Join us for a guided fall hike of our Mink Brook Nature preserve and the Town of Hanover Tanzi Tract. We’ll share the story behind their protection, their ecological importance and relevance to the climate crisis.
Meet: Gate at Brook Rd entrance. 11 Brooks Rd, Hanover, NH
Leader: Myrilla Hartkopf
Level: Easy
Registration for this hike is encouraged: register here!
Join us from 9-11 am for a guided visit to the Jim & Evalyn Hornig Natural Area at Lower Slade Brook. We’ll share the story of its protection and ecological importance while enjoying the views and waterfalls.
Meet: Trailhead at 21 River Rd, Hanover, NH 03755 (please take care in parking along River Road if the trailhead lot is full)
Leader: Hugh Mellert
Level: Easy
Registration for hike is encouraged: register here!
Join us for a guided visit to our Mayor-Niles & Britton Forests on the northwest slope of Moose Mountain. We’ll share the story of their protection, their ecological importance and relevance to the climate crisis, and send you home with a trail guide to each.
Meet: Trailhead at the end of Iby Rd, Hanover, NH
Leader: Adair Mulligan
Level: Moderate
Registration for the hike is encouraged: register here!
See the hawks on their migration south and enjoy the views from the summit of Balch Hill. Families welcome. Bring your binoculars and hope for clear skies and cruising hawks! We’ll share the history of this special place, protected in 1970, and how the Natural Area is formed by lands owned by the Hanover Conservancy, Town of Hanover, and Dartmouth College.
When: Saturdays, Oct. 9th 11am-1PM
Meet at the summit of Balch Hill. Suitable for all ages.
Led by David Merker and Gail McPeek.
Help us know who’s coming: pre-register here!
Join us for a guided visit to the 113-acre Greensboro Ridge Natural Area. We’ll share the story of its protection, its ecological importance and relevance to the climate crisis, and send you home with a trail guide.
Meet: Parking area at the top of Velvet Rocks Drive off Greensboro Road.
Leader: Gail McPeek
Level: Easy to moderate.
Help us know who’s coming: pre-register here!
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!
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)
