Paint, Draw, Sculpt, or photograph a plant or animal on a Five Rivers property
Some of Five Rivers’ conserved properties make great destinations for painting, sketching, or photographing plants and animals in their natural habitat. Some possibilities:
- You probably know that Carter Hill Orchard in Concord is home to 45 acres of apple and peach trees and cross-country ski trails, but did you know that it also hosts the Carter Hill Raptor Observatory? The Observatory is one of two that is coordinated by New Hampshire Audubon between September 1 and November 15 annually. An observation platform, which is open to the public, is a central feature of the orchard and has served as the hawk watch location since 2008. Significant daily and seasonal flights of Broad-winged Hawks, Sharp-shinned Hawks, Northern Harriers, American Kestrels, and Bald Eagles have occurred here. For more information about the Raptor Observatory, click here.
- In the 117-acre Therrien easement at the northern edge of Canterbury, you can follow trails and logging roads through a diverse forest. Two ponds provide peaceful water views and habitat for an array of wildlife, from beaver and fox to herons and warblers. Click here for more information.
- In fact, at all of Five Rivers conserved properties, wildlife abounds because we are preserving forever productive farms, fields, forests, wetlands, natural areas, clear rivers and streams, and the remarkable natural and cultural resources of our region. When land is conserved, we all benefit. The people who use and make their living from it, the plants and wild animals that live there, and all of us who may enjoy walking there and are inspired by our beautiful environment. These lands provide great opportunities for children. adults, and whole families to get outside, exercise, and learn from the natural world around us.
To learn which of Five Rivers’ easements offer public access and trails, click here.
