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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250122T181209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T190134Z UID:19758-1744133400-1744138800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Science Pub – Studying Whale Migration Along North America’s East Coast DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/science-pub-studying-whale-migration-along-north-americas-east-coast/ CATEGORIES:Science Pub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Poster-scaled-e1733501606189.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250325T140823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T145645Z UID:20929-1744313400-1744320600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike: Fogg Hill Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/full-moon-hike-fogg-hill-conservation-area/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/moon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250320T141949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T150259Z UID:20931-1744538400-1744545600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Breaking it Down: Compost 101 DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/breaking-it-down-compost-101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/B42-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250325T141458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T193713Z UID:20945-1745143200-1745150400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Spring Cleaning DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/spring-cleaning/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trillium-scaled-e1743356675488.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250320T183126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T181025Z UID:20963-1745749800-1745757000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Earth Week Journal Hike DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/earth-week-journal-hike/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24-05-04-13-53-40-3322-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250403T194741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T194741Z UID:21177-1746261000-1746291600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Spring Workday DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-spring-workday/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250420T172427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T174805Z UID:21372-1747576800-1747584000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fire is Alive DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/fire-is-alive/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20240222_124412_IMG_4555-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250513T174209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T165942Z UID:21536-1748012400-1748023200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Capturing the Beauty of Pipers Cove En Plein Air DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/capturing-the-beauty-of-pipers-cove-en-plein-air/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/painting-e1747158225977.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122319 CREATED:20250408T163859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T165427Z UID:21034-1748167200-1748174400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL: I Lichen Fungi DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/i-lichen-fungi/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2220-e1744130413422.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250325T142543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174520Z UID:20972-1748678400-1748685600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Who's that Bird? DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/whos-that-bird/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bird--scaled-e1743356736127.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250515T162015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T162015Z UID:21583-1748685600-1748700000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Weed Watchers Training Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-weed-watchers-training-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/24-06-22-13-22-25-3826-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250520T200301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T140303Z UID:21603-1748772000-1748779200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Art vs. Science DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/art-vs-science/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/plant.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250319T175423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T193208Z UID:20907-1748782800-1748793600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Training DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-training-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fullsizeoutput_107b-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250523T151622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T180529Z UID:21680-1749286800-1749304800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Volunteer: National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-national-trails-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3899-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250420T170329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T163639Z UID:21365-1749981600-1749988800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Canopy of Contagion DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/canopy-of-contagion/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/viewchamberlain-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250602T172738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T182319Z UID:21662-1750492800-1750510800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament - June DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/squam-canoe-classic-bass-fishing-tournament-june2025/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bonsal-Brooks-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250515T145653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T151253Z UID:21571-1750510800-1750518000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Open House and Ribbon Cutting DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/open-house-and-ribbon-cutting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Drone_3-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250612T204106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204106Z UID:21868-1750582800-1750600800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Workday on Wentworth Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-workday-on-wentworth-trail/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Trail-Work-e1753538700783.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250608T135139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T150158Z UID:21840-1750672800-1750680000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Ecosystem Services DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/ecosystem-services/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woodshikeGOOD.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250328T125636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T145033Z UID:21065-1751099400-1751099400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Think Like a Fish: Seasonal Fish Behavior DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/think-like-a-fish-seasonal-fish-behavior/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bowman-kayak-trip-2-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250606T121404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T134713Z UID:21801-1751189400-1751209200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fullsizeoutput_107b-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T113000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250702T173117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T173153Z UID:21957-1751796000-1751801400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Sprint Canoeing DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/introduction-to-sprint-canoeing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/July-6-Spring-Canoeing-1-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250606T201936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T173708Z UID:21826-1752400800-1752415200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Weed Watchers Training Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-weed-watchers-training-day-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/24-06-22-13-22-25-3826-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250602T175921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T182402Z UID:21767-1752912000-1752930000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament - July DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/squam-canoe-classic-bass-fishing-tournament-july2025/ CATEGORIES:Bass Tournament ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bonsal-Brooks-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250709T164827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164827Z UID:21999-1752919200-1752926400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Moss Mosey DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/moss-mosey/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/moss-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250628T191102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T180306Z UID:21941-1753002000-1753023600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-day-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fullsizeoutput_107b-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250715T164736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T213514Z UID:22030-1753516800-1753531200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Paddle the Lake DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/paddle-the-lake/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/canoe-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250708T131613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T194013Z UID:21987-1753606800-1753621200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Work Day on Old Bridle Path DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-work-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1024-1365-e1748013886793.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T103000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250318T185945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T121313Z UID:20893-1754127000-1754130600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:SLA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/sla-annual-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_0446-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122320 CREATED:20250712T182929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T184354Z UID:22015-1754211600-1754233200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. 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\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \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\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-day-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fullsizeoutput_107b-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR