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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T113000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232020 CREATED:20250702T173117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T173153Z UID:21957-1751796000-1751801400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Sprint Canoeing DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/introduction-to-sprint-canoeing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/July-6-Spring-Canoeing-1-png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250606T121404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T134713Z UID:21801-1751189400-1751209200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-water-quality-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fullsizeoutput_107b-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T083000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250328T125636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T145033Z UID:21065-1751099400-1751099400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Think Like a Fish: Seasonal Fish Behavior DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/think-like-a-fish-seasonal-fish-behavior/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bowman-kayak-trip-2-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250608T135139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T150158Z UID:21840-1750672800-1750680000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Ecosystem Services DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/ecosystem-services/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/woodshikeGOOD.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250612T204106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204106Z UID:21868-1750582800-1750600800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Trail Workday on Wentworth Trail DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-trail-workday-on-wentworth-trail/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Trail-Work-e1753538700783.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250515T145653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T151253Z UID:21571-1750510800-1750518000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Open House and Ribbon Cutting DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/open-house-and-ribbon-cutting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Drone_3-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250602T172738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T182319Z UID:21662-1750492800-1750510800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament - June DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-canoe-classic-bass-fishing-tournament-june2025/ CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bonsal-Brooks-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250420T170329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T163639Z UID:21365-1749981600-1749988800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Canopy of Contagion DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/canopy-of-contagion/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/viewchamberlain-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250523T151622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T180529Z UID:21680-1749286800-1749304800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Volunteer: National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-national-trails-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3899-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250319T175423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T193208Z UID:20907-1748782800-1748793600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Water Quality Training DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-water-quality-training-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fullsizeoutput_107b-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250520T200301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T140303Z UID:21603-1748772000-1748779200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Art vs. Science DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/art-vs-science/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/plant.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250515T162015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T162015Z UID:21583-1748685600-1748700000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Weed Watchers Training Day DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-weed-watchers-training-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/24-06-22-13-22-25-3826-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250325T142543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T174520Z UID:20972-1748678400-1748685600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Who's that Bird? DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/whos-that-bird/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bird--scaled-e1743356736127.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250408T163859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T165427Z UID:21034-1748167200-1748174400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL: I Lichen Fungi DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/i-lichen-fungi/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2220-e1744130413422.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T180000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250513T174209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T165942Z UID:21536-1748012400-1748023200@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Capturing the Beauty of Pipers Cove En Plein Air DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/capturing-the-beauty-of-pipers-cove-en-plein-air/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/painting-e1747158225977.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250420T172427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T174805Z UID:21372-1747576800-1747584000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Fire is Alive DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/fire-is-alive/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20240222_124412_IMG_4555-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232021 CREATED:20250403T194741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T194741Z UID:21177-1746261000-1746291600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Spring Workday DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-spring-workday/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250320T183126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T181025Z UID:20963-1745749800-1745757000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Earth Week Journal Hike DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/earth-week-journal-hike/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/24-05-04-13-53-40-3322-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250325T141458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T193713Z UID:20945-1745143200-1745150400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Spring Cleaning DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/spring-cleaning/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trillium-scaled-e1743356675488.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250320T141949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T150259Z UID:20931-1744538400-1744545600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Breaking it Down: Compost 101 DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/breaking-it-down-compost-101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/B42-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T213000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250325T140823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T145645Z UID:20929-1744313400-1744320600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike: Fogg Hill Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-fogg-hill-conservation-area/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/moon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250122T181209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T190134Z UID:19758-1744133400-1744138800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:FULL - Science Pub – Studying Whale Migration Along North America’s East Coast DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-studying-whale-migration-along-north-americas-east-coast/ CATEGORIES:Science Pub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Poster-scaled-e1733501606189.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250325T141446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T150724Z UID:20920-1743843600-1743850800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Get the Dirt on Soil Health DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/get-the-dirt-on-soil-health/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/soil-.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T143000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250218T155523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T160338Z UID:20132-1743251400-1743258600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Cancelled - Rock Time! DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/rock-time/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Boulder-Sampling-2-scaled-e1739894230586.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250304T144407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T164450Z UID:20516-1743001200-1743008400@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Salamander Program & Crafts DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/salamander-program-crafts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Salamander-Program.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250218T211402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T131627Z UID:20161-1742724000-1742734800@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Home Tweet Home: Birdfeeder Making DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/home-tweet-home/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_5687.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250218T163436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T170632Z UID:20138-1742464800-1742472000@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Who's the Manager: Land Use and History Walk DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/whos-the-manager-land-use-and-history-walk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/24-04-14-14-01-13-6173-1-scaled-e1739897090635.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T193000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250221T162020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T184450Z UID:20236-1741980600-1741980600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike: Whitten Woods FULL DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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/ CATEGORIES:Guided Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_6749-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250301T193251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T184756Z UID:20227-1741890600-1741899600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Squam Salamander Brigade Volunteer Training DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-salamander-survey-volunteer-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20240411_224720-scaled-e1740774902151.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260520T232022 CREATED:20250122T181134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T184119Z UID:19754-1741714200-1741719600@squamlakes.org SUMMARY:Science Pub – Moose: Seasonal Habitat Shifts & Threats DESCRIPTION:Today's Adventure Ecology:\n\nBeavers almost went extinct in the late 1800’s\, and now that they have made a strong resurgence\, it’s difficult to imagine a world without them. Beavers are considered a “keystone species” because the wetlands they dam-up support a wide array of other wildlife species. Not only that\, but these instinctual engineers also effect the flow of nutrient loads into lakes. It’s fair to assume that beavers aren’t factoring conservation initiatives into their dam plans\, so why do they make them anyway? And how can humans coexist with this species when beavers are historically considered a nuisance and a commodity? Join us to explore all these questions and to learn more about these fascinating animals. We will meet in the SLA building at 9:45 to fill out liability forms and then gather in the great room to talk about the basics of beavers. We’ll talk a little bit about their evolution into modern North American Beavers\, and then dive into why they make dams\, how they make dams\, and the environmental impacts of their dams. Next\, we will go down to the docks and launch kayaks into Piper’s Cove\, where we will go explore our own resident beaver dam and take a closer look at how they are constructed. This will be an about 0.5 mile round trip\, but we will take our time and meander at the beaver dam\, so it will be a very leisurely paddle. SLA will provide all boats\, paddles and life vests. SLA members often spot these beavers in the cove\, so hopefully we might see one while we are boating in! Finally\, we’ll return to shore to wrap up.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 bring plenty of water and snacks. They should be prepared to get a little wet as we will be out on the water. Also bring sunscreen and bugspray as we will be under the sun for some time and will be boating around a wetland with many insect species. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nMeet this week's guide\n\nMy name is Danielle Dexter and I am from Keene\, New Hampshire. I graduated from Keene State College in 2024 where I studied Environmental Studies and Spanish. I developed a deep love for nature by growing up spending my time in the woods and lakes of NH; hiking\, day dreaming\, and looking for wildlife. Travel\, experiential learning\, and service based learning have greatly influenced my education and interests. I am excited to be back in my beautiful home state to learn more about lake conservation while helping to teach the public about all things ecology.\n\n\n\n \n \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\nSquam Lakes Association\n\nMeet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.\n\nSquam Lakes Association\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 534 US Route 3Holderness\, NH 03245\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\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-moose-seasonal-habitat-shifts-threats/ CATEGORIES:Science Pub ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://squamlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Poster-scaled-e1733501606189.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR