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

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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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We love a good party as much as the next person, but some spots are better suited for celebrations than others!

This summer we've noticed an uptick in activity (and leftover trash) at Balch Hill. While picnics and small gatherings on the hill are more than welcome, please remember to always Leave No Trace, and pack out any trash and food you bring in.

Most importantly, please remember that fires are prohibited on Balch Hill and all other Hanover Conservancy properties. With the dry weather we've been experiencing, Balch Hill's summit meadow is a high fire risk.

A big thanks to the great volunteers who cleaned up after this weekend's activities! And thank YOU for helping us spread the word about how we can work together to keep this special place protected for future generations.

New Hampshire's landscape is dotted with remnants

New Hampshire's landscape is dotted with remnants of past settlement! Have you ever wanted to learn more about these impressive stone structures? Here's your chance!

Join Hanover Conservancy's executive director Adair Mulligan for a hybrid event exploring the secrets of cellar holes, tomorrow, Tuesday July 9, at 6:30 pm, in person at @howelibrary and online via Zoom! This lecture is presented through a partnership with @nhhumanities.

It's always exciting to see new trees in the groun

It's always exciting to see new trees in the ground!

The Hanover Conservation Commission recently planted 300 red oak saplings at the Trescott Water Supply lands, part of a regional UVM study exploring the viability of red oak plantings from 10 nurseries spanning North Carolina to Quebec. The study will assess if trees from other regions adapt better to changing climate conditions than our native stock.

Looking for a quiet spot to walk, run, or ride? The Trescott trails are in great shape for summer—make sure you stop by and see the awesome work volunteers have been putting in to this terrific network.

It's always a beautiful day at one of our favorite

It's always a beautiful day at one of our favorite spots on Moose Mountain, the Mill Pond Forest.

What spots are you most excited about visiting this summer? Looking for a few suggestions? Check out the re-launched Hanover Trails Challenge on our website. Sign up today and complete at least 6 hikes this summer for a special prize, and entry into our annual trails challenge raffle!

It's starting to feel like summer out there, which

It's starting to feel like summer out there, which means the Hanover Trails Challenge is just around the corner!

We're making some small changes to the challenge this year that will make it even easier to participate, and help make the program more sustainable in the future. The biggest change you'll notice is this year's challenge is completely FREE! You can view, download, print, or save all of this year's trail maps by visiting our website.

Complete at least 6 of our featured hikes to receive a special gift from Hanover Conservancy, and be entered into a raffle drawing for great prizes from some of your favorite local businesses!

This year's challenge runs from June 15 - September 22. More info at hanoverconservancy.org/hanover-trails-challenge/

See you on the trails!

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