A Memorable and Fun Mother’s Day
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and the Lakes Region has many ways to honor your Mom. The following offers a variety of ideas for Mother’s Day activities.
Castle in the Clouds is a fascinating place to spend a day. Bring Mom for a hike on a choice of 28 miles of trails on the grounds. There are convenient parking places, and you can choose to hike to waterfalls or amazing mountain views. (The Castle, with tours of the famed estate, will open for the summer season later in May.)
There will be a summer and autumn full of great events at the Castle, from painting and journaling to garden tours to exhibits, and of course, a chance to browse through the historic and beautiful castle. Plan to take Mom for a meal in the Carriage House Restaurant with amazing views of Lake Winnipesaukee.
You can purchase tickets for your mother and other guests now or register her for an upcoming workshop or event. Visit www.castleintheclouds.org or call 603-476-5900.
For a fascinating look back at the days of World War II, head to the Wright Museum of World War II on Center Street in Wolfeboro. The museum offers exhibits from its extensive permanent collection covering the years 1939 to 1945. The museum will be open on Mother’s Day with displays to show what life was like on the home front and the battlefield, together with military vehicles, allowing visitors to explore a seminal period in American history.
The museum welcomes visitors throughout the summer and fall and
also has a series of informative programs with special speakers. This year’s featured exhibit is called “From Sails to Atoms: The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.” There are further exhibits as well.
If your Mom is a history lover, you can sign her up now for an upcoming lecture on a variety of topics that take place at the Wright Museum throughout the season. Knowledgeable speakers share information on aspects of life during the war years and the people who served.
After you accompany Mom and the entire family to the Wright Museum for a look back at a critical time in history, take a walk! Everyone will enjoy a relaxing stroll on the nearby Bridge Falls Path with lovely water views.
For Wright Museum information, call 603-569-1212 or visit www. wrightmuseum.org.
The Colonial Theatre on Main Street in downtown Laconia is the perfect place to take Mom for a show. Get tickets now for a variety of performances, including The Wallflowers on May 12;
Spamilton an American Parody on June 12; Late Night Catechism on June 14, and many more concerts and shows throughout the season. Visit www. coloniallaconia.com or call 800-6578774 for tickets.
The Lakeport Opera House in Laconia has a selection of shows that Mom will enjoy, such as Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room on June 6; Margaritas with the Medium – Maureen Hancock on June 27 and 28; Fleetwood Mac – Rumours on July 8, to name just a few. No matter what Mom’s taste in music or entertainment might be, there is a show for her! The Opera House is located at 781 Union Ave. in Laconia. Visit www.lakeportopera.com for tickets and information.
Music abounds in Wolfeboro, and Great Waters Music Festival presents a variety of shows at both their Concerts in the Clouds line-up under a huge tent on the grounds of Castle in the
Clouds in Moultonborough, as well as at Brewster Academy near the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro. You can take in a concert at either location; if Mom is in Wolfeboro, she can choose from some great shows at the Concerts in Town at Brewster. The line-up includes Chanaticleer, with songs, harmonies, and rhythms of spirituals, quartets, jazz, and more on July 24 at 7:30 pm. Mandy Gonzales takes to the stage on August 8 at 7:30 pm, with an evening of Broadway music. Additionally, Gentlemen’s Quartet will take place on August 20 at 7:30 pm with modern, elegant music. Gift Mom tickets for these shows at www.greatwaters.org or call 603-569-7710. (You can also find a complete list of Great Waters Concerts in the Clouds shows there as well.)
Get outside and enjoy the natural world with Mom. Trails are open at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness. On the walking trail, plan two and a half hours to walk the threequarter-mile live animal exhibit trail, which meanders through open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks on a packed gravel path. Take Mom for an unforgettable day where you will see animals rehabilitated from injuries, and learn about habitats, adaptations, interrelationships, and animal populations as you walk the path. The different animals you will see (living in large enclosures) include Black Bear, • Mom continued on page 4
Fishers, River Otters, Bobcat, Coyote, Mountain Lion, White Tailed Deer, and many more. Also, on the trail, you will see an informative and thrilling raptor area. The trail is open daily.
Bring a picnic and enjoy a meal with Mom on the grounds of the Science Center. If you want to get out on Squam Lake, the Science Center offers many cruises during the season. Informative guides will point out the sights and animals, etc., that call the lake their home.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located at 23 Science Center Road near downtown Holderness. Call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature. org.
Take Mom on a relaxing and memorable Mother’s Day Brunch cruise on May 10 aboard the M/S Mount Washington or get her a gift card/pass to use during the season.
The Mount runs throughout the summer and into the fall with many cruise options (expanded trips this year), both day and evening. Or you can reserve a spot on the M/V Sophie C. The U.S. Mailboat provides postal service to island residents of Lake Winnipesaukee and is a unique way to see the islands up close.
The Winnipesaukee Spirit is equipped for private events and charters. There are also Cocktail Cruises on the Winnipesaukee Belle. For tickets and a schedule, visit www.cruisenh. com or call 603-366-5531.
Canterbury Shaker Village sits on nearly 700 acres, with beautiful historic buildings, trails, ponds, and gardens for outdoor exploration. The Village opens for the season on May 16. You can take your mother for a walk on the grounds, which are open to the public
from dawn until dusk daily. (Check out a map of the village at www.shakers. org.)
Events this season offer something just right for Mom, from Private Letterpress Printing Workshops throughout the season at various times, and other programs TBA. There are also special guided tours such as Shaker Stories: History and Legacy; Building Community; Innovations and Inventions: Shaker Ingenuity; Hale & Hearty – Shaker Health, and an outdoor Sunday summer concert series.
Canterbury Shaker Village was established in 1792 when members formed a Canterbury, New Hampshire community. The village existed for many years, with Shakers living and worshipping on site. It has operated as a museum focused on Shaker history and culture since the early 1990s. At its height in the 1850s, 300 people lived and worked in over 100 buildings at Canterbury Shaker Village. Call 603-783-9511 or visit www.shakers. org for information. Canterbury Shaker Village is located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury.
Interlakes Theatre brings Broadway to the Lakes Region, and your Mom will surely appreciate tickets for the variety of shows that take place throughout the summer. The lineup includes Great Balls of Fire on June 27 and 28; Always Patsy Cline from July 8 to 12; Hello Dolly from July 16 to 26; Cabaret from July 30 to Aug. 9, and Annie ends the season on August 13 to 16. The theatre is located at 1 Lake Lane in Meredith. For tickets, call 603-707-6035 or visit www.interlakestheatre.com
Gift tickets to Mom for a wide variety of shows at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith. Top-notch shows that Mom is sure to enjoy include The Odd Couple from July 17 to 25; The 39 Steps from August 14 to 23, and many
more shows throughout the year. The theatre is located at 33 Footlight Circle in Meredith; call 603-279-0333 or visit www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org
For more live performances, check out the Village Players in Wolfeboro for some great community-based theatre. You can get tickets for Mom now for a number of plays, including The Play That Goes Wrong on July 24, 25, and 31 or August 1 and 2, and Homecoming Comedy Night on July 11. The theatre is at 51 Glendon Street in Wolfeboro. For ticket information, visit www.village-players.com
For a completely unique and memorable Mother’s Day gift, step aboard the Millie B, the NH Boat Museum’s stunning 28-foot mahogany triple-cockpit “woodie.” Millie is a replica 1928
Hacker-Craft meticulously made down to the seat colors, offering an authentic taste of the golden age of boating when wooden boats ruled the waters.
