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Top Picks for Summer Reading
Posted 7/9/20
Summer is in full swing, and how better to enjoy it then with a good book. Our staff shares their favorites.
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Rich in Natural Resources
Posted 6/18/20
A family's 183 acres in Jaffrey and Rindge are now conserved, and this property seems to have it all.
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News: A Letter from the Executive Director
Posted 6/4/20
A statement to our community that acknowledges recent national events surrounding race and ideas on how to be part of the solution.
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New Bridge Now Open
Posted 5/13/20
The new bridge is the first major trails project of the season, and ensures public access at one of our most popular properties.
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Keeping the "Field" in Chesterfield
Posted 4/9/20
Evans Farm in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, offers open space for the community and for wildlife.
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News: Tips to Hike Local
Posted 4/9/20
Find out where to go and read our tips for hiking responsibly during this time of social distancing.
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News: COVID-19 & How We're Doing Our Part
Posted 3/19/20
Here's how we're doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. You'll find information about changes in office hours, staff availability, events, and access to our trails.
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News: 2019 Annual Report Now Available
Posted 3/12/20
Stories and photos of the places protected during the past calendar year, plus a summary of our program accomplishments and financial health.
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‘Glad to Do It’
Posted 1/8/20
Sargent Hill Farm in Walpole, New Hampshire, located on a dead-end dirt road, is a quiet spot with scenic views of Vermont.
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Keeping A Promise
Posted 12/12/19
Recently conserved farmland honors a father's wish and continues a family's legacy. Crops grown on the land help feed a local dairy herd.
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Nature Preserve Near Monadnock
Posted 11/14/19
Years ago, while Cia Devan was living out-of-state, she realized she needed to take care of the land she still owned in the Monadnock region.
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Giving Back Throughout the Year
Posted 10/9/19
Each year, at our Annual Celebration in September, the Monadnock Conservancy presents two awards. Find out who was honored in 2019.