NEWBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2023
NEWBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION EVENTS SCHEDULE 2023
It’s that time of year to get out side and play. Come join the fun!
SPRING
BIRDING with BILL on the Wells River Nature Trial May date to be set 23nd year!
ATTENTION BIRDING ENTHUSIASTS! The Newbury Conservation Commission
Invites you to the 23 annual: “BIRDING with BILL in BOLTONVILLE”
WHEN: Friday May [Date to be set] at 6:30 AM (rain or shine)
WHERE: Meet at the very end of Industrial Park Rd. (next road to Blue Mt Union School )
WHAT: For an interesting and exciting bird walk through wetlands and woodlands of the “Wells River Conservation Trails” with Thetford’s famous birder and director of the “CT River Birding Trail”, BILL SHEPARD
Please dress appropriately for damp and cool woods conditions.
***for more info please call (802) 584-4077** www.newburyconservation.org
donations accepted and appreciated
Paddle the Border Spring Sunday May 21 20th year
The Paddle The Border (PTB) event was started as a way for community organizations from Vermont and New Hampshire to work together to ” Show Case” our shared asset, the Connecticut River. The event is sponsored by The Newbury Conservation Commission-NCC, Haverhill Recreation Commission-HRC, and Lower Cohase Chamber of Commerce, with support from Upper Valley Land Trust, Strawberry Farm Band, Cohase Rotary Club and Butler’sBus Service
The Paddle is held twice a year weather permitting-no rain dates are planned.
The Spring Paddle 2023 date is May 21. The Spring Paddle goes from Woodsville Community Field in Woodsville, to the Bedell Bridge State Park Boat Launch off Route 10, Haverhill Corner, NH
There is a shuttle service from the take out, to the launch sight. This Shuttle Service has been providing by Butler Bus Company (we thank them).The Shuttle Service is available from 10am to 11am; This gives us a suggested launch time of 10:30 to 11:30am. The approximate paddle time for the spring and fall paddle is 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
At the end of the paddle there will be music by the Strawberry Farm Band and a cook out with the Cohase Chamber of Commerce.
Trails Day Work Day on the Wells River Nature Trails 2023 26th Year
National Trails Day Saturday June 3rd
We need your help!
National Trails Day is June 3rd this is the day when trails group through out the country will get together to do their spring cleaning on their local trail networks. The Cross Vermont Trail Association, and the Newbury Conservation Commission are sponsoring this year’s event.
Saturday June 3rd from 9:00 am to 3pm at Blue Mt. School in Wells River.
The trail system over all is in really good shape. We need a good turnout of volunteers to get the trail system ready for summer hikers. If we can get your help, this trail system will be in good shape for years to come. VOLUNTEERS needed to help with Trails Day Work Day, a good turnout is what makes these trail happen.
Tool needed; weed whackers, big & small, brush cutters, loppers, shovels & rakes, pole saw.
Through the Wells River Nature Trails we hope to stimulate interest in the thoughtful stewardship of our Natural, Recreational, Educational, and Economic resource for the people of our community.
HAPPY TRAILS More info at Cross Vermont Trails Association www.crossvermont.org
NEWBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION EVENTS 2023
FALL
Fall Foliage Bicycle Ride on the Cross Vermont Trail 26th Year Saturday September 30
The fun starts at the parking lot next to Upper Valley Grill on Rte. 302 in Groton, Vt.
9:30 am sign in, route directions and bike safety check. 10:00 am We Ride west on the Cross Vermont Trails through Groton State Park to the 4 corners at Lanesboro and back. This ride is about 18 miles.
You will ride under a canopy of brilliant fall foliage colors on your way past Ricker Pond, Lake Groton on to the 4 Corners at Lanesboro, then back to Upper Valley Grill.
Paddle the Border Fall Sunday October 1st 20th Year
The Paddle The Border (PTB) event was started as a way for community organizations from Vermont and New Hampshire to work together to ” Show Case” our shared asset, the Connecticut River. The event is sponsored by The Newbury Conservation Commission-NCC, Haverhill Recreation Commission-HRC, and Lower Cohase Chamber of Commerce,and Bradford Conservation Commission with support from Upper Valley Land Trust, Strawberry Farm Band, Cohase Rotary Club and Butler’s Bus Service.
The Paddle is held twice a year weather permitting-no rain dates are planned.
The Fall Paddle 2023 date is October 1st The Fall Paddle starts at Newbury Boat Launch at the Newbury/Haverhill Crossing to the Bugbee landing at the Bardford Community Field in Bradford, Vt.
There is a shuttle service from the take out, to the launch sight. This Shuttle Service has been providing by Butler Bus Company (we thank them).The Shuttle Service is available from 10am to 11am; This gives us a suggested launch time of 10:30 to 11:30am. The approximate paddle time for the spring and fall paddle is 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
At the end of the paddle there will be music by the Strawberry Farm Band and a cook out with the Cohase Chamber of Commerce.
To learn more about any of NCC’s events go to our
Web-Site; www.newburyconservation.org
or call Michael Thomas at 802-757-3960 mikethom1@charter.net