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Boat Rentals
from Laker_August_24_2020
by The Laker
Located on the tranquil grounds of the Markus Wildlife Sanctuary in Moultonborough, NH, The Loon Center has served as the base for statewide scientifi c research, management, and educational activities of the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) for 27 years. Recently, the group announced a dramatic expansion of its facilities to meet a pressing need.
LPC’s Spreading our Wings Campaign for the Future is seeking $2 million in gifts, and the organization is already within $250,000 of this target. “We are pleased to announce our campaign and the signifi cant public support we have already received for our mission,” said LPC’s Senior Biologist/Executive Director Harry Vogel. LPC’s work has expanded dramatically over the past several decades, and the grassroots organization has more than doubled its year-round staff.
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“Every nook and cranny of The Loon Center is fi lled with fi eld and offi ce equipment, staff, and biological samples. The Board and staff recognized that our facilities had become a major factor limiting our continued work, and that they needed to grow as the rest of our program has grown,” Vogel explained.
New Hampshire’s loon population has more than tripled since LPC built The Loon Center as its headquarters and visitors center in 1993, in large part due to LPC’s monitoring, management, and educational efforts. Loons remain a threatened species in the Granite State, however, so LPC has found itself monitoring many more lakes and ponds to protect this fragile recovery from an increasing number of challenges.
LPC staff and volunteers have responded with a three-fold increase in loon nesting rafts maintained, a fourfold increase in nest sites protected with rope lines and signage, a nearly fi ve-fold increase in exhibits and presentations that teach people about loons and their needs, statewide efforts to reduce loon deaths from exposure to lead (Pb) fi shing tackle, and prompt rescues of injured or sick loons. LPC staff also analyze more inviable eggs, eggshell fragments, and deceased loons for contaminants and to determine causes of nest failures and loon mortalities.
The Spreading our Wings capital campaign will allow an expansion of The Loon Center to provide additional work and laboratory space for biologists, new workspaces for staff and volunteers, library and conference
space, and dedicated storage for biological specimens and supplies. A new Field Operations Center (adjacent to The Loon Center) will include muchneeded housing for fi eld biologists and veterinary interns, along with workspace for construction of nesting rafts and signs, and maintenance and storage of boats, trailers, and fi eld equipment.
To learn more about supporting the organization’s work to recover and protect this state-threatened species and opportunities to support LPC’s Spreading our Wings campaign, contact LPC at 603-476-5666 or visit www.loon.org.
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Many people have rediscovered the great outdoors in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing measures have greatly restricted indoor gatherings, but outdoor activities, particularly once parks were reopened, allowed people to get out of their homes while still keeping their distance from others.
Remote hiking trails provide perfect opportunities to experience the wonder of nature while social distancing, but it’s imperative that hikers take certain precautionary measures on such excursions in order to stay safe. • Pack extra clothing. Extra clothing is vital on a remote hiking excursion for a number of reasons. Some extra socks, a wind- and rain-resistant jacket and an extra pullover can help hikers stay warm and dry if the weather changes while they’re hiking and trying to return to their vehicles. In addition, extra clothing can help hikers stay warm if they suffer an injury while hiking and need to camp overnight once the sun goes down. • Pack extra food. Extra food and water is just as vital when hiking remote areas as extra clothing. Extra food can make emergency situations more manageable, helping people avoid hunger if they need to camp overnight or simply keep their energy up on long hikes. Trail mix tends to be high in calories and full of protein, making it an ideal, easily packed food to bring along on a hiking trip.
• Don’t go it alone. Solo hiking can be a great way to connect with nature, but it’s always best to hike remote areas with at least one other person. Hiking in pairs ensures someone is there to seek help if a hiker is injured and rendered immobile while out on the trails. • Let others know your whereabouts. If going on a solo hike or even with a partner, share your location and intended hiking route with a loved one who is not coming along for the hike. Let this person know when you intend to return and that you will call them when you safely make it back to your vehicle. If the call never comes, your loved one can then alert the appropriate authorities and share detailed information about where you are hiking. • Bring maps. Pack a road map showing the way to the trail and a map of the park itself. Remote areas may not have the best internet connections, rendering car GPS systems useless. And a printed map of the park can help hikers reduce their risk of getting lost once inside the park. Pick up or order a map of the park in the days prior to your trip. Don’t wait until you arrive at the park to get a map, as the park may not have any on hand.
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Gilford
On a level lot with dramatic views, this seasonal vintage cottage has 150’ Winnipesaukee waterfront and 1.3 acres. It also includes a guest cottage, detached two-bay garage and a 4 vehicle carport. Wonderfully private, this special Governor’s Island property is one of the fi nest.
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An historic and remarkable property with nearly 90 acres consists of three lots of record. The fi rst is the Kona boathouse, a residence with living quarters with 4 bedrooms. The second lot is the Kona beach with 20 boat slips. The third is the Mansion with guest rooms, dining room and convention area. $6,995,000
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