Departing from the Wolfeboro Town Docks in Wolfeboro, the Millie B takes you on a 45-minute journey filled with breathtaking scenery, including magnificent lakeside homes, historic boathouses, and the natural beauty of the Loon Sanctuary. Along the way, your knowledgeable Boat Captain will share fascinating stories about the lake’s history, geography, geology, and wildlife, as well as some of the famous personalities who call the lake home.
You can make your plans ahead of time to take Mom on the boat once it starts running for the season; call 603569-4554 or visit www.nhbm.org.
May Workshops at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
Nestled on more than 160 acres of fields, forests, and gardens, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center continues its mission of connecting the Lakes Region community with nature through hands-on learning and outdoor exploration programs for all ages. This May, the farm offers a series of engaging workshops and guided experiences designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the natural world while fostering curiosity and connection.
On Friday, May 9, visitors can begin the day with “Frog Calls of Spring & Wetland Exploration” from 10 am to noon (free for members, $15 for non-members, ages 12+), followed by “Planning an Herbal Garden” from 1 to 3 pm ($10 members/$25 non-members, ages 16+).
The following weekend, Saturday, May 16, features a full slate of pro-
grams including a “Forest Management Walk with Tim Nolin” (10 am–12 pm, free members/$15 non-members, ages 16+), the popular “Petals & Pastries” workshop (10 am–1 pm, $35 members/$50 non-members, ages 16+), and “Woody Plant ID” (1–3 pm, free members/$15 non-members, ages 16+).
Rounding out the month, participants can explore creativity in nature during “Silk Screening with Larry Frates” on May 23 from 10 am to noon ($10 members/$25 non-members, ages 16+). These programs are part of Prescott Farm’s broader calendar of community education offerings that emphasize experiential learning and meaningful engagement with the environment. Registration is recommended for all events. For details and information about these and other programs, including programming for children, visit prescottfarm.org.
Free Lake-Friendly Living Webinars Offered by NH LAKES
Curious about lakes and the challenges they face, and what you can help do about it? Join NH LAKES for free webinars for the “Explore Lakes with NH LAKES”.
A Ditch in Time: Managing Gravel Roads to Protect Water Quality: Wednesday, May 6, 7 – 8 pm.
Gravel roads and driveways can be a major source of runoff and sediment that impact New Hampshire’s lakes and streams. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Russ Lanoie shares practical, low-cost techniques for maintaining unpaved roads with one key principle in mind: drainage is everything. Learn how proper crowning, ditching, and routine maintenance can keep roads passable while reducing erosion and polluted runoff. This webinar will help homeowners, road associations, and lake communities understand how smarter road care protects both infrastructure and water quality.
Dam Decisions! Understanding Dam Maintenance and Repair: Wednesday, July 29, 7 – 8 pm. Dams play a critical role in shaping and protecting New Hampshire’s lakes, yet maintaining them
is a complex process that requires careful planning, coordination, and long-term stewardship. Join Corey Clark, Chief Engineer with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, for an in-depth look at how dam maintenance and repair projects come to life. This webinar will walk attendees through the full lifecycle of dam maintenance from early assessments and regulatory considerations to construction and post-project evaluation. Learn how engineers and dam owners approach decision-making, balance environmental and safety priorities, and navigate the technical and logistical challenges involved in these projects.
These webinars are free, and pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so don’t wait to register! To learn more and register, visit nhlakes.org/webinars.
Established in 1992, the mission of NH LAKES, a statewide, publicly supported nonprofit organization, is to restore and preserve the health of New Hampshire’s lakes. For more information, visit nhlakes. org, email info@nhlakes.org, or call 603-226-0299.
Dave Emerson to Outline History of Winnipesaukee Ice-Out
Since pioneer days, when Lakes Region settlers ran supply boats from Alton Bay to northern lakeside villages, times of ice-in and ice-out have been closely monitored. Still today, predicting ice-out is a favorite sign-of-spring pastime.
Next up in the Meredith Historical Society’s 2026 Speaker Series will be a timely program by Dave Emerson of Emerson Aviation, who will describe his experiences calling the day and time when the lake is declared free of ice—and when navigation to the lake’s major ports reopens. Doors for the May 5 pro-
gram at the Trinity Church parish hall open at 6:30 pm, with the program beginning at 7 pm.
Emerson recently made headlines for his determination that Ice-Out 2026 occurred on Sunday, April 12, at 6:59 a.m. Ice-out, Emerson explained in a social media post that morning, is determined when ice would no longer “impede the MS Mt Washington if it were to sail today.” Ports including Meredith, Weirs Beach, Center Harbor, Wolfeboro, and Alton Bay need to be ice-free.
“Ice-out has an interesting histo-
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ry specific to our area,” noted MHS President John Hopper. “It has evolved from its early days as the reopening of a crucial supply lifeline to its modern-day status, marking the start of recreational boating on Winnipesaukee and our many smaller lakes.”
Dave Emerson is a New Hampshire and Lakes Region native whose parents had roots in Ossipee. He was born in 1962 in Wolfeboro, and his family later moved to Gilford in 1964. David’s father began working at the Laconia Airport in May of 1962, when David was only five months old.
Emerson first soloed on his 16th birthday in 1978, piloting even before he could drive. Before graduating from high school in 1980, he obtained his private pilot’s license in 1979. “That was the first year,” he explained, “that the late Bob Aldridge showed me what to look for and how to call ice-out on the big lake.”
David worked for his father on and off from 1982 to ’92. Following his father’s passing in 2002, Dave
returned to the Laconia airport to take over the family business his father had started in 1976, and he continues to operate Emerson Aviation to this day. They provide a variety of Fixed Base Operator (PBO) services, including: flight instruction, aircraft fuels, maintenance, hangar storage, charters, and scenic flights. David is also a 24-year veteran of the New Hampshire Air National Guard in Portsmouth, retiring in 2004.
Please note that the society’s May 5 program will again this month take place at the Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall on Route 25. Doors open at 6:30 pm for refreshments and socializing, with the program starting at 7 pm.
For further information about the Society’s Speaker Series, visit their website at www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org. Programs of the Meredith Historical Society help fulfill its mission to preserve, develop, and promote the knowledge and awareness of Meredith’s unique history.
Granite VNA Seeks Community Volunteers to Support Program
Street, Concord, NH. There is no training on May 21.
Community members who are interested in helping Granite VNA support patients and their families are invited to join the agency’s upcoming volunteer training program, beginning Thursday, May 7. From providing patient companionship and caregiver respite to supporting community health and bereavement programs, volunteers play a critical role in helping Granite VNA fulfill its not-for-profit, community-based mission.
While the agency offers a wide array of volunteer opportunities, it has a critical need for volunteers to visit patients on hospice in their homes, veteran volunteers to support fellow veterans on hospice, and certified pet therapy teams.
The next volunteer training program begins Thursday, May 7, and runs through Thursday, July 2, from 4 - 6 pm, at Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury
Community members who are interested in volunteering may contact Lisa Challender at 603-224-4093 ext. 82826, or lisa.challender@granitevna. org, or Randy Macdonald at 603-2244093 ext. 62378 or randy.macdonald@ granitevna.org.
Granite VNA is a not-for-profit licensed and certified home health and hospice care provider. The agency serves people of all ages in 72 communities across the Greater Capital Region and Central New Hampshire by providing home care, hospice care, pediatrics and maternal child health services, and wellness programming. The agency has offices in Concord, Laconia and Wolfeboro. Granite VNA has served New Hampshire since 1899. For more information about Granite VNA, visit www.granitevna.org.
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Introductory Fly-Fishing Programs
Offered at No Cost
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Let’s Go Fishing Program will be hosting two sessions of their “Fly Fishing A–Z” workshop this spring. These 2-day weekend programs are designed primarily for first-time fly anglers. Instruction will cover the basics including equipment, fly casting, stream ecology, knot tying, safety, and fish identification. The highlight of these events happens on Sunday when the groups transition from the classroom onto the water at a local fishing pond to put their new skills to use.
Participants are required to attend both days of this no-cost program. All equipment is provided. No fishing license is required to participate. Register online to reserve your spot today. These classes are open to anyone age 13 or older. Participants aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served. This spring’s programs will be held at the following locations and times:
• Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gil-
ford, NH—Saturday, May 30 from 9 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, May 31, from 9 am to 12 pm. Registration is now open.
• Coleman State Park, Stewartstown, NH—Saturday, June 6 from 9 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, June 7 from 9 am to 1 pm. Registration opens on Thursday, May 1, at 9 am. Register for either program by visiting https://nh-events-web.s3licensing. com/Event/AllEvents?EventTypeID=161&ClassActivity=19.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Let’s Go Fishing Program has taught thousands of children and adults to be safe, ethical, and successful anglers. The program is federally funded through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage, and protect the state’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as providing the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources. To learn more, visit www.fishnh.com.
“Let’s Go Fishing” Program Seeks Volunteers This Spring
If you are an angler who would like to give back to the fishing community and wants to share your love of the sport, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Let’s Go Fishing Program is currently seeking new volunteer instructors to take part in our educational fishing programs around the state. All levels of fishing experience are welcome.
The one-day training for new instructors will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 9 am to 3 pm at NH Fish and Game Department Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH. All materials and lunch will be provided for those attending.
If you’re interested in joining, please download an application by visiting www.wildlife.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt746/files/documents/lgf-application.pdf. Please be sure your form is complete and notarized before returning it.
The instructor training provides an overview of teaching and presentation techniques, ethics, policies and procedures, fish identification, and regula-
tions. Upon completion, participants will have the opportunity to join an established group of statewide volunteer fishing instructors and get involved in delivering programs.
“Let’s Go Fishing collaborates with schools, camps, scout groups, and community centers statewide to bring educational experiences to local groups and organizations,” said Let’s Go Fishing Program Coordinator Kyle Glencross. “Becoming an instructor is extremely rewarding and a fun way to get people involved in fishing and the outdoors.”
Thousands of children and adults have learned to be safe, ethical, and successful anglers through the Let’s Go Fishing Program. The program is federally funded through the Sport Fish Restoration Program, supported by an excise tax on fishing equipment and motorboat fuels.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works to conserve, manage, and protect the state’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as providing the public with opportunities
By Chef Kelly
Happy Month of May, Lakes Region!! Boy, did it feel good saying that. May is the official start of Sprummer, my unique word for the combo of spring and summer. We are starting to smell the smells of grilling in the air, and more than anything, the month of May screams Mother’s Day, which in and of itself screams spring, or Sprummer. My Mom was always an incredibly special person to me, arguably the most important, and I loved spoiling her on Mom’s Day. In the last bunch of years, I have lost three special Moms in my life, my Mother, my Grammy Judy, and my younger sister Tammy, all three outstanding mothers, and this article is dedicated to the three of them. For all that mothers do regularly for their families, most of them working full-time jobs as well, they deserve to be spoiled to the max every day, but especially on their special day. It is a common ritual of sorts for the fathers out there to bring mom out to eat on Mother’s Day. I suggest a different option, whether for all three meals that day or for one or two, but today I am offering up some delicious sweettreat recipes for the dads and the kids to cook for that special lady of the house. Although I consider all of these recipes to be pretty darn good, they are also fairly easy. Two things I can’t stress enough to the dads out there is first off, get the kids involved if old enough, just make sure you keep your eyes on them as kitchens can be dangerous, but the kids will love to brag about
how much they did to help. Lastly, under no circumstances shall you leave a mess of any kind in the kitchen on her special day, or said day will be ruined.
On to the recipes! This Orange Zucchini Bread with orange glaze is one of a whole slew of zucchini bread recipes. A special day calls for French Toast, in which case you need to make the bread a day or two in advance. Once you try this delicious recipe, your mind will be swirling with ideas on how you can change up this classic bread. This recipe is for 2 loaves, which will get you as many 20-24 slices of goodness, which can feed as many as 6 if turned into French Toast.
Orange Zucchini Bread French Toast
For The Bread 4 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
¾ cup oil
2⁄3 cup orange juice, ideally fresh squeezed
2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp grated orange rind
2 ½ tsp cinnamon
1 ½ tsp clove
½ cup chopped nuts, optional, maybe more if putting some inside and on top
For The French Toast 4-5 eggs
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Sweet Treats for Mom: Easy Recipes the Whole Family Can Make
¾ - 1 cup milk
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp pure vanilla
1 tbsp Grand Marnier, optional
2-3 cups of warm pure maple syrup
For The Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp orange juice
To make the bread, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 8x4 or 9×5 loaf pans. In large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored, then gradually beat in sugar. Add oil, orange juice and zucchini. Stir in remaining bread ingredients, mixing well. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool slightly on a rack. If not turning this into French Toast, in small bowl, blend glaze ingredients, then drizzle over warm loaves. Top w/ chopped nuts. Cool completely on a wire rack. Wrap tightly and store it in the refrigerator. If turning into French Toast, do not glaze it yet. Once at room temp, slice into as many slices as you need. Combine all the ingredients for the French Toast and whip it until it has a slight froth on top. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and coat with but-
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ter. Dip the bread slices into the egg mix and put them on the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown. OK, so now I multiply the glaze recipe x 3-4 and once the slices are all cooked and plated, drizzle the orange glaze over all slices, then do so with maple syrup and sprinkle with the nuts and add powdered sugar if preferred. Add some sausage patties as I usually do and watch Mom smile!
In a similar mentality but with a completely different flavor, let’s attempt the same theme but with an apple walnut cinnamon bread. Again, you will make the bread a day in advance for best results, then slice and dip and cook on your griddle. Prep and cooking times are the same as the last one, and the result, whether just as a quick bread or as French Toast, decadence will await you with this deliciously moist and indulgent Apple Bread! It is the perfect quick bread to serve at breakfast or dessert, and even better when grilled and topped with maple syrup.
