Manchester Conservation Commission

09/29/2025

Sounds like fun!!

✨ Good news, adventurers! ✨
Our Kickin’ Back with Kennebec Land Trust Scavenger Hunt isn’t ending just yet — we’re extending it through the winter (and beyond)! 🌲❄️

Grab your brochure at our Winthrop office or download the PDF from our website https://www.tklt.org/scavenger-hunt
Finish the hunt, stop by our office, and claim your prize! 🎁

Big thanks to our 2025 summer intern, Shyler Yost, for creating this fun adventure for our community. 💚

09/29/2025

Excited to share . . . SPIRIT OF AMERICA AWARD

I’m pleased to announce that Jeff Janell has received the Manchester Lions club Spirit of America award for his decades of conservation-related work.

Chris Riley, CeMENMBA president was a co-recipient for his community work.

Please join me in congratulating Jeff and Chris. And let's also be sure to thank them if you see them around town or on a bike!!

09/15/2025

Allen Whitney Forest Wood Walk . . .read on

Join New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) for a scenic and immersive woods walk through the recently harvested Allen Whitney Memorial Forest in Manchester, Maine, where you’ll witness sustainable forestry in action!

07/24/2025

We have a new map of Manchester!

12/31/2024

Please join the Manchester Conservation members for a Full Moon Walk/Snowshoe on January 13th @ 5PM. We will be meeting at the Allen-Whitney Memorial Forest. Of course, it will be weather permitting.

Monday, January 13th, 5pm
Allen-Whitney Memorial Forest
143 Scribner Hill Rd, Manchester

Come join members of the Manchester Conservation on January 13th for a full moon walk through the Allen-Whitney Forest to Allen Hill. Commission Members will lead a moderate hike to the highest point in Manchester. Round trip of about 1 1⁄2 miles on established trails.
The "Wolf" Moon rises at approximately 5:30pm.
Meet at the North Manchester Meetinghouse parking lot at 5pm. Participants should wear appropriate clothes and foot ware. Lights are recommended. Depending on conditions, showshoes, poles, or cleats may be recommended or required.
For more information, call Garry Hinkley t 207/441-1627.

The event is dependent upon reasonable weather. Allen-Whitney Memorial Forest - Maine Trail Finder

09/12/2024

Window Dressers coming this October.
Come join us in building insulating window inserts for our community at the Hallowell Multicultural Center 20 Union St, Hallowell, ME 04347. Each simple job is taught, and all tools and materials are provided. No experience necessary and food will be provided. Thank you!

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09/06/2024

Introduce New Trail
On Saturday, Sept 28th at 1pm, members of the Manchester Conservation Commission will lead a p***c walk through the newly expanded Manchester Woods town trail system.

FMI . .Manchester town office at 622-1894 or Garry Hinkley,
207-441-1627 or [email protected]

The Manchester Woods trail system is a non-motorized recreational trail system for walking/hiking, mountain biking, trail running, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing/XC-skiing and similar activities. The approximate 4-mile loop is adjacent to the Hallowell Recreational Area (the Res).

09/06/2024

Introduce New Trail

On Saturday, Sept 28th at 1pm, members of the Manchester Conservation Commission will lead a p***c walk through the newly expanded Manchester Woods town trail system. The Manchester Woods trail system is a non-motorized recreational trail system for walking/hiking, mountain biking, trail running, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing/XC-skiing and similar activities. The approximate 4-mile loop is adjacent to the Hallowell Recreational Area (the Res).
The Manchester town forest consists of several sections including the Kerns Hill Connector (KHC); the “Pipeline” utility right-of-way; and “Rocks and Crafts” parts one and two. (more info below)

According to MCC chair Jeff Janel, the Commission will be introducing the newly built “Rocks and Crafts” approximately one mile of moderate grade singletrack trail suitable for mountain biking, hiking/walking/running, winter activities, and wildlife viewing. The trail, constructed by CeMENEMBA’s summer trail crew (cemenemba.org), consists of both machine-built and hand-built trail incorporating natural features, innovative bridges, and creative rock cairns. The trail is suitable for all mountain bike skill levels. Rocks and Crafts was funded through FHWA’s Recreational Trail Program grant program administered by the Maine Dept. of Conservation.

Anyone interested should meet at the Kerns Hill parking area, 325 Kerns Hill Road. While the entire loop is approximately four miles, there also is a shorter optional walk. For more information, contact the Manchester town office at 622-1894 or Garry Hinkley,
207-441-1627 or [email protected]

07/02/2024

A big thank you to Miss Jenni's 4th grade class their creativity of our Save the Turtle signs. Be a Turtle Hero...

07/02/2024

Save these dates!!

The 2024 schedule of Community Builds is officially out! Most teams are still accepting new orders and looking for additional volunteers. Find a Community Build near you to receive inserts and volunteer this season!

Click the link below to check out the builds we have this season in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire!

https://windowdressers.org/community-workshops/

01/09/2024

KEEP THIS DATE:
January 11th public workshop for the Community Resiliency Grant program. The program addresses various aspects of climate change, and makes the town eligible for various grants to address the effects and to mitigate climate change. We want public input on the steps the town should take. Please see the press release below. Additional information and he self assessments are posted to the town website. Manchester, Maine 04351 (govoffice2.com) If you cannot attend in person, a Zoom option is available.

Manchester to Hold Community Resiliency Partnership Public Workshop

Manchester residents will have an opportunity to prioritize actions pursuant to the Community Resiliency Partnership Program (CRPP). Successful enrollment in the program allows towns to receive grant funding of up to $50,000 from the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to fund projects to provide technical assistance to combat and mitigate climate change. Manchester will hold a public workshop on January 11 at 6 PM at the Town Office.



To qualify for CRPP enrollment, a town must adopt an enabling resolution, hold a public workshop, and complete two self-assessments typically through meetings with town officials usually including chairs of various boards and committees. Manchester’s first self-assessment concerned an evaluation of resilience in existing planning, and the top priorities from this effort were: update the Comprehensive Plan, develop a vulnerability assessment that includes infrastructure, and increase transportation safety, bike and pedestrian accommodation, and public transit. A second self-assessment concerned community resilience actions that have been completed, are in progress, or are future priorities.

Manchester’s self-assessment and action documents have been posted to the town’s website Manchester.govoffice2.com. The January 11th meeting is open to all residents and may be joined in person or by zoom. For more information, contact the town office at 207/622-1894.