BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260613T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172548 CREATED:20260526T152930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192640Z UID:24054-1781335800-1781346600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Spot the Songbird Bingo DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. 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:20260614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172548 CREATED:20260514T132501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T144131Z UID:23992-1781427600-1781449200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:*FULL* VOLUNTEER: Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion/ CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1334.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172548 CREATED:20260514T134423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T120807Z UID:23996-1781956800-1781964000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Arboretum Tour DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. 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:20260621T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T113000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260514T144326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T161830Z UID:24005-1782030600-1782041400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Weed Watchers DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-weed-watchers/ CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-04-09-141246-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260616T142026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T142026Z UID:24284-1782543600-1782554400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Birds on the Water DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. 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:20260627T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260602T204426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T165605Z UID:24259-1782552600-1782568800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Lake Inspired Monoprints DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/squam-lake-inspired-monoprints-2026/ CATEGORIES:Public Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Monoprint1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T163000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260605T141447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T141948Z UID:24275-1782570600-1782577800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:SLA Summer Kick-Off! DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/sla-summer-kick-off/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JSLA-Campus-2026-June.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260622T142352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154213Z UID:24427-1782637200-1782658800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-3/ CATEGORIES:Public Event,Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Campting_4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T233000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260618T162322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T180745Z UID:24392-1782811800-1782862200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Canoeing with Dr. Ernest Byers: Learning and Leadership DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/canadian-style-canoeing-learning-and-leadership/ CATEGORIES:Public Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ernie-canoe-pics-jly-28th-2025__10-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260622T144611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T155748Z UID:24431-1783674000-1783695600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:*FULL* VOLUNTEER: Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-4/ CATEGORIES:Public Event,Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1334.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260616T145522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T130916Z UID:24384-1783760400-1783767600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Who's that Macroinvertebrate? DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/whos-that-macroinvertebrate/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1679-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T103000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260611T205445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145253Z UID:24306-1783845000-1783852200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Weed Watchers Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-weed-watchers-2/ CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/170819-squam-lake-weed-watchers-kayaks-volunteers-hat-smile-martens-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T100000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260713T211913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T211922Z UID:24568-1783933200-1783936800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Lume Pilates - Free Mat Pilates Pop-Up DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/lume-pilates-free-mat-pilates-pop-up-sla-barn/ CATEGORIES:Public Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T133000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260706T184141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T130840Z UID:24533-1784372400-1784381400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Have you Zine this? DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/have-you-zine-this/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/haveyouzinethis.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260624T182828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T185213Z UID:24450-1784451600-1784473200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Trail Workday DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-workday/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/hiker-on-rattlesnake-summit-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260612T165837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T172523Z UID:24318-1784822400-1784829600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Build Your Own Floating Wetland DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/build-your-own-floating-wetland/ LOCATION:Squam Lakes Association\, 534 US-3\, Holderness\, NH\, 03245\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/wetlands.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260704T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T130745Z UID:24497-1784973600-1784984400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Lost Farms & Found Bearings: A Quest Through the Forest DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/lost-farms-found-bearings-a-quest-through-the-forest/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PXL_20260711_144146672-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260614T205355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T165859Z UID:24329-1785056400-1785078000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lake1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20251010T180352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T170118Z UID:22391-1785574800-1785578400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/annual-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Drone_3-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T130000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260718T181131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T181644Z UID:24604-1786176000-1786194000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Morgan and Percival DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/guided-hike-morgan-and-percival/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_2748-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260716T174436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T212951Z UID:24586-1786266000-1786287600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-5/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_3757-scaled-e1784224645968.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T223000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260803T171217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T132157Z UID:24736-1786739400-1786746600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Moth Madness! (FULL) DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/moth-madness/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Moth-Madness-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260723T181802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T185247Z UID:24596-1786870800-1786896000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Workday DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-workday-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_3769-scaled-e1784225353502.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T113000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260718T182952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T181033Z UID:24614-1787389200-1787398200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fun Fungi! Identification & Appreciation Walk DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/fun-fungi-identification-appreciation-walk/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DSCN7790-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260716T175429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T131253Z UID:24591-1787475600-1787497200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-6/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_6343-e1784224709445.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T153000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260812T184337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T192740Z UID:24764-1788685200-1788708600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/waterqualityexcursion/ CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_6324-1-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260815T172549 CREATED:20260513T194247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T195005Z UID:23986-1790496000-1790528400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:14th Annual Squam Ridge Race DESCRIPTION:The Squam Lakes Association's water-quality data set is the oldest in the northeast\, and we need YOU to help keep it going. Volunteer water quality monitoring is a great way to get involved in the Squam community\, get outside\, and contribute to important research. Join us to learn about how to identify & report invasive milfoil\, collect water column samples and create a data profile at two of our monitoring sites\, Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef\, on Sunday\, August 23rd\, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. The purpose of this excursion is to get folks out on the water and show them how the SLA and its volunteers collect water quality data and are managing invasive milfoil. Participants will get hands-on experience using our equipment on the boat. We will meet at the SLA headquarters\, learn about milfoil identification in Squam Lakes and then head out on the lake to complete two water samples. Once we're finished\, we will dock on Moon or Bowman Island to eat lunch and take in the scenic views. The SLA has been building its water quality data set since 1978. Our volunteer network is crucial to gathering samples and measurements at our deep-water monitoring sites across the watershed.In 2000\, variable milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum​) was discovered in the Squam Lakes and River. The Squam Lakes Association has tirelessly worked to keep this submerged invasive aquatic plant controlled. Our efforts include hand-pulling and using a Diver Assisted Suction Harvester.Minors must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required for this event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the Great Room at the SLA headquaters\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nVolunteers should bring plenty of water\, lunch\, snacks\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, appropriate clothing\, as we will be out on the water for several hours. Be prepared for your hands and arms to get wet as we take water quality measurements. Come prepared for rain as well. As long as it's not too windy or thundering\, we will go out.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet your guides\n\nDiego Torres and Chloe March are Lakes Region Conservation Corps members serving with the SLA for the 2026 season. Diego is an Education and Outreach Assistant and Chloe is a Volunteer Programs Assistant. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/14th-annual-squam-ridge-race/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-13-154608-png.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR