebrate the grand opening of Headwaters Forest at Moose Mountain!

This newly-conserved, 140-acre property will serve our human and natural communities, providing high quality wildlife habitat, multi-use recreational opportunities, and important benefits to water quality, flood resilience, and more. We can't wait to share it with you.

We hope to see you there for brief remarks and refreshments at 3, followed by guided walks of the property (including two new trails!) at 4.

RSVP by DM, on our website, or email us at info@hanoverconservancy.org.

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