Invasive removal work at the Rinker Pond will continue at 9 AM on Saturday, November 10th. Meet on Route 10 at the small pull off at the bottom of the hill just north of the Chieftain Motel.
We need help with brush hauling! Chainsawyers will be cutting invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle. Bring gloves and wear sturdy footwear. More on the Rinker-Steele Natural Area
Thanks to those who reported downed trees and limbs courtesy of Hurricane Sandy. We have two trees down across the trails at each of the following natural areas: Greensboro Ridge, Balch Hill Natural Area, and Mink Brook. Our volunteers will be heading out to clear these obstructions and hazards as soon as possible. If you’d like to help, please contact us.
Coming up next: our tour of the hundreds of acres behind the fence protecting Hanover’s drinking water supply on Saturday, October 20. This special trip, led by the foresters charged with managing these sensitive lands, is for Hanover Conservancy members. Registration is now closed. We hope you’ll join us next weekend for our Hanover Town Forest Bike & Hike. MORE
The next hike in our “Hidden Hanover” series is coming up this Saturday at Greensboro Ridge from 10am to noon, rain or shine. Hike our new Greensboro Highlands Trail and visit hidden grottoes off-trail. Families welcome. More
Our annual hawk watch at Balch Hill is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 11am-1pm. Bring your binoculars and kids to see the hawks soaring on thermals on their way south. Meet at the summit. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 23. Watch this space for updates.
The Quinn Trail at the Mink Brook Nature Preserve is well-used and loved. Help us spread a load of wood chips on the trail to improve the path surface – Wednesday, August 22, 5;15pm. Bring a rake or shovel, and meet at the Brook Road gate.
