BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.10.2//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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212239 CREATED:20260314T140631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T200541Z UID:23629-1775660400-1775664000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Salamander Brigade Program & Crafts DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/salamander-brigade-program-crafts-2/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Salamander-Brigade-2-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212239 CREATED:20260324T154130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T172541Z UID:23714-1775664000-1775674800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:The Art of Upcycling DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/the-art-of-upcycling/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-24-111221-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212239 CREATED:20260304T182544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T130541Z UID:23519-1775908800-1775917800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:(FULL) Lord of the Lakes: Fantasy Mapping Squam DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \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:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212239 CREATED:20260220T194050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T164614Z UID:23321-1776189600-1776193200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Science Pub: Be Lake Smart DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/science-pub-be-lake-smart/ CATEGORIES:Science Pub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LakeSmartSP.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212239 CREATED:20260318T161529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200329Z UID:23669-1776258000-1776265200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Life Under Glass: DIY Biosphere in a Jar DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \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:20260417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212239 CREATED:20260207T161933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T193745Z UID:23240-1776450600-1776459600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Timberdoodling: Looking for Spring's Funkiest Bird DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \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:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212239 CREATED:20260318T153922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190345Z UID:23658-1776513600-1776520800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Conservation & Cinema: Lessons from Jellystone DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \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:20260422T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212239 CREATED:20260304T183912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T152759Z UID:23527-1776889800-1776895200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:(CANCELED) Earth Day Meteor Shower Viewing & Campfire DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/earth-day-meteor-shower-viewing-campfire/ CATEGORIES:Stargazing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-lucaspezeta-2034892-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212240 CREATED:20260325T191023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T181247Z UID:23727-1777111200-1777118400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Why Knot? DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \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:20260429T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212240 CREATED:20260326T142510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142545Z UID:23734-1777478400-1777485600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Prints: Bleach Painting With Nature DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \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:20260502T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212240 CREATED:20250909T184235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160433Z UID:22431-1777710600-1777741200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Spring Workday DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/spring-volunteer-workday/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/woody-additions-squam-lake-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212240 CREATED:20250915T180449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T121951Z UID:22467-1780736400-1780750800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/national-trails-day/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/syd-webster-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212240 CREATED:20251010T180352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T181224Z UID:22391-1785571200-1785578400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans\, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not\, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us! \n\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\nCredit: Dave Govatski/USFWS\n\n\n\n \n \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\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\n Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nEmma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse\, New York. She spends her free time hiking\, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with. \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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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 END:VCALENDAR