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2010 Winter Adventures – Our final 2010 Winter Adventure moonlight snowshoe scheduled for March 27th has been CANCELED due to our early spring weather conditions. For reports and photos of our winter trip season, click here
NEW CONSERVATION PROJECT: THE ENCHANTED FOREST
The Council is partnering with the Town of Hanover Conservation Commission on a significant conservation project this spring. This lovely 6-acre parcel, called the Enchanted Forest, is just north of Ferguson Field on Route 10 across from Kendal and the Chieftain Motor Inn. The land includes mature forest and dramatic steep slopes. It is a key parcel because it provides important connectivity to Ferguson Field, Rinker conservation area, Storrs Pond and Oak Hill.
The town is working to acquire the property for long-term conservation. The Council will hold a conservation easement to permanently protect the Enchanted Forest and the adjacent Rinker Tract. The easement will prohibit development, protect habitat and the natural beauty and views, and allow for continued public access.
We support the Conservation Commission in its effort to raise funds from the community for this project and we encourage you to consider a generous donation by May 1, 2010. If you are interested in helping our partnership protect the Enchanted Forest, please send your donation to: Town of Hanover, PO Box 483 Hanover, NH 03755. Kindly designate “Enchanted Forest” on your check. Thank you.
About the Council
The Hanover Conservation Council is a local non-profit organization focused on land conservation in Hanover NH. The Council is dedicated to the conservation of land and water, and to deepening the appreciation of natural resources for the benefit of the Hanover community and beyond. We achieve our mission with programs in land conservation, active land stewardship, environmental education and support for conservation oriented public policies. 
The Council has helped to facilitate the conservation of over 20 parcels of land in Hanover since 1963. We currently own and manage The Mink Brook Nature Preserve (east of Route 10), the summit of Balch Hill, Slade Brook Natural Area (off River Road) and the Greensboro Ridge Natural Area adjacent to the Appalachian Trail, north of Greensboro Road.
We work in partnership with landowners, town bodies, other conservation groups and developers to find conservation opportunities and solutions in our town. The Council can protect land through ownership, conservation easement or identifying other conservation resources.
To learn more about the Council view our 2009 Annual Report.
