Alton Conservation Commission

05/31/2026

TOMORROW!

Come listen to ACC's Russ Wilder present a talk on conservation efforts in Alton and the Belknap Range. 🌄

Presented by Alton Centennial Rotary Club - Alton, Barnstead,& New Durham at the Pearson Road senior/community center here in Alton.

More info on Rotary's page!

05/29/2026

A peek at water sampling with Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance!
We are working closely with LWA this year to expand test sites in Alton so we can better monitor our local waterways. 🌊

05/28/2026

Come learn about protecting our natural spaces with ACC vice chair Russ Wilder on Monday evening!

This is sure to be a great talk!

Thank you Alton Centennial Rotary Club for hosting this and other educational programs for the community!

🔵Alton Centennial Rotary is excited to welcome Russell Wilder for a special presentation:

🌳PRESERVING THE PLACES WE LOVE: A TALK WITH RUSSELL WILDER🌳 this MONDAY, JUNE 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pearson Road Community/Senior Center. Come early and join us at 6:00 p.m. for a home cooked meal.

Russell Wilder, a long time Alton community leader with decades of service in conservation, public engagement, and local government will talk about the Belknap Range Conservation Coalition’s efforts conserving land in the Belknap Range and hiking trails in Alton.
Russ serves on the Alton Conservation Commission, contributes to regional environmental initiatives, and is known for his steady, collaborative approach to protecting natural resources. Russ is also deeply involved in community education and outreach, helping residents understand the importance of land stewardship and trail preservation, and responsible outdoor recreation. His work reflects a consistent commitment to keeping Alton’s natural spaces healthy, accessible, and well cared for.





Alton Garden Club
Alton Historical Society, Alton, New Hampshire
American Legion Alton, NH - Post #72 Claude R. Batchelder

05/27/2026

Another meeting this Thurs. evening, 5/28!

Guests are always welcome. Come see what ACC is all about! 🌳🦫

“May” we remind you there is a meeting this Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm.

05/22/2026

Mt. Major attracts thousands of hikers every year. Unfortunately not all of the visitors practice ☹️

And so the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests relies on volunteers to help keep nature clean and sustainable. This year they are teaming with Climate Action New Hampshire to host monthly trail clean up days.

The first date is next Saturday, 5/30. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, see https://www.mobilize.us/lcvnh/event/950482/

📸 hiking trail photo by the Forest Society (google images)

05/20/2026

A good reminder that not all non-native plants are harmful or useless, while some native plants might otherwise be considered invasive in the "wrong" location. (But we still recommend focusing on native plantings as much as possible.)

Here's a nice guide to ID'ing some common flora in New England. 🌼

05/20/2026

🌿 Is that cyanobacteria… or just pollen? 🌊

We start getting this question a lot this time of year—and you’re definitely not alone in wondering. 👀

It can sometimes be tricky to tell pollen and cyanobacteria apart, but there are a few easy signs that can help.

🍃 Pollen
✔️ Usually yellow-green and dust-like
✔️ Floats on the surface
✔️ Common in spring
✔️ Often gathers along shorelines and coves

⚠️ Cyanobacteria
✔️ Can look like green paint, pea soup, or cloudy water
✔️ May form floating clumps or streaks
✔️ Can move throughout the water column
✔️ Some blooms can produce harmful toxins for people and pets

Before investigating, check the NH Healthy Swimming Mapper from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to see if a bloom has already been reported.

And remember: When in Doubt, Stay Out! If you’re not sure what you’re seeing, stay out of the water and keep pets away. It’s always safest to treat suspicious blooms with caution.

📚 Learn more: https://nhlakes.org/is-that-cyanobacteria-or-just-pollen/

05/15/2026

05/11/2026

“May” we remind you there is a meeting this Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm.

05/11/2026

Good reminders about BEAR SAFETY!