Newfound Center, Hebron

Newfound Center, Hebron

Newfound Center is a seasonal nature center, open from late May through early September. Come by for a visit, walk the trails, rent a kayak, canoe, or paddle board, or attend one of the Newfound Nature Series talks. We look forward to seeing you!

Stay tuned for an opening date announcement for the 2026 season.

All of our Sanctuary trails are open from dawn to dusk and we encourage you to go outside and enjoy nature.

Scroll down for program listings, boat rental information, and center details.

Center Information & Hours

Visit Us

Visit us on North Shore Road in Hebron, NH.

Have a question or want to register for a program? Call us at 603-224-9909 ext. 406 or email newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org.

Free Summer Programs

Stop in for regular programming, which may include:

Guided Hikes

Family Programs

Nature Art

Guided Paddles

(see calendar for registrations and details)

Center Hours at Paradise Point

Newfound Center will be open for the 2026 summer soon, please check this page for the exact date announcement.

Grounds and trails at Paradise Point, Ash Cottage/Hebron Marsh, and Bear Mountain are open from daily dawn to dusk.

About the Center

Located on the beautiful northern shore of Newfound Lake, NH Audubon’s Newfound Center is comprised of three wildlife sanctuaries: the Paradise Point Nature Center, Ash Cottage at Hebron Marsh Sanctuary, and the Bear Mountain Sanctuary. Enjoy the outdoors on foot or water on your own or with a Naturalist, visit our nature center, or attend our summer Newfound Nature Series.

Come and Visit!

Naturalist Programs. Hiking. Boating. Nature Exhibits.
During the summer months, the Nature Center offers programs and guided tours for all ages. See our programs page for more details. At the Paradise Point Nature Center there are several exhibits about the regional natural history; live animals; and canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddle board rentals. Plus, with sanctuary trails open all year, there is always something to do. Binoculars are available to borrow while at Paradise Point.

The Paradise Point, Hebron Marsh, and Bear Mountain Sanctuary trails are open year-round to bird watchers and hikers, Nordic skiers and snowshoers. Paradise Point and Hebron Marsh extend to the water’s edge, allowing visitors to experience more of Newfound Lake’s habitat, while Bear Mountain’s hillside habitat exemplifies the beauty of New Hampshire’s woodlands.

Support NH Audubon with a boat rental on Paradise Point! Get out on the water to discover the natural beauty and diverse wildlife of Newfound Lake. Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard (see rental information below). Explore the Newfound Lake Water Trail right from our dock! .

Trail Guides

What's Happening?

Visit our Events Calendar for information about upcoming programs and events.

Calendar

Google Map

Boat Rentals

2026 Update: Please check back for details on the boat rental process for this season.

Rentals are first come-first served, but reservations may be made in advance by calling the Newfound Center office at 603-224-9909, ext. 406.

Single Kayak - 2 hours $45

Member rate: $40
Single Kayak - half day $50

(up to 4 hours) Member rate: $45
Single Kayak - full day $60

Member rate: $55; 9am-4pm
Canoe/Tandem Kayaks/Standup Paddleboards - 2 hrs $55

Member rate: $50
Canoe/Tandem Kayaks/Standup Paddleboards - half day $60

(up to 4 hours) Member rate: $55
Canoe/Tandem Kayaks/Standup Paddleboards - full day $75

Member rate: $70; 9am-4pm
Touring Kayaks - 2 hours $60

Member rate: $55; limited supply/for experienced paddlers only
Touring Kayaks - half day $65

(up to 4 hours) Member rate: $60; limited supply/for experienced paddlers only
Touring Kayaks - full day $80

Member rate: $75; 9am-4pm; limited supply/for experienced paddlers only

Please Note: Reservations can be made over the phone or by email. If you are reserving three or more boats, a credit card is required with a partial deposit. We will accept cash or credit cards from walk-ins.

Please print off, read and sign our waiver before arriving and turn it in to staff at Paradise Point. For minors, have a guardian sign in their place.

We can hold small personal items at the office while you are boating (wallet, keys, etc.). Please leave large items in your vehicles.

Staff will provide paddles and PFDs after your payment is received.

PFD’s will be provided, but if you have your own, we do encourage you to bring it/them.

Returning with your Boat
When you return, tie your boat to the dock if you are unable to put the boat back on the rack. Staff may be busy with other guests when you return.

