Galen Kilbride. Photo: Debra Marnich

We are delighted to welcome Galen Kilbride as our 2024 Seasonal Land Steward!

Born and raised in Deering, New Hampshire, Galen Kilbride has always been close to nature. By exploring the woods, small ponds and streams in his backyard, he formed a strong sense of connection with plants and animals early in life. It is in these wild places where he feels truly at home. Currently living in Antrim, NH where he built a timber-frame house from trees harvested on his property, he continues to appreciate the outdoors. Galen discovered an affinity for conservation easement monitoring in 2023 after working for the Harris Center in Hancock, NH. As a Seasonal Land Steward with CLC, he plans to continue exploring and enjoying the outdoors and expanding his knowledge of conservation work.

As Seasonal Land Steward, Galen will help with the annual monitoring of Chocorua Lake Basin properties protected by conservation easements and covenants (94 properties across 2,500 acres) and the monitoring of CLC fee-owned properties (18 properties across 800 acres). He will also participate in stewardship and outreach events.

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