This lecture will focus on the tourist industry which developed on Lake Sunapee after 1850, with particular emphasis on local personalities who helped to make it happen. The discussion, led by Nancy Dutton, will include the varied activities of these visitors, from spiritualist lectures to dances and regattas. Nancy who has lived in this region for thirty years has developed a deep interest in its history and people. She served as Director of the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources which led to her current interest and research on the development of Lake Sunapee as a summer destination. A collaboration of The Fells; New London, Sunapee and Newbury Historical Societies; Lake Sunapee Protective Society; and The New London Barn Playhouse. Meet at Newbury Town Office. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limit 40. Free of charge; sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

Join Applied Meteorologist Dr. Robert Crane for a GPS mapping training session. A classroom overview of GPS technology is followed by a short trail hike to collect GPS data. Participants return to the Fells Education Center classroom for a demonstration of spreadsheet software to create a map of the trail. Bring your GPS unit and wear suitable clothes for a short hike. An MS excel add-in will be provided (via e-mail) so you can generate your own maps at home. Rain or shine. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limit 15. Members free, non-members $6.

It is estimated that there are nearly half a million geochaches all over the globe. Geocaching is an outdoor hobby using a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to find a "geocache" or "cache". Caches are typically small, waterproof containers containing "treasure" and a log book. Enthusiasts are called geocachers and they collect coordinates for hidden geocaches and log their finds on online bulletin boards on geocacher websites. They can also create and post new geocaches. This class is designed for experienced GPS users. An introductory talk will be followed by field-based practice. Sturdy shoes recommended. Personal GPS unit required. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse. Rain or shine. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limit 15. Members free, non-members $6.

Description: George Crozer, Director and Orchidist of Crozer & Crozer Orchids, LLC, discusses how to select orchids suitable to your home and reviews basic care, plant requirements and supplies to help keep orchids healthy, blooming and pest-free. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limit 30. Members $8, non-members $10.

No matter where you live in New Hampshire, the actions you take in your landscape can have far reaching effects on water quality. NH Master Gardener Kiki Schneider discusses how to make decisions about landscape design and maintenance that reduce pollution and environmental degradation in our New Hampshire lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limit 30. Free of charge.

An art exhibition and sale of paintings that includes scenes done of and from the homes and cottages of Lake Sunapee. The Fells Main House. Wine and cheese reception. Free of charge.

Step back in time and enter the Roosevelt Bedroom, authentically decorated and furnished as a Victorian era hotel room and imagine yourself a summer guest at one of the grand hotels, inns, or boarding houses that once ringed Lake Sunapee. An accompanying photo exhibit highlights Lake Sunapee grand hotels of the period. The Fells Main House, open during Main House hours, free with Fells admission.

Trail-walk Series: Wildflowers of The Fells
Explore the wildflowers of The Fells with Fells trail guide and New London Conservation Commission member Emma Crane. Bring your camera, field guide, and notebook. Sturdy shoes and insect repellant recommended. Rain or shine. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limit 15. Members free, non-members $6.

Join Diane and Jack Kreager as they explore the woods and fields at The Fells to look for the return of breeding birds and migrants passing through our area. Bring insect repellant, binoculars and your favorite field guide. Rain or shine. Meet at The Fells Welcome Kiosk. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limit 10. Members free, non-members $6.

Tour the magnificent garden of the Johnson estate in Lebanon NH with Fells Board member George Pellettieri, ASLA, President of Pellettieri Associates Inc. Discussion focuses on the design process, site evaluation, construction and choices in hardscape and softscape. Directions provided at time of registration. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Members $20, non-members $25.

Tour the beautiful lakeside Fitz garden with Jeff Good, Fells Landscape Manager and garden design consultant. Discusion includes the design process, evaluation of the site, hardscape and softscape choices and construction. Directions provided at time of registration. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Members $20, non-members $25.

The Fells nursery staff offers an outstanding selection of quality perennials and shrubs from regional nurseries as well as those propagated and field dug from The Fells very own gardens. Get friendly advice from the expert Fells' gardeners! Held for the second year in The Fells Gatehouse Courtyard. Open to members from 8-9am and to the general public at 9am. Members, bring your membership cards and save 10%. Free of charge. (General admission to the House and grounds applies.)

Fells Landscape Manager Jeff Good leads this informative program on how to design and create a low-maintenance soft woodland edge with a focus on four season interest using native and appropriate companion plants. Meet on The Fells Main House Veranda. Register by calling 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limit 20. Members $12, non-members $15.