September 2025

As we now turn towards back to school and our routines, we hope you and your family have enjoyed this summer.

Thank you for attending our Summer Solstice Celebration. The rainy June day didn't keep away our fans! If you missed it, watch our highlights video to see what PAREI's been working on. Thank you to Lea Stewart and Doug Campbell (pictured right) for making our Local Foods Plymouth pavilion possible. This culminating event wrapped up NH Gives where we broke our record, raising nearly $9,000!

We hope to see you at our events this fall. Without a doubt your enthusiasm and support for our work powers us! Together we can make good things happen. It's the power of us...

Upcoming Events

Solar Open House

SUNDay, Sept. 21, 2-4pm

PAREI Office

SUNDay is a global day of action celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy.

Join us if you are considering solar for your home. Bring your electric bill and come to our SUNDay Open House and learn:

how to design the best solar PV system for your home
how net metering works
how to determine your home’s solar resource factor

High Performance Home Construction Tour

Saturday, Oct. 4,

3-4:30pm, Plymouth, NH

Join us for a discussion and tour of a finished, high-performance home.

You will hear from the designer and the builder involved in the design and build of the home as well as the homeowners themselves. This is the second part of a two-part series, but you can still join us if you missed the first session.

Grey Rocks Conservation Center Tour & Talk

Wed., Nov. 5, 6:30-8pm

Grey Rocks Conservation Center, Hebron, NH

Hear about the energy efficient investments made and how PAREI worked to install an 18.67 kW solar array to reduce Newfound Lake Region Association's carbon footprint and minimize operating costs.

Learn More & Register

A Community Event

Green Burial Coming to the Plymouth Area

Wed., Sept. 10, 6:30pm | Pease Public Library

Concerned about your exit strategy’s carbon footprint? Want to hear more about green burial right here in Grafton County?

Come learn more about what green burial is, why it matters, and how we are working to build a conservation-level burial ground here. Internationally recognized advocate for natural burial Lee Webster will present, and members of White Mountain Conservation Burial will also be on hand to answer questions.

White Mountain Conservation Burial

Serving the Lakes Region, White Mountains, and surrounding area

New Ways to Give:

Stock Donations & Monthly Giving Comes to PAREI

Supporting PAREI is even easier with more giving options. Now, you can give to PAREI on a monthly basis so you do not have to think about making a donation.

As the end of the year approaches, consider a stock donation which will really help our organization grow while you avoid the tax gain on the sale. It's a true win-win.

Shop at localfoodsplymouth.org year-round to get your fresh produce and SO much more. If you haven't given us a try, you don't know what you are missing! Here's some timely recipes.

SPINACH SALAD & WARM BACON DRESSING

6 OZ PINEAPPLE JUICE

1 T BACON FAT

2 T CHOPPED SHALLOT

2 T CIDER VINEGAR

10 SLICES BACON

SPINACH

BUTTON MUSHROOMS

RED ONION

HARD BOILED EGG

TOMATO PARMESAN BISQUE

56 OZ PUREED TOMATOES

I YELLOW ONION

2 T CHOPPED GARLIC

1 CUP HEAVY CREAM

2 CUP PARMESAN

S&P TO TASTE

CROUTONS & PARMESAN TO GARNISH

Reduce Light Pollution by Understanding Responsible Outdoor Lighting

After an insightful presentation from Executive Director Douglas Arion, PhD from Mountains of Stars, we wanted to share with you ways to advance responsible outdoor lighting.

Responsible outdoor lighting:

Meets the needs of people to see at night
Conserves energy
Avoids harmful effects on wildlife

Click here to learn more about responsible outdoor lighting. According to Dark Sky International, “responsible lighting is useful, targeted, low level, controlled, and warm colored.”

Interested in Going Solar in 2026?

If you or your organization is interested in installing solar in 2026, please send us an email to get in our queue and consider attending our SUNday event on Sept. 21. We will begin with a solar assessment and educate you throughout the process. Already have solar via PAREI? Tell a friend to utilize our services.

Did you know that PAREI accepts donations via donor advised funds?

Donor Advised Funds (DAF) are a simple way to make an impact. A DAF gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to PAREI. Your financial institution can take care of all the details and we are available to help answer your questions.

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