Apple Walnut Cinnamon Bread French Toast
For The Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Mixture
1 cup brown sugar
4 tsp cinnamon
For The Apple Mixture
4 Granny Smith Apples, diced
4 tbsp sugar
2 tsp cinnamon heaping
For The Bread
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
3 ½ tsp baking powder
½ cup chopped walnuts
For The French Toast
4-5 eggs
¾ - 1 cup milk
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp pure vanilla
1 tbsp Grand Marnier, optional
2-3 cups of warm pure maple syrup
For The Glaze
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside. In another small bowl mix diced apples with sugar and cinnamon and set aside. In a medium bowl beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time just until blended, add vanilla. In another bowl whisk flour and baking powder together, then add to wet mixture and whisk just until blended. Whisk in milk just until smooth. Pour half the mixture into the loaf pans. Add half of the brown sugar mixture then half of the apples, gently pat into batter. Add the rest of the batter into the loaf pans, spreading gently with a spatula, followed by the remaining apples, walnuts and remaining brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat. Bake for 4550 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using just as a quick bread, for the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl until combined. Let cool for 15 minutes on baking rack, drizzle with glaze. If making the French Toast, com-
bine the egg mixture together until just frothy. Heat your griddle and top with butter and dip the slices of bread into the mixture and grill each slice for 2-3 minutes or more until golden brown. Like last time, multiply the glaze recipe x 3-4 and once the French Toast is done and plated, drizzle with the glaze and then with warm maple syrup and dig in and enjoy.
Here is one last but very fun breakfast treat (although I have made these for dessert at times, depending on my crowd.) As a rule, when we hear the term eggroll tossed around, we think of the classic Chinese restaurant appetizer known to everyone. Not this time, my friends. Instead of shredded veggies with either pork or shrimp in the middle, the main ingredient in these is peaches, although most any fruit or berry will be wonderful in these eggrolls. These eggrolls have a cobbler mentality as the flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon play a dominant role in these as well. The icing that tops these is the perfect finishing touch. This will take you 25 minutes or so to prep, 20 to cook and will get you a dozen eggrolls. Most people I know will gobble down 2-3 of them in one sitting without batting an eye so keep that in mind.
Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls
12 eggroll wraps
2 ¼ cups fresh peaches, 3-4 peaches will do it
¼ cup white granulated sugar
¼ cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 egg beaten
1 stick of butter, melted ½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For The Vanilla Icing
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
First, start by peeling the peaches. On a cutting board, slice and dice your peaches. In a small bowl, add corn starch and water. Mix with a whisk to break up any lumps. Next, in a saucepan over medium heat, add in your diced peaches, sugar, the water mixed with corn starch, and lemon juice. Stir throughout the process and cook until your peach mixture thickens and becomes bubbly. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Beat your egg in a small bowl. Next, melt your butter in a microwave-safe bowl. In a separate bowl, prepare your cinnamon sugar by adding the brown sugar and cinnamon to the bowl and mixing well. Prepare your egg roll wrap. Add 2 tbsp of the peach mixture into 1 egg roll wrap right in the center. Brush the beaten egg on the corners of the egg roll wraps to ensure your egg rolls seal well. Fold the egg roll wrap according to the instructions on the package. Next, dip your finished egg rolls into the melted butter first. Then, immediately roll them into your sugar and cinnamon mixture, making sure to coat them completely. Place your peach cobbler egg rolls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for
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20 minutes or until golden brown, flipping them over halfway. For the icing, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the confectioner’s sugar, milk and vanilla extract, and stir together for 1-2 minutes or until well combined. Top the eggrolls off with the icing, plus powdered sugar if desired. These could easily become your next “Go-To” recipe for you and the family, plus the kids will love helping out to make these. Next, this salad is a favorite of all the women in my family, and the guys who like salads. This is a spinach salad with no veggies, but chock full of fruit and nuts, and with a delectable homemade dressing you will use on many salads. This can work as a fun lunch or dinner salad, or side salad, depending on the day and appetite, but I guarantee that this salad will be extremely popular for all. It’s got apples, pears, and oranges as well as feta cheese and pecans, and let’s not forget the Orange Poppyseed Dressing. Not only does this salad taste great, but visually it’s amazing as well. This recipe is good for 4-6 salads, depending on how big you want to make them. You “may” want to double up on the dressing recipe, as this will be very
popular.
Orchard Spinach Salad with Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing
For the Salad
9 oz. baby spinach
3 small mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
2 small red Gala apples, cored and diced
2 Bartlett pears, cored and diced
1 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
¾ - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
2 tsp orange zest
¼ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp poppy seeds
¼ tsp salt
For the dressing, add all the dressing ingredients to a jar, cover with lid, and shake to emulsify. Chill for at least an hour. Shake well just before pouring over salad. For the salad, layer spinach, apples, mandarin oranges, pears, pecans, and feta into a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately. If preferred, you can make the salads individually and drizzle the dressing over each. Regardless of your approach, keep your ears wide open for
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the moans and groans. For our final sweet treat for all the moms out there, let’s go with a fabulous and true-blue dessert guaranteed to create many smiles in the house with everyone. This bad boy is a no-bake cheesecake using a copycat of a Twix candy bar mentality. The crust is a graham cracker base, and the pie is highlighted with chocolate, caramel, cream cheese, and whipped cream. This is so yummy. Like the French Toast recipes, make this the day before, as it will need to set under refrigeration for a minimum of 4-6 hours. This only takes 25-30 minutes to make and will usually serve 8.
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
2 cups cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup caramel sauce
1 cup whipped cream
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In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create the crust layer. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set. For the chocolate layer, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Pour this chocolate mixture over the chilled crust and spread evenly. Place the pan back in the fridge for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate firms up. For the cheesecake filling, in a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and
vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped cream to add a light, airy texture. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chocolate layer, spreading it evenly. Pour caramel sauce on top, smoothing it out gently with a spatula. For the final chocolate layer on top, melt additional chocolate chips with a bit of heavy cream, if desired, for a final drizzle. Pour over the caramel layer, allowing some to drip down the sides. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until fully set. Slice and enjoy the delicious layers of chocolate, caramel, and creamy cheesecake! For easy slicing, warm your knife with hot water before cutting. This will help make clean slices through the caramel and chocolate layers. To all of you beautiful Moms out there, I send you all a ginormous hug. When I was born, my Mom took me home from the hospital on her very first Mother’s Day, and we always cherished that moment, although I obviously don’t remember it, but she always reminded me. Spoil all the Moms in your lives, my friends, and until next time, keep those taste buds of yours happy and smiling. If you care to reach out with any feedback or questions, please touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.
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The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, Meredith Unveils May Workshops
On Wednesday, May 13, from 10 am – 1 pm, juried artist Patsy Frasier will teach a Felted Loon Shadow Box class.
Learn the art of needle felting and create your own loon picture in this fun one-day workshop! Juried artist Patsy Fraiser will guide students as they felt a 5x5 inch shadow box that can sit on a shelf or hang on the wall. Create a 2.5-dimensional picture with a loon on the pond surrounded by cattails and greenery. This project is sure to be fun for felters of all experience levels. Tuition is $50 with a $20 materials fee. Join us on Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm for juried artist Joy Raskin’s Ring With a Bezel Set Stone class.
In this one-day workshop, students will start by making a silver ring band out of wire or sheet metal. The bezel will then be soldered to the ring, a cabochon stone will be set, and the finished ring will be polished and ready for you to wear and enjoy. Materials are not required, but students can bring in a favorite stone or any silver they may have. The instructor will supply silver wire and sheet metal, plus cabochon stones of assorted sizes for students to purchase. The estimated cost of materials ranges from $40 to $90, depending on the
cost of materials you use. Tuition is $75.00 per student. Materials fee is between $40-$90 depending on the stones and amount of silver the student uses. For each of these classes, space is limited and pre-registration is required.
