Saturday, June 24 at 9 AM
Continuing its series of “space explorations,” the Andover Institute will offer a hike around Andover’s Elbow Pond led by local outdoor enthusiast Lee Carvalho on Saturday, June 24, beginning at 9 AM. Free and open to the public, the walk will begin and end at the small parking lot on Elbow Pond Road, just short […]
Happy Spring, Everyone! The ice went off Highland Lake on Easter, April 16th. This morning I was able to confirm that “our” pair has returned. They were feeding near “The Point” – the lake end of the channel. Lots of geese, ducks, and an immature bald eagle have been seen, as well. Within the next […]
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After a two-month hiatus, the Board greeted Spring, at a well-attended April meeting, by plunging in to projects to improve the Trail! Board Attendees: Steve Darling, Heather Deardorff, Tom Frantz, George Heaton, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Jack Shields, Peter Southworth, Nita Tomaszewski Guests: Stephen and Patrice Rasche, from Canterbury Hosts: Oscar Gala and Todd […]
Saturday, May 6 starting at 7 AM
The Andover Fish and Game Club (AF&G) will host its 22nd Annual Kids’ Spring Trout Fishing Derby on May 6. The fishing fun will take place on the Highland Lake Channel in East Andover. The derby is for kids 15 years old and under. Registration starts at 7 AM at the AF&G Clubhouse by the […]
Thursday, April 13 starting at 7 PM
Conservation Options Workshop for Landowners An overview of conservation options/easements for landowners interested in preserving their land, followed by a panel discussion comprised of three individuals with experience working with Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust, an Accredited Land Trust that serves the Mt. Kearsarge/Ragged/Lake Sunapee Region. Question and answer portion to follow. This is FREE […]
Thursday, April 13
Don’t miss the next Friends of the Northern Rail Trail-Merrimack County (FNRT-MC) event coming up in April. It is the Eleventh Annual Thursday’s Child fundraising dinner scheduled for Thursday, April 13 at The Coach House Restaurant, at the New London Inn, in New London. The Coach House will offer the restaurant’s regular menu, which is […]
Friends of the Northern Rail Trail March meeting has been cancelled. The April meeting will take place in Franklin; more to follow on that later. FNRT-MC makes an effort to schedule its monthly meetings in all of the towns through which it passes at least once per year. The agenda will be posted on FNRT-MC’s […]