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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
