BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://squamlakes.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Squam Lakes Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250808T185723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T214655Z UID:22188-1755943200-1755954000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Guided Hike: Five Finger Point Trail 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/five-finger-point-guided-hike/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_7486-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T213000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250806T173631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T134734Z UID:22161-1755973800-1755984600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Contra Dancing at the SLA 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/contra-dancing-at-the-sla/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/contra.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250808T133715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T150402Z UID:22171-1756026000-1756044000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Work Day on Mt. Morgan Trail 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-work-day-on-mt-morgan-trail/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_1181-1-e1759415260529.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T220000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250818T191802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T152214Z UID:22236-1756324800-1756332000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Film Screening: Toxic Puzzle 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/film-screening-toxic-puzzle/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/toxic-puzzle-movie-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250803T132556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T132556Z UID:22117-1756558800-1756569600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Sun Printing 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/sun-printing/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_5649-e1753710560126.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250623T155244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T201857Z UID:21923-1757152800-1757160000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Beaver: The Wetland Weaver 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/beaver-the-wetland-weaver/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7506-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250829T160927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T163713Z UID:22339-1757235600-1757253600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Work Day on Brooks Fisher Trail and CRT 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-work-day-on-brooks-fisher-trail-and-crt/ 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:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250728T134318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174105Z UID:22025-1757754000-1757764800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Botany Bonanza 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/botany-bonanza/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/c21aae19-5780-40f4-86cf-6ab81a1464e9.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250529T152041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T152751Z UID:21255-1758354300-1758384000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY: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/squam-ridge-race/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hero-ridgerace24-cropped.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T000000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250930T154955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T181752Z UID:22537-1758960000-1761868800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Trek for Trees Challenge! 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/trek-for-trees/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Trek-for-Trees-Poster-png-e1759346526673.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250827T194450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T201502Z UID:22301-1758967200-1758981600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Hike up Red Hill 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/fall-foliage-hike-up-red-hill/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology,Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Red-Hill-Pic-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250915T192452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T131255Z UID:22458-1758967200-1758985200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Arboretum Planting 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-planting/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/534-US-Route-3-Squam-Lakes-Association-Holderness-NH-03245-e1757964282974.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T220000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250926T190459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T191313Z UID:22559-1759568400-1759615200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Yoga at the SLA 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/yoga-at-the-sla-1042025/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/YogaatSLABarn_September2025-2-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250816T180822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T183949Z UID:22226-1759586400-1759595400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam in Fiber (Felting) 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-in-fiber/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Piper-Cove-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251001T204906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T205221Z UID:22629-1760173200-1760184000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Invasive Plant Removal at Cotton Mountain Trailhead 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-invasive-plant-removal-at-cotton-mountain-trailhead/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/terrinvasivevol2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T220000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250926T190611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T191340Z UID:22562-1760173200-1760220000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Yoga at the SLA 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/yoga-at-the-sla-10112025/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/YogaatSLABarn_September2025-2-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251002T142620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T142850Z UID:22639-1760778000-1760796000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Mt. Percival Trail Work Day 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-mt-percival-trail-work-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_1181-1-e1759415260529.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T183000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251003T185509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T134255Z UID:22646-1760808600-1760812200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Batty for Bats 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/batty-for-bats/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Big-Brown-Bat-©-Joe-Bartok-cc-by-nc-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251001T202856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T193858Z UID:22625-1761073200-1761076800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Stargazing at Squam 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/stargazing-at-squam/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Stargazing_0-e1759586821326.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250912T183422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T184204Z UID:22435-1761381000-1761411600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fall Volunteer 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/fall-volunteer-workday/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-15-144116-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T220000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20250926T190716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T191338Z UID:22565-1761382800-1761429600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Yoga at the SLA 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/yoga-at-the-sla-10252025/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/YogaatSLABarn_September2025-2-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251016T204806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204909Z UID:22727-1761499800-1761507000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fall Golden Hour Frolic 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/fall-golden-hour-frolic/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Whitten-1-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251026T151927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T145435Z UID:22780-1762083000-1762088400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Trek for Trees: Name Reveal 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/trek-for-trees-name-reveal/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Trek-for-Trees-Poster-1-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251004T155603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T154256Z UID:22667-1762455600-1762462800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike: West Rattlesnake 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/full-moon-hike-west-rattlesnake/ 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:20251108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251022T145443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T183719Z UID:22750-1762596000-1762603200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Hibernate\, Migrate\, Adapt: Belknap Woods 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/hibernate-migrate-adapt/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/orange-blaze-hiking-for-hunting-season-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251010T180930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T193900Z UID:22708-1763114400-1763121600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:LRCC Celebration of Service 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/lrcc-celebration-of-service/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LRCC_NO_Staff_2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251023T190831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T142320Z UID:22757-1763485200-1763492400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Stargazing at Squam 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/stargazing-at-squam-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sw2-e1761246678210.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251118T195243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T172108Z UID:22910-1764828000-1764878400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Full Moon Hike: Whitten Woods 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/full-moon-hike-whitten-woods-2/ 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:20251206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251121T202713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T203738Z UID:22931-1765011600-1765022400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Ashland Garden Club's Holiday Greens Sale 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/ashland-garden-clubs-holiday-greens-sale/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ashland-Garden-Club-Holiday-Flyer1-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260625T101404 CREATED:20251215T171034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T185845Z UID:22981-1765756800-1772323199@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Frederick: a StoryWalk at Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest 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/winter-2026-storywalk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Frederick-e1765824090355.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR