BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Squam Lakes Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://squamlakes.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Squam Lakes Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227 DTSTAMP:20260521T001632 CREATED:20241205T175904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T213628Z UID:19485-1734048000-1740614399@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:The Mitten: a StoryWalk at Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/winter-2025-storywalk/ CATEGORIES:StoryWalk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Mitten-2024-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001632 CREATED:20241205T193023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T174438Z UID:19497-1733909400-1733920200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Winter Hike: East and West Rattlesnake via Col Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/wednesday-winter-hike-12112024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Col-Trail.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241112T162353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T185149Z UID:19195-1733572800-1733580000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:SLA Open House DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/sla-open-house/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pexels-padrinan-255377-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241107T204018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T195524Z UID:19145-1732021200-1732032000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squ-inter is Coming! DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/squ-inter-is-coming/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/squinter-is-coming2-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241029T205447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T132326Z UID:18801-1731405600-1731420000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Wentworth Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/guided-hike-wentworth-trail/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Scenic-View_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241029T204659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T134816Z UID:18798-1731229200-1731243600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Work Half Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/volunteer-trail-work-half-day-111024/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/old-bridle-path-slider_0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241029T203529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T195600Z UID:18793-1730804400-1730815200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Let's Go Nuts! DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/lets-go-nuts/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Acorns.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T220000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241029T201058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T195624Z UID:18789-1730662200-1730671200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Starlight Savings Time DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/starlight-savings-time/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Stargazing_0-e1730233198580.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241016T150605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T200906Z UID:18240-1730538000-1730552400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Chamberlain Reynolds Trail Work Half Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/chamberlain-volunteer-trail-work-half-day-110224/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/old-bridle-path-slider_0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241016T012157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T195638Z UID:18229-1730221200-1730230200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Halloween Haunted Hike DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/halloween-haunted-hike/ LOCATION:Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest\, College Rd\, Center Harbor\, NH\, 03245\, United States CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Spooky-Hike_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241015T210203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T200824Z UID:18215-1729933200-1729947600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Chamberlain Reynolds Trail Work Half Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/chamberlain-volunteer-trail-work-half-day-102624/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/old-bridle-path-slider_0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241015T200506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T195653Z UID:18196-1729623600-1729630800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:A BAT-ty Celebration DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/a-bat-ty-celebration/ LOCATION:Squam Lakes Association\, 534 US-3\, Holderness\, NH\, 03245\, United States CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bat.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T001633 CREATED:20241010T164138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T195706Z UID:18161-1728986400-1729004400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Reading the Forested Landscape DESCRIPTION:Today's Wednesday Winter Hike:\n\nJoin our Lakes Region Conservation Corps members on a moderate 3 mile loop around Five Finger Point. Explore each cove and "finger" of this northern piece of Squam Lake. The Fiver Finger Point trail will give you a unique view of the lake from the shores of Squam.Our Wednesday Winter Hike series can help you get comfortable hiking in the winter season and introduce you to both locals and visitors looking to explore in the winter season. Additionally\, these hikes are all a part of the Squam Rangers challenge hosted by the SLA. While not required\, this is a great chance to check some hikes off your list if you are working towards your Squam Ranger!All skill levels are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\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\n\n\n \n \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\nPinehurst Rd\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rattlesnake Network / Five Fingers Squam lake\, Bacon Rd\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\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\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.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. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.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\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a BS in Chemistry.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\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/reading-the-forested-landscape/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Reading-the-Forested-Landscape_0.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR