Current Hanover Conservancy members have now received colorful cards announcing our spring series of trips and programs. If you’d like to come along, find our schedule here.
Spring means new life! Neighbors of the Mink Brook Nature Preserve report a mother bear with two large cubs. These were likely born last year and are continuing their “home schooling” with their mother. Keep your eyes out (and we suggest leashing your dog).
Our 2013 Winter Trip season is now complete. We visited the Trescott Water Company Lands, Tunis Brook watershed, the DOC Cabin on Moose Mountain, Morton Farm, Lord’s Hill, and Slade Brook. Spring trips are being planned – become a member to receive an announcement.
Other news: Mud Season has postponed the Hanover Select Board’s March 25 meeting on the Dana Pasture Lot to April 1.
On Saturday, we’ll return to the Trescott Water Company lands for a winter tour of the working woods. Space is limited, so this is a members-only tour. Members of Trescott Co. board and Hanover Select Board and Conservation Commission are also invited. Two spaces left- contact us before noon Friday. MORE
Bitter temps – time for a bonfire! On Friday, the Balch Hill Stewardship Committee will burn a large brush pile from this fall’s view restoration clearing. Helpers and onlookers are welcome as long as kids and dogs are kept under control.
Join us for a cross-country ski tour of the extensive trail system at Dartmouth’s Morton Farm on Saturday morning, January 26. Gorgeous views! MORE
Mother Nature has cooperated and provided a fresh blanket of powdery snow for our annual moonlight snowshoe tour of Slade Brook. We hope you’ll join us! MORE
We have met our $2000 challenge! Thanks to 28 generous Balch Hill neighbors and friends, we’re able to bring another $1000 to our new Balch Hill Fund. There’s still time to add your gift before year’s end – click on the “donate now” button at right.
Thanks from all of us, and Happy Holidays!
