BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.16.3//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260130T194412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T163048Z UID:23116-1772013600-1772024400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Belknap Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/guided-hike-belknap-woods-22526/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/snowy-swamp-walk-CRMF-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260203T180606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204848Z UID:23156-1772272800-1772283600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Safety is Cool: A Guide to Winter Hiking DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/safety-is-cool-a-guide-to-winter-hiking/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260114_154737-scaled-e1770145428688.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260226T164445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173318Z UID:23444-1772323200-1777593599@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Over in the Forest: a StoryWalk at Whitten Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/over-in-the-forest-a-storywalk-at-whitten-woods/ CATEGORIES:StoryWalk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/over-in-the-forest.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260217T181214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T182103Z UID:23272-1772359200-1772373600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Winter Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/winter-water-quality-excursion/ CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-3904-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260220T193321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T194104Z UID:23316-1772560800-1772564400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Science Pub: Gardening For Wildlife DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/gardening-for-wildlife/ CATEGORIES:Science Pub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GardeningSP.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260131T201937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T140235Z UID:23145-1772618400-1772629200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Whitten Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/guided-hike-whitten-woods-21226/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260204_153634-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260204T161053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T162740Z UID:23188-1772902800-1772911800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Hooting with the Heart: Owling Chamberlain-Reynolds DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/hooting-with-the-heart-owling-chamberlain-reynolds/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PXL_20240129_155409919-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260218T171657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160252Z UID:23291-1772964000-1772978400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Winter Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/winter-water-quality-excursion-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-3904-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260221T205128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160339Z UID:23364-1773342000-1773347400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Squam Salamander Brigade Training DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/23364/ CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/peeper-e1771865338584.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260220T144822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T180934Z UID:23303-1773493200-1773500400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Totally Buggin DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/totally-buggin/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bee-photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260130T195403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T154030Z UID:23125-1773828000-1773838800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/guided-hike-tbd-3/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7607-scaled-e1738341504989.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260210T180926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191100Z UID:23249-1774087200-1774098000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:The Soundscape of Squam Lake DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/the-soundscape-of-squam-lakes/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260122_144451-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260221T203159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182502Z UID:23360-1774432800-1774443600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Belknap Woods Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/guided-hike-brooks-fisher-trail/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_1929-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260224T145651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133610Z UID:23390-1774683000-1774693800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Birding in the 21st Century DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/birding-in-the-21st-century/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bird--scaled-e1743356736127.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T163000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260314T131947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132449Z UID:23622-1774971000-1774974600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Salamander Brigade Program & Crafts DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/salamander-brigade-program-crafts/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1_orig-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260227T144327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T172451Z UID:23455-1775070000-1775077200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike: Whitten Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/full-moon-hike-412026/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/50560100153_7f14ac06f6_c.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260303T192944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T134332Z UID:23496-1775307600-1775314800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Drawn to Nature: Learning to Nature Journal DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/drawn-to-nature-learning-to-nature-journal/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/79433365846__523D8F33-996E-42A5-8DB6-75FFEE67F878.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260314T140631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T200541Z UID:23629-1775660400-1775664000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Salamander Brigade Program & Crafts DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/salamander-brigade-program-crafts-2/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Salamander-Brigade-2-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260324T154130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T172541Z UID:23714-1775664000-1775674800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:The Art of Upcycling DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/the-art-of-upcycling/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-24-111221-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T143000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260304T182544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T130541Z UID:23519-1775908800-1775917800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:(FULL) Lord of the Lakes: Fantasy Mapping Squam DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/lord-of-the-lakes-fantasy-mapping-squam/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_5605-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260220T194050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T164614Z UID:23321-1776189600-1776193200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Science Pub: Be Lake Smart DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/science-pub-be-lake-smart/ CATEGORIES:Science Pub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LakeSmartSP.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260318T161529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200329Z UID:23669-1776258000-1776265200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Life Under Glass: DIY Biosphere in a Jar DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/life-under-glass-diy-biosphere-in-a-jar/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-huy-phan-316220-7639969-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260207T161933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T193745Z UID:23240-1776450600-1776459600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Timberdoodling: Looking for Spring's Funkiest Bird DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/timberdoodling-looking-for-springs-funkiest-bird/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4032-3024-max-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260318T153922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190345Z UID:23658-1776513600-1776520800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Conservation & Cinema: Lessons from Jellystone DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/conservation-cinema-lessons-from-jellystone/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0de311ad-48f7-412f-9aa3-f914afeefe47-e1775153643933.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T220000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260304T183912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T152759Z UID:23527-1776889800-1776895200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:(CANCELED) Earth Day Meteor Shower Viewing & Campfire DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/earth-day-meteor-shower-viewing-campfire/ CATEGORIES:Stargazing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-lucaspezeta-2034892-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260325T191023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T181247Z UID:23727-1777111200-1777118400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Why Knot? DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/why-knot/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/knots.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260326T142510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142545Z UID:23734-1777478400-1777485600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Prints: Bleach Painting With Nature DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/squam-prints-bleach-painting-with-nature/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-26-110018-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20250909T184235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160433Z UID:22431-1777710600-1777741200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Spring Workday DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/spring-volunteer-workday/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/woody-additions-squam-lake-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20250915T180449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T191105Z UID:22467-1780736400-1780754400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/national-trails-day/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/syd-webster-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T115933 CREATED:20260525T141000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T204745Z UID:24046-1780826400-1780833600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Bioinventory Bio-Blitz DESCRIPTION:Today's Guided Hike:\n\nReady to explore the scenic northern end of the Squam watershed? Join Diego and the LRCC team for an immersive winter trek through Belknap Woods. This 1.9 mile loop offers a gentle yet beautiful journey through diverse forest landscapes and important wetland habitats\, providing a unique look at the region's quiet winter beauty. Please arrive at the Belknap Woods trailhead with a positive spirit\, plenty of water/snacks\, and your full winter hiking kit\, including traction. Because parking is limited at this trailhead\, we strongly encourage participants to carpool from the Squam Lakes Association building. If you're interested in carpooling or following the LRCC guides from the SLA building\, please meet us there 20 minutes prior to the program start time." We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!Check out the 'what to bring' section below for more details. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nParticipants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers\, food/water\, water resistant hiking boots\, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes if needed. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request.Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide:\n\nDiego Bautista Torres\, who recently pivoted toward a career in environmental conservation\, joined the Lakes Region Conservation Corps with a background in music production. After serving with AmeriCorps in the American Conservation Experience\, he is eager to bring his technical skills and public speaking experience to the Squam Lakes Association. As an Education and Outreach Assistant\, Diego looks forward to protecting the watershed through community engagement\, scientific monitoring\, and hands-on conservation work.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n452 NH-25B\, Center Harbor\, NH 03226\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Belknap Woods Trailhead\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\nBelknap Woods is owned and managed by the Squam Lakes Association. Other partners include The Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds the conservation easement. The trails feature two loops of 1.0 miles each. The Beaver Pond Loop travels around a beaver pond where wildlife is abundant. The Outer Loop\, accessible from 0.5 miles around the Beaver Pond Loop Trail\, climbs over hills and valleys for a pleasant forest Walk. The Pond Trail and Ski Trail are short connector trails in Belknap Woods that offer gradual terrain for cross-country skiing in the winter\, and hiking in the warmer months. URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/biodiversity-bioinventory-bio-blitz/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/first-flowers-by-leigh-ann-reynolds-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR