Great exploring behind the Town Beach
If you’ve lived in Andover for very long, you know Highland Lake. You’ve probably spent time at the Town Beach, gone boating in the summer, or ice fishing in the winter, or even just enjoyed the view while driving by. But I’ll bet there are parts to the lake that many of you don’t know […]
A walkabout with educator Dave Anderson
On a recent July morning, about 24 of us gathered on the porch of Bluewater Farm at Bradley Lake to attend an event in the Taking Action for Wildlife program sponsored by the Andover Conservation Commission (ACC). ACC Chair Mary Anne Broshek introduced Dave Anderson, Director of Education and Volunteer Services for the New Hampshire […]
Monday, August 5, from 10 AM to noon
Tomatoes have taken over flower gardens, beans are sprouting next to the bee balm, and more lawns and backyards are now filled with vegetables. Even small gardens can produce an overabundance of vegetables at the peak of their harvest season. Preserving the overflow can help you store high-quality food for later use. Whether you’re preserving […]
Could offset more than three tons of climate change pollutants
Colby-Sawyer College’s first wind turbine was installed in front of the Susan Colgate Cleveland Library/Learning Center on July 13. The 50-foot tall Skystream 3.7 is a residential-scale unit, and the power it generates will feed back into the main electrical system, helping to offset the college’s energy use. Colby-Sawyer is one of the first institutions […]
Most are free and on the first Monday
The First Monday Workshop Series continues this fall at the Boscawen Municipal Complex (unless otherwise noted below) at 116 North Main Street in Boscawen. All workshops start at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted below). All talks are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. To register for talks, please contact the Boscawen Agriculture […]
Fundraising underway to conserve 145 acres
On Thursday, August 15, from 4 to 6 PM, join Aubson Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) as we explore the Stoney Brook Project in Newbury, an important 145-acre property that provides the final link between two large conservation properties and provides source water flowing into Chalk Pond, Blodgett Brook , Lake Sunapee, Ring Brook, and […]
Saturday, August 24 at Proctor Field House
The Andover Fish and Game Club (AF&G) is holding its annual Beef Barbecue on Saturday, August 24, from 5 to 6:30 PM at the Proctor Academy Field House. A Chinese Auction follows the meal, and Deer Pool tickets can be purchased during the event. Tickets can also be purchased for a Mossberg 20-gauge over/under shotgun, […]
Conservation Commission is "taking action for wildlife"
The Andover Conservation Commission, as part of its “Taking Action for Wildlife” outreach, is sponsoring this contest for kids. These 12 photos, all taken in the Andover area, reveal the variety of local wildlife you can spot – if you keep your eyes open! If you’re age 12 or younger, try to identify all the […]
Mama bear was probably protecting cubs
Recently, a neighbor stopped by to tell us a story. He lives just down the shore of Highland Lake from us, off Maple Street. His daughter and family were visiting … swimming, waterskiing, cook-out. Later in the day, his daughter, Amy Brennan Tkaczyk, took a hike/run up a snowmobile trail that starts on Maple Street […]
Tuesday, August 13 at 7 PM
Do you love your land and value your woods? Please join Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) on Tuesday, August 13, from 7 to 8:30 PM for our Woods Forum at Bluewater Farm on Camp Marlyn Road in Andover. Discuss how to care for your woods today, and plan for the future of your land. […]