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First aidLady's Slipper (in the woods) LbNA #47585

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:May 24, 2009
Location:
City:Moultonborough
County:Carroll
State:New Hampshire
Boxes:1
Planted by:Lady's Slipper
Found by: The Williams Family
Last found:Jul 21, 2023
Status:FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Last edited:May 24, 2009
State Wildflower. The Pink Lady’s slipper, Cypripedium acaule, is hereby designated as the official state wildflower of New Hampshire. In 1991, the Pink Lady’s slipper became the state’s wildflower. The plant is native to New Hampshire and grows in the moist wooded areas of the state.
As a child, my grandfather and I would walk the woods every spring looking the Pink Lady’s slipper. It was to our delight when we found them. Today, my grandchildren hear the story and realize how it became my favorite flower and so we have created our letterbox theme.


Moultonborough Rt. 25 Center (Whittier Hwy), locate the Fire and Police Department Buildings. Next to the Police Department is the James D. Sutherland Memorial Park. Across the street is the Berry Pond Motel. Looking for the Lady’s slipper turn into the park it becomes the parking lot and you can see the actual park from there. There are picnic tables available.

As you walk into the park go to your left and follow the path, you will cross a stream and a little bridge. Keeping straight on the path there notice a boat dock over looking Berry Pond on your right and straight ahead a boulder. From the boulder count approx. 15 steps and you will see a rock on the left in the woods. The Lady’s slipper is planted just behind the top of the rock sunk beneath the leaves. You may want to carry bug spray during the spring and summer months. Please make sure everything is tightly closed and placed as described. If you haven’t been in Moultonborough visit the Old Country Store and the Loon Center. Enjoy!


Before you set out, please read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.
Please be sure to reseal baggies and boxes carefully so that they stay dry and rehide boxes in their original location, completely hidden from view.