Rye Conservation

05/26/2026

The RCC had a fantastic time yesterday hosting the Rye Historical Society's Memorial Day Trolley Tour! The RCC loved sharing the history of Goss Farm and taking everyone on a tour of the barn.

05/05/2026

03/17/2026

All are welcome to attend a Public Meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The RCC will discuss the findings regarding the assessment of our trails which the RCC commissioned last fall. The public is encouraged to attend so they may learn of the potential changes to the Rye town trail systems. Decisions may or may not be made at this meeting.

Agenda and materials here:https://www.town.rye.nh.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3751/f/agendas/2026.03.19_rcc_agenda_3.pdf

03/03/2026

All are welcome to attend a Public Meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rye Public Library where Rachel Stevens, Principal Ecologist at Birch Tree Conservation Consulting LLC, will be presenting the findings of her study on the impacts of public trails on wildlife and other natural resources on Rye conservation properties

The public is urged to attend so they may learn of the potential changes to the Rye town trail systems.

Report here:
https://www.town.rye.nh.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3751/f/uploads/an_inventory_and_wildlife_assessment_of_trails_on_public_conservation_lands_in_rye_nh.pdf

01/05/2026

Rye's historic Goss Farm/Barn is looking for a local farmer to work this historic property. There will be an open house this Saturday the 10th of January. The RFP can be found here: https://newenglandfarmlandfinder.org/sites/default/files/documents/supporting-documentation/Rye-Goss-Farm-Lease---RFP-20251208.pdf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMXdXN3RUeERUdk01eFcwZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6fpMBh0QL0mtWgLGRwnfK5GlCu1kvc_n1goofqRDdWsiC6s6BE3sd3qOsZ3Q_aem_uIKRQ-jAAWzFGRuWzIv-Nw

09/29/2025

Last week, the RCC hosted first graders from Rye Elementary School as part of an interactive Town of Rye tour. During the Goss Farm stop, our team gave the students an up-close look at a live honeybee hive, demonstrated the historic method of salting cod used by early settlers, and shared fresh heirloom apple samples grown right on the farm. It was a memorable and educational day for everyone!

08/12/2025

The RCC is donating the Goss Farm blueberry crop to Gather, a non-profit organization in Portsmouth, NH, dedicated to fighting hunger in the Seacoast region. The Gather Gleaners team and RCC individuals have been picking blueberries since July and have delivered over 100 lbs to date. In this video, a RCC team member delivers 16 lbs of blueberries to the Gather location in Portsmouth.

06/19/2025

This week, members of the Rye Conservation Commission worked out on the Town Forest trails, clearing downed trees and reviewing the re-routing of a trail. We appreciate their hard work!

05/27/2025

On Memorial Day, the RCC participated in the Rye Historical Society tour of Rye NH and showcased the Goss Farm. RCC member Joe Marttila and Goss Family member Joe Goss provided an overview of the current state and history of the farm. It was a great day at the farm!

05/20/2025

The opening of the Goss Farm Community Gardens was delayed a few days due to the rain and saturated soils.

But on May 13, folks pitched in and laid out the plots, positioned hoses and erected the electric fence. Now it’s time to grow, baby, grow!