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¿QUÉ ES ESO?

August 21, 2023

Sun., Oct. 1, 10-11am

Join us for a bi-lingual (English/Spanish) natural scavenger hunt, geared for families of pre-school and elementary school-aged children. We’ll enjoy exploring al aire libre en la naturaleza on an easy hike for legs of all lengths.

Meet: Mink Brook Nature Preserve.

Leader: Silvia Holman, Richmond School Spanish teacher and Conservancy volunteer.

Please register in advance. REGISTER HERE!

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Mink Brook log crossing repair

April 17, 2023

A 77 foot, 5 ton white pine has now made its way through downtown Hanover from Oak Hill to the Mink Brook Nature Preserve, courtesy of Chippers, Liberty Utilities, Lawson Crane & Rigging, Dartmouth College, Royal Trail Works, and loads of volunteers. It’s resting now at the Brook Road gate and offering a temporary exhibit on events in the life of Hanover and this tree while it was growing. Stop by to have a look! UPDATES POSTED HERE

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Mink Brook Log Crossing Update

August 1, 2022

Mink Brook Log Crossing status as of August 1st, 2022

You may recall that we were planning for its replacement well before advancing rot forced us to close it last summer, starting with research into what kind of structure would conform to the restrictions in our deed. The above-mentioned erosion meant we needed longer, stronger logs than the trees growing there could provide, so we can’t just replace the log. Our terrific team of Thayer engineering students developed a well-considered plan for a new crossing in the same place, and we’ve been working since March to secure approvals from key stakeholders.

To that end, our volunteers are wandering around the Preserve interviewing visitors (again) to learn more about how and where they enjoy the land, so we can share that information with those decision-makers. We hope to have good news soon!

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Hike at Mink Brook Nature Preserve

July 11, 2022

Join Hanover Conservancy for a guided hike in our Mink Brook Nature Preserve. We’ll share the story behind its protection and the change in land use that allowed the wild brook trout to return to the Mink Brook watershed.

Meet: Parking area at the end of Brook Rd (11 Brook Rd), Hanover, NH

Leader: Myrilla Hartkopf

Level: Easy
This hike is about 1.2 miles and will take about 1 1/2 hours.

Please register in advance for this walk by contacting Jared Jenisch at jared.jenisch@thehowe.org.

Co-Sponsored with The Howe Library

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Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk

March 11, 2022

May 8, 2022 @ 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!

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Spring Birding Trip at Mink Brook Nature Preserve

March 11, 2022

May 7, 2022 @ 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!

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

info@hanoverconservancy.org

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