Boy Chased by Bear on the Rail Trail
The boy may still be pedaling!
Andover Naturally: A Great Year for Mushrooms
By Lee Carvalho, for the Beacon
Having been a student or teacher most of my life, the arrival of September has always been bittersweet. Now that I’m retired, it’s just sweet, and for many reasons. Summer heat is replaced by less humid, cooler air, which makes hiking a pleasure. The sun now sets before my bedtime, which means I can begin […]
Two Loon Chicks Hatched on Bradley Lake
By Larry Chase
Wonders Await in Town Beach Pond
Great exploring behind the Town Beach
By Kate Goodin, for the Beacon
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 […]
Andover Naturally: Taking Action for Wildlife
A walkabout with educator Dave Anderson
By Lee Carvalho, Beacon volunteer
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 […]
Workshop on Preserving the Harvest in Concord
Monday, August 5, from 10 AM to noon
Press release
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 […]
Colby-Sawyer College’s First Wind Turbine Turns Heads
Could offset more than three tons of climate change pollutants
By Anurup Upadhyay, Colby-Sawyer ’15
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 […]
Boscawen Agriculture Commission Presents Autumn Workshops
Most are free and on the first Monday
Press release
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 […]
ASLPT Leads Hike at Stoney Brook Project
Fundraising underway to conserve 145 acres
Press release
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 […]
AF&G Beef Barbeque is Coming!
Saturday, August 24 at Proctor Field House
By Amanda Gross, AF&G volunteer
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, […]