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Together, protecting forever the land we love

The Monadnock region boasts nearly 800 square miles of forest, hills, rivers, lakes, and mountains. Since 1989, the Monadnock Conservancy, together with willing landowners, has permanently conserved nearly 24,000 acres in 29 towns throughout southwestern New Hampshire. Learn more about our history.

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A picture of the Chamberlain Conservation Area shoreline

Volunteers needed for Chamberlain Cleanup Day!

Event date: 6/21/25

Join Monadnock Conservancy members and dedicated volunteers for a hike and haul event at the Chamberlain Conservation Area in Fitzwilliam on Saturday, June 21st from 9AM-1PM!

Image of birders in field, "Birding on the farm workshop series. Join us for an exciting opportunity to bird on farms throughout our region! Learn new skills and learn about wildlife conservation on the farm! June 12th at 7-9AM, Picadilly Farm, Winchester, NH. More workshop offerings will be announced soon! Registration Required: cheshireconservation.org/events".  Presented by Cheshire CCD, NRCS, Windham NRCD, Monadnock Bird and Nature Club, Monadnock Outdoors, Monadnock Conservancy, and Southeastern Vermont Audubon Society.

Birding on the farm workshop series

Event date: 6/12/25

Birding on the farm continues! 🐦 Join us for an exciting opportunity to bird on farms throughout our region! Learn new skills and learn about wildlife conservation on the farm!

a picture of the trailhead for the Cunningham Pond Trail - there is a sign that says "Cunningham Pond Trail"

Recreation spotlight: Volunteers improve the Cunningham Pond Trail in Peterborough

Posted 5/30/25

On May 21st, Joy Fletcher and Katharine Baer, two volunteers from the local area, joined Erin Cabral in rerouting a wet section of the Peterson Trail. In just two hours, they were able to create a new…