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  • Water cascades through Mink Brook, passing through granite boulders
  • Summit of Balch Hill
  • Ferns line a trail through the old apple orchard at Mink Brook
  • Purple lupine in a spring field
  • Pine needles cover a footpath through vibrant green ferns at the Mink Brook Nature Preserve.
  • A vibrant red eft peeks his head out from behind a fern


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This past Saturday we had a chance to celebrate th This past Saturday we had a chance to celebrate the conservation spirit and generosity of four families at the Mayor-Niles and Britton Forests, beginning with hikes to explore these Moose Mountain lands. We dedicated the new trailhead kiosk given by Peregrine and Peter Spiegel, and honored Doug and Katharine Britton and Michael and Elizabeth Mayor, who gifted their lands to the Hanover Conservancy in 2018 and 2013, respectively. Land donor John Niles was also honored. 
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It was a beautiful morning celebrating conservation success and these 171 acres, part of an important large block of connected, protected habitat in Hanover.🌲 

#Landconservation #landprotection #celebration #habitatprotection #MooseMountain #landtrust #explorehanover
Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞 🐝 🌸 Today mark Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞 🐝 🌸 

Today marks the official start of summer and the longest day of the year. Looking for a place to explore with the extra sunlight? Check out the places we protect at the link in our bio!

#summersolstice #summer #nature #naturenh #exploreNH #explorehanover #wetlands
The 9th Annual Hanover Trails Challenge started th The 9th Annual Hanover Trails Challenge started this past Saturday. Registration is still open!

This do-at-your-own-pace hiking challenge will introduce you to 8 trails around town that hikers of all ages will love. Register through our co-sponsor @hanovernhparksandrec to receive a colorful t-shirt and your booklet with maps & detailed directions to each destination.
Complete 6 of 8 hikes by the end of September and be entered in a raffle for great prizes donated by local businesses. 

Summer is here...Get Outside & Explore! 
More information and how to register at the link in our bio.

A huge thank you to our Trails Challenge Business Sponsors: LindeMac Real Estate, @befitphysicaltherapy , @revisionsolar , @lousrestaurant , and @nefreejacks 

Maps created by Stonehouse Mtn Mapping; T-shirt design by @biggreents
Post nap looking for some snacks…. Our Board M Post nap looking for some snacks…. 

Our Board Member, Rich Howarth, had a visitor swing by just in time for lunch. Thanks Rich for capturing this! 

#blackbear #foraging #wildlife #backyardwildlife #newhampshire
We had a breezy afternoon for our 20th anniversary We had a breezy afternoon for our 20th anniversary of Kite Day at Balch Hill! 

This tradition was started by the late Susan Harper, who we were able to honor with a plaque dedication surrounded by her friends and family. 🪁

Thank you to everyone that joined us for a wonderful afternoon and to @redkitecandy for sponsoring this event and bringing delicious caramels to share! 

#kite #kiteday #20thanniversary #remembrance #balchhill
As the temperatures get warmer and more people are As the temperatures get warmer and more people are hitting the trails, here is a great reminder from @recreate.responsibly 🥾🌲

Posted @withregram • @recreate.responsibly Since the beginning of the pandemic, the coalition developed and shared guidelines and messaging to ensure people have safe and successful outdoor adventures while caring for the places we recreate. 

And in service to the other centuries-long pandemic—systemic and targeted racism—the coalition also sought ways to dismantle barriers to accessing the outdoors while increasing inclusivity and equity for those who seek fellowship with nature.

As the pandemic has evolved, the need to keep people safe outdoors has only grown given record visitation to public lands and waters. Our messaging is evolving to address these changes, but our goals—to keep people, places, and communities safe—remains the same.

As we look forward to a future beyond the pandemic, we are excited to announce a new set of guidelines:

• Know before you go
• Plan and prepare
• Build an inclusive outdoors 
• Respect others
• Leave no trace
• Make it better
Kite Day is Back!! 🪁 Bring your kites and kids Kite Day is Back!! 🪁

Bring your kites and kids to join us for a joyous afternoon of kite-flying in the breezes of Balch Hill. This tradition, inspired by late Susan Harper, makes for great family fun. We’ll honor Susan at a ceremony at 2.

Meet: At the summit of Balch Hill (please allow 15 minutes to hike to the site)

Rain date: June 5.

Register at the link in our bio! 

Sponsored by @redkitecandy 
#kite #kiteflying #20thanniversary #springevents #getoutside #explorehanover
The 2022 Hanover Trails Challenge is now OPEN for The 2022 Hanover Trails Challenge is now OPEN for registration! 

This do-at-your-own pace hiking challenge is a new favorite for families and hikers of all ages! Register through our co-sponsor Hanover Parks and Recreation and receive a T-shirt and a booklet of short, local trails. Starting June 11th, complete 6 of the 8 hikes by  by the end of September and you’ll be eligible for great raffle prizes. 

Summer is here….Get Outside and Explore! 🥾🌲

More information and how to register at the link in our bio.

A huge thank you to our Trails Challenge business sponsors: LindeMac Real Estate, @lousrestaurant , @revisionsolar , @befitphysicaltherapy , and @nefreejacks 

#explorehanover #hikenh #hiking #getoutsideandexplore #natureforall #trail 
(📸: 2022 Trails Challenge T-shirt design)
Did you participate in our wildflower scavenger hu Did you participate in our wildflower scavenger hunt this year? If so, send us a photo of your scavenger hunt (doesn’t have to be completed) to mhartkopf@hanoverconservancy.org to receive a complimentary packet of wildflower seeds, courtesy of @fedcoseeds !

#wildflowers #springephemeral #scavengerhunt #explorehanover #getoutside
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This past Saturday we had a chance to celebrate the conservation spirit and generosity of four families at the Mayor-Niles and Britton Forests, beginning with hikes to explore these Moose Mountain lands. We dedicated the new trailhead kiosk given by Peregrine and Peter Spiegel, and honored Doug and Katharine Britton and Michael and Elizabeth Mayor, who gifted their lands to Hanover Conservancy in 2018 and 2013, respectively. Land donor John Niles was also honored. It was a beautiful morning celebrating conservation success and these 171 acres, part of an important large block of connected, protected habitat in Hanover. 🌲 ... See MoreSee Less

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