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:
Although our spring trips are postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic, you can head out on the trails with your own self-guided adventure: our Hanover Hikes of the Month! Trail maps and detailed history on all our properties are available on our website, at trailheads and in the printed guides at kiosks.
People everywhere are taking advantage of opportunities to get outside, and we continue to be grateful for our founders’ foresight in protecting natural areas for all future generations to enjoy. Please stay off muddy trails to prevent erosion, keep your dog on a 6′ leash or shorter to maintain a safe distance from other hikers and dogs, and pack out all trash. Ticks are ACTIVE, so don’t forget a tick check at home!
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.
With an all-time high in membership, generous land donors and growing partnerships with local schools, it’s been a record-breaking year for the Hanover Conservancy. Every gift makes a difference. Please join us as we move into our 59th year serving the Upper Valley!
FREE and great for all ages!
Hikers and hunters, please note that the woods will be busier than normal this Sunday, October 14th.
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.
