The Mitten: a StoryWalk at Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest
This winter's story is The Mitten, a classic Ukrainian folktale retold in picture book form by beloved New England author, Jan Brett.
This winter's story is The Mitten, a classic Ukrainian folktale retold in picture book form by beloved New England author, Jan Brett.
Snow quiets the landscape and our minds, spend this winter day embracing the restfulness of the season. Immerse yourself in the frozen landscape and take inspiration from the sounds of nature to create landscape inspired poetry.
Come join our LRCC Americorps members for a half day of trail work on the Col Trail. Maintaining a clear path helps concentrate foot traffic onto the trail, reducing erosion and stress on the surrounding environment.
Join us for the launch of the Friends of Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest, a group based in working with the community to approach the challenges that arise when managing a multi-use community-based forest.
This spring’s story StoryWalk®, The Flower Thief by Alice Hemming with illustrations by Nicola Slater, follows Squirrel as he learns about respecting nature from his forest friends.
What better place to gaze at the stars than at Squam Lake! Come join us for winter stargazing at our newly renovated building and on the ice.
Do you love hiking? Do you love dogs? What about hiking and dogs? Join the us on a hike through Whitten Woods to learn about best practices when hiking with dogs!
Join LRCC member Emma Murray on a nighttime owling hike! Come learn more about the elusive creatures that are found in our backyard and uncover the secrets of OWLS!
Come join our LRCC Americorps members for a half day of trail work on the Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest. We will work to clear the trail corridor of overhanging vegetation and any blow downs that have come down so far this winter. Maintaining a clear path helps concentrate foot traffic onto the trail, reducing erosion and stress on the surrounding environment.
Moose don’t usually come to mind when you think about animal migration, but join NH Fish and Game Moose Biologist, Henry Jones to about the major habitats moose use throughout the year as well as some of the finer details that change each season. All in the context of their overall ecology. This information will help attendees understand moose status in New Hampshire and help the species.
Come spring, amphibians will begin migrating from their woodland wintering sites to their breeding grounds which are located in lowland wetlands and vernal pools. One of the dangers for them during this time is crossing roads that cut through these habitats. Join us to watch a webinar about how you can volunteer to help transport these critters safely across the road and record their migration numbers.
Come join Miranda and Hunter for a full moon hike on March 14th from 7:30-9:30pm at Whitten Woods. March is the last full moon of winter and also happens to be a total solar eclipse - what better way to celebrate this than a group hike?
Ever wonder who owns your favorite trail or who maintains it? Come learn more at Chamberlain Reynolds with LRCC member Miranda Fisher.
Do you want to learn more about feeding the birds in your own backyard and make a cute recycled birdfeeder? If yes, this program is for you! We will be making our own recycled birdfeeders and learning about proper bird feeding etiquette. Stop in from 10-1 for free birdseed and to make a unique birdfeeder.
Come check out our after-school program and craft at the Ashland Town Library!
Join LRCC member Miranda Fisher on a hike to explore the geological history of Squam and the surrounding area!
Join the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) on Saturday April 5 from 1-3 to learn all about soil! We will learn about the three major types of soil: sand, silt, and clay at the SLA headquarters. There will be a focus on gardening and soil health just in time for spring! Participants will learn how to identify the soils you have in your backyard and all the benefits of a good healthy soil.
