The lack of leaves shouldn’t stop us from IDing trees! Join the Squam Lakes Association for a winter walk through Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest. This 1.5 mile adventure will take us through quiet forests as we learn fascinating facts about our native tree species, and how to identify them even in winter!
Join the Squam Lakes Association for a comprehensive workshop and guided hike designed to teach you the essentials of winter gear, layering, and weather safety. Whether you bring your own traction or use our provided snowshoes, you'll gain the confidence to tackle any snowy trail!
Spring is just around the corner, and for our feathered friends that means love is in the air. Join us as we hoot from our hearts- attempting to swoon the attention of local owls at Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest on Friday, March 7th at 5:00 pm . This program will contain some fun owl facts, a tutorial on how to call in owls with your voice, and the opportunity to practice on a short 2 mile night hike... We may even see an owl up close!
Join the Squam Lakes Association for a fun, hands-on program designed for children under the age of 8. Through stories, discovery, and creativity, your child will explore the fascinating world of insects. They will learn what makes an insect an insect, what roles insects play, and will create their very own critters.
Join the Squam Lakes Association for our Adventure Ecology program focused on the science and beauty of the natural soundscape. You will learn how to identify the unique auditory signatures of the watershed while reconnecting with the environment through mindful listening.
The days of using a landline to call your county for rare bird alerts is in the past! Join us Saturday March 28th from 7:30-10:30 am at the Squam Lakes Association to learn how to download and use “eBird” and “Merlin Bird ID” apps and bird in the digital age! Join LRCC member Kevin Jones in a fun morning of birding and learning new technology.
Have you ever slowed down long enough to truly notice the patterns on a leaf, the texture of tree bark, or the way light dances across the water? Nature journaling is a simple yet powerful way to deepen your connection with the outdoors. It’s the practice of recording your observations of nature, through sketches, notes, questions, and reflections. Join us for a welcoming, hands-on nature journaling program open to all ages and experience levels.
Join LRCC member Kevin Jones for an exciting art challenge- draw your own fantasy map of Squam Lake! This is easy and fun, all ages are encouraged to join.
Join the SLA and build your own self-sustaining "Squam in a Jar" by collecting local soil and "murky" water to jumpstart a miniature living ecosystem. You will learn how to layer these natural elements so your biosphere can recycle its own air and water for years to come!
Timberdoodle, Bog sucker, Night Partridge, Labrador Twister, are just a few of the strange names attributed to this strange bird. Join us as we search for the elusive and wonderful American woodcock, a spring ambassador with a display as weird as its many names!
