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

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Love of Nature Trail Adventure

A big-hearted thanks to all those who tried the Hanover Conservancy “Love of Nature Trail Adventure” this winter. Over 225 people participated!
Mink Brook Community Forest PROTECTED!

The 250-acre Mink Brook Community Forest is now permanently protected and open to the public!
Trail improvements planned for Moose Mountain

Trails on Moose Mountain will see many improvements over the next two years!
Watch the 2020 Annual Meeting on our YouTube Channel!

Tonight’s Annual Meeting was recorded! View the full video on our YouTube channel. The first 15 minutes are the business portion, followed by Dr. Richard Howarth’s presentation and Q&A. Enjoy!
BIG News for the Mink Brook Community Forest!

The Mink Brook Community Forest project is now FULLY FUNDED!

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The oldest local land trust in NH! A private, non-profit organization who's helped protect over 2500 acres of land since 1961.

Happy Earth Day, everyone! Spring IS coming!

Happy Earth Day, everyone! Spring IS coming!

Posted @withregram • @nhhumanities Congratulatio

Posted @withregram • @nhhumanities Congratulations to the @HanoverConservancy on their recent Community Project Grant, The History of Conservation in Hanover! In celebration of Earth Week and the Conservancy’s 60th Anniversary, Adair Mulligan will lead a virtual presentation introducing participants to the long and fascinating history of conservation in the region.
Register now (for free!) at: https://www.hanoverconservancy.org/event/history-of-conservation-in-hanover-earth-week-celebration/

Posted @withregram • @bryan_marquard Because win

Posted @withregram • @bryan_marquard Because winter is returning, here's a reminder of what spring looked like in New Hampshire yesterday. Mink Brook reflects glorious clouds. #nature #naturephotography #sky #skyphotography #skyphoto #clouds #cloud #cloudscape #cloudphotography #brook #river #riverphotography #newhampshire #newhampshireoutdoors #naturelovers #natureloverforlife @hanoverconservancy

It’s been a perfect week to explore Slade Beook’s many cascades, but this coming week of rain will make all trails extremely muddy. Please stay off trails and on paved surfaces as much as possible, and remember to walk THROUGH wet spots instead of around them. This helps keep frail erosion to a minimum.

Wow, what a gorgeous evening on top of Balch Hill!

Wow, what a gorgeous evening on top of Balch Hill!

When spring snowmelt raises Mink Brook to levels l

When spring snowmelt raises Mink Brook to levels like this, we’re especially grateful for a log crossing!

Longer, warmer days are welcome- and the sunsets h

Longer, warmer days are welcome- and the sunsets have been gorgeous, too!

Ah, beautiful mud season…a harbinger of nicer th

Ah, beautiful mud season...a harbinger of nicer things to come!

We had a great group hike along the new Black Bear

We had a great group hike along the new Black Bear Loop at the Britton Forest today. Thanks to everyone who joined us!

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Upcoming Events

Vernal Pool Exploration at the Britton Forest
April 24, 2021
History of Conservation in Hanover: Earth Week Celebration!
April 27, 2021
Mother’s Day Birds and Blossoms at Balch Hill
May 9, 2021