On Wednesday, May 20, from 12 pm - 2 pm, juried artist Verne Orlosk will teach a Fused Glass Spring Blossoms class.
In this class, students will learn
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glass piece. Verne will begin with a brief lesson on the elements used in fused glass as an art form, then students will use professional tools provided by Verne to create a colorful blooming scene. A favorite place, a photo, and/or just color and line will inspire your art. The students’ panels will be fired in a kiln off-site after the class, and will be returned to the gallery for pickup when complete. Tuition is $55 per student with a $15 materials fee.
To register for a class call the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery at 603- 2797920 or visit the Gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith.
the basics of fused glass to create their own spring cherry blossom panel. New England may not be known for its early Spring, but this class will bring the joy of the season’s new colors in a forever-fused
For more details, visit our website at http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/ classes/ and our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/nhcraft/ The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is located at 279 DW Hwy, Meredith, and is dedicated to the education and support of NH’s fine craft tradition since 1932.
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May 3, New England Fiddle Ensemble Concert, 2 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info.: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
May 6, History of Lake Winnipesaukee Ice-Out, 6:30 p.m., speaker Dave Emerson, presented by Meredith Historical Society, held at Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, 603-279-1190.
May 7, Wendy Nottonson Quartet, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
May 7-22, Kids Exhibit, drawings, paintings and more by kindergarten through high schoolers, Lakes Region Art Association, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org
May 9, 17th Annual Stacey Burns 5K Walk/Run, 9 a.m., Carpenter School, 102 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation
May 9, Andrew Markoski – Piano Night, 6 - 8 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
May 9, Chocorua Mountain Club Annual Trail Clearing Day & Dinner, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Grove, Chocorua Lake, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 11 Runnells Hall Rd., Chocorua, sign up: 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org
May 9, Mixtape: Hits of the 60s and 70s, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, show held at The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-6578774, www.coloniallaconia.com
May 9, NH Day, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.
May 9, Opening Up Lucknow, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., interactive play, audience delves into the life of a servant at Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org
May 9, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme – Learn About Culinary Herbs, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www. belknapmill.org.
May 9, Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier at 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.
May 10, Mother’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. departures, on M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-5530, www.cruisenh. com
May 12, The Wallflowers – Bringing Down the House 30th Anniversary Tour, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com
May 14, The Flat Iron Lot presented by Pontine Theatre, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
May 14, The Sugar Kings (back by popular demand), 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
May 15, Birding Hike at the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area, 8 – 10 a.m., hiking and birding with professional birder Kelly Hansen, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org
May 16, Annual Branch River Paddle, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills, 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org
May 16, Brandy Irish-Gerjuoy – Piano Night, 6 - 8 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
May 16, Canterbury Shaker Village Cross Country 5K, 9 - 11 a.m., info.: Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www. shakers.org.
May 16, Craft Fair & Town Wide Yard Sale, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, ext. 192.
May 16, Eager Beaver Clean Up Day, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., help clean up the farm for the season, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-6527840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
May 16, From Landscape to Foodscape: Intro to Container Gardening, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
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May 16, Jewelry Workshop: The Chain Gang, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
May 16, Ring with a Bezel Set Stone with Joy Raskin, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. (Pre-registration required by May 13.)
May 16 & 17, Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 10 a.m., Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, 603-387-1510.
May 17, A Band Called Honalee, modern day folk trio, 4 – 6 p.m., Wolfeboro Friends of Music, Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, 603569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.
May 17, Lilac Tea, 2 – 4 p.m., high tea on the lawn of Lucknow Castle, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org., 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough.
May 17, New England Fiddle Ensemble Concert, 2 p.m., Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, tickets/info.: www.nefiddleensemble.org.; info@nhfiddleensemble.org
May 18, Damn Tall Buildings, 7 – 9 p.m., by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, Anderson Hall at Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, 603-5692151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org
May 19, Intro to Watercolors, 3 – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
May 20, Ready to Launch – Women’s Boating Class, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company, 244 Sewell Rd., Wolfeboro, program of NH Boat Museum, info/ pre-register: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
May 20, Red Coats & Rebels, 5 – 7 p.m., by Mary Adams of NH Historical Society, presented by Wolfeboro Historical Society and Wolfeboro Public Library, (held at the library), 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www. wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.
May 21, Contra-Punctus Album Release Tour, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
May 21, Shaker Village Barn Dance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.
May 23, Chris Mega – Piano Night, 6 - 8 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
May 23, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., tours run every other May 23 & running until Oct. 24. pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org., 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough.
May 23, Marion Miles Remick Bird Walk, 11 a.m. – noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
May 23, Opening Day at NH Boat Museum, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www. nhbm.org
May 23, Saturday Hike, 10 a.m. – noon, Brook Walk via Turtleback Mt. Trail, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org
May 23-25, 34th Annual Memorial Weekend Craft Festival, Castleberry Fairs & Festivals, Mill Falls Marketplace, 10 a.m., 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-332-2616.
May 23 & 24, Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, Joyce’s Craft Shows, www.joycescraftshows.com, 603-387-1510.
May 24, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Shannon Pond, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org., 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough.
May 25, Memorial Day Services, 11 a.m., Veteran’s Square, downtown Laconia, Laconia, 603-524-9725.
May 25, Wolfeboro Memorial Day Observance, parade steps off 9 a.m., Main Street to dockside for ceremony, to Cate Park Bandstand for rifle salute/Taps, music by the Kingswood Regional High School band, info: Paul Vivian at 703798-8978. All veterans welcome to march in the parade.
May 28, Guided Hike, 10 a.m. – noon, Settlement Loop trail, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org
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May 29, Local Poetry Night, 5 – 7 p.m., pre-registration required: 603-4765900, www.castleintheclouds.org., 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough.
May 29, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org., 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough.
May 30, Movers and Shaker Trail Club, 9:30 a.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.
May 30, Needle Felted Bluebird Workshop, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
May 30, Saturday Hike, 10 a.m. – noon, Brook Walk via Turtleback Mt. Trail, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org
May 30, Sue Howard – Piano Night, 6 - 8 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
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May 30, World War II on the Farm, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org
May 31, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Shannon Pond, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org., 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough.
Through June 29, Friday Painters en Plein Air Guest Artists Show, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday-Monday at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
June 4, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes; the History of Ossipee Park , 10 a.m. – noon, Castle in the Clouds Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org
June 5, Friday Painters en Plein Air Guest Artists Reception, 5-7 p.m., show continues the month of June at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
June 5, Night at the Museum - Up To Camp, 5:30 – 9 p.m., NH Boat Museum, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
June 6, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Please call ahead for event updates. Information and schedules subject to change.
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ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com
Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Braiding Group, 10 a.m. on 4th Saturdays of each month; 1 p.m. on 4th Tuesdays on each month, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501. (Meets Sept.-June)
Breakfast Buffet, 7 - 11 a.m., Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month, 603-569-4637.
Bridge Players, gathering, 1 – 4 p.m., meets Wednesdays year-round, Holderness Library, 866 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7066.
