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Hello Amherst Residents!

I want to share a message the Amherst Conservation Commission received from the New Hampshire Turtle Rescue.

Drew Stevens, President of New Hampshire Turtle Rescue in Nottingham, NH reached out because spring has sprung and turtles have started crossing local roads as they migrate to their nesting habitats.  If you encounter any injured or distressed turtles, we would be more than happy to assist in their rescue and rehabilitation.

Their clinic is the only facility in New Hampshire licensed to care for the four state-listed turtle species:  Blanding’s Turtle, Spotted Turtle, Wood Turtle, and Eastern Box Turtle.  If you encounter one of these species, please call or text them immediately at (603) 417-4944.  These species are slow to mature but live a very long time, leading to their populations relying heavily upon a relatively small number of reproductive individuals.  Major threats to these populations include: car strikes, dog attacks, lawnmowers, and swallowed fishhooks.

The mission at New Hampshire Turtle Rescue is to provide comprehensive care for injured turtles, with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into their homes once they are fully recovered.  They have a dedicated team that provides medical care, rehabilitation, and recovery support for injured turtles.  You can view patient updates on the NH Turtle Rescue page on Facebook.

If you encounter an injured turtle I encourage you to call or text NH Turtle Rescue anytime at (603) 417-4944.  By working together, we can make a positive impact for the imperiled populations of turtles in our community.  And remember, if you encounter a turtle crossing a road, simply help them cross in the direction they are heading, and do not relocate.

Love Your Lakes -

June 19, 2025 - 6:30pm-8:00pm - Amherst Library

Learn more about protecting our natural water resources.

Join Brea Arvidon from NH LAKES to talk about Amherst's water resources and how we can all help protect them from threats like cyanobacteria blooms.  Whether you live near water or want to help keep Amherst's water resources healthy, this presentation is for you.

Register on the Amherst Library calendar or use the link below.

https://amherstlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/libraries-love-lakes-inititiative/

Walk our Woods with the Amherst Land Trust

The Amherst Land Trust was formed in 1975 by a small group of residents with a vision for preserving open space in our rapidly growing region.  They manage multiple areas in Amherst and will be hosting monthly guided walks where you can explore these beautiful places -

June 1st - Lindabury Orchard at 2:00 pm

July 13th - Trow Mill at 2:00 pm

August 3rd - Post Road Forest at 2:00 pm

For more information visit their website:  amherstlandtrust.org