Pollination is the process of moving pollen grains between two flowers of the same species. About 75 percent of all flowering plants need help from pollinators and successful pollination results in healthy fruit and fertile seeds. Honey bees are the top pollinators, but are threatened by many different sources. Considering their declining numbers, we are […]
The Friends of the Northern Rail Trail awarded prizes donated by local businesses and raised money to support trail work that helps to keep us walking, rolling, and snowmobiling on Andover’s 35 miles of trail. The winners were picked by 5 year old Jaidyn Hill of Croyden at the end of the Potter Place […]
Saturday, August 12 from 10 AM to Noon
Creeping silently through the forest to get close to wild animals is difficult. They usually hear you and are gone long before you can get close enough to snap a picture. So how do wildlife photographers get such great shots? You can learn at an upcoming workshop sponsored by The Little Nature Museum of Warner. […]
Registration begins at 9 AM on Monday, September 18
The tournament is a 4-person scramble format. Any number of players, up to foursomes, will be accepted. Please indicate the field of competition for your entry (i.e., Open Competition, Ladies Competition, or Senior Competition). On Monday, September 18, registration begins is from 9 AM through 9:45 AM with a shotgun start at 10 AM. The […]
In July, The Beacon published the first of a three part series, about what residents and visitors can do to help preserve our lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. In this issue, the focus is on lake friendly boating and recreation best practices while on the water. Q: I want to buy a new outboard motor, […]
Condensed from draft minutes
Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, George Heaton, Myra Mayman, Peter Southworth, Nita Tomaszewski Guest: Prescott Towle (Epsom) Reports and Routine Business: The Minutes of the June meetings were approved without amendment. The Treasurer’s Report – submitted in advance by Steve Darling, who was not in attendance – was unanimously accepted. Much-appreciated grants from the Brown Foundation […]
On July 15, from 8-9 AM, New Hampshire held its Loon Census. Volunteers observe and tally loons for one full hour and send their results/observations into the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC). This information is critical in keeping records for New Hampshire’s loon population as well as reporting osprey. This morning I reported seeing our two […]
Babies are doing well
July 1: I am happy to report that early this morning two loon chicks left their nest and were seen with parents just off the shore. When I arrived at 6:30 AM, the chicks were in a battle for dominance – pecking, butting chests, flapping wings and rolling over and under each other. Apparently, they […]