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10/22/2026

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10/22/2026

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10/22/2026

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10/20/2026

We have some exciting news to share! 🎨 We are incredibly honored that Paintings for a Purpose Artist and Founder Dr. Marc A. Bard has been selected for the 2026 Lakes Region Good Scout Award.

Presented by Scouting America New Hampshire, this special recognition celebrates leadership, integrity, community service and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

The award will be presented at the Lakes Region Good Scout Reception on October 22 at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith, NH.

We would love to have you join us for the celebration!

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10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

📌 THe Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance Presents: If you haven't attended one of their presentations don't miss this one. Can't make it? The presentation at the Moultonborough Library that occurred on September 14, was recorded and is on the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance You Tube Channel👍

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

-HARVEST GLOW-
Here’s a little fall sunshine for this rainy day!
On Sunday, my family and I headed to Stone Mountain Farm in Belmont, New Hampshire, for some apple picking. We thought we might be a little late in the season, but there were still plenty of apples to pick, and the c***r donuts were amazing!
Before heading out, I was happy to see a few people clear out of the scene, giving me the opportunity to capture this beautiful tree. I was even more fortunate to catch a sunburst shining through the branches just before sunset. A little patience and perfect timing made for a pretty sweet way to end the day!
I wish you all a wonderful weekend!!!

My 2027 Lake Winnipesaukee calendars are available for purchase. Here is the link for online orders.

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-GALLERY HOURS 10/12 - 10/18
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THURSDAY - 10 AM - 4 PM
FRIDAY - 10 AM - 4 PM
SATURDAY - 10 AM - 4 PM
SUNDAY - 10 AM - 3 PM
23 Main Street Unit #1 Meredith, New Hampshire
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10/19/2026

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What if the key to saving American beech trees is already growing in our forests?

Beech leaf disease has been a depressing presence in eastern forests since its discovery in Ohio in 2012. But scientists noticed something strange: some trees remained remarkably healthy even when neighboring trees were severely affected.

So, researchers at Holden Arboretum decided to get all up in there and poke around, and they just published the results.

First, they collected the microscopic nematodes responsible for the disease and introduced 100 of those buggers into individual beech buds. When the trees leafed out the following spring, different American beech genotypes showed significantly different amounts of damage.

In other words, even when exposed to the same number of nematodes, some American beech trees fared a lot better than others.

The results suggest that some American beech trees may possess natural genetic resistance to the disease.

To be clear, this doesn't mean scientists have found a cure. They still need to establish whether resistance is inherited and whether resistant trees can survive over the long term. But it does offer something eastern forests (and tree lovers like us) need: a possible path toward recovery.

And – bonus! - here's how you can help: Researchers are looking for unusually healthy American beech trees growing in forests where beech leaf disease has been present for years. If you find one, you can stop wasting time here on social media and report it through the app TreeSnap (treesnap.org or your friendly neighborhood corporate overlord app store).

Published in Forest Pathology, August 2026. Researchers: Burke, Mason, and Koch.
Want to explore more? Google: Holden Arboretum beech leaf disease genetic resistance 2026.


Photo credits:
Anna Funk / Holden Forests & Gardens
Kristen Wickert / USDA Forest Service (Public Domain)
NPS / Brolis (National Park Service)