Andover Naturally: Eagle Sightings Continue

Deer carcass on Pleasant Lake

By Lee Carvalho, for the Beacon
Andover Naturally: Eagle Sightings Continue

In response to last issue’s column about bald eagles, we heard from Bill Brown about his experience with the huge raptors. Bill and Brenda live on Eagle Pond Road and Bill works just down the road at the camps, so for much of the day Bill is able to observe wildlife in the area. While […]

Easy Snowshoe Hike to Identify Animal Signs

Do you wonder, "What's been here?"

Press release

Are you wondering what kind of animal has been walking around your yard? Come to a snowshoe hike on Sunday, February 9, at 1 PM led by Proctor Academy Woodlands Manager and science teacher Dave Pilla. This is an easy hike with no experience necessary, though experienced snowshoers are welcome, too. Dave has extra snowshoes […]

Organic Farmer Mentoring Program Comes to Andover

Two Mountain Farm to host beginning farmer

Press release

Applications are being accepted for two Northeast Organic Farming Association, New Hampshire Chapter’s Journeyperson Program positions. Each winter, beginning farmers who are in their first few years of running their own farm enterprises are encouraged to apply in order to be connected with a mentor farmer who has experience and expertise in their area of […]

Andover Fish and Game Hosts Two Ice Fishing Derbies

February 8 for adults, March 1 for kids

By Amanda Gross, AF&G volunteer
Andover Fish and Game Hosts Two Ice Fishing Derbies

It has been such a bizarre winter so far that it is hard to guess what Mother Nature has in store for us next. But one thing you can count on is that the Andover Fish and Game Club (AF&G) will be hosting its two annual ice fishing derbies. First, the Al Chadwick Memorial Ice […]

SRKG Offers Winter Hikes through March

January 25 in East Andover, on Tucker Mountain

Press release

The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition (SRKG) winter hikes are free to the public. Please call the volunteer hike leader to learn starting location and time. Be prepared for winter conditions: extra layers, hot drink, prepared for ice and snow. January Hikes Saturday, January 18, in Springfield: Andy Hager (526-2846). Cross-country ski on forest road from Twin […]

FNRT to Meet in Boscawen

Wednesday, January 15, at the Municipal Complex

Press release
FNRT to Meet in Boscawen

The Friends of the Northern Rail Trail in Merrimack County (FNRT-MC) will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 PM on Wednesday, January 15, at the Boscawen Municipal Complex in honor of its recent rail trail extension to the Boscawen/Concord area. FNRT-MC is delighted to be the new attraction in town, especially with the latest […]

FNRT Minutes: December 18, 2013

Annual meeting re-elects officers and directors

Present: Alex Bernhard, Steve Darling, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Myra Mayman, Ellsworth Morton, Joyce Morton, and Bob Ward; Guests Tim Blagden, Elaine Clow, Bruce Crawford, and Representative Tom Schamberg. The meeting was called to order at 7 PM. After the minutes of the October 23 meeting were approved, Treasurer Steve Darling reported that we received […]

Public Hearing Scheduled for Bradley Lake Rules Change

Monday, January 27 in Concord

Press release

A public hearing for the proposed changes to the state rules and regulations applying to Bradley Lake will be held on Monday, January 27, at 10:30 AM in Room 112 at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) offices, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord. You can find the initial proposal and rulemaking notice under the […]

First Monday Workshops Resume in Boscawen

Free talks cover a range of topics

Press release

The Boscawen Agricultural Commission will hold its 2014 First Monday Workshop Series starting on January 6 at the Boscawen Municipal Complex, 116 North Main Street, 4th Floor, in Boscawen. The free lectures start at 6:30 PM; pre-registration is required (for seating and handouts) at 753-9188 ext. 301 or Agriculture03303@nullgmail.com. January 6: Old Rules, New Goals: […]

Andover Snowmobile Club’s Italian Buffet

Saturday, January 25, at AE/MS

Press release

The Andover Snowmobile Club will hold its annual Italian Buffet fundraiser on Saturday, January 25, from 5 to 6:30 PM at the Andover Elementary/Middle School. Adults are $10, kids six to 12 are $5, and children five and under are free. Come enjoy spaghetti, meatballs, hot Italian sausage, meatless sauce, lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread, […]

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