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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The Restorative Power of Nature |
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It's been a tumultuous year. Many have turned to outdoor recreation for respite - and for good reason! Science continues to show important connections between mental and physical well-being and time outside. From lower stress levels and inflammation to better concentration and mood, outdoor recreation offers a wealth of benefits to your mind, body and soul. Here are some ideas to get your dose of nature:
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In this survey, 65% of respondents listed their job as the biggest barrier to getting outside. Now is the perfect time, especially considering CDC guidelines on social distancing, to move your meeting outside. Read this article from Forbes for more creative ways to get time outside while you're on the clock.
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Newfound has many beautiful conserved areas that offer something for everyone- from arduous hiking trails to gentle strolls and pocket parks perfect for picnicking. We've compiled a list for you here: newfoundlake.org/hiking
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Combine outdoor recreation with socialization, which offers well-being benefits of its own while also helping you keep up the habit of spending time outside.
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The benefits of being outside are the same for kids, and with the start of the school season outdoor recreation can give them a boost in the classroom (virtual or in person) by increasing their memory and concentration and building fine and gross motor skills. Learn more from the Child Mind Institute: |
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Why Kids Need to Spend Time in Nature
In the early 1980s, a Harvard University biologist named Edward O. Wilson proposed a theory called biophilia: that humans are instinctively drawn towards their natural surroundings. Many 21st century parents, however, would question this theory,...
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childmind.org
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October 22, 9am-12pm
Grey Rocks Conservation Area
178 N Shore Rd, Hebron NH
Join us any time between 9:00 am and noon for a fall clean up of Grey Rocks Conservation Area. We will be cutting down and dividing perennials, mulching, and more. This event will follow safety guidelines including social distancing and a limit of ten people, registration required. Gloves and refreshments provided!
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Enjoy our natural spaces? Support their protection! |
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Outdoor recreational opportunities are only one of numerous benefits to conserving our land. Here's some more. Join NLRA as a member to ensure that our natural spaces are protected today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
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The Stewardship Journal
Read about the latest work of our Watershed Stewards.
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Stewardship Journal - Ryan Hannon - Newfound Lake Region ...
Like the eastern chipmunk, we have been busy at Newfound Lake Region Association as the fall season has arrived. Being out in the field, the changes that fall bring to the ecosystem are quite noticeable in a range of different aspects.
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newfoundlake.org
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Enjoy The Space, Then Leave No Trace
Following Leave No Trace principles protects the ecosystems we live in and enjoy so that other people and animals can enjoy them too. Packing out your trash is one example, but more subtle traces can have a surprising impact too. Explore these articles from Leave No Trace.
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These Impacts Are Stacking Up! - Leave No Trace
Lake Placid, NY: There is nothing more annoying than being witness to the impacts we despise most. For some, rock stacks and cairns fall into this precarious category. Building rock stacks can have serious ecological impacts. However what about...
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lnt.org
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What Happens When We Carve Into Trees? - Leave No Trace
Tree carving is nothing new. People have been leaving their mark in this way for most of history. Once, it was a tool for telling our story, for letting others know where we had been, or marking some important site. Now however, we have cell...
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lnt.org
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How To Pee Outside - Leave No Trace
It happens to everyone, you're enjoying the outdoors and all of a sudden... nature calls! But how do you pee outside? Where does your toilet paper go? Don't worry, we'll walk you through it.
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lnt.org
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Other Events Around The Watershed
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October 9, 10am-11am
Hill Public Library
30 Crescent St Suite #6, Hill, NH 03243
October 15 and October 24, 10am-12pm
Newfound Pathways Trailhead, Hebron NH
October 17, 5pm-10pm
Tapply-Thompson Community Center
30 N Main St, Bristol NH
October 17, 10am-2pm
Kelley Park
41 N Main St, Bristol NH
October 31 5pm-7:30pm
N Main St, Bristol NH
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Keep Connected
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The Newfound Lake Region Association is dedicated to protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed. Learn more...
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