Storrs Pond Recreation Area

Archive for July, 2009

The Etna Library is sponsoring a Pond Party to commemorate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau. It will take place at the Dimick Pavilion adjacent to the main beach at Storrs Pond on Sunday, July 19 from 11 am to 7 pm. Free admission to Storrs Pond Swimming, Tennis, Beach Volleyball. Craft materials will be available for children throughout the day.

1:00 pm – Donald B. Johnson and Linda Michelin will present their latest book Henry’s Night and Don will show how he draws illustrations for the Henry series.

2:30 pm – Folk composer and singer Terry Kitchen will perform.

5:00 pm – Kurt Feuer will read excerpts from Thoreau’s Walden; Picnic and Summer Evening String Music

Bring your picnic – beverages and dessert will be provided.

Please RSVP – (603) 643-3116 or email Etna.Library@Hanovernh.org

The Outdoor Programs Office at Dartmouth College is offering the “Odyssey High Ropes Course” to community groups, families and teams.  These facilities are located on Dartmouth’s Oak Hill area, right next to Storrs Pond.

For more info, check out their web site.

Storrs Pond Recreation Area was proud to host part of the wooded walk for the 2009 Prouty.  This annual event supports cancer research and patient services at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, part of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.  Thousands of people participated in this extremely well-organized event. Fortunately, the weather cooperated, and it was a lovely day.  Many walkers enjoyed the 5K and 10K wooded walks, both of which included scenic trails around Storrs Pond.

This year, more than $1.9 million was raised. Congratulations to all who participated!

Trail map for 2009 Prouty "Wooded Walk"