Condensed from draft minutes
Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Steve Darling, Heather Deardorff, Tom Frantz, George Heaton, Myra Mayman, Steve Rayno, Nita Tomaszewski, Jack Shields Guests: Ralph Jesseman, Ricker Miller, Chris Norris, Prescott Towle Three major issues absorbed most of the meeting’s discussion: the budget for the coming year an application to the New Hampshire RTP (Recreational Trails Program) a […]
Franklin, March 1; Boscawen, March 7
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), the most destructive non-native insect in North America, has been found in Franklin and surrounding towns! Over the past few years, it has been found infesting and killing ash trees in forests and landscapes throughout central and southern New Hampshire. Experiences in other states tell us we can’t eradicate EAB […]
Call LPC if you see loons in danger
On Tuesday, January 26, five iced-in loons were rescued on Lake Sunapee, about halfway between Loon Island Light and Blodgett’s Landing. Loons can require close to a quarter mile of open water to take flight, but these loons were trapped in two very small patches of open water. A group of three loons was originally […]
February 1 in Boscawen
Dot Perkins, UNH Cooperative Extension Livestock Field Specialist, will present “Raising Chickens: The Basics” on Monday, February 1, at 6:30 PM at the Boscawen Municipal Complex, 116 North Main Street in Boscawen. Dot will cover information about breeds, housing, and seasonal care of chickens. This talk will not cover butchering or broilers. Come listen to all the facts […]
An easy walk on February 13
An easy winter-wonderland snowshoe walk through the fields and forest of Proctor Academy, led by Proctor’s Dave Pilla, will be offered under the auspices of the Andover Conservation Commission (ACC) on Saturday morning, February 13, between 10 AM and noon. Participation is free and open to the public. The walk begins at the Proctor Woodlands Office, located […]
At Wilmot's Red Barn on March 17
The Wilmot Community Association (WCA) will host “Backyard Maple Sugaring for Beginners,” a free workshop at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 17, at the association’s Red Barn at 64 Village Road in Wilmot. Tim Fleury, UNH Cooperative Extension natural resources field specialist for Merrimack County, will present the program that is geared to first-timers and […]
Winning buck was Matt’s first
The Andover Fish and Game Club has announced the results of its annual deer pool. Matt Braley won the pool with an eight-point buck weighing 193.5 pounds. It was Matt’s first buck, and he shot it on his 17th birthday! Here is the full list of winners in the deer pool: Matt Braley, 8 pts, […]
Five days between January 21 and February 25
Goat Production 5-day Workshop (presented by Dot Perkins) Dates: January 21, 28 and February 11, 19, 25 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Place: All workshops are held at the Merrimack County UNH Cooperative Extension Office, 315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, New Hampshire. Cost: $15.00 per person /per class. 4-Hers are free, but must be accompanied […]
January 30 at AE/MS from 5 to 6:30 PM
The Andover Snowmobile Club is having its annual Italian Buffet on Saturday, January 30, at the Andover Elementary/Middle School. The dinner runs from 5 to 6:30 PM. The costs are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and under. After the dinner, a multi-item raffle (over 100 items) […]
Presented by ASLPT
The Outreach Committee of the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) will host “Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – Strategies for Landowners” starting at 6:30 PM on Thursday, February 4, at the Wilmot Community Association’s Red Barn at 64 Village Road in Wilmot. If schools are closed on February 4 because of inclement weather, the program […]