You asked, we answered: stargazing is back at West Rattlesnake! The shortening days and early nightfall may make this time of year seem dreary, but they’re a great chance to see the stars and still get home at a reasonable hour. We’ll hike up to the summit for a stellar view of constellations, planets, and other celestial phenomena, as well as the beautiful vista of Squam Lake at night.
Come be nutty with LRCC member Meg at Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest November 5th from 11-2PM on an Adventure Ecology that will crack you out of your shell. Learn about and ID native trees in our watershed as we enjoy an easy 2 mile walk, stopping to talk about anything nut-worthy, mast years, trees, seeds and more conversations that will drive you nutty.
Volunteer with Lakes Region Conservation Corps members for a half day of trail work from 9:00am to 1:00pm! We will focus on removing blowdowns, clearing branches that encroach within the trail corridor, brushing in portions of the trail where the path is unclear, and checking blazes along the way.
Challenge yourself to a climb on the LRCC's very last guided hike of the season! We’ll begin our trek at historic Mead Base on the southern slope of Mt. Israel, then ascend the two-mile Wentworth Trail to its summit, where we’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Sandwich Range before heading back down.
Come join Peter and Meg for their last Adventure Ecology program of their AmeriCorps service at Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest.
Explore our newly renovated building, complete with new office and public spaces and a state-of-the-art water quality monitoring lab. Enjoy hot chocolate, holiday cookies, and plenty of seasonal cheer. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the community, we welcome you to come celebrate with us!
Join Director of Education, Kyle Salmons, on an easy 2.8 mile out-and-back hike to the summits of both East and West Rattlesnake. It's a great time of year to get out and hike, but it's best to have company on a chilly winter day. Whether you are an experienced hiker or you are just looking for a starting point, our Wednesday Winter Hikes are a great way to get out and explore!
This winter's story is The Mitten, a classic Ukrainian folktale retold in picture book form by beloved New England author, Jan Brett.
Join Director of Education, Kyle Salmons, for a mix of gentle hike and steep climb on an out-and-back hike up Cotton Mountain. Start 2025 off with a winter hike up to the summit of the first (or last, depending on your perspective) mountain on the Squam Range. Nestled close to the town of Holderness, Cotton Mountain is the perfect winter hike to get used to steep terrain without the risk of being out in the wilderness.
Every year, on the first warm, rainy nights of spring, thousands of salamanders and frogs migrate to vernal pools and other wetlands to breed in a phenomenon known as “Big Night.” Sadly, many are killed when they must cross roads. Join longtime Salamander Crossing Brigade coordinator Brett Amy Thelen to discover the magic of Big Night — and to learn how community scientists in the Granite State are coming together to help migrating amphibians survive the most dangerous journey of their lives.
