Meredith Sculpture Walk

Sponsored by the Greater Meredith Program, the Meredith Sculpture Walk is committed to developing awareness and enjoyment of public art in Meredith, NH for residents and visitors. It is a year-round, outdoor, juried exhibition featuring works by northeast artists.

This will be the tenth anniversary year for the sculpture walk featuring thirty-three works positioned throughout Meredith in high visibility areas along Main Street, on the grounds of the Mill Falls complex and in the Hesky and Scenic lakeside parks. A number of special events are planned to celebrate its tenth year.

While four of the current sculptures will remain, a record twenty-eight new

Live Loon Cam Streaming from New Hampshire

The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) has recently begun broadcasting a 24/7 Live Loon Cam. Now in its ninth year of operation, the cam is streaming live on YouTube and features a pair of loons nesting in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The first egg was laid on June 11th, and a second egg is expected between June 13th –June 14th. Hatch is expected to occur between July 7th –9th. Over the next 28 days, viewers can watch, up close and in real time, as the birds incubate their eggs and hatch their chicks. During this time, they will also see the loons interact with one another and with the other wildlife species that they share their home lake with.

LPC Volunteer and Loon Cam Operator, Bill Gassman, noted that many Loon Cam viewers often feel that they come to know the loons that they are watching over the course of the 28-day incubation period. “In the nine years that the cam has been running, we have shown four different pairs of loons. Inevitably, we come to discover that each pair’s behaviors and routines are unique, and that the loons seem to have their own personalities and quirks. Part of the fun of watching the Loon Cam is coming to know these loons and seeing how the pair interacts with each other and their chicks.”

In addition to watching the loons, viewers of the cam will also have the option to participate in an online chat with other viewers and with LPC biologists. The chat allows viewers to share events that happen on camera, connect, and socialize over their love of the birds.

Those interested in viewing the Loon Cam can do so at loon.org/looncam ones will be installed by the MSW Ground Team. The Meredith Sculpture Walk Ground Team is made up of volunteers who help the artists install their work. The wonderful support and cooperation of the town, its residents and property owners working together has made the Meredith Sculpture Walk so successful and a great addition to the town.

New brochures with a walking map will be available when all the sculptures are installed by June 7th. Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the sculptures now and for more information visit www.greatermeredith.org -sculpture

NH Boat Museum to Host New Hampshire Appreciation Day

On Saturday, June 17, residents of New Hampshire will be able to visit the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) in Wolfeboro at no charge during the museum’s popular annual New Hampshire Appreciation Day.

“It’s our way to thank our fellow NH citizens for all of their support,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings.

Highlights at NHBM this season include “Letting Off Steam: Escaping to New Hampshire during the Golden Age of Steam,” an exhibit that displays a Fitzhenry Steam Engine from the historic Iona steamboat. The exhibit also features artifacts from the Woodsum Steamboat Company on Lake Sunapee.

Other highlights at NHBM this year include Vintage Boat Rides, Boat Building, Community Sailing, Lake Discovery Family Days, and more. “At the New Hampshire Boat Museum, our focus is on not just educating people of all ages about the state’s rich boating heritage, but experiencing it first- hand,” added Cummings. “We hope residents from across the state accept our invitation to visit us on our annual New Hampshire Appreciation Day.

New Hampshire Appreciation Day takes place on Saturday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at NHBM, 399 Center St., in Wolfeboro. To gain free entry, New Hampshire residents should bring their driver’s license.

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspiring people of all ages with an enduring connection, stewardship, and appreciation of New Hampshire’s freshwater boating heritage through compelling exhibits, experiences, and educational programs.

NHBM is sponsored in part by Goodhue Boat Company, Eastern Propane and Oil, Stark Creative, KW Lakes and Mountains, Taylor Community, Belletetes, and North Water Marine. To learn more about NHBM, or upcoming events and programs, visit nhbm.org.