The Conservation Commission is hosting two exciting events of interest to trail and nature lovers this spring.
April 20th Beautify Hooksett on the Hooksett Riverwalk Trail
Beautify Hooksett Day with the Kiwanis will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Many organizations and businesses will be participating in this town-wide effort for Earth Day to clean up parks, roadsides, and trails. The Conservation Commission will be focusing on the Hooksett Riverwalk Trail.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Volunteers will remove trash, extract invasive species (such as bittersweet), and clear the trail of brush and overgrowth. A lot of trash and debris washes up along the river at this time of year and in past years, volunteers have been diligent about clearing it out, restoring the natural landscape, and making it safe for wildlife. This is a perfect opportunity for kids to be involved in conservation and clean-up efforts in the community.
Participants will need old clothes, sturdy shoes, gloves, a willing attitude, and perhaps some tick repellent and sunscreen… or rain gear! This year, we are making an extra effort to beautify the property for the grand opening event in May! Keep reading below.
For more information and to register, see the Hooksett Kiwanis website at https://k16021.site.kiwanis.org/beautify-hooksett-day/.
Volunteers clean up the Hooksett Riverwalk Trail, Earth Day 2022
May 16th Grand Opening of the Hooksett Riverwalk Trail
On Thursday, May 16, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, the Conservation Commission will host the grand opening of the Hooksett Riverwalk Trail, “A Vision Realized—Two Communities Connected.”
All of Hooksett is invited to commemorate this achievement. The new trail connects Hooksett to Allenstown, where it meets up with the Allenstown trail system. The completed trail includes nearly 1-1/2 miles of trails, bridges and boardwalks over streams and wetlands.
A golf cart will be available to transport anyone needing assistance to the end of the trail and back. Speakers have been invited to mark this occasion, and Hooksett’s own Sandee Guide will open the event with the National Anthem… so don’t be late! This trail system was made possible with three grants from the NH State Parks Recreational Trails Program for a total of $210,000 and the support of Hooksett residents through three warrant articles in 2015, 2018 and 2022.
Phase III Opening of the Brick Kiln Historic Trail Loop with the Heritage Commission in 2021
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