BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Squam Lakes Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://squamlakes.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Squam Lakes Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130148 CREATED:20250803T132556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T132556Z UID:22117-1756558800-1756569600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Sun Printing DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/sun-printing/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_5649-e1753710560126.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T220000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250818T191802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T152214Z UID:22236-1756324800-1756332000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Film Screening: Toxic Puzzle DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/film-screening-toxic-puzzle/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/toxic-puzzle-movie-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250808T133715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T150402Z UID:22171-1756026000-1756044000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Work Day on Mt. Morgan Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-work-day-on-mt-morgan-trail/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_1181-1-e1759415260529.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T213000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250806T173631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T134734Z UID:22161-1755973800-1755984600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Contra Dancing at the SLA DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/contra-dancing-at-the-sla/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/contra.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250808T185723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T214655Z UID:22188-1755943200-1755954000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Guided Hike: Five Finger Point Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/five-finger-point-guided-hike/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_7486-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250702T173739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T173739Z UID:21965-1755630000-1755635400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Night Light\, Done Right: Discover ways to preserve our natural night sky DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/night-light-done-right-discover-ways-to-preserve-our-natural-night-sky/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/night-sky.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250726T141516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T142547Z UID:22098-1755423000-1755442800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-day-4/ 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:20250816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250718T191023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T180557Z UID:22021-1755334800-1755345600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Polyploidy Perusal DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/polyploidy-perusal/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_7762-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 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\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250515T144509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T151219Z UID:21563-1755280800-1755291600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Barn Bash DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250812T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250612T190332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204458Z UID:21864-1754991000-1755010800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Monoprint making inspired by Squam Lake DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 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\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-work-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:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250726T161011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T161011Z UID:22047-1754730000-1754740800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Hiking Haikus DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250712T182929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T184354Z UID:22015-1754211600-1754233200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-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:20250802T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T103000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250318T185945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T121313Z UID:20893-1754127000-1754130600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:SLA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/sla-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:20250727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 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\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-work-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:20250726T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250715T164736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T213514Z UID:22030-1753516800-1753531200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Paddle the Lake DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250628T191102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T180306Z UID:21941-1753002000-1753023600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-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:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130149 CREATED:20250709T164827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164827Z UID:21999-1752919200-1752926400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Moss Mosey DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250719T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 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\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 CREATED:20250606T201936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T173708Z UID:21826-1752400800-1752415200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Weed Watchers Training Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-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:20250706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T113000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 CREATED:20250702T173117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T173153Z UID:21957-1751796000-1751801400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Sprint Canoeing DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250629T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 CREATED:20250606T121404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T134713Z UID:21801-1751189400-1751209200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-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:20250628T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T083000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 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\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 CREATED:20250608T135139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T150158Z UID:21840-1750672800-1750680000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Ecosystem Services DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 CREATED:20250612T204106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204106Z UID:21868-1750582800-1750600800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Workday on Wentworth Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-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:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 CREATED:20250515T145653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T151253Z UID:21571-1750510800-1750518000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Open House and Ribbon Cutting DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 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\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 CREATED:20250420T170329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T163639Z UID:21365-1749981600-1749988800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Canopy of Contagion DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/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:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T130150 CREATED:20250523T151622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T180529Z UID:21680-1749286800-1749304800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Volunteer: National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWinter has set in and New Hampshire is once again blanketed in snow. Much of the wildlife that flourished in the warmer months is nowhere to be seen\, but a stroll in the snow will reveal that there are many furry and feathered residents that stay here all year long! Join the Squam Lakes Association to explore the clues wildlife leave behind as they brave the New Hampshire winter. We will identify animal tracks and signs that can be found throughout the Squam watershed and learn how they can tell us about the health of our watershed!We will begin in the SLA Great Room with a short lesson on what to look for and how to identify common tracks before heading outside to put our knowledge to the test! This is a perfect way for people of all ages to enjoy New Hampshire's chilly winter days.Hot cocoa\, tea\, and coffee will be available to keep everyone nice and warm!All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this free event.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Click here to join the waitlist!\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nSquam Lakes Association\, Holderness NH\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3\, Holderness\, Sandwich\, NH\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nThe Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nPlease pack snacks\, water\, and a lunch! We will be taking breaks on the trail as needed.Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nKyle Salmons is the Director of Education at SLA and first came to the Squam Lakes Association in 2015 as a Squam Conservation Intern.Kyle grew up in western New York where he studied chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego.In his free time\, Kyle can be found jumping off a paddleboard\, playing board games\, or\, if you look closely enough\, huddled under a pile of blankets listening to his newest Sci-Fi novel.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-national-trails-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3899-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR