BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://squamlakes.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Squam Lakes Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250420T172427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T174805Z UID:21372-1747576800-1747584000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fire is Alive DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250513T174209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T165942Z UID:21536-1748012400-1748023200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Capturing the Beauty of Pipers Cove En Plein Air DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250408T163859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T165427Z UID:21034-1748167200-1748174400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL: I Lichen Fungi DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250325T142543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174520Z UID:20972-1748678400-1748685600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Who's that Bird? DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250515T162015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T162015Z UID:21583-1748685600-1748700000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Weed Watchers Training Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250520T200301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T140303Z UID:21603-1748772000-1748779200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Art vs. Science DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250319T175423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T193208Z UID:20907-1748782800-1748793600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Training DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250523T151622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T180529Z UID:21680-1749286800-1749304800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Volunteer: National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250420T170329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T163639Z UID:21365-1749981600-1749988800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Canopy of Contagion DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250602T172738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T182319Z UID:21662-1750492800-1750510800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament - June DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250515T145653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T151253Z UID:21571-1750510800-1750518000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Open House and Ribbon Cutting DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250612T204106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204106Z UID:21868-1750582800-1750600800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Workday on Wentworth Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250608T135139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T150158Z UID:21840-1750672800-1750680000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Ecosystem Services DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250328T125636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T145033Z UID:21065-1751099400-1751099400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Think Like a Fish: Seasonal Fish Behavior DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250606T121404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T134713Z UID:21801-1751189400-1751209200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250702T173117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T173153Z UID:21957-1751796000-1751801400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Sprint Canoeing DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250606T201936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T173708Z UID:21826-1752400800-1752415200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Weed Watchers Training Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250602T175921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T182402Z UID:21767-1752912000-1752930000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament - July DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250709T164827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164827Z UID:21999-1752919200-1752926400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Moss Mosey DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250628T191102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T180306Z UID:21941-1753002000-1753023600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250715T164736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T213514Z UID:22030-1753516800-1753531200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Paddle the Lake DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250708T131613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T194013Z UID:21987-1753606800-1753621200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Work Day on Old Bridle Path DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250318T185945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T121313Z UID:20893-1754127000-1754130600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:SLA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250712T182929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T184354Z UID:22015-1754211600-1754233200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250726T161011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T161011Z UID:22047-1754730000-1754740800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Hiking Haikus DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/hiking-haikus/ LOCATION:Whitten Woods\, Highland St\, Ashland\, NH\, 03431\, United States CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Haiku-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250726T133206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T140952Z UID:22090-1754816400-1754834400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Work Day on Wentworth Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-work-day-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:20250812T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250612T190332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204458Z UID:21864-1754991000-1755010800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Monoprint making inspired by Squam Lake DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/monoprint-making-inspired-by-squam-lake/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Monoprint-Making.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250515T144509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T151219Z UID:21563-1755280800-1755291600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Barn Bash DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/barn-bash/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DO01055567-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250602T180144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T180144Z UID:21774-1755331200-1755349200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament - August DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/squam-canoe-classic-bass-fishing-tournament-august2025/ 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:20250816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260920T191351 CREATED:20250718T191023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T180557Z UID:22021-1755334800-1755345600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Polyploidy Perusal DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nJoin us for a morning to learn all about the aquatic bugs living in our waterways! Macroinvertebrates are a diverse set of organisms that play an important role in our aquatic ecosystems. They serve as bioindicators\, organisms that can be used to determine if pollutants are present in a lake or stream. They are also incredibly fun to catch\, observe\, and identify!This event will start with a streamside discussion on what a macroinvertebrate is\, what a bioindicator is\, and why aquatic diversity is important. This will be followed by a kick netting demonstration\, the sampling method we will be using for the morning. During this time we will also go over some of our more common macroinvertebrates and how to use an identification sheet. Finally\, you will be using your skills to capture and identify macroinvertebrates\, drawing conclusions about Owl Brook's biodiversity and water quality.Space is limited at the Owl Brook Pull-off. Consider meeting us at the SLA and carpooling in our van. More details provided after signing up.This program is for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.This event is free but registration is required! Click the button below to register.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register now\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nOwl Brook Rd\, Ashland\, NH 03217\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Owl Brook Road Pulloff\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis is an unofficial pull-off location we like for sampling macroinvertebrates. Space is limited\, so consider carpooling with us from the SLA. More details provided in sign-up. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease bring shoes you are willing to get wet! We will be getting in the water up to our knees. Additional supplies worth considering are waders\, water\, and anything you would want for a morning in the stream.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKevin Jones is a passionate 2026 LRCC Education and Outreach Assistant who recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a conservation degree. He is an avid birder and angler with a love for outdoor recreation. Kevin is knowledgeable in a variety of outdoor topics and ready to learn or share with others.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/polyploidy-perusal/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_7762-2.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR