The Wentworth Watershed Association encourages members to do something meaningful to in our community to help the environment this weekend. May 7th is town Clean Up day! Put together a group of neighbors to help clean up the watershed. Get…
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Be Aware! Lake Navigation Hazards – Some Buoys Have Been Moved by the Ice or Damaged this Winter
We have heard from members who are making early ventures out on Crescent Lake and Lake Wentworth about some usual springtime hazards. This is a good reminder to be very careful if you venture out on lakes. Wear a PDF,…
The Bears are Awake!
Short story, it’s time to take in your bird feeders. The slightly longer story, is that warm weather this month has brought on what feels like an early spring. This warmer weather means all the creatures that den or hibernate…
Don’t Let Winter Make You Salty!
We are in the dead of winter now which means things are feeling pretty icy. Did you know that New Hampshire was the first state in the US to apply salt to the road to improve road safety? Now to…
Everything You Need to Know About De-Icers
Frozen Lake Wentworth from Route 109 looking across at Triggs Island Winter is upon us and ice is forming across lakes. So now is a great time to talk about dock de-icers or aquatherms (never heard of an aquatherm? Neither…
We have reached $150,000 and will close on the Hersey-Hodge Property in December!
This summer, The Wentworth Watershed Association put out the call to the community to help in the acquisition of a strategic piece of land that serves as a buffer between Center Street and Lake Wentworth. Members and the public answered…
Read More We have reached $150,000 and will close on the Hersey-Hodge Property in December!
Lake Wentworth History
The Character, Culture and Charm of Lake Wentworth: Maggie Stier, historian and 4th generation Wolfeboro resident and member of the WWA (full bio below), chronicles the stories of the lake that made Wolfeboro the oldest summer resort in America. How was…
Triggs Island History Paddle and Loons
On July 23rd, people on Triggs Island welcomed a group of paddlers (and one motor boat) for a talk about the history of the island. The island has a history dating from the around 1900 and in 1905 an association…
2021 Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby Results
This young fisher braved the rain to participate in the derby. Check out his longest pumpkinseed sunny! The rainy and raw weather did not deter the eager participants in this year's Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby which took place on July…
Stamp Act Walk
On July 10th, a group took a guided walk on Stamp Act Island. The island is closed to the public but there have been guided walks on the island for the past few years. The walks are organized by the…