The Wentworth Watershed Association is planning to expand the trail in the Brewster Heath. The present trail has a few nice view points and many people seem to be enjoying it even in winter based on the tracks in the…
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The Heath In Winter, Tracks and Action by the Ice
It is most definitely winter now. While the temperature rises and falls and only a few below zero mornings have greeted us, winter is still the dominant force. Most of the swampy areas are now frozen so the Heath is…
It’s February!
The snow that was on the lake was melted by an inch of rain and some warm days. Unfortunately, only around 5% of the lake is good for skating, there wasn't enough rain to smooth out the lake. However, you…
News of the Lake – Rain, Cold, Snow and Sun
Well, it is New England, what do you expect? The weekend of the 11th and 12th gave the lake temperatures in the high 50s and touching the 60s. It also rained and got rid of most of the snow except…
The Brewster Heath Brook Preserve Is a Beautiful Place
Our major event of the past year was to close on the Brewster Heath Brook Preserve. People have been canoeing and kayaking up past the property for years. The swampy areas that are encompassed by the purchase are wonderful in…
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Phase III of DES Watershed Assistant Grant- Camp Bernadette
Newly Installed Rain Gardens at Camp Bernadette As 2019 draws to a close, the Wentworth Watershed Association and the Town of Wolfeboro are wrapping up the third phase of the Wentworth-Crescent Watershed Management Plan. Completion of this two-part project is…
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It’s Winter – According to the Calendar and the Way it Looks Outside
Before Christmas, some great skating was enjoyed and the ice boats were out. Since that time, it has been warm and then New Year's Eve, it snowed. The snow was the heavy kind. The "official" Wolfeboro total was 11 inches…
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Ice on the Lake
The ice, for the most part, is now "in". It is generally at least 4 or 5 inches thick which is enough to support skaters and ice boats. As always, there are places where the ice is NOT safe. Most…
Ice Is “In”! Some of the Patterns Are Amazing
Well, the lake is frozen. In many places, the ice is four or more inches thick. At the same time, if you venture out, take self rescue devices such as a screw driver that could allow you to claw back…
The Weather Can’t Make Up Its Mind (Updated) and the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge
The past week or so has had the weather change dramatically. It has been cold, then warm, then cold and then changing to warm. Many people didn't guess the proper time for ice-out because it happened so quickly. The lake…
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