About Us

History

The Hanover Conservation Council is a private, non-profit organization incorporated in 1963. The mission of the Council is to promote the appreciation and conservation of land and natural habitat in Hanover. We achieve our mission with programs in land conservation, environmental education and support for conservation oriented public policies. Currently, over 450 households pay dues to the Council in support of its activities. The Council is led by a 13 person board of directors and is staffed by a part time Executive Director. Over 50 volunteers help to successfully run our programs.

The Council has helped to facilitate the conservation of over 20 parcels in Hanover and the Upper Valley. Our principle holdings are the 113-acre Mink Brook Nature Preserve, the summit of Balch Hill and the 35-acre Lower Slade Natural Area. We work with landowners and community members to conserve land in Hanover. The Council acquires land to be conserved and works with regional conservation groups to assist with conservation easements in Hanover. The Council offers community education programs on conserved lands as well as workshops and lectures on conservation topics.

News

We value your membership!
Membership renewals will be sent to members in late October as we have changed our membership year from July to June. Please renew your membership. Your support allows us to work to conserve land, steward the land we have protected and provide community education programs. If you are not a member please join today!

Annual Report

Balch Hill 2003