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

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Mink Brook log crossing repair

Have you been looking forward to the day when it might once again be safe to cross the brook at the Mink Brook Nature Preserve? We’re happy to report that, […]
Announcing Spring Trips!

Join us for a trip this spring!
On Tap: Maple Sugaring in New Hampshire Recording

Miss our program about Maple Sugaring in NH? No worries, Watch the recording here!
Explore the new accessible trail at Pine Park

Sat., Oct. 29, 9-11am Rediscovered early roads, new trails, restored lands—all this and more are waiting to be explored at Hanover’s oldest conservation area with members of the Pine Park […]
Butterfly Hotspots in New England

Check out these butterfly Hotspots in Hanover!

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Thank you to Alice Schori for leading our Mother's

Thank you to Alice Schori for leading our Mother's Day Wildflower Walk at the Greensboro Ridge Natural Area. We observed more than 25 species of understory wildflowers, along with several species of ferns and sedges.

(📸: Gail McPeek/ HC Volunteer)

#spring #wildflowers #wildflowerwalk #springephemerals

We had 17 participants joined us for our Bird Walk

We had 17 participants joined us for our Bird Walk last Saturday at Hudson Farm in Etna. Under beautiful blue skies we tallied 37 species. Two highlights were the bobolinks and broad-winged hawks. Thank you to volunteer leaders Gail McPeek and David Merker, and to Jim Block for his incredible photos!

(📸: Jim Block)

We had the perfect breezy afternoon for Kite Day l

We had the perfect breezy afternoon for Kite Day last Saturday on the summit of Balch Hill Natural Area. More than 40 attendees with kites of all shapes and sizes, including what must have been the biggest kite ever flown on a kite day! A big THANK YOU to sponsor, Red Kite Candy. Owner Mike McCabe handed out yummy caramels and Red Kite Candy Ice Cream coupons for all the kite flyers.

(📸: Linde McNamara & Gail McPeek)

Curious about the bird calls you've been hearing i

Curious about the bird calls you've been hearing in the woods?

Join us on May 13th at 7am for a bird walk at Hudson Farm. Birding experts, Gail McPeek and David Merker will lead a walk through the fields helping identify the various songbirds you might see. Click the link in our bio to learn more and register for the event!

📸: ( Cindy Crawford, Myrilla Hartkopf, Francesco Ticozzi)

#birdwalk #birding #migration #songbirds

Bring your kites and join us for Kite Day at Balch

Bring your kites and join us for Kite Day at Balch Hill this Saturday!

We will meet at the summit of Balch Hill at 2pm. Click the link in our bio to learn more and register for the event.

Thanks to Red Kite Candy for co-sponsoring this event.

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! DYK that Barred Owls (S

Happy Wildlife Wednesday!

DYK that Barred Owls (Strix varia) go fishing?? While they mostly eat small mammals like mice and vols, they will also fish for crayfish and crabs. If they eat enough crayfish, the feathers under their wings can turn pink.

📸: Nikki Felicetti

#WildlifeWednesday #birds #birdfacts #owls #conservation

The spring ephemerals are popping up! Want to le

The spring ephemerals are popping up!

Want to learn more about these wildflowers and how to identify them? Join us on May 14th at 1pm for our annual Mother’s Day wildflower walk at Greensboro Ridge Natural area.
Click the link in our bio to learn more and register for the event! 🌸🌻🌼

#wildflowers #spring #springephemerals

Happy Earth Day from our special corner of the pla

Happy Earth Day from our special corner of the planet to yours. 🌎🌲

Looking for a place to explore and connect with nature today? Check out the places we protect at the link in our bio.

(📸:Van Citters/HC volunteer)

#earthday #conservation #landtrust #land4all #optoutside

Happy National Volunteer Week! The work we do here

Happy National Volunteer Week! The work we do here at the Conservancy wouldn’t be possible without the support of our Volunteers. Volunteers donate their time to help maintain and clear trails, remove invasive species, and help lead trips and events throughout the year.

Thank you to all our volunteers!!

#volunteerappreciation #volunteer #conservation #trailwork

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