Full Moon Hike: Whitten Woods

Come join LRCC members Macie, Diego, and Kevin on a 1.8 mile hike up to the South Peak of Whitten Woods under the light of the full moon. The April full moon is called the Pink Moon, named after the moss pink flower that blooms this time of year. Participants will enjoy a short evening hike and gaze upon the moon illuminating Squam Lake. We will meet at the Whitten Woods Trailhead Parking Lot and hit the trail at 7:00 PM.

All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for this free event.

Credit: Dave Govatski/USFWS

Whitten Woods Trailhead Parking Lot

This 500+ acre property is owned by the "New England Forest Foundation"(NEFF). The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds a conservation and trail easement, and the trails are maintained by the Squam Lakes Association (SLA).

Participants should be sure to have appropriate spring hiking attire, including lots of layers and comfortable, waterproof hiking shoes. Conditions dependent; snowshoes or spikes may be needed.  A headlamp, preferably with the red light setting, is also recommended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA has a limited number of snowshoes, spikes, and headlamps available, which can be provided for participants who do not have their own. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail.

Macie Kane is one of our new Americorps members. She recently graduated from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a degree in environmental biology. She loves hiking, rock climbing, and a good sunset. She enjoys sharing her love of nature with others and is excited to share it with you!

When she's not outside, you can find her under a cozy blanket reading or crafting.

Throughout the year, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.

The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.

The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas