Winter 2026

Learn about the ways in which seeds can be planted in conservation. Not only a physical seed, but seeds as ideas and concepts which grow into protected and well cared for properties that will remain so, forever. Hear from many in the field of conservation about what they see as “Planting Seeds for Tomorrow.”

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A message from Hans Carlson, Executive Director – Updates with the organization, including strategic planning and the addition of solar power to the office at 71 Pleasant Street.

The Seeds We Plant – Hear from Kristy Heath about the magic of seeds and how planting the idea of conservation can produce beautiful results.

Land Project Update – Three properties are newly under the watchful eye of the Land Trust. Learn about our newest properties in Sutton, Springfield, and Wilmot.

Planning for Today, Tomorrow & Forever: What are the Reserved Rights of a Conservation Easement? – Andy Deegan explains how landowners and Ausbon Sargent work together to determine what can/cannot be done on their property prior to finalizing an easement.

Monitoring Through the Generations – Jamie Wilson shares stories of some monitors who invite family with them on their conservation easement monitoring visits.

Planting Seeds for Hope – Reintroducing the American Chestnut Tree – Bob Brown of the New London Conservation Commission collaborates with Kristy Heath to explain this interesting project that works to repopulate forests with the American Chestnut Tree.

Thank-You Pages for Special Donations, Easement and Land Donors, and Volunteers – Membership and Annual Fund thank-you’s appear in the Summer issue of Chatter.

The Movement of Seeds Through Time – Local artist and member of the Bradford Conservation Commission, Ann Eldridge, provides her take on seeds and how they move and exist throughout time.

Town Spotlight – Warner, NH – Interesting facts about the town and the lands it has protected.

Updates on Ausbon Sargent’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Holiday Party Fundraiser

When a Gardener and a Hiker Plant Roots and Elevate a Community – Gerry Gold recounts the story of how he and his late wife, Jane, came to live in New London and the many ways they have given back to the Ausbon Sargent community.