BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Squam Lakes Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://squamlakes.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Squam Lakes Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260616T142026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T142026Z UID:24284-1782543600-1782554400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Birds on the Water DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/birds-on-the-water/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SLABirdsonSquam-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260514T134423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T120807Z UID:23996-1781956800-1781964000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Arboretum Tour DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/arboretum-tour/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1409-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260526T152930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192640Z UID:24054-1781335800-1781346600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Spot the Songbird Bingo DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/spot-the-songbird-bingo/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/warbler-in-the-woods-by-leigh-ann-reynolds-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260525T141000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T204745Z UID:24046-1780826400-1780833600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Bioinventory Bio-Blitz DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/biodiversity-bioinventory-bio-blitz/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/first-flowers-by-leigh-ann-reynolds-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260326T142510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142545Z UID:23734-1777478400-1777485600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Prints: Bleach Painting With Nature DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/squam-prints-bleach-painting-with-nature/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-26-110018-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260325T191023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T181247Z UID:23727-1777111200-1777118400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Why Knot? DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/why-knot/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/knots.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260318T153922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190345Z UID:23658-1776513600-1776520800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Conservation & Cinema: Lessons from Jellystone DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/conservation-cinema-lessons-from-jellystone/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0de311ad-48f7-412f-9aa3-f914afeefe47-e1775153643933.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260207T161933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T193745Z UID:23240-1776450600-1776459600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Timberdoodling: Looking for Spring's Funkiest Bird DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/timberdoodling-looking-for-springs-funkiest-bird/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4032-3024-max-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260318T161529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200329Z UID:23669-1776258000-1776265200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Life Under Glass: DIY Biosphere in a Jar DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/life-under-glass-diy-biosphere-in-a-jar/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-huy-phan-316220-7639969-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T143000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260304T182544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T130541Z UID:23519-1775908800-1775917800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:(FULL) Lord of the Lakes: Fantasy Mapping Squam DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/lord-of-the-lakes-fantasy-mapping-squam/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_5605-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260303T192944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T134332Z UID:23496-1775307600-1775314800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Drawn to Nature: Learning to Nature Journal DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/drawn-to-nature-learning-to-nature-journal/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/79433365846__523D8F33-996E-42A5-8DB6-75FFEE67F878.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260224T145651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133610Z UID:23390-1774683000-1774693800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Birding in the 21st Century DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/birding-in-the-21st-century/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bird--scaled-e1743356736127.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260210T180926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191100Z UID:23249-1774087200-1774098000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:The Soundscape of Squam Lake DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/the-soundscape-of-squam-lakes/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260122_144451-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260220T144822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T180934Z UID:23303-1773493200-1773500400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Totally Buggin DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/totally-buggin/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bee-photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T193000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260204T161053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T162740Z UID:23188-1772902800-1772911800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Hooting with the Heart: Owling Chamberlain-Reynolds DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/hooting-with-the-heart-owling-chamberlain-reynolds/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PXL_20240129_155409919-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260203T180606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204848Z UID:23156-1772272800-1772283600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Safety is Cool: A Guide to Winter Hiking DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/safety-is-cool-a-guide-to-winter-hiking/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260114_154737-scaled-e1770145428688.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260203T175535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T203719Z UID:23151-1771668000-1771675200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Terrific Twigs: Winter Tree ID DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/terrific-twigs-winter-tree-id/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_5582-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20260120T184200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T144839Z UID:23061-1770458400-1770465600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Walk on the Wild Side: Winter Animal Tracks & Signs DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-winter-animal-tracks-signs/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Otter-Slide-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250816T180822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T183949Z UID:22226-1759586400-1759595400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam in Fiber (Felting) DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/squam-in-fiber/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Piper-Cove-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250827T194450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T201502Z UID:22301-1758967200-1758981600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Hike up Red Hill DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/fall-foliage-hike-up-red-hill/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology,Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Red-Hill-Pic-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250728T134318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174105Z UID:22025-1757754000-1757764800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Botany Bonanza DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/botany-bonanza/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/c21aae19-5780-40f4-86cf-6ab81a1464e9.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250623T155244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T201857Z UID:21923-1757152800-1757160000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Beaver: The Wetland Weaver DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/beaver-the-wetland-weaver/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7506-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250803T132556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T132556Z UID:22117-1756558800-1756569600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Sun Printing DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/sun-printing/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_5649-e1753710560126.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250718T191023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T180557Z UID:22021-1755334800-1755345600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Polyploidy Perusal DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/polyploidy-perusal/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_7762-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250726T161011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T161011Z UID:22047-1754730000-1754740800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Hiking Haikus DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/hiking-haikus/ LOCATION:Whitten Woods\, Highland St\, Ashland\, NH\, 03431\, United States CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Haiku-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250715T164736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T213514Z UID:22030-1753516800-1753531200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Paddle the Lake DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/paddle-the-lake/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/canoe-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250709T164827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164827Z UID:21999-1752919200-1752926400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Moss Mosey DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/moss-mosey/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/moss-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250420T170329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T163639Z UID:21365-1749981600-1749988800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Canopy of Contagion DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/canopy-of-contagion/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/viewchamberlain-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250520T200301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T140303Z UID:21603-1748772000-1748779200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Art vs. Science DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/art-vs-science/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/plant.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTSTAMP:20260706T180325 CREATED:20250325T142543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174520Z UID:20972-1748678400-1748685600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Who's that Bird? DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout 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.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe 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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/whos-that-bird/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bird--scaled-e1743356736127.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR