Five Rivers Conservation Trust

A nonprofit organization

$41,250 raised by 123 donors

The farms, forests, and waterways of the Capital Region of New Hampshire are more than scenery, they are the source of our food, our clean water, our trails, and our sense of home. Five Rivers Conservation Trust works with landowners, towns, and neighbors to protect these essential places forever. We ensure that the land that sustains us today will sustain future generations tomorrow.

We serve the communities of Belmont, Boscawen, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Dunbarton, Gilmanton, Hillsborough, Henniker, Hopkinton, Loudon, Northfield, Pembroke, Salisbury, Warner, and Webster. Our landscape is notable for the five waterways that converge here: the Merrimack, Contoocook, Blackwater, Warner, and Soucook Rivers.

Living local begins with the land. Our work is both practical and deeply personal—conserving not just acres, but the character, balance, and beauty of the communities we call home.

Trails and open spaces to hike, bike, and explore
Working farms that provide fresh, local food
Clean streams, ponds, lakes, and rivers
Thriving wildlife habitats
Land cared for today and safeguarded for future generations

Maximize Your Impact During NH Gives!

This NH Gives, your donation will be matched up to $25,000 thanks to funds from participating Conservation Leaders Society supporters and our 2026 NH Gives Business Sponsor, The Works Café.

Eleven members of our Conservation Leaders Society have pledged, collectively, to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $23,500 throughout the 24-hour giving event. Deep gratitude to our Conservation Leaders Society Match contributors: Anonymous (1), Bob & Dorie Dawkins, Jane Difley, Kathy Everest, Melinda Gehris & Richard Head, Lucia Kittredge & Cleve Kapala, Maureen McCanty & Dennis Card, Sharon Nall, Mike & Patty Shearin, Ken & Ilene Stern, and Mark & Susan Zankel. That means your donation can go twice as far!
In addition, your gift will be matched, while funds last, up to $1,500 thanks to our 2026 NH Gives Business Sponsor, The Works Café.

Learn more at www.5rct.org.