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2018 promises to be another great year for The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust. Take a look at some of our scheduled events and check back often for updates.  We hope you'll join us.

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

February 2018

Winter Chatter 2018

Weekend of February 3, 2018

Our Winter Chatter 2018 should have arrived in your mailbox in the first week of February.  We're excited to share our newest projects, updates on the technology that  enhances our ability to effectively monitor our properties, and lots of interesting news about land conservation and the people who help to make that happen.  Take a look.  You can also access our Chatter newsletters on this website under News.

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May 2018

Spring Awakening Hike

Saturday, May 5, 2018
2-4 pm

Each year we like to kick-off spring with a hike on one of our special properties.  This year we have chosen to co-sponsor a hike with the Sutton Conservation Commission and showcase the Webb/Crowell Forest, one of our newest conservation easements in Sutton,  To read more about this project and view a photo of the property, click on this link: https://ausbonsargent.org/news/2018/01/23/webbcrowell-forest-project-near-completion

Webb Crowell Driving Directions:

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Landowner Options Workshop

Thursday, May 10, 2018
7-8:30 pm

This is a recurring workshop that we have offered to landowners who may have questions about the future of their property.  This session has been quite popular and very informative.  It's sponsored by the Outreach Committee and will be held in the Warner Town Hall.  More information will be available as the event date nears.

Click here to see the program flyer that shares information about the workshop and presenters.

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Thursday's Child at the Coach House Restaurant

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Make your reservations through the Coach House at 526-2791

We hope you'll consider joining us for an excellent dinner at the Coach House Restaurant.  We are fortunate to be included in the New London Inn's Thursday's Child benefit dinners each year where a percentage of the profits from the evening go directly to Ausbon Sargent.

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The New Tax Law and Gift Planning

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
7 pm

Angela Nelson, CPA with A.M. Peisch & Company LLP, Attorney Rich Anderson who specializes in estate planning along with Jeffrey B. Trombly, Senior Portfolio Manager and Diane J. DeStefano CFP®, CTFA, Senior Financial Advisor from Ledyard Financial Advisors will lead this presentation.  Each will share his/her expertise to help attendees to understand and navigate the new tax law and gift planning.

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June 2018

Easement Monitoring Workshop

Wednesday, June 6, 2018
2-6 pm

As we continue to conserve more properties each year, Ausbon Sargent is always looking to establish more volunteers who are interested in helping us to monitor our properties.  To help you to understand the task, Sue Andrews and Andy Deegan offer an annual Easement Monitoring Workshop.  Please consider volunteering as a monitor or pass this message on to others who might be interested.

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NH Gives Day

Wednesday, June 6, 2018--Thursday, June 7, 2018
6:00 pm--6:00 pm

NH Gives is a statewide day of giving that Ausbon Sargent has been a part of for the past few years.  Participants are encouraged to make a donation to a favorite non-profit organization during the 24-hour period of this campaign.  For more information, visit the 2017 site at:

https://www.nhgives.org

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Volunteer Recognition Party

Thursday, June 7, 2018
4:30-6:30 pm

It requires many volunteers to help The Ausbon Sargent land Preservation Trust be as successful as it is.  This party is our opportunity to thank the many people who offer their time to volunteer in the various areas that we need help.  We hope you'll join us at the Knowlton House in Sunapee Harbor and meet some of the people who share a common interest in land conservation.

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July 2018

Warner Summer Hike

Tuesday, July 10, 2018
2-4 pm

The Brown Family's Frazier Brook Farm in Warner is in the process of being conserved.  We hope to announce on the hike that protection of the Brown's property has been finalized.  This beautiful 150-acre farm has quite a family history, so it was exciting for us to help the family in conserving this important land forever.  Please join us on a guided hike around the property. Read more by clicking:

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Annual Progressive Dinner

Thursday, July 26, 2018--5:30pm

The Ausbon Sargent Progressive Dinner is one of our most popular, members-only, annual events.  You'll enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at one beautiful home, dinner at another special home and finish the evening with the entire group at a lovely dessert home. Space is limited so remember to RSVP to kheath@ausbonsargent.org as soon as you receive your invitation this summer.