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays, coffee, tea, snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.
Country Village Quilt Guild, meets twice monthly, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.
Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: 603-524-8813 to schedule a tour.
In the Round, 8:45 a.m., Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.
Indoor Pickleball, 5 - 7 p.m., Sandwich Elementary School gym, Sandwich, Tues., Thurs. Friday, 603-387-2180, parksandrec@sandwichnh.org
Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year-round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net
Laid-Back Watercolor Club, 10 a.m. - noon, adult program, meets monthly, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, info.: www.meredithlibrary. org., 603-279-4303.
Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.
Loon Center, walking trails, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-4765666, www.loon.org
Makers Mill, variety of workshops, arts and crafts classes and more, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., drop-in walking for groups or individuals, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.
Meredith Public Library Bookstore, run by Friends of the Meredith Library, open weekly: Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., lower level, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.
Monthly Casual Sewing Group, 6 – 8 p.m., every fourth Tues., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org
Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-3238510, www.tamworthlibrary.org
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, programs for adults and children, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603366-5695.
Quilting & Crafting Group, 1 p.m., meets 2nd & 4th Thurs. monthly, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Center Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390.
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
Rug Hookers, 10 a.m., Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.
Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015.
Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier at 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.
Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org
Stamp Club, 7 p.m., All Saints Church, 258 South Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 603-569-3453.
Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www. squamlakes.org
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. - noon, Saturdays starting May 16, 30 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org
Tamworth Outing Club Second Saturday Dance, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, live musical bands/callers, info@tamworthoutingclub.org
Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com.
Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.
Walking Group, Tuesdays, 9 – 10 a.m., start at Parks and Recreation building, 328 Main St., Alton, sign up: parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov., 603-875-0109.
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Movie Night 7/22
Nature for Everyone Barn Bash 7/16
Animal Birthday Bash 8/12
Annual Meeting & Summer Social 8/6
Raptor Migration Celebration 9/19
Grandparents Day 10/3
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Yesteryear
Pleasure Boating Begins on Newfound and Squam Lakes
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
“A fine new boat ready for service on Newfound,” readers were told in a front-page story of the Bristol Enterprise June 22, 1916 edition.
Imagine what such an announcement would have meant to the people of the Bristol/Newfound Lake area in 1916. In the days when camping, vacationing, and boating were fast becoming popular (the late 1800s and early 1900s), early vacationers on Newfound Lake needed mail and delivery service. To that end, the Stella Marion I was born.
An early summer place, Camp Pasquaney, in the late 1890s, made it known that boat service on Newfound Lake would be most welcome. Pasquaney was accessible only by boat due to its remote location. A local resident, Ambrose Adams, heeded the invitation and went to work to build a boat for Newfound Lake deliveries.
This was big news in the little town of Bristol, and the Bristol Enterprise newspaper ran a piece on it in 1900: “Ambrose Adams is building a boat named Stella-Marion, which he expects to launch when the lake opens. The boat is 49 1/2 feet over all, 10 feet wide; built of the heart of oak, planked with 2-inch strips, 1- inch thick, fastened with gal. steel nails; will have enclosed cabin forward of engine room, and an open
one aft; will be propelled by a Sterling Marion engine, 7 x 8 inch cylinder; boiler will be submerged tube vertical Marion boiler 42- x 62-inch built under U. S. government test. Joseph Adams, who understands the business, is assisting about the building of the boat.”
The boat was launched in the spring of 1900 and named for Ambrose’s daughters, Stella and Marion. The boat was used for passengers, moonlight tourist trips, and also to haul lumber. In 1906, the boat began to deliver mail. After the Stella Marion burned, Ambrose built the Stella Marion II in 1916. Eventually, the charming boat was sold and left the waters of Newfound Lake.
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As tourism took hold, such pleasures as fishing became desirable. In the early years, if you were not from the Newfound area and you wanted to fish, you would benefit from a guide. Such men knew the inlets, waterways, and special fishing spots; locals earned extra money accompanying tourists on sporting expeditions. Guides often had their own canoes and smaller boats; later, modest steam launches were in vogue. Over time, boat liveries were offered as well and then visitors simply rented a boat to venture out on their own.
According to “Newfound Lake” by Charles E. Greenwood, the first guide on the lake was “Zeke” Follansbee, who lived on the shores of the water near Wellington State Park in the 1850s. When fishermen came to hire him as their guide, Follansbee offered rooms for rent as well. This was before farmers rented rooms and tourists found an overnight bed wherever they
could.
Other aspects of tourism and lake travel needed boats as well. The earliest commercial launch was the Pioneer operated by Captain George W. Dow after the Civil War. Fire was a big danger in those years, and sadly, Dow’s boat only operated for one year before it burned after the Newfound Lake summer season ended.
Around 1878, a small steam craft – the Cardigan, was run by Edward Drake of Bristol. The new boat was 56 by 21-ft. and had its first voyage on the 4th of July, 1878. Drake also owned and operated a barge with a capacity for 300 people, quite a number of passengers!
In order to run the business successfully, Drake also offered daily tours around the lake, which were very popular.
Soon, many passenger boats were popping up on Newfound Lake, and among them was the Lady Ellen owned by A. L. Woodman of Concord, New Hampshire. It was announced in the June 28, 1883 Bristol Enterprise that “a new first-class steam yacht will be placed on Newfound Lake this week.” Because the original location for the yacht was to have been the Merrimack River area and there were snags in the river, Woodman decided to relocate his boat to Newfound Lake. In the summer of 1883 the boat arrived in Bristol via the railroad. From there, it was hauled to Newfound Lake by a team of oxen. Like the Cardigan, the Lady Ellen burned shortly after launch. The
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The Stella Marion on Newfound Lake.
origin of the fire remained a mystery. Drake refurbished the boat and ran her until 1887, at which time she was sold to Pete Blaisdell of Laconia. The new owner had the boat transported to the Weirs and ran it from Lake Winnipesaukee.
As boating progressed in the Lakes Region, local men once again came into the forefront. It seemed many tourists wanted a boat ride for pleasure or transport, but there were few rides available. Times could be lean in rural areas such as Newfound Lake/Bristol and the surrounding villages. Local men saw the chance to build small craft for extra income. The boats were used mostly for fishing and some of the little engine powered boats were sold to tourists/cottagers so they could take their guests out for a lake ride.
ple to and from various areas of the lake. Hentall must have been busy because he used several boats over time and the last was named Adelle
In 1926 Hentall sold the Adelle to a business near the Pasquaney Inn in Bridgewater. Sadly, Adelle was beached on the shores of Newfound and fell into disrepair and eventually deteriorated.
Of all the boats on Newfound Lake, the most popular and well known was surely the Stella Marion. The original 1900 boat was built for multi-purpose use, and one of those was as a mail delivery service on Newfound Lake.
The Stella burned in August of 1915.
The Stella Marion II thrived on the lake until 1921 when she was sold to a Lake Winnipesaukee buyer.
the rest of the surroundings.”
The last boat livery on Newfound Lake was run by Arthur Johnson. He was a jack-of-all-trades when it came to boating and delivery services, bringing milk and also mail to Groton School Camp on Mayhew Island. In addition, Johnson did boat excursions and rented out boats for fishing parties.
