Our Mission

To protect and manage the biodiversity and natural resources of Amherst, NH and to promote the public use of natural open space for outdoor recreation

Our Plan

The Amherst Conservation Plan provides ACC and other town officials with a science-driven and consensus-based approach.

Who We Are

We are volunteers appointed by the Board of Selectmen, operating under the RSA on Conservation Commissions. We are assisted by volunteers from the community. 


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Amherst Clean Up Days -

April 26th - April 27th

 

Join our partners in the annual Amherst Clean Up Days.  

 

Supplies are available at Moulton's, the Library and the Homestead.  Dropoff sites will be at Amherst center, Stearns Road at the Buck Meadow trail entrance and the Transfer station.

 

If interested in having a group volunteer, reach out to Marion Kastner at mewoodbury@live.com

 

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 -

 

May 4th - Grater Woods at 2:00 pm

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


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