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9th Annual Hanover Trails Hike Challenge

June 29, 2022

Sign up now for the 9th Annual Hanover Trails Hike Challenge! This do-at-your-own-pace hiking challenge will introduce you to 8 trails around town that hikers of all ages will love.

Register through Hanover Parks & Rec to receive a colorful t-shirt and your booklet with maps & detailed directions to each destination.Register through HPR here for $6/Individual, $20 for family 4 or more, free/children under 4 https://hanovernh.myrec.com/…/program_details.aspx…Complete 6 of 8 hikes by the end of September and be entered in a raffle for great prizes donated by local businesses.

Sponsored by LindeMac Real Estate, BE Fit Physical Therapy , ReVision Energy, Lou’s Restaurant & Bakery, and New England Free Jacks–THANK YOU!

Summer is here…Get Outside & Explore!Maps created by Stonehouse Mtn Mapping; T-shirt design by Big Green T’s

New Trail Guide for Trescott Water Supply Lands!

June 9, 2022

Looking to explore the new trails at Trescott Water Supply Lands this summer? Check out their new trail guide & map to plan your next hike!

2022 Trescott Trail Guide

2022 Trescott Trail Map

Spring Bird Trip at Balch Hill Natural Area

May 14, 2022

May 14 @ 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

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!

Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk

May 8, 2022

May 8 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Be a community scientist and seek ephemeral spring wildflowers to update the plant inventory at this protected area so close to town.

Leaders: Botanist Alice Schori & biologist Gail McPeek.

Level: Easy.

Meet: Trailhead parking area for Mink Brook Nature Preserve (11 Brook Rd. Hanover, NH 03755)

Register for the event here!

Spring Birding Trip at Mink Brook Nature Preserve

May 7, 2022

May 7 @ 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

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: Parking are for Mink Brook Nature Preserve (11 Brook Road, Hanover, NH 03755)

Advanced registration for Bird Trips is requested: Register Here!

Winter hike at Mink Brook Community Forest

March 5, 2022

Venture out to check for wildlife signs in the many habitat types protected by this new town land. We’ll visit both sides- north side is challenging; the south side is mild and flat. Snowshoes or micro-spikes, depending on conditions; gear available to borrow at site.

Meet: Trailhead off Greensboro Rd. which is located between the homes at 108 and 110 Greensboro Road, on the north side of the road. There is a trailhead parking sign along Greensboro Rd

Level: Easy to moderate

Leaders: Jim Kennedy, Adair Mulligan

Registration for this hike is encouraged: register here!

All Events are free and open to the public. No dogs, please!