Long-time conservation commission members Ron and Darlene Jarvis brushcutting the trailhead area at Bela Brook
Volunteers made sure the trails in the Bela Brook and Kimball Pond conservation areas were in good shape on Saturday by cutting out downed trees, clipping brush and picking up trash at the trailheads.
Our thanks go to everyone who came out to help!
Photo: Drew Groves
The Dunbarton Conservation Commission will hold a trail maintenance day Saturday, April 30 from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. and welcomes the help of volunteers in either the Bela Brook Conservation Area or the Kimball Pond Conservation Area.
Work will primarily involve clipping branches to maintain trail width and removing branches and fallen trees from the trails.
We will also pick up trash at the Kimball Pond Boat launch and along Legache Hill Road in the Kimball Pond Conservation Area.
Please register in advance at this link to let us know that you plan to attend and which conservation area you will help with. REGISTER >
If you come to help, please bring clippers, loppers or a hand saw. Packing insect repellent (if the bugs are out by then) and water would also be advisable.
If heavy rain is forecast for that date, please check your email prior to 8 a.m. Saturday for a rescheduling notice. The rain date is Sunday, May 1.
Questions? Email conservation@dunbartonnh.org
Bela Brook Conservation Area - Meet at trailhead parking lot on Grapevine Road.
Kimball Pond Conservation Area - Meet at Kimball Pond boat launch parking lot.
Archery season for deer began locally on September 15. Muzzleloader season started October 30 and regular firearms season runs from November 10 through December 5. Waterfowl, turkey and other bird seasons are also underway.
Hunting is allowed in Dunbarton's conservation areas.
Those who will be sharing the woods with hunters are advised to wear blaze orange or another highly visible color and lots of it to make yourself stand out. Do not wear tan or white. If you are out with your dog, make sure it is highly visible too.