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SUMMARY:Spot the Songbird Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/spot-the-songbird-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260514T132501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T144131Z
UID:23992-1781427600-1781449200@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:*FULL* VOLUNTEER: Water Quality Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion/
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260514T134423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T120807Z
UID:23996-1781956800-1781964000@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:Arboretum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/arboretum-tour/
CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260514T144326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T161830Z
UID:24005-1782030600-1782041400@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Weed Watchers
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-weed-watchers/
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260612T165837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T170400Z
UID:24318-1782403200-1782410400@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Own Floating Wetland
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/build-your-own-floating-wetland/
LOCATION:Squam Lakes Association\, 534 US-3\, Holderness\, NH\, 03245\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260616T142026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T142026Z
UID:24284-1782543600-1782554400@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:Birds on the Water
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/birds-on-the-water/
CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260602T204426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T165605Z
UID:24259-1782552600-1782568800@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:Squam Lake Inspired Monoprints
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/squam-lake-inspired-monoprints-2026/
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260605T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T141948Z
UID:24275-1782570600-1782577800@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:SLA Summer Kick-Off!
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/sla-summer-kick-off/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260622T142352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154213Z
UID:24427-1782637200-1782658800@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Water Quality Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-3/
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Public Program,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T233000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260618T162322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T180745Z
UID:24392-1782811800-1782862200@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:Canoeing with Dr. Ernest Byers: Learning and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/canadian-style-canoeing-learning-and-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260622T144611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T150332Z
UID:24431-1783674000-1783695600@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Water Quality Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-4/
CATEGORIES:Public Event,Public Program,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260616T145522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T155939Z
UID:24384-1783760400-1783767600@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:Who's that Macroinvertebrate?
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/whos-that-macroinvertebrate/
CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260611T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T211039Z
UID:24306-1783845000-1783855800@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Weed Watchers
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-weed-watchers-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260624T182828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T185213Z
UID:24450-1784451600-1784473200@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Trail Workday
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-trail-workday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260614T205355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T183748Z
UID:24329-1785056400-1785078000@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: Water Quality Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20251010T180352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T160645Z
UID:22391-1785574800-1785578400@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260625T031119
CREATED:20260513T194247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T195005Z
UID:23986-1790496000-1790528400@squamlakes.org
SUMMARY:14th Annual Squam Ridge Race
DESCRIPTION:Conquering the trails in the cold doesn't have to be an impossible hurdle! Join the Squam Lakes Association for our program designed to turn winter challenges into confident experiences. We’ll start with an essential presentation at the SLA building at 10:00 am on the topics of layering\, gear packing\, and weather assessment. Afterwards we'll head out in our van for a 0.9 mile hike up to West Rattlesnake Mountain to enjoy a stunning view of Squam Lake.  You’re welcome to carpool with us in our van\, or you can follow us there in your own car. We want you to be comfy on the trail\, so please come prepared with water\, snacks\, and your waterproof gear. If you’re short on supplies\, the SLA is happy to lend out extra snowshoes\, microspikes\, and day packs! You can find our full 'what to bring' guide right here: Winter Day Hiking Checklist We’ll wrap up the day with a Q&A to ensure you leave ready for your next winter adventure!\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Register now\n\n        \n        \n                \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nWest Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot\n\n\n  \n              \n    \n                      \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n      \n      \n        \n      \n      \n      West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead\, Center Sandwich\, NH 03227\n      \n                  \n\n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\nAbout one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area\, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH\, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include  Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve)\, Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land)\, Webster Land Co\, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nTo keep you cozy and fueled\, please bring along your favorite snacks\, plenty of water\, warm layers\, and waterproof boots. Don’t worry if you’re missing a few things—the SLA has extra trekking poles\, day packs\, microspikes\, and snowshoes available for you to borrow! For a full list of gear to help you prepare\, feel free to check out our winter hiking guide at the link below.Winter Day Hiking Checklist \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\nSLA's Adventure Ecology trips\n\nThroughout the year\, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.\n\n\n  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\nLakes Region Conservation Corps\n\nThe Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    \n        Learn more about the LRCC program
URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/14th-annual-squam-ridge-race/
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