AmeriCorps Bridge Campaign

Dear Friends, I’m writing today with some urgent news and to ask for your help. On April 26, GMCG was notified that the federal AmeriCorps program was being terminated, effective immediately. For GMCG, this has meant the immediate loss of funding for two full-time and two part-time AmeriCorps members – nearly half of our

We did it. We plunged in the icy Ossipee River to celebrate the elusive arrival of spring. We recovered in the toasty warmth of the wood fired sauna. We enjoyed a good hot meal. We visited with friends. And we surpassed our fundraising goal with over $20,000 raised this year. Thank you for being a

ALL DONATIONS MATCHED 100% Two friends and longtime supporters of the organization have informed us that they are joining together to make 100% matching gifts for all donations, pledges, and sponsorships received for this event. This means your impact is DOUBLED! We are looking forward to our annual tradition of jumping in the icy

A conservation story from the heart of Effingham by Nancy Ritger GMCG Executive Director The story of the Ol’ Hens is one of thoughtful generosity and a tangible commitment to conservation stewardship that lives on. In the late fall of 2024, GMCG acquired the Effingham property that had belonged to Patricia “Pat” Parker and

Winter Salt Awareness Week 2025 is the last week in January (January 27-31) and aims to raise awareness around salt pollution and reduction solutions. Winter Salt Awareness Week is a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental organizations across the United States and Canada. Here in New Hampshire the Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) and NH Department

GMCG is proud to be partnering with the Lakes Region Conservation Corps as an AmeriCorps host site, currently hosting two full term members and two half term members.AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors engaging adults in public service work with a goal of

Dear GMCG Friends, The Board of Directors of the Green Mountain Conservation Group is pleased to announce the selection of Nancy Ritger of Hart’s Location, N.H. as its next Executive Director, effective December 16, 2024. Nancy brings deep experience and knowledge gleaned from 40 years as an educator and director at the Appalachian Mountain Club.

George Eisner of Swampscott, MA passed away in November 2019 at the age of 93. The retired General Electric executive and building developer cherished summers at his lakefront cottage on Long Sands in Ossipee, so much so that he left in his will a $2 million bequest to the Town of Ossipee Conservation Commission for

GMCG staff and AmeriCorps members, along with about 200 students, teachers, chaperones and volunteers, once again took to the rivers this fall for the annual Volunteer Biological Assessment Program (VBAP). This was the 19th year of the program in the Ossipee Watershed, and we had a few new teachers and a whole new age group

Effingham, NH: In 1986 Patricia “Pat” Parker and Janet Normandeau left the suburbs of Washington, D.C. and purchased Snow Farm in Effingham.  In the ensuing years they immersed themselves in the life of their farm and the Effingham community. They restored the farm, gardened, and raised ducks, geese and sheep. They entertained, made countless friends,