News from Newfound

April 10, 2024

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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Volunteers Needed!

Do you spend time boating on Newfound Lake? Ever wonder how you might combine your love for boating with local conservation? Volunteer to become a Lake Water Quality Monitor! No previous experience required.

Lake water quality monitoring provides key insights into the health and function of the lake and has been essential to the work of the NLRA for the past 37 years. Learn more about Newfound water quality at: NewfoundLake.org/water-quality

Interested in learning more about becoming a Lake Water Quality Monitor, or to view other volunteer opportunities, visit: NewfoundLake.org/volunteer.

Grey Rocks Boat Storage Lottery

Enter by April 12th for a chance to store your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard at Grey Rocks Conservation Area!

Each spring the NLRA offers its members a chance to store their non-motorized boats at Grey Rocks Conservation Area. To learn more about entry requirements and to enter the lottery visit: NewfoundLake.org/storage-lottery/

Upcoming NLRA Events

Newfound Science Pub

Climate Change: Global Issue, Local Impacts

April 17, 5:30-7pm

Newfound Lake Inn Pasquaney Restaurant

1030 Mayhew Tpke, Bridgewater, NH

Join NLRA for an evening of conversation with Dr. Alix Contosta over food and drinks. Event is currently full. Please contact Mirka@NewfoundLake.org to be added to the waitlist.

Birding at Grey Rocks

April 20, 7:30-9:30am

Grey Rocks Conservation Area

178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH

Join local birder Tom McShane as we look and listen for Newfound’s early spring birds! This program is free and open to all. Registration required.

Nature Station: Amazing Amphibians!

April 23 & 27, 10am-12pm

Grey Rocks Conservation Area

178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH

Join NLRA educators as we explore the amphibians of Grey Rocks Conservation Area. Learn about their super powers, find a vernal pool, and make a craft to take home. This program is free and open to all.

Visit NewfoundLake.org/events

to register and see all upcoming events.

Are You Prepared for Bears?

Spring is here and so are the black bears! Be responsible with bear attractants this spring.

With the arrival of spring, hungry black bears are emerging from winter dens. NH Fish and Game has recommendations to reduce bear-human conflicts - by preventing them in the first place! Here’s what you can do:

Put away your bird feeders.
Protect backyard poultry, livestock, and bees with electric fencing.
Secure dumpsters and garbage cans.
Bring pet and animal feeds indoors.
Never deliberately feed bears – this reduces their chance of survival.