News from Five Rivers Conservation Trust

March 17, 2025 – Five Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the permanent conservation of the 106-acre Blue Moon Berry Farm at Waldron Hill in Warner, NH. This completed project helps expand a large, contiguous block of other important conservation land in the Mink Hills of Warner, which now totals over 2,200 acres. Comprised of both important farmland and rich, stream-laden forests, Blue Moon Berry Farm has been in continuous production as a U-pick berry farm under several consecutive owners and names since the 1960s. It is a highly visible and much-loved family business throughout the region and attracts customers who return annually ...

High on the shoulder of Warner’s Waldron Hill, Blue Moon Berry Farm’s vista is stunning. A rare-in-New Hampshire expanse of sky. Mt. Kearsarge shining on the northern horizon. Acres of blueberry bushes, the red stems of new growth adding vivid color to the winter snowpack. Bright white birches in the forest edging the fields. For landowners Jan Gugliotti and Barb Dieckman, the opportunity to preserve this farm in perpetuity, its beautiful view, and u-pick blueberry heritage with a Five Rivers Conservation Easement is a dream come true ...

As we settle back into routines after the holiday season, we’re reflecting on an incredible year for land conservation. Thanks to your support, we protected 623 acres across four special properties, brought new visibility to conserved lands with updated signage, and connected with our community through hikes, farm dinners, and celebrations. All of these accomplishments were possible because of you – our amazing supporters and partners. Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping make 2024 such a success! ...

December 17, 2024 - Five Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the permanent conservation of the Joseph and Barbara Colby Conservation Area in Boscawen. The conservation area comprises three separate parcels totaling 309 acres along High Street (Rte. 4) in Boscawen. The Joseph and Barbara Colby Conservation Area is Five Rivers’ third conservation project in Boscawen, following the 81-acre Keegan property conserved in 2016 with John and Barbara Keegan, and the 90-acre Foster Meadow Farm conserved fall 2024 with Pam Goodrich ...

November 17, 2024 - Thank you to everyone who came out to hike with us on Sunday, November 17th for an exploration of the Dustin Woods, an active project along the Warner River in Contoocook. The sunshine and good company made for a beautiful walk from Bohanan Farm through the Dustin Woods ...

October, 2024 - Five Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the permanent conservation of the 90-acre Foster Meadow Farm on Water Street in Boscawen. Foster Meadow Farm is a well-known equestrian facility that specializes in training horses and riders in dressage. The 90-acre conservation easement was donated to Five Rivers by Pam Goodrich, who purchased the property in 1996 and built the equestrian facility ...

August 12, 2024 - Five Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the permanent conservation of the 90-acre Potter Farm on Oak Hill Road in Concord. Cynthia Potter Johnson led the family effort to sell the conservation easement for the Potter Farm to Five Rivers. She has fond memories of growing up on the farm and hopes the easement will give future generations the opportunity to farm the land as well ...

August 7, 2024 - Five Rivers staff and volunteers joined Project S.T.O.R.Y. for a walk at Winant Park. We spent an hour and a half exploring trails near the heart of Concord, enjoying our lunches while taking in the view from the top. By all accounts, this first Five Rivers-Project STORY outing was a resounding success. Experiencing the woods with twenty energetic and engaged kids, including some first-time hikers, lifted everyone’s spirits. Project S.T.O.R.Y. is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to assisting and empowering youth from diverse communities in Concord ...