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On June 4th, I had the pleasure of working with local volunteers Paul Kotila and Craig Houghton to reroute two wet sections of trail. Together, we cut through brush, placed stones and moved bridges to…

The Conservancy is building a Net-Zero headquarters adjacent to Ashuelot River Park in Keene! Check back to our blog for updates on the construction process, and more information on how we envision…

On May 21st, Joy Fletcher and Katharine Baer, two volunteers from the local area, joined Erin Cabral in rerouting a wet section of the Peterson Trail. In just two hours, they were able to create a new…

Due to the heavy rain, the bridge on White Brook Road has been damaged. We will be repairing the bridge in the next few weeks once we have assessed the damage.

The Conservancy's new recreation technician, Erin Cabral, writes about her first day on the job, cleaning up the Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail with a group of volunteers from Bellavance Beverage Co!

The Monadnock Conservancy’s Board of Trustees announced today that Amanda Littleton has been appointed to the role of executive director of the Monadnock Conservancy. Amanda has over 20 years of local…

From trail maintenance and repairs to informative programs on forest management, it's a busy summer for our land management and recreation team.

Stories About This Place returns to Peterborough on Friday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm. FREE to attend, registration in the story.

On February 27th, volunteers from M&T Bank in Keene, along with staff and committee members from the Monadnock Conservancy worked on trails and fencing at the Maynard Forest in Gilsum.

We have some great community events lined up for 2024, here is a partial list, more information to come!

The Monadnock Conservancy’s Calhoun Family Forest is a nature-lover’s paradise. Located in Gilsum just north of Bear's Den Natural Area, it has hills and streams, woods and trails, wildlife and…

Over the past month, severe rainstorms have made life difficult for the Monadnock region’s farmers and residents, with flooded fields and washed-out roads. At the same time, smoke from Canadian…

Janine Marr, the Monadnock Conservancy's Land and Recreation Manager, shares her experience visiting the Chamberlain Conservation Area.

The Monadnock Conservancy is sponsoring a series of hikes in July and August for young families, young adults, and female identifying persons. These hikes will be led by experienced hiker Lydia…

Having worked for a land trust for the past 17 years, I am no stranger to climbing hills in springtime. This April, I had the opportunity to climb the Hill in Washington, D.C. to meet with New…

Test your knowledge of the sounds that make up the symphony of spring here in the Monadnock region!

Cheshire Walkers - a walking and hiking group for people of most abilities - returns for the 2023 season!

Join the Heart Hike 2023 all through the month of February on the Gramwick Trail in Jaffrey!

Are you new to this area? Welcome! Here are some tips to help you take advantage of everything the Monadnock region has to offer.

We are a little sad, and a lot proud, that our own Land Manager and GIS Specialist, Rick Brackett, is leaving the Monadnock Conservancy for the Army Corps of Engineers. Here's just a few of the things…

Christmas trees are synonymous with the holiday season. Is there a way to make this yearly tradition more environmentally friendly? Our experts weigh in.

Congratulations to Amanda Littleton and Norman Hassel, winners of the 2022 Conservation Awards.

November 9th is the first day of deer hunting season with regular firearms. Here are some helpful tips for both hunters and hikers on how to enjoy this season safely and responsibly.

Every year, millions of people come to New Hampshire to enjoy the fall explosion of color. Your donation to Monadnock Conservancy ensures beautiful scenery, natural habitats, and economic stability…

A deep attachment to place and a desire to save habitat for animals drive decision to conserve Alstead property.

Here are some tips on what to look for when out in the woods or surveying your backyard to identify invasive plants.

Want to capture better videos and photos with your wildlife or game camera? Read this short article to improve your chances of getting stunning images.

Learn about what what we're doing about addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

A video message from the executive director highlighting the successes of the past year: Thank you for making it all possible!

Come visit this park, designed to engage people with nature and encourage unstructured play.

Two local conservationists were honored recently for their decades of dedicated work at our 32nd Annual Celebration in mid-September.

Clean drinking water, intact wildlife habitat, healthy forests ... these are only a few of the goals of watershed conservation.

Conservancy staff spend a lot of time in the outdoors. Here's some of the essential gear they carry for safe and successful field visits.

Learn more about this project at the Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

Construction is now underway for a project years in the making. Learn more about the details.

A newly purchased parcel of land includes woodlands, waterfront, and a well-known trail.

These fields and woods contain vestiges of the old Craig Farm, now a 138-acre conservation property owned by the City of Keene.

Two farm projects currently underway get a boost thanks to grant funding.

What happens when two experts go on a winter hike looking for mammal tracks? Read this story to find out.

Here are some great ideas for hikes that are perfect for couples, as well as for families.