After black ice for skating on the days surrounding
Christmas, there was snow and then thaw and then the lake was not suitable for
skating and the ice boaters kept their boats at home.Since then, there has been a foot of snow and
then rain which melted most of the snow on the lake and left an icy surface
that is OK for ice boating but not for skating in most parts.Before the rain, the snow on the lake was
“delightful” for skiing and snowshoeing.
Ice-out
is always interesting as it shows the change of seasons, but “ice-in” does the
same. When the lake freezes, it is the beginning of winter. If you
haven't been here to see it, it is worth coming up for it. The only
problem is that you never really know when it will happen. Last year, the
lake froze in fits and starts for about a month. This year it happened in
about two weeks.
Many people who enjoy Lake Wentworth could give a gift to the lake that is also good to eat. Vegetative buffers are important to the health of our lake and one plant that qualifies as a native species is the blueberry. You can plant blueberries along your lake shore, help prevent runoff into the lake and harvest a delightful treat in the process.
Vegetative buffers are important for the health of our lake and you can help. When you are thinking about what to give this season as a gift, why not visit the web site of a company that sells blueberry plants, order a few and then plant them along your shoreline next spring. The Comprehensive Shoreline Protection Act strives to keep nutrients out of New Hampshire lakes and your blueberry plants can help to do that. It may take a few years for the plants to start producing fruit, but then they will produce healthy berries for years.
LWA FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS GATHERED FOR AN EVENING OF
GOOD FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP!
NEW PHOTOS (Shown below) and MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT HAVE BEEN ADDED.
The LWA held its Fall Wrap-Up Dinner on
Sunday, October 11th starting at 6:00 PM at the Wolfeboro Inn’s 1812 Room.
Dinner was great! Friendship was great! Allen
Stevens was made a Life Member of the Lake Wentworth Association and
lots of stories were told about him. He even told a few about
himself. The weed pullers were also honored.
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