April Showers Meteor Viewing
Location: Whitten Woods Trailhead. Click here for a google map link.
This 500+ acre property, is owned by the New England Forest Foundation (NEFF), on which the Squam Lakes Conservation Society holds a conservation and trail easement, and the trails are maintained by the Squam Lakes Association (SLA).
Registration: Space is limited to 10 people. Registration is required for this free program.
This Week's Program: Get out of bed and experience the first meteor shower of Spring 2024 with the SLA! Just before dawn on April 22nd, the Lyrid shower will be peaking over the Northern Hemisphere. We will meet at the Whitten Woods trailhead in Ashland at 4:45, and walk a short distance to an open field for ideal viewing.
What to Bring: The origin point of the shower will be directly overhead, so we encourage bringing a blanket or sleeping pad to sit or lie on for more comfortable stargazing. The SLA will also be able to provide sit pads for participants.
Audience: All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This Week's SLA Staff Guide: Peter Laskin is a Lakes Region Conservation Corps member serving with the SLA. He recently graduated from Harvard University in his hometown of Cambridge, MA with a degree in Integrative Biology. A longtime visitor, camper, and seasonal worker in the Lakes Region, he’s excited to get out and explore the trails with you!
SLA's Adventure Ecology Trips:
Throughout 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.
Lakes Region Conservation Corps
The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind the Squam Lakes Association’s conservation efforts. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas, which ensures that LRCC members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Members remove invasive species from the Squam watershed, manage and act as caretakers at our backcountry campsites, maintain the SLA’s 50+ miles of trails, educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, spearhead reports on conservation efforts, lead SLA volunteer crews and ensure the daily functioning of the Squam Lakes Association’s programs. Click here to learn more about the program.