Lynne Flaccus

November 19, 2021

Chocorua Lake, lake basin, Nature Notes, noticing

Nature Notes: Variation in Nature

Lynne Flaccus

November 19, 2021

Chocorua Lake, lake basin, Nature Notes, noticing

During our walk at the Scott and Bolles Reserve in mid-November, our group of observant hikers noticed a small oak sapling with unusually large leaves…

Juno Lamb

November 16, 2021

Chocorua Lake, CLC Board of Directors, conservation, history, lake basin, Nature Notes, newsletter, people, stewardship, wildlife

Fall 2021/Winter 2022 Newsletter

Juno Lamb

November 16, 2021

Chocorua Lake, CLC Board of Directors, conservation, history, lake basin, Nature Notes, newsletter, people, stewardship, wildlife

Our fall/winter newsletter is out now. If you haven’t received one, and you would like a hard copy, you can find them at the two Chocorua Lake kiosks at the Grove and Island, or download a digital version here.

Lynne Flaccus

August 23, 2021

Chocorua Lake, conservation, Narrows Bridge, Nature Notes, stewardship, wildlife

Nature Notes: Late Summer Loon News

Lynne Flaccus

August 23, 2021

Chocorua Lake, conservation, Narrows Bridge, Nature Notes, stewardship, wildlife

While observing a couple of loons at the Narrows Bridge recently, Rick Allmendinger was able to get some video as the two birds swam beneath the bridge. One was banded, so we contacted the Loon Preservation Committee to learn more…

Juno Lamb

July 20, 2021

Chocorua Lake, climate change, conservation, lake basin, Nature Notes, pollinators, stewardship, wildlife

Insects for Beginners Resource List

Juno Lamb

July 20, 2021

Chocorua Lake, climate change, conservation, lake basin, Nature Notes, pollinators, stewardship, wildlife

Want to learn more about the many insects among us? Linda Graetz has shared with us this wonderful list of websites, events, books, and other resources.

Juno Lamb

May 28, 2021

conservation, lake basin, Nature Notes, pollinators, stewardship, wildlife

Providing Backyard Habitat for Your Wild Neighbors—replay and resources

Juno Lamb

May 28, 2021

conservation, lake basin, Nature Notes, pollinators, stewardship, wildlife

Providing Backyard Habitat for Your Wild Neighbors—replay and resources

If you missed CLC Stewardship Director Lynne Flaccus’s inspiring backyard habitat talk, you can watch it here—and find live links to the resources Lynne mentions in her presentation!

Juno Lamb

May 24, 2021

Chocorua Lake, Chocorua Map app, CLC Board of Directors, conservation, geology, history, lake basin, land trust, LiDAR, Nature Notes, newsletter, noticing, people, stewardship, volunteering, wildlife

2021 Spring/Summer Newsletter

Juno Lamb

May 24, 2021

Chocorua Lake, Chocorua Map app, CLC Board of Directors, conservation, geology, history, lake basin, land trust, LiDAR, Nature Notes, newsletter, noticing, people, stewardship, volunteering, wildlife

Writing, art, and poetry about the Chocorua Lake Basin, musings on the importance of naming things and knowing the names of things, photos at the lake from a 1920 family album, info about covenants, GIS, Leave No Trace, and loons, a calendar of summer events, updates on CLC activities, our Annual Report, and more.

Lynne Flaccus

April 30, 2021

conservation, Nature Notes, noticing, wildlife, birds

Nature Notes: Robins (Turdus migratorius)

Lynne Flaccus

April 30, 2021

conservation, Nature Notes, noticing, wildlife, birds

Nature Notes: Robins (Turdus migratorius)

Many of us look to robins as an indicator of the unfolding spring. Their larger flocks moving over lawns and fields must surely mean the ground is thawed and flowers will be blooming?

Juno Lamb

March 24, 2021

lake basin, Nature Notes, wildlife, noticing

Wonders of Vernal Pools—replay & learn more

Juno Lamb

March 24, 2021

lake basin, Nature Notes, wildlife, noticing

Wonders of Vernal Pools—replay & learn more

”Vernal” means “in, of, or appropriate to spring.” “Pool” means “a small area of still water, typically one formed naturally.” But put them together and you have a magical temporary wetland without which many species would not be able to breed.

Lynne Flaccus

March 1, 2021

Nature Notes, wildlife, noticing

Nature Notes: Who Was Here?

Lynne Flaccus

March 1, 2021

Nature Notes, wildlife, noticing

Mystery tracks! Who was here?

Lynne Flaccus

February 10, 2021

lake basin, Nature Notes, wildlife

Nature Notes: Chickadees

Lynne Flaccus

February 10, 2021

lake basin, Nature Notes, wildlife

Chickadees. One of the most common birds in New Hampshire, and active all winter whatever the temperature! How do they survive the long, dark, cold nights?

Nature Notes: Variation in Nature

Nature Notes: Late Summer Loon News

Insects for Beginners Resource List

Providing Backyard Habitat for Your Wild Neighbors—replay and resources

Nature Notes: Robins (Turdus migratorius)

Wonders of Vernal Pools—replay & learn more

Nature Notes: Who Was Here?

Mystery tracks! Who was here?

Nature Notes: Chickadees

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