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Center for the Arts/Ausbon Sargent Art Show

Center for the Arts/Ausbon Sargent Art Show
Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, July 29th

Artists from our surrounding area will be exhibiting their artwork depicting beautiful New England landscapes and other varied art.  The event will be held at the Livery in Sunapee Harbor and artists have agreed to donate a portion of their commission from artwork that is sold to both Ausbon Sargent and The Center for the Arts.  Specific hours for the show, driving directions and more details will be available here as we get closer to the event.

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Dragonfly Hike

Tuesday, July 31, 2018  (raindate: Thursday, Aug. 2)
2--4 pm

One of our favorite family events each year is our Dragonfly Hike led by Andy Deegan, Ausbon Sargent's resident authority on dragonflies and damselflies.  This is fun for the entire family and very hands-on for the children as they catch and release and learn about the life and function of the dragonflies.  This year's event will be co-sponsored by Ausbon Sargent and the Grantham Conservation Commission and will be held on a special Grantham property. More information will be available closer to the date of the event.

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August 2018

Ausbon Sargent Helps to Celebrate Sunapee's 250th Anniversary

Sunday, August 19, 2018
9 am

Ausbon Sargent will partner with the Sunapee Conservation Commission leading a hike along the Red Water Creek trail in Sunapee to help celebrate Sunapee's 250th anniversary.

More information will be available as the date of the event nears.

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September 2018

7th Annual Kearsarge Klassic Bike Randonnee

Saturday, September 8, 2018
An All-Day Event

We've secured the date for our 2018 Kearsarge Klassic Bike Randonnee for all of you who love to plan ahead.  Once again, the event will begin and end at the beautiful and iconic New London Historical Society, an annual sponsor.  Early Registration and information specific to our event is available by clicking:
https://www.bikereg.com/kearsarge-klassic-dirt-road-randonnee-pre-registration-only

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Lake Sunapee Region Young Professionals Network Social

Thursday, September 27, 2018
4 pm--Confirmation of date and time TBD

This is a social "meet and greet" to offer Ausbon Sargent and many of the young professionals in our region a chance to get to know each other.  As plans develop and details firm, we will share more with our readers.

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October 2018

Rally 2018--National Land Conservation Conference

Thursday, October 11, 2018--Saturday, October 13, 2018
Events run all day.

Several members of the Ausbon Sargent staff and often a Board member attend this annual event.  National and regional presenters share their expertise in workshops on many topics related to land conservation.  This year Rally will be held in Pittsburg, PA and Ausbon Sargent hopes to secure the grant money necessary to be able to send some representatives.

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Star Lake Farm 2018 NH Tree Farm Award Celebration

Saturday, October 13, 2018
 Specific time TBD

As Star Lake Farm is Ausbon Sargent's largest single property, we are excited to help them celebrate this well-deserved award on their beautiful farm.  Currently, details for the celebration have not been confirmed, but please check back for updates as October approaches.

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Conservation Committee Chairs Roundtable

Thursday, October 25, 2018
6--8 pm

This roundtable meeting is for the chairs of the Conservation Commissions in the various towns that Ausbon Sargent represents and will be held at the Ausbon Sargent office in New London.

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Ausbon Sargent Annual Meeting

Sunday, October 28, 2018--3:00pm

Join us at the New London Historical Society's Meeting House for our Annual Meeting and social immediately following.

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December 2018

Ausbon Sargent Holiday Party

Monday, December 3, 2018--5:30-7:30pm

Our members-only Holiday Party, held at the Coach House Restaurant at the New London Inn, is a wonderful way to kick off your holiday season. We hope you'll RSVP promptly after receiving your invitation in November as space is always limited and we'd love to see you there. 

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