In 1997, two young scientists bought 116 acres beside New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park; 25 years later, they placed the entire farm under conservation protection for wetlands, forests and wildlife

In 1997, two young scientists bought 116 acres beside New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park; 25 years later, they placed the entire farm under conservation protection for wetlands, forests and wildlife

In 1997, young scientists Laura Bonk and Phil Trowbridge bought 116 acres beside New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park. About 25 years later, they placed the entire Derevya Farms property under a permanent conservation easement while retaining ownership, protecting its forests, wetlands, waterways and wildlife habitat.