Welsh Centennial Celebration

2011 marks 100 years of land conservation on Mount Sunapee. Help us celebrate this important milestone!

* July 21, 2011 - The Sunapee Historical Society hosts "The Life & Times of Herbert Welsh," a cracker barrel talk.

* August 27, 2011 - A guided hike to Lake Solitude followed by a BBQ, music, and camping at Mount Sunapee State Park.

Herbert Welsh:

Father of Land Conservation on Mount Sunapee

 

Learn about Welsh's long walks to Sunapee and his effort to protect the first conservation land on Mount Sunapee.

Read this PDF article from the Soo Nipi Magazine (Summer 2004)

Climb the mountains

“Climb the mountains and get their glad tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” – John Muir (1838-1914)

This quote can be found in the prologue of the "Manual of Mount Sunapee," which chronicled the geological, cultural and natural history of the area and spoke to the importance of public awareness in “preserving the mountain for the enjoyment of all.”   Published in 1915 by the Sunapee Chapter of the Forest Society, the manual sold for 50 cents and the proceeds went to support trail maintenance on Mount Sunapee.

The Manual is available at Abbott Library, Sunapee, NH, in the Reference Department.

Have a favorite quote? Please send it along.

Read the full letter sent to FOMS members inviting them to the Centennial Brainstorm.

Letter as pdf (1mb)

Read a related article: "Legacy of man behind Sunapee purchase to be feted" via Fosters.com (May 2, 2011)
2010 Parks Policy Forum next Monday 1/25 PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 19 January 2010 15:02
 2010 is going to be an historic year for New Hampshire's state parks system. Want to learn more?
 
 PARKS FORUM THIS MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH IN SUNAPEE
 
Join Friends of Mount Sunapee (FOMS) and three local legislators to discuss major policy changes for our state parks proposed in 2010.

WHO: Senator Bob Odell, Rep. Ricia McMahon, and Rep. Sue Gottling, and FOMS

WHEN: Monday, January 25th, 6:45pm social time, 7pm forum begins

WHERE: Sunapee Methodist Church, 17 Lower Main Street, Sunapee

2010 is shaping up to be an important year for improving out state parks and the policies that govern them. Legislators will consider several bills that directly impact our local state parks, several of which are sponsored by our guest speakers.

Citizens will hear from our legislators about these bills and discuss them.

Want to read some of the bills being considered? Here's a taste:

SB0375: a bill that clarifies that "the general court does not intend or expect that individual state parks or their facilities, or the state park system as a whole shall be self-funding or financially self-supporting."

SB0313: A bill to extend the existence of the State Parks Advisory Council.

HB1378: establishing an adopt-a-state park program in the state park system.

HB1421: establishing regional advisory councils in the state park system.
 
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 16:27
 

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