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Mother’s Day Birds and Blossoms at Balch Hill

May 9, 2021

Seek spring ephemeral wildflowers and observe migratory and resident birds at the beloved Balch Hill Natural Area.

Leaders: Botanist Alice Schori and biologist Gail McPeek.

Level: Easy to moderate, slow pace.

Group size limited; please register here. Masks required.

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Create A Kite Challenge with Red Kite Candy

May 1, 2021

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 your kite!

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Annual Hawk Watch on Balch Hill

October 3, 2020

See the hawks on their migration south and enjoy the views in this 50th year of the Balch Hill summit’s protection. Bring your binoculars and hope for clear skies and cruising hawks! We will keep an eagle’s wingspan distance and masks are required.

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!

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Remembering Susan Harper

April 22, 2020

Earth Day reminds us to be grateful for Susan Harper, a dedicated volunteer and Secretary of our Board of Directors from 2003-2008, who recently passed away.  She really made things happen in Hanover, especially at the Balch Hill Natural Area, where she started the wonderful tradition of Kite Day, when families enjoy the views and spring breezes on the open summit.  Susan’s family has asked that gifts in her memory be made to the Conservancy; we are dedicating them to the Balch Hill Stewardship Fund in her name.

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Community Workparty: Apple Tree Pruning

March 8, 2020

Celebrate the time change with us as we reclaim apple trees on the open summit of Balch Hill. Fingers crossed for a sun-drenched afternoon!

Bring clippers or loppers if available.

Meet: Summit of Balch Hill.

Leader: Courtney Dragiff

Level: Easy

Great for all ages – youthful tree climbers needed!

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Balch Hill Hawk Watch this Saturday 11-1

September 20, 2018

Join David Merker and Gail McPeek on the summit of Balch Hill this Saturday at 11 to see cruising hawks on their fall migration route.

BYO binoculars; great for kids!

Hot off the press!

We’re excited to be featured in the fall issue of Here in Hanover magazine! Pick up your copy around town or share the article with friends online.
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Thank you for your support!

Our generous members and Corporate Conservators help make all of this possible. If you’re a customer of  our local business supporters, please let them know their contributions are appreciated!

Upcoming Events

  1. Document Vernal Pools at the Mink Brook Community Forest- multiple dates & difficulties

    April 10 @ 8:00 AM - May 15 @ 5:00 PM
  2. Vernal Pool Exploration at the Britton Forest

    April 24 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  3. History of Conservation in Hanover: Earth Week Celebration!

    April 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  4. Create A Kite Challenge with Red Kite Candy

    May 1 @ 8:00 AM - May 31 @ 5:00 PM
  5. Sunsquatch StoryWalk at Greensboro Ridge

    May 1 @ 8:00 AM - May 31 @ 5:00 PM

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71 Lyme Road
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3433

info@hanoverconservancy.org

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