Bring your PFDs up to the center and hang them on the dry line. Paddles may be placed on the rack outside, or as directed by center staff.

Don’t forget to let us know you have returned!

Rental Policy

All rentals include: boat, paddles, life jackets, and a map of the north end of the lake.

Contact the Center to discuss special requests.

Please print and fill out this liability release and agreement prior to arriving.

Newfound Nature Series

Held on Tuesdays, 7:00–8:15 pm
Join us for our Newfound Nature Series (the new name for our beloved Red Barn Speaker Series) on Tuesday evenings. The series is now held at Grey Rocks and co-hosted by the Newfound Lakes Region Association (NLRA). Registration is not necessary - just come and join us for an evening's entertainment!

Location map Here

July 14, 2026
Nature’s Benefits and Climate Change’s Direct Impacts on Health
Cynthia Nichols (Antioch University)

Bio: Cynthia is a NH Healthy Climate board member and Antioch University professor.

July 21, 2026
Caring for Special Places: Place Attachment and the Stewardship of Natural Resources
Brian Eisenhauer (Plymouth State University)

Bio: Brian has served as Director of the Office of Environmental Sustainability at Plymouth State University since 2010, and greatly enjoys the opportunity to work with students, faculty, and staff to improve Plymouth State University’s relationship with the environment. Brian’s primary areas of academic specialty are sustainability science and natural resource / environmental sociology, fields that study community in its largest sense by examining the interrelationships between society, culture and the environment.

July 28, 2026
Bald Eagle Recovery in New Hampshire
Chris Martin & Mickayla Johnston (NH Audubon)

This program examines the dramatic Bald Eagle population recovery in New Hampshire and describes management efforts and partnerships that have helped eagles.

Mickayla Johnston Bio: Mickayla Johnston is NH Audubon’s Avian Biologist. She oversees New Hampshire Audubon’s raptor conservation programs, including Peregrine Falcons and Northern Harriers. Read about her here.

Chris Martin Bio: Chris Martin is a Biologist Emeritus with NH Audubon, after recently retiring as a Raptor Biologist of over 35 years. His work focused on recovery of the state’s endangered and threatened raptors in close collaboration with NH Fish & Game.

August 4, 2026
Consequences of Hydrological Change for New Hampshire’s Forests
Matthew Vadeboncoeur (UNH)

Climate change is making New England both wetter and drier as the growing season lengthens, snowpack becomes less reliable, and precipitation is more variable. Our forests, which play a critical role in regulating inputs to groundwater and surface waters, also have to deal with a changing climate. Matthew Vadeboncoeur and others at the Ecohydrology and Terrestrial Ecosystems Analysis Labs at UNH have been studying this change using long-term records, tree-ring measurements, leaf characteristics, and experimental drought plots.

August 11, 2026
The State of the Watershed
Paul Pellissier (NLRA)

2025 was an eventful year, with severe drought and the discovery of the invasive spiny water flea, both of which can impact water quality into the future. NLRA Conservation Program Manager Paul Pellissier will explore the results of last year’s lake & tributary monitoring efforts, the role of drought in water quality, and potential impacts and concerns when an invasive zooplankton gets into the food chain.VRR also documents tens- and hundreds-of-thousands of migratory passerines and waterbirds, including large daily flights of: Eastern Kingbirds, Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Dickcissels, White-winged Doves, Franklin’s Gulls, White Ibis, American White Pelican, Anhinga, Wood Storks, and much more! During this talk, Jess will share his personal experiences and photography from working as an official counter at VRR in both 2017 and 2024. He has been counting migratory raptors across North America over the past 11 years and is currently a board member of the Hawk Migration Association (formerly Hawk Migration Association of North America).

August 18, 2026
Microplastic Accumulation in Rural New England Lakes
Jim Killarney (Colby-Sawyer College)

Chemical pollution in water, including microplastics, represent a risk to human and wildlife health. This talk will focus on work done to assess microplastic (MP) pollution in New England lakes, including Newfound. Dr. Killarney and other researchers tracked the accumulation of MPs in lake sediment cores over time and correlated this to concentrations in fish tissue.

Photos from top: Guided kayak paddle heading out from the dock at Paradise Point, Paradise Point nature center, by Devin Guilfoyle.

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