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Spring Trips Postponed

April 17, 2020

We’re disappointed to postpone our trips until we can safely get together again. Look for a new self-guided Hike of the Month in our May e-news.

If you’re headed out, please remember:

  • Enjoy your companions from a distance
  • Leash your dog – uncontrolled dog meetups can make things unsafe for their owners too
  • If a trailhead parking is full when you arrive, have a Plan B for a trail less traveled
  • Leave higher elevation and muddy trails until they’ve dried out
  • The Appalachian Trail is closed for now

Filed Under: Events, Indoor Programs, Lands, Outdoor Trips, Uncategorized Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, events, spring, trips

Norman Overlook at Mink Brook

September 25, 2019

In 1999, Bob led the Council’s effort to protect the 112-acre Mink Brook Nature Preserve, then slated to become a 32-lot subdivision. In 2019, the 20th anniversary of that daunting and ultimately successful project, the Conservancy dedicated the Norman Overlook to Bob and his vision for our community.

The Bob Norman Overlook
The Bob Norman Overlook
Celebrating the Norman Overlook’s dedication
Unveiling the “sentry stone”
Unveiling the “sentry stone”
Unveiling the “sentry stone”
The view from the Norman Overlook
Bob greets a guest
Former Dartmouth President Jim Wright
Signing a card for Bob
Jeanie McIntyre, President of UVLT
Preparing the site with JM Landscaping
Preparing the site with JM Landscaping
Preparing the site with JM Landscaping
HC Board members finish final prep on the Overlook site
Native dogwoods, serviceberry and other shrubs were planted to restore the floodplain.
Native dogwoods, serviceberry and other shrubs were planted to restore the floodplain.
Hugh Mellert works to place the dedication plaque on a granite boulder
The final step was planting native shrubs and preparing the site for the dedication ceremony

Filed Under: Events, History, Lands, Mink Brook, Outdoor Trips, Trails, Volunteers Tagged With: accessible, benches, Bob Norman, founder, history, Mink Brook, Norman Overlook, seating, trails, volunteers

CHaD HERO Hike this Sunday

October 9, 2018

Hikers and hunters, please note that the woods will be busier than normal this Sunday, October 14th.

Hike sign

Both the 5- and 7-mile hiking routes for the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) HERO event wind their way through the Mink Brook Nature Preserve. Volunteers will be directing HERO hikers at major junctions from approximately 10-2.

 

Filed Under: Events, Mink Brook, Outdoor Trips, Partnerships, Trails, Volunteers Tagged With: CHaD HERO, events, HERO, hike, Mink Brook, volunteer

Greensboro Ridge 10th Anniversary today!

October 3, 2018

We’re putting a lot of faith in the forecast today- this space will be updated if we’re forced to postpone until tomorrow. See you at 4:30!

AT family hiking day 2018

Join us at the main trailhead parking at the top of Velvet Rocks Dr. on Thursday, October 4th for live music, refreshments and a brief history of this conservation success. (RAIN DATE: Friday, Oct. 5th)

Filed Under: Conservation, Easements, Events, Greensboro Ridge, History, Lands, Outdoor Trips, Partnerships, Uncategorized Tagged With: anniversary, celebration, event, Greensboro Ridge, Town of Hanover

Balch Hill Hawk Watch this Saturday 11-1

September 20, 2018

Join David Merker and Gail McPeek on the summit of Balch Hill this Saturday at 11 to see cruising hawks on their fall migration route.

BYO binoculars; great for kids!

Hot off the press!

We’re excited to be featured in the fall issue of Here in Hanover magazine! Pick up your copy around town or share the article with friends online.
hih

Filed Under: Balch Hill, Birds, Events, Outdoor Trips, Wildlife Tagged With: Balch Hill, birding, hawk watch

Butterflies For All

July 23, 2018

Come explore the lovely world of some of our local butterflies with Bill Shepard at the Etna Library on Monday, August 13th at 3:00.

Look at specimens and learn about moth & butterfly resources before heading outside to the Hayes Farm Park & Nan and Allen King Bird Sanctuary to try your hand at catching a few!

Crescent sp.

This fun & informative event is recommended for ages 8+, but all are welcome. Event includes a short, easy walk behind the library.

Filed Under: Events, Indoor Programs, King Bird Preserve/Hayes Farm Park, Outdoor Trips, Partnerships, Wildlife Tagged With: butterflies, Etna Library, family friendly, Hayes Farm Park, wildlife

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