The public is invited to attend the Five Rivers Conservation Trust 2011 Annual Meeting on May 21 at 9 a.m. at the Carter Hill Orchard. Commissioner Lorraine Merrill is the keynote speaker. Lorraine is a dairy farmer and serves as commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture. Following the business meeting and Merrill's talk, guests can participate in a walking tour of the orchard. To register, please contact Jay Haines, Executive Director, at director@5rct.org or 225-7225. For directions to Carter Hill Orchard, visit carterhillapples.com/hours_and_directions.html.