BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Squam Lakes Association - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Squam Lakes Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://squamlakes.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Squam Lakes Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154657 CREATED:20250926T190459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T191313Z UID:22559-1759568400-1759615200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Yoga at the SLA DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154657 CREATED:20250816T180822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T183949Z UID:22226-1759586400-1759595400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam in Fiber (Felting) DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154657 CREATED:20251001T204906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T205221Z UID:22629-1760173200-1760184000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Invasive Plant Removal at Cotton Mountain Trailhead DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154657 CREATED:20250926T190611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T191340Z UID:22562-1760173200-1760220000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Yoga at the SLA DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154657 CREATED:20251002T142620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T142850Z UID:22639-1760778000-1760796000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Mt. Percival Trail Work Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154657 CREATED:20251003T185509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T134255Z UID:22646-1760808600-1760812200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Batty for Bats DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154657 CREATED:20251001T202856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T193858Z UID:22625-1761073200-1761076800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Stargazing at Squam DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154657 CREATED:20250912T183422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T184204Z UID:22435-1761381000-1761411600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fall Volunteer Workday DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154657 CREATED:20250926T190716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T191338Z UID:22565-1761382800-1761429600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Yoga at the SLA DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251016T204806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204909Z UID:22727-1761499800-1761507000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fall Golden Hour Frolic DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251026T151927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T145435Z UID:22780-1762083000-1762088400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Trek for Trees: Name Reveal DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251004T155603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T154256Z UID:22667-1762455600-1762462800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike: West Rattlesnake DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251022T145443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T183719Z UID:22750-1762596000-1762603200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Hibernate\, Migrate\, Adapt: Belknap Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251010T180930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T193900Z UID:22708-1763114400-1763121600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:LRCC Celebration of Service DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251023T190831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T142320Z UID:22757-1763485200-1763492400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Stargazing at Squam DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251118T195243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T172108Z UID:22910-1764828000-1764878400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Full Moon Hike: Whitten Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251121T202713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T203738Z UID:22931-1765011600-1765022400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Ashland Garden Club's Holiday Greens Sale DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251215T171034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T185845Z UID:22981-1765756800-1772323199@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Frederick: a StoryWalk at Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20251118T200300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T163928Z UID:22915-1766163600-1766170800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Stargazing at Squam DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/stargazing-at-squam-3/ CATEGORIES:Stargazing 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:20260113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20260105T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T190911Z UID:23002-1768325400-1768330800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Science Pub – UNH Fisher Research Project DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/science-pub-unh-fisher-research-project/ CATEGORIES:Science Pub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20260120T174028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T184721Z UID:23054-1769680800-1769691600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Winter Hike: Five Finger Point Loop DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/winter-hike-five-finger-point-loop-12026/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Five-Finger-Pt-Winter.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20260120T184200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T144839Z UID:23061-1770458400-1770465600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Walk on the Wild Side: Winter Animal Tracks & Signs DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-winter-animal-tracks-signs/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Otter-Slide-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20250909T183913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T172853Z UID:22427-1771070400-1771081200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Winterfest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/winterfest-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_7872.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20260203T175535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T203719Z UID:23151-1771668000-1771675200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Terrific Twigs: Winter Tree ID DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/terrific-twigs-winter-tree-id/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_5582-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20260130T194412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T163048Z UID:23116-1772013600-1772024400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Belknap Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/guided-hike-belknap-woods-22526/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/snowy-swamp-walk-CRMF-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20260203T180606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204848Z UID:23156-1772272800-1772283600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Safety is Cool: A Guide to Winter Hiking DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/safety-is-cool-a-guide-to-winter-hiking/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260114_154737-scaled-e1770145428688.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20260226T164445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173318Z UID:23444-1772323200-1777593599@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Over in the Forest: a StoryWalk at Whitten Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/over-in-the-forest-a-storywalk-at-whitten-woods/ CATEGORIES:StoryWalk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/over-in-the-forest.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154658 CREATED:20260217T181214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T182103Z UID:23272-1772359200-1772373600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Winter Water Quality Excursion DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/winter-water-quality-excursion/ CATEGORIES:Public Program,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-3904-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154659 CREATED:20260220T193321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T194104Z UID:23316-1772560800-1772564400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Science Pub: Gardening For Wildlife DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/gardening-for-wildlife/ CATEGORIES:Science Pub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GardeningSP.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T154659 CREATED:20260131T201937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T140235Z UID:23145-1772618400-1772629200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Whitten Woods DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nWe will be exploring Homestead forest trail on a 2.7 mile loop trail that takes you through a variety of terrain\, swamp\, caves\, deciduous forest and conifer forests. Squam Lakes conservation corps member Emma Murray will be leading this hike through this beautiful property maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. By the end of the hike you will be able to identify the trees and other plants that are giving you shade on your hikes. We will learn techniques you can use anywhere in the world to identify trees and be able to identify some native New Hampshire species. We will also see some smaller flowering plants like shrubs\, ferns\, flowers and moss. Join us for a fun adventure in botany. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.\n\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\nWhat to bring\n\nParticipants should have variable weather hiking gear and be prepared for rain or shine. We recommend bug spray\, suncreen and plenty of water. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nHello! My name is Emma Murray and I’m a recent graduate of SUNY ESF College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse\, New York. I just graduated with a degree in Environmental Biology and applied my love of silviculture to get a minor in Forestry. I adore being in nature and sharing tons of fun facts about trees\, you’ve been warned if you ever go on a walk with me! If I’m not in the woods hiking around for cool plants you can find me baking\, reading a cool fantasy book or working on one of my knitting projects. \n\n\n\n \n \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\nHomestead Forest Conservation Area\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homestead Forest Trailhead Hugo Smith Rd\, Ashland\, NH\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nHomestead Falls is a property maintainged by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Scattered throughout the forest are cellar holes and foundations which identify the locations of four of five farms known to have existed in the 1800s. A sixth farmhouse\, now owned by LRCT\, dates from about 1825. These structures bear witness to a tradition of homestead agriculture in rural New Hampshire and to the transition from fields back to forestland after these farms were abandoned.\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 \n Learn more about the LRCC program URL:https://squamlakes.org/event/guided-hike-whitten-woods-21226/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260204_153634-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR