Welcome to the Newfound Connection
Each edition of the Newfound Lake Region Association newsletter features events, news, trivia, and the people of the watershed—everything a Newfounder needs to know!
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In late July, scientists at the International Union for Conservation of Nature added the monarch butterfly to its endangered species list. We're partnering with the Milkweed Adaptation Research and Education Network (MAREN) to study the plant critical to monarch survival - milkweed. You can help monarchs by volunteering with NLRA as a citizen scientist and monitoring milkweed and monarchs at Grey Rocks Conservation Area! | | | | |
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August 27-October 2
Grey Rocks Conservation Area
178 North Shore Rd, Hebron, NH
| Walk the Floodplain Loop Trail at Grey Rocks Conservation Area to read this year’s StoryWalk®: Outside In by Deborah Underwood. Enjoy the story and gentle walk as you are reminded of all of the ways that we are connected to nature! | | |
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September 8, 10am-12pm
Grey Rocks Conservation Area
178 North Shore Rd, Hebron, NH
| From planting pollinator-friendly gardens to maintaining trails or restoring shorelines, this monthly, all-ages volunteer event is a great way to dip your toes in the work of conserving the watershed. | | |
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Guided Exploration: Colors of Newfound!
September 15, 8:30-10:30pm
Grey Rocks Conservation Area
178 North Shore Rd, Hebron, NH
| Watershed Steward Jenna Detar will lead a guided walk discussing tree ID, signs of wildlife, and sustainable conservation practices. Participants will then create a painting inspired by the scenery of Grey Rocks. Materials provided, no art experience required. | | |
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Milkweed Munchers
September 20 & 27, October 4, 11, & 18, 2pm-4pm
Grey Rocks Conservation Area
178 North Shore Rd, Hebron, NH
| Join the Munch Bunch, a group of NLRA volunteers helping track what is eating milkweed, and when. Mirka Zapletal will demonstrate how to collect data as a citizen scientist and participants will explore the many insects that depend on milkweed. | | |
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Nature Station - Aquatic Invertebrates
September 21 & 24, 10am-12pm
Grey Rocks Conservation Area
178 North Shore Rd, Hebron, NH
| Join NLRA educators as we peer under the surface at aquatic invertebrates! Learn invertebrate ID, see them up close, and make a craft to take home. Nature Station is a drop-in program with activities designed for kids of all ages. This program is free and open to all. | |
Stampede Success (Yee-haw!) | |
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NLRA's first annual lake-wide survey for aquatic invasive plants, the Weed Stampede, was met with broad enthusiasm and ended in incredible success. Over the course of two days, 18 boats carrying 22 volunteers covered 76.54 miles (all by paddle!) and logged 78 hours on the hunt for aquatic invasive plants. The results? ZERO aquatic invasive plants found! Thank you to the many volunteers and Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who made this lake-wide survey possible.
Aquatic invasive plants reduce water quality, pose a danger to recreators, and even lower property values. NLRA works to keep Newfound Lake free from invasive aquatic plants through the Lake Host and Weed Watcher programs. Learn more at NewfoundLake.org/invasives.
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Flowers that feed pollinators in the summer - coreopsis, black-eyed susan, coneflower, and so many more - can provide fall and winter sustenance for birds and other animals. Put away your pruners and let spent flowers go to seed. Not only will they attract new wildlife to your garden, but they give great visual interest during the drabber seasons. You can also clip the seed heads and arrange in bouquets to hang in winter like a birdfeeder. | |
Make A Donation - Of Your Time! | |
NLRA is member supported and volunteer driven. Make a gift of your time and talents and volunteer to protect the Newfound Watershed. | |
The Munch Bunch
Be a citizen scientist! Join NLRA and the Milkweed Adaptation Research and Education Network to track what is munching on milkweed, and when. Learn more at one of our upcoming demonstration days: September 20 & 27, October 4, 11, & 18th at Grey Rocks Conservation Area from 2-4pm. This opportunity is appropriate for all ages.
Questions? Email Mirka@NewfoundLake.org.
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Water Quality Boat Drivers
If you keep a boat on Newfound Lake during the month of October, you can help NLRA perform water quality monitoring by driving volunteers to testing sites on Newfound Lake.
Email Paul@NewfoundLake.org to learn more and sign up.
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Read about the service experience of NLRA's Watershed Stewards. | |
Stewardship Journal: Anthony Jaster | The past month has been exceptionally eventful as a Watershed Steward for the Newfound Lake Region Association. One interesting task was building a bridge and clearing a new trail in the Hebron Town Forest in partnership with the Hebron Conservation Commission. | | | |
Other Events Around The Watershed | |
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Slim Baker Storywalk®
August 27-October 1
Slim Baker Area
301 New Chester Mountain Rd, Bristol, NH
Run Your Buns Off
September 3
Newfound Area Charitable Foundation
1777 Lake St, Bristol, NH
Newfound Women's Hiking Group: Welch & Dickey
September 13, 9am-3:30pm
Welch & Dickey Mtns, Thornton, NH
Quilt Club
September 16, 1-3pm
Minot-Sleeper Library
35 Pleasant St, Bristol, NH
Slim Baker Day and Hawk Watch
September 18, 10am-2pm
Slim Baker Area
301 New Chester Mountain Rd, Bristol, NH
Finding Your Roots
September 20, 3-4:30pm
Minot-Sleeper Library
35 Pleasant St, Bristol, NH
The History of Kelley Park
September 20, 6:30-8pm
Minot-Sleeper Library
35 Pleasant St, Bristol, NH
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The Newfound Lake Region Association is dedicated to protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed. | | | | | |
