Science Pub: Be Lake Smart
Join us at Walter's Basin for tips for becoming LakeSmart. You can be a hero for your lake! What happens on your property affects the lake, whether you live along it or miles from it.
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Life Under Glass: DIY Biosphere in a Jar
Join the SLA and build your own self-sustaining "Squam in a Jar" by collecting local soil and "murky" water to jumpstart a miniature living ecosystem. You will learn how to layer these natural elements so your biosphere can recycle its own air and water for years to come!
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Timberdoodling: Looking for Spring’s Funkiest Bird
Timberdoodle, Bog sucker, Night Partridge, Labrador Twister, are just a few of the strange names attributed to this strange bird. Join us as we search for the elusive and wonderful American woodcock, a spring ambassador with a display as weird as its many names!
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Conservation & Cinema: Lessons from Jellystone
Get ready for a big-screen adventure as we kick off National Park Week! Join us at the SLA for an interactive viewing of the 2010 movie Yogi Bear. This fun afternoon connects the mission of the National Park Service to our own backyard, teaching you how to be a real-life protector of natural spaces.
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(CANCELED) Earth Day Meteor Shower Viewing & Campfire
The best way to spend Earth Day is outside! Join us for a fun evening viewing of the Lyrid's meteor shower around a warm campfire with s'mores. Chat with neighbors about Earth Day and what it means to you while observing one of the great astronomy events of spring.
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Why Knot?
Join the Squam Lakes Association for a hands-on program where we’ll practice the age-old tradition of knots! We’ll start with the basics, learning both how to tie a knot and its many functions. After practicing, we’ll put our new skills to the test by building a shelter.
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Squam Prints: Bleach Painting With Nature
Join the Squam Lakes Association for a hands-on bleach printing program. Using leaves and other interesting materials found in the natural environment, we’ll transform old clothes/fabric into unique creations. Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, this simple process is accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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VOLUNTEER: Spring Workday
Join SLA staff and Lakes Region Conservation Corps for a day of spring cleaning! Help clear trails, rake campsites, and install swim lines to prepare for summer.
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VOLUNTEER: National Trails Day
This annual celebration, organized by the American Hiking Society, encourages people to get outdoors, participate in trail maintenance, and advocate for the protection of trails and public lands.
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Bioinventory Bio-Blitz
Join the Squam Lakes Association for a fun, hands-on Bioinventory Bio-Blitz! Learn how to use the Seek app as a tool for observing and documenting the plants and animals that inhabit the Squam watershed; just bring your curiosity and a smartphone!
