News from Five Rivers Conservation Trust

Third Annual Snowshoe at Janeway Conservation Area in Webster

March 3, 2024 - Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 3rd as we explored the 477-acre Janeway property, our largest conserved property. This year we ventured to new areas of the property, including venturing through the woods down to the Blackwater River. We enjoyed bright sun, warm weather, and great conversation as we wandered around the property, and thoroughly enjoyed learning about its history and the area's natural landscape! ...

Thanks for a Successful Trivia Night at Feathered Friend!

February 21, 2024 - A huge Five Rivers thank you to everyone who attended Pint Night and Trivia at Feathered Friend on the 21st. Not only did we benefit from every draft bought over the course of the evening, we also connected with new members of our community! We loved seeing folks’ reactions to the questions (and answers!) and we’re grateful to everyone who stopped by ...

Spotlight on Five Rivers Trustee, Scott Piper

February 2024 - Scott joined the Five Rivers’ Board of Trustees in September 2023! He brings a wealth of experience in carpentry and an enthusiasm for conservation. Scott is a part of the Signage Subcommittee, helping to expand public awareness of Five Rivers conserved lands ...

Rotary Club of Concord Supports Our Building Community Connections to Conserved Lands Project!

January 2024 - Thank you to the Rotary Club of Concord for a generous gift of $5,000 to support Five Rivers' efforts to create and install signs on our key conserved properties in Concord. Strategically sited, attractive, and informative signs with Five Rivers' logo and additional information, will emphasize our role in conserving key properties and facilitate further engagement with community members who may not even realize that they are stepping foot on locally conserved lands! ...

Boisvert & Normand Nature Preserve Welcomes You to Explore the Trails

January 2023 - In 2024, the Bronnenberg property in Loudon was purchased by Michael R. Boisvert and Jon D. Normand for active public outdoor recreation, for the study and wonder of nature, and for the conservation of open spaces, particularly the conservation of productive forest land, wildlife habitat and ground water quality. They have turned this spectacular lot into a nature preserve. Mike and Jon have generously funded construction of an official entrance on Currier Road with an off-road parking area, informational kiosk, trails network that includes trail map, signage, and foot bridge ...

Ringing in the New Year with a 2023 Recap

2023 was another action-packed year for Five Rivers, including several significant organizational milestones in our 35th year. We hope many of you were able to join us at an event or activity this past year. Your support made these highlights possible, so we want to reflect on the milestones of 2023 together ...

Holiday Wishes from Jamie Robertson, Board Chair

December 2023 - Jamie Robertson stepped into the role of Board Chair in June of 2023. As we close out the year, we’re excited to share this piece from Jamie, reflecting on his role as a Trustee, the role of Five Rivers, and the role of local land conservation ...

Spotlight on Five Rivers Board Member Bob Dawkins

December 2023 - Last month we welcomed Bob Dawkins to the Board of Trustees as Five Rivers’ Treasurer. Bob steps into the very big shoes of his predecessor, Cathy Menard. Cathy served as Trustee and Treasurer for more than three years, and we will miss her. Thank you, Cathy! Welcome, Bob! ...