2024-04-12T07:42:27-04:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 843765898 Friends of Distant Hill % Michael Nerrie FRIE 6037564179 507 MARCH HILL ROAD Walpole NH 03608 Michael Nerrie Treasurer 2024-04-12 false Michael Nerrie 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X https: www.distanthillgardens.org X X 51818 X 51435 383 0 0 0 51818 75 462 55701 56238 -4420 42214 0 37794 42214 37794 42214 37794 42214 37794 X In furtherance of its charitable and educational purposes but not in limitation thereof the Organization's purpose shall be to assist Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail in supporting its charitable environmental and horticultural education-based mission of inspiring and empowering both children and adults to cultivate an intimate connection to the natural world through education observation and play. The Organization will aid in the development promotion and fundraising for Distant Hill's mission-related services facilities and programs. EDUCATIONAL PAVILION AND PARKING EXPANSION In 2023 we completed the site preparation for an accessible timber frame classroom pavilion scheduled for construction in the summer of 2024. The work involved tripling the size of the parking area at Distant Hill Nature Trail and preparing the ground for a concrete slab to be poured in the spring of 2024. The pavilion is a crucial step to advancing our capacity to fulfill our educational mission. The addition of this structure will provide a dedicated space for learning and engagement along with a place for visitors to rest and picnic further enriching the visitor experience at Distant Hill. NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED ~ 3,500 annually 10 daily Expenses Paid $26,246 0 26246 TRAIL CONSTRUCTION In December 2023 we celebrated the completion of an additional 1,500 feet of wheelchair and stroller accessible trail at Distant Hill. And we have plans to extend this new trail another 1,200 feet in 2024 creating a loop trail that will connect Distant Hill Nature Trail to Distant Hill Geology Trail. This will add to our extensive network of trails offering visitors of all abilities over two miles of wheelchair and stroller accessible trails to better explore and enjoy the wilder parts of Distant Hill. NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED ~ 3,500 annually 10 daily Expenses Paid $9,499 0 9499 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS We helped over 750 children and adults to cultivate a more intimate connection to the natural world in 2023. The two- dozen-plus educational workshops held at Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail this year included topics ranging from pruning and tree and shrub identification to invasive plant management and wildlife habitat creation all led by experts and educators who were either in-house or from one of our many partner organizations. Additionally another 1,000-plus nature lovers took part in 'Open Garden Weekends' guided gardens tours self-guided tours and numerous guided nature walks including spring wildflower and fern treks vernal pool explorations salamander searches and mushroom forays. All provided opportunities for experiential learning and helped participants to develop a stronger appreciation of the beauty and diversity found in the forests fields and wetlands of Distant Hill. NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED ~ 1,750 in 2023 Expenses Paid $4,068 0 4068 PORTABLE ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM We provide a wheelchair accessible portable restroom for visitors to use year round. Although not technically a "Program" it is an essential part of ensuring that visitors to Distant Hill can focus on our mission of having them create a positive connection to the natural world. NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED ~ 1,750 annually 5 daily 0 2160 41973 Julie Pearson Chair 2 0 0 0 Peter Dunnigan Vice-Chair 2 0 0 0 Michael Nerrie Treasurer 20 0 0 0 Allison Smith Secretary 4 0 0 0 Rowan Norlander-McCarty Director 4 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false NH Michael Nerrie 507 MARCH HILL ROAD Walpole NH 03608 6037564179 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 23989 30346 25753 51435 131523 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23989 30346 25753 51435 131523 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 131523 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23989 30346 25753 51435 131523 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Item B - Amended Return A 1099-INT from Savings Bank of Walpole was overlooked and not reported. We will amend the return to include $383 in Investment Income in Part I under Revenue - line 4. Doing Business As Names Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Information technology including website mass emailer and mapping software., $371.00| Advertising and promotion., $1955.00| Portable Restroom yearly rental., $2160.00| Continuing Education of board members., $65.00| Maintenance supplies for gardens., $507.00| Workshop presenter fee to Native Geographic LLC., $270.00| Land management by Longview Forest Management., $2690.00| Accessible Trail building and parking lot expansion costs for gravel culverts fabric and maintenance., $36346.00| Ecological Inventory by Moosewood Ecological, $9589.00| Insurance, $1748.00|