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2019 promises to be another great year for The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust. Take a look at some of our scheduled events below and check back often for updates.  We hope you'll RSVP where requested and join us.

We request that you RSVP for all events: kheath@ausbonsargent.org

February 2019

Winter Chatter 2019

February 4, 2019

Your Winter Chatter newsletter should have been delivered to your mailbox by the beginning of February 2019.  As always, we think we've got some great news and interesting stories to share.  The focus of this issue is on the things Ausbon Sargent does well to thrive as a small non-profit business and how their successful efforts benefit all of us in the Mt. Kearsarge/Ragged/Lake Sunapee Region. Take a look at your copy and let us know what you think.

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March 2019

Snowshoe/Hike in Grantham

Saturday, March 9, 2019
1:00 PM

Andy Deegan will lead a hike on the Grantham Sawyer Brook Headwaters property in partnership with the Grantham Conservation Commission and the non-profit, The Conservation Fund.  This will be an opportunity to see this nearly 385-acre property that Ausbon Sargent is working to protect.

More information about the hike and directions to the meeting area will be provided here as March approaches. 

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Full Moon Snowshoe/Hike

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
7:30 pm

Join us as we celebrate the 1st day of spring and the full moon with a snowshoe/hike to one of the most beautiful places in our region, Clark Lookout.  Ausbon Sargent and the New London Conservation Commission will sponsor the event and refreshments will be served at the end of the evening. 

If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to Kristy Heath by calling 526-6555 or
emailing her at kheath@ausbonsargent.org.

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Conservation Commission Chairs Roundtable at Ausbon Sargent

Thursday, March 28
6-8 PM

Conservation Commission Chairs, representing the towns that Ausbon Sargent serves, meet twice a year at the Ausbon Sargent office in New London to share ideas, events and concerns.

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April 2019

Saving Special Places Conference

Saturday, April 6, 2019

We'll share more information as the conference gets closer.  This is open to all by pre-registering.  Take a look at their website to see what it's all about: https://savingspecialplaces.org/

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Black Bear Behavior

Tuesday, April 30
6:30 PM
Whipple Hall, New London

The Ausbon Sargent Outreach Committee will host this entertaining and informative session led by the internationally renowned bear specialist, Ben Kilham.  Ben is a

licensed wildlife rehabilitator for the State of New Hampshire and with his sister, Phoebe Kilham, has established and manages

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May 2019

Thursday's Child Dinner

Thursday, May 30, 2019
5:30 pm

Join us for our annual Thursday's Child Dinner at the Coach House Restaurant in the New London Inn.  We always have a full house, so make your reservations as May approaches. A percentage of the proceeds from the evening benefits Ausbon Sargent directly.

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June 2019

Volunteer Recognition Party

Tuesday, June 4, 2019
4:30-6:30 pm

As a way to say "Thank You" to the many volunteers who help Ausbon Sargent to be as successful as we are, we host our annual Volunteer Recognition Party at the Knowlton House in Sunapee Harbor.  If you're on our volunteer list, you'll receive your invitation in May.  Hope to see you there.

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Easement Monitoring Workshop

Wednesday, June 5
2-6 PM

With 147 properties totaling nearly 11,500 acres, it takes many volunteers to accomplish our annual monitoring responsibilities.  We are always in need of new volunteers.  To help orient those willing to assist, we offer monitoring workshops and refreshers to share our needs and the expectations we have for our easement monitors.  Monitoring proves to be an enjoyable experience when you choose a beautiful fall day to walk an Ausbon Sargent property boundary.  Contact Andy Deegan or Sue Andrews if you or someone you know might be interested in helping.

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July 2019

Summer 2019 Chatter

Monday, July 1, 2019

Check your mailbox this week for your Summer Chatter newsletter that should be mailed on July 1st.  We have a lot of news to share and upcoming events to invite you to join.

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Ausbon Sargent Progressive Dinner

Thursday, July 25
5:30-9:30 PM

Our members-only Progressive Dinner is an annual event that sells out quickly.  Members should receive their invitations in early June and are encouraged to reserve their place promptly.  This is one of our most popular events as guests attend one of two cocktail parties, one of eight dinners and gather at the end of the evening where guests and hosts come together for our large dessert party.  All events of the evening are hosted in lovely private homes and always a treat for all who attend.

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Dragonfly Walk at Low Plain

Tuesday, July 30, 2019  (raindate, July 31st)
2:00 pm

Our popular summer dragonfly walk will be held on the Low Plain Conservation Easement in New London this year.  Andy Deegan does a wonderful job of sharing his love and his knowledge of dragonflies with participants of all ages.  This summer, Brown University biology professor, Jonathan Waage will join Andy in this session.

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August 2019

Hike Through Wayne's Woods in Goshen

Wednesday, August 14, 2019
2:00 pm

Ausbon Sargent is sponsoring this hike on the wild and beautiful 70-acre Garvey--Wayne's Woods property.  Trails will lead us through the woods and past two babbling brooks that feed into the 100-acre "Goshen Ocean" (Gunnison Lake).  Refreshments will be served at the end.

If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to Kristy Heath by calling 526-6555 or
emailing her at kheath@ausbonsargent.org.

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October 2019

Rally 2019

Thursday, October 17-Saturday, October 19, 2019

The National Land Trust Conservation Conference will be held in Raleigh, NC this year.  The list of workshops and conservation activities is rich and Ausbon Sargent will be sending some staff and board members to the Rally to bring back some great ideas.

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Conservation Commission Chairs Roundtable ay Ausbon Sargent

Thursday, October 24
6-8 PM

Conservation Commission Chairs, representing the towns that Ausbon Sargent serves, meet twice a year at the Ausbon Sargent office in New London to share ideas, events and concerns.

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Ausbon Sargent Annual Meeting

Sunday, October 27
3 PM

Join us for our Annual Meeting held each year at the New London Historical Society.  Our general meeting takes place first, followed by a social hour.

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December 2019

Ausbon Sargent Holiday Party

Monday, December 2
5:30-7:30 PM

As December arrives, we all begin to get excited for the holiday season.  The Ausbon Sargent Holiday Party, held at the New London Inn, is a wonderfully festive way to get into the holiday spirit.  As always, our popular members-only events fill quickly, so make your reservations to attend as soon as your Holiday Party Invitation arrives in November.

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