Totally Buggin

Did you know that nearly 75% of all animals on Earth are insects? These tiny creatures may be small, but they play enormous roles in every ecosystem, including right here in our own backyard!

Join the Squam Lakes Association for a fun, hands-on program designed for children under the age of 8. Through stories, discovery, and creativity, your child will explore the fascinating world of insects. They will learn what makes an insect an insect, what roles insects play, and will create their very own critters.

This program is a wonderful way to spark curiosity, encourage a love of nature, and help young learners see the magic in the miniature world around them.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Photo Credit: Petr Kratochvil

Squam Lakes Association, Holderness NH

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.

Please bring snacks and water as well as clothes you are comfortable painting in. Other than that, just bring yourselves! This program will take place inside, and all materials will be provided. 

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