In 1872, the Holderness (Squam Lake area) town records listed a boat owned by the Fulton family of Squam’s Long Island. A few years later, another local man registered a sailboat, which was the first of its kind on the lake.
With camps springing up around Squam Lake, more boats were soon to come, such as the Lotos, launched by Henry Closson in 1881.
kins, was put in charge of the business, and she oversaw it all from company finances to employee relations.
Always a shrewd businesswoman, Ma Perkins was aware that tourists loved to fish and sometimes preferred taking a boat out on their own, so she offered rowboat rentals.
Those who were on a journey to summer or vacation on Squam Lake could catch one of two steam passenger boats that ran between Ashland and Sandwich Landing. The ships were fueled by coal and moved around the lake for four daily trips. The ships were the S.S. Holcyon and the S.S. Chocorua.
In the late 1890s, local Captain Samuel Hentall arrived on Newfound Lake and made two motor launches for hire. He could take parties on the lake for tours, for fishing and to transport peo-
The houseboat Sallyda made quite a pretty sight on the waters of Squam Lake. The boat was ornately decorated, with no expense spared for comfort. The Balch family used the Sallyda in the late 1800s as a houseboat at Chocorua and Utopia Islands. The boat, pictured in an early photograph, shows open-air areas, a hammock, fine woodwork, and Chinese lanterns. It must have been the epitome of an early pleasure boat for a wealthy family’s summer fun. •
The most famed boat on Newfound Lake was praised highly in a letter to the editor of the Bristol Enterprise June 22, 1916 edition, saying “I doubt if any lake in all the world can boast of a more beautiful craft than the Stella Marion II, and we who love the beauty of Newfound Lake can feel proud that we have a craft at our disposal equal to
As in the Newfound Lake area, yearround local Squam residents took up boat building, escorting fishermen, and running boat tours to make extra money. As the tourists arrived, the locals must have seen a way to bolster their income. One such man, Fred Perkins, was the first commercial boatbuilder in Holderness, according to “Squam” by Rachel Carley. His wife, “Ma” Per-
New Hampshire Music Festival’s 74th Season Classics Orchestra Series Announced
This summer, you’re invited to embark on A Musical Traverse — a sweeping journey across cultures, centuries, and sound worlds. Over four weeks, musicians will explore music that moves from intimate reflection to dazzling spectacle, tracing pathways between American voices and treasured international masterworks.
As we mark the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, this season proudly celebrates the richness and diversity of American artistry, placing it in vibrant conversation with music
from around the globe. We can’t wait to share music that honors heritage, embraces innovation, and reminds us that music is the ultimate journey — one that connects us all.
July 7 - Chamber Music Week 1
July 9 - Classics Orchestra Week 1Illuminations
July 14 - Chamber Music Week 2
July 16 - Classics Orchestra Week 2Italian & American Summers
July 21 - Chamber Music Week 3
July 23 - Classics Orchestra Week 3 - Romantic Horizons
July 28 - Chamber Music Week 4
July 30 - Classics Orchestra Week 4
- Legends & Light
Stay tuned for announcements of our Chamber Music Series programming and for our free Music in the Mountains series which takes the music out of the concert hall to unique venues throughout the Lakes Region. We look forward to sharing the details soon! Most concerts occur at the PSU Silver Center for the Arts, at 114 Main Street, in Plymouth.
Season Subscriptions: If you are a
past-season subscriber, we are holding your seats with a 10% discount on regular ticket prices! You will receive a subscription renewal letter in the mail as well as a personalized link in your email with instructions on renewing your subscription(s). If you have not received anything from NHMF by April 8, please contact us at 603-238-9007 or by emailing tickets@nhmf.org. For tickets and more information, visit nhmf.org, email info@nhmf.org, or call 603-238-9007.
The Lingering Attraction of Newfound Lake
By Thomas P. Caldwell
Newfound Lake has the reputation of being the cleanest lake east of the Mississippi River. That is due in part to the steady exchange of water, and in part to the efforts to prevent its degradation.
Two rivers — the Cockermouth and the Fowler — as well as eight freshwater springs feed into the lake, with but one outlet: the Newfound River. That means that pollutants are quickly flushed away.
Bounded by the towns of Alexandria, Bristol, Bridgewater, and Hebron, the lake is 2.5 miles wide and seven miles long, covering 4,106 acres. It is 180 feet deep at its deepest point. Over the years, Newfound Lake has provided excellent fishing and boating opportunities, as well as swimming and waterskiing.
Those visiting Newfound Lake often get their introduction through a visit to Wellington State Park, which offers picnicking under a canopy of trees as well as swimming. There is also a boat launch.
On the north side of the lake, the New Hampshire Audubon Society operates Paradise Point Nature Center
and Wildlife Sanctuary, a 43-acre property with 3,500 feet of rocky, unspoiled lakeshore and easy hiking trails.
Once a wild lake surrounded by rustic buildings, its character began to change in 1880, when Lake View House, the lake’s first true summer boarding house, appeared on the eastern shore in Bridgewater. It opened in
response to the influx of people from urban areas who gained an interest in the countryside after Royal Governor John Wentworth built his summer estate in Wolfeboro in 1768. In the century since then, tourists who began traveling north to the White Mountains became a significant economic driver. Lake View House was three stories high, with a dining room, dance hall, and 75 bedrooms, allowing city dwellers to experience country living without giving up their accustomed comfort.
Lake established its own summer camps, with Camp Pasquaney opening in 1895, Camp Redcroft in 1902, and Camp Mowglis in 1903.
Pasquaney’s founder, Edward Simpson Wilson, listed his vision as: “To provide a healthful and natural life in the woods, a life which will make boys strong, confident, … self-reliant and efficient, able to do and think for others as well as themselves.”
Camp Redcroft opened as the first girls’ camp on Newfound Lake. It lasted only nine years, replaced in 1911 by Camp Onaway.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Ford Holt opened Mowglis Camp for Boys, serving as camp director from 1903 to 1924. She obtained permission from Rudyard Kipling to borrow themes from The Jungle Book, giving its buildings such names as Toomai, Baloo, and Akela.
Elizabeth Horton of Ridgewood, New Jersey, opened Camp Newfound, a Christian Science camp for girls, in 1914. She moved the camp to Harrison, Maine, five years later, but kept the Newfound name.
Dartmouth College dropout Ernest Balch observed the popularity of those elegant resorts, but came up with an alternate concept: giving young city dwellers an authentic taste of the country in a way that would instill independence and self-confidence, teaching them primitive skills that require teamwork, and building responsibility. In 1881, Balch bought Chocorua Island on Squam Lake and opened Camp Chocorua.
It was not long before Newfound
In 1920, Groton School, an independent boarding institution in Groton, Massachusetts, that operated a summer camp for underprivileged boys on Squam Lake’s Groton Island, moved the camp to Mayhew Island on Newfound Lake, continuing its mission to serve disadvantaged boys from urban areas. In 1966, Groton School refocused its attention, abandoning the buildings on Mayhew Island. Several former counselors joined with the staff and trustees of Camp Pasquaney to initiate the Mayhew Island Project, serving nine boys from the inner-city neighborhoods of Manchester, and Camp Mayhew was born. It exists to-
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View from the foot of Newfound Lake. (Tom Caldwell Photo)
50 Years and Still Paddling: Great Smith River Canoe Race Returns May 16
50th running draws early registrations as race day approaches
Ready, set, paddle! The 50th running of the Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race returns Saturday, May 16, at Albee Beach in Wolfeboro. Hosted by the Wolfeboro Lions Club, this milestone event continues a long-standing tradition and is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.
The four-mile course features calm stretches, a ¼-mile section of Class 2 rapids, and two portages — offering both challenge and fun for experienced racers and newcomers alike. Done it
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day as the Mayhew Program.
There were other camps around Newfound Lake, including Wicosuta, a Jewish girls’ camp. All were designed to serve bored and unmotivated children by teaching them to appreciate what the wilderness could offer. In the years since 1895, some twenty-four camps were established around the lake.
Lakeside cottages had also begun appearing in the 1880s to serve those less affluent. Later, Woodbury Manor, built in the 1930s, offered more than cottages, with a store and recreation hall. Prince’s Place at the foot of Newfound Lake rented cottages as well as operated a store and restaurant.
Many of the lakeside cottage colonies were replaced by condominiums in the ensuing years, while other camps were converted into year-round residences. While tourism still played a large role around Newfound Lake, new residential development was creating other problems.
Concern about pollution from lawn fertilizers and sedimentation from de-
before? Time for another run. Never raced? Take the challenge and jump in.
Registration is open now, with over 50 paddlers already signed up. Pre-registration is $35 per paddler through May 15 at form jotform. com/240255158509053, or $40 on race day.
New this year — an earlier start time. Registration will be open from 8 am to 10 am, with the race starting promptly at 10:30 am. Registration closes at 10 am sharp, so plan to arrive
velopment projects led to the creation of the Newfound Lake Region Association, a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect the lake and improve the environmental health of the larger Newfound Region. From working with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to establish water quality targets, expand watershed health monitoring, and launch innovative protection efforts to providing education about threats to the lake and promoting an appreciation of nature, the NLRA has come to play a major role in lake stewardship.
The owners of a former marina in Hebron set aside the property as the Grey Rocks Conservation Area and designed the NLRA as the entity to restore the natural conditions that had existed before the marina’s commercial operation. The organization built a new trail system with bridges and signs identifying the flora and fauna around the lake. It recently built the Grey Rocks Conservation Center with a great room for educational programs, community gatherings, and exhibits.
The NLRA also partnered with the NH LAKES Lake Host Program to monitor water quality and protect
early.
After the race, stick around for a dockside celebration with awards and a BBQ. All registered paddlers will receive a hamburger or hot dog lunch, and food will be available for purchase for spectators.
All proceeds benefit Wolfeboro Lions Club Charitable Fund, supporting local programs and community needs.
The countdown is on — grab your paddle, gather your crew, and be part of 50 years and still paddling.
against aquatic invasive species. Lake Hosts visit the public boat launches, offering free boat and trailer inspections to ensure they are free of invasive species before entering the lake.
While Newfound Lake remains free of invasive aquatic plants, the program detected the invasive spiny water flea (Bythotrephes longimanus) last September. The spiny water flea is known to disrupt lake ecosystems by consuming native zooplankton, organisms that help to control algae and bacteria and serve as a critical food source for native fish.
For more information, contact Race Director Roger Murray at 603-5694697 or follow the Wolfeboro Lions Club on Facebook.
NLRA staff have collected baseline data on the lake’s native plankton community to track the impact of the spiny water flea, which, once established, cannot be removed. In order to prevent further spread, boaters are urged to clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and gear. Anglers are encouraged to dry their fishing line with a sturdy cloth after their final cast.
With proper care and reasonable precautions, Newfound Lake will remain a vibrant place to experience the outdoors and enjoy the natural environment.
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24 Kingswood Road Wolfeboro, NH
It’s that time of year again when amphibians “wake” or “thaw” from their winter slumbers and start to migrate from their overwintering spots to wetlands known as vernal pools to breed. While some “hot” spots in southern New Hampshire have already experienced some smaller amphibian migration events over the past few weeks, many areas in the Granite State have remained relatively quiet. However, that is about to change.
Current weather predictions indicate that the state will soon see warmer days and nights accompanied by a series of rainy periods over the weekend and into next week, which should facilitate increased amphibian activity statewide. Amphibian migrations occur on warm, rainy nights when temperatures are above 40°F. These changes cause cold-blooded animals, such as frogs
and turtles, to migrate and breed.
Migration to vernal pools can be a dangerous feat for amphibians because one of the greatest dangers they face is being struck by vehicles. Studies demonstrate that 85% of vernal pool amphibian species return annually to breed in the pool in which they were born regardless of hazards or alternate habitat availability. In addition, breeding migration movements largely occur in the evening, primarily on rainy nights, making them extremely difficult for motorists to see.
“Because so many roads divide important amphibian habitats and migration corridor routes, road mortality can lead to significant impacts on local and regional amphibian populations, contributing to declines or even the loss of local populations,” said Melissa Winters, a Fish and Game Wildlife Biolo-
gist and the state’s Amphibian Lead. “This is why we need drivers’ help.”
“Some migratory sites have recorded over a thousand dead animals on the road in just a few nights,” said Winters. “Maintaining safe corridors for wildlife movement or upgrading or creating passages for amphibians to move safely, especially at migratory corridor ‘hot spots’ is so important. In New Hampshire, species such as spring peepers, wood frogs, blue spotted salamanders, yellow spotted salamanders, American toads, and four-toed salamanders are all species that not only rely on vernal pools, but that are at a high risk of road mortality.”
How can you help amphibians “get to the other side?”
Consider not driving on rainy spring nights when temperatures are above 40°F, especially over the next few weeks, or adjusting your route to use larger roads rather than smaller, wooded ones that have concentrations of wetlands or vernal pools. Volunteer with local wildlife groups at known amphibian crossing locations to help alert drivers to amphibians crossing roadways and by possibly aiding amphibians to cross safely.
ing traffic to high-volume amphibian crossing areas.
Please report your amphibian observations to New Hampshire Fish and Game. Of particular importance are state-listed or rare amphibian species such as marbled salamanders, Fowler’s toads, and Northern leopard frogs. Consider becoming part of the Reptile and Amphibian Reporting Program (RAARP) and report your findings at RAARP@wildlife.nh.gov. Reporting forms can be found at www.wildlife. nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt746/files/ documents/raarp-form.pdf.
Participate in a frog call survey by visiting www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/nongame-and-endangered-species/reptiles-and-amphibians-new-hampshire/frog-survey, map or survey your local vernal pools by visiting www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/nongame-and-endangered-species/vernal-pool-documentation-manual.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to report areas where high amphibian activity or mortalities are observed to your local conservation commission as well as to New Hampshire Fish and Game at RAARP@ wildlife.nh.gov. Towns may have the ability to post signage alerting oncom-
While spring provides the biggest movement of amphibians to breeding sites, spring peepers, American toads, Fowler’s toads, pickerel frogs, and gray tree frogs will still be calling into May and June, while mink frogs, green frogs, and bullfrogs can still be heard into July. Learn more about New Hampshire’s diversity of amphibians and reptiles at www.wildlife.nh.gov/ wildlife-and-habitat/nongame-and-endangered-species/reptiles-and-amphibians-new-hampshire.
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