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April 2021
Document Vernal Pools at the Mink Brook Community Forest- multiple dates & difficulties
Explore a vernal pool on Hanover's newest conservation property, the Mink Brook Community Forest! The Hanover Conservation Commission is working to document a series of potential vernal pools identified in previous mapping efforts. We will go out in small groups to document each vernal pool and learn to identify egg masses and other temporary residents. Level: Ranges from moderate to strenuous; all trips are off-trail (bushwhacking) and include some elevation change. Group size limited; masks required. Please register here if…
Find out more »Vernal Pool Exploration at the Britton Forest
Explore an unusual vernal pool on Class VI Plummer Hill Road, which runs alongside our newest conserved property- the Britton Forest on Moose Mountain. We'll learn to identify egg masses and other temporary residents of these unique pools. Leader: Courtney Dragiff Level: Easy, flat, 1 mile round trip Group size limited; registration required here. Please BYO mask!
Find out more »History of Conservation in Hanover: Earth Week Celebration!
Celebrate our 60th anniversary with a look at the early days of conservation in our community. We'll travel through time- and maps- to see how the "green necklace" around town evolved, bead by bead, reaching down to the river and up to the slopes of Moose Mountain. Co-sponsored by the Hanover Historical Society. Speaker: Adair Mulligan, Hanover Conservancy Executive Director. Register here for an event reminder and Zoom link!
Find out more »May 2021
Create A Kite Challenge with Red Kite Candy
During the month of May, we invite you to make a kite! Be creative, make it colorful, add fun designs, let your imagination fly. Bring your kite to display at the Red Kite Candy shop in Hanover, and receive a small bag of yummy Red Kite candy. At month's end, 5 grand prize winners will be chosen- the come pick up your kite and fly it at Balch Hill when you wish. Please put name, age and contact info on…
Find out more »Sunsquatch StoryWalk at Greensboro Ridge
During the month of May, explore the mossy ledges of Greensboro Ridge Natural Area while following the adventures of Sunsquatch, a friendly creature who wants to save the planet. This self-guided walk follows the path of a picture book spread along a ~ 1 mile, moderately strenuous loop. The first 20 participants will receive a Sunsquatch plushie! Thanks to our generous sponsor, ReVision Energy.
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