Here are some photos from the Green Mountain Conservation Group's seventh annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River and raised over $20,000—the largest sum the plunge has ever raised— for the GMCG's watershed protection programs.
Most of the plunge participants pose together before the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the "Deviled Eggs" team (from left) Luke and Hailee Hampton, Jackie Gardner, Brad Fuller, Eve Klotz, Meikle Gardner and Mariel Felder warm up in the Elemental Saunas' woodfired mobile sauna on site during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Edwina Boose (left) and Pat Pustell of the Friends of Constitution Park warm up with a martini before jumping in the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Edwina Boose (left) and Pat Pustell of the Friends of Constitution Park warm up with a martini before jumping in the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Edwina Boose (left) and Pat Pustell of the Friends of Constitution Park hold each other upright after dunking under the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the "Ol' Hens" team Kate Hartnett and Matt Howe dip into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" Polly Mahoney (left) and Sally Mann hug after stepping out of the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Pam Andruskiewicz, Anne Chant and Sally Mann strike a pose before plunging into the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Pam Andruskiewicz, Anne Chant and Sally Mann sink into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Pam Andruskiewicz and Anne Chant lean back into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
GMCG Outreach Coordinator Moselle Spiller (center) steps into the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Annie Provenzano, Lora Colton and Jean Williams sink into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Annie Provenzano, Lora Colton, Jean Williams and Polly Mahoney sink into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix (center back) and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Deviled Eggs" teammates Eve Klotz (center) and Marial Felder walk into the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Deviled Eggs" teammates (from left) Brad Fuller, Mariel Felder and Eve Klotz splash in the water, with the Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix looking on, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Deviled Eggs" teammates (from left) Brad Fuller, Eve Klotz and Mariel Felder splash in the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
GMCG Executive Director Nancy Ritger (left) and Education Coordinator Tara Schroeder walk out of the water after dipping in together, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
GMCG's AmeriCorps members Emma Revenaugh (left) and Mackenzie Sirrine dunk in together, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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Most of the plunge participants pose together before the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the "Deviled Eggs" team (from left) Luke and Hailee Hampton, Jackie Gardner, Brad Fuller, Eve Klotz, Meikle Gardner and Mariel Felder warm up in the Elemental Saunas' woodfired mobile sauna on site during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Edwina Boose (left) and Pat Pustell of the Friends of Constitution Park warm up with a martini before jumping in the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Edwina Boose (left) and Pat Pustell of the Friends of Constitution Park warm up with a martini before jumping in the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Edwina Boose (left) and Pat Pustell of the Friends of Constitution Park hold each other upright after dunking under the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the "Ol' Hens" team Kate Hartnett and Matt Howe dip into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" Polly Mahoney (left) and Sally Mann hug after stepping out of the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Pam Andruskiewicz, Anne Chant and Sally Mann strike a pose before plunging into the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Pam Andruskiewicz, Anne Chant and Sally Mann sink into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Pam Andruskiewicz and Anne Chant lean back into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
GMCG Outreach Coordinator Moselle Spiller (center) steps into the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Annie Provenzano, Lora Colton and Jean Williams sink into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Tamworth Otters" (from left) Annie Provenzano, Lora Colton, Jean Williams and Polly Mahoney sink into the water, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix (center back) and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Deviled Eggs" teammates Eve Klotz (center) and Marial Felder walk into the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Deviled Eggs" teammates (from left) Brad Fuller, Mariel Felder and Eve Klotz splash in the water, with the Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix looking on, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
"Deviled Eggs" teammates (from left) Brad Fuller, Eve Klotz and Mariel Felder splash in the water during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
GMCG Executive Director Nancy Ritger (left) and Education Coordinator Tara Schroeder walk out of the water after dipping in together, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
GMCG's AmeriCorps members Emma Revenaugh (left) and Mackenzie Sirrine dunk in together, with Effingham Fire Department's Brandie Felix and Freedom Fire's Pete Peterson looking on for added water safety, during the 7th Green Mountain Conservation Group Annual Polar Plunge for Healthy Water at the Effingham facility on April 11. Over 25 participants took the dip in the Ossipee River to raise money for the GMCG's watershed protection programs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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