EVENT UPDATE, 10/19/2023 – Unfortunately, rain in the forecast for both Saturday and Sunday have caused us to cancel this year’s Hawk Watch. We look forward to seeing you out on the trails later in the season, and will hope for clear skies next October!
See the hawks on their migration south and enjoy the view. Families welcome. Bring your binoculars and hope for clear skies and cruising hawks!
Rain date Sun., Oct. 22.
Meet: Summit of Balch Hill.
Leaders: David Merker and Gail McPeek
Our deer permit application for the 2022 hunting season at Balch Hill is now open! Please follow the link below to our deer permit application, thank you!
Bring your kites and kids to join us for a joyous afternoon of kite-flying in the breezes of Balch Hill. This long-time tradition, inspired by Susan Harper, makes for great family fun. We’ll honor Susan at a ceremony at 2.
Meet: At the summit of Balch Hill (please allow 15 minutes to hike to the site)
Rain date: June 5.
Thanks to our sponsor, Red Kite Candy.
Let’s build a kite to fly on Kite Day! Supplies and special snacks provided.
Meet at Red Kite Candy (5 South St., Hanover).
Please register in advance here! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/TCMoLu1K7HKlh9uURyQPhw
A sure sign of spring is the arrival of birds migrating up the Connecticut River to their breeding grounds in Hanover’s fields and forests. Bring binoculars.
Level: Beginners welcome.
Leaders: Hanover Conservancy volunteers.
Meet: Grasse Rd Trailhead- Balch Hill Natural Area
Advanced registration for Bird Trips is requested: Register Here!
Please No Dogs! Contact Myrilla Hartkopf at mhartkopf@hanoverconservancy.org with any questions!
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!
