This late summer and early fall, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center invites visitors to engage
deeply with New Hampshire’s native wildlife through its new Species Spotlight series. Each week highlights one
species in the Science Center’s care. Docents and staff will share their unique stories and discuss daily
enrichment which includes novel items engaging the animal’s natural senses and abilities.
“Every animal has a story,” says Iain MacLeod, Executive Director. “Our ambassadors can’t survive in the wild,
but through their stories, visitors develop empathy and a stronger connection to nature.”
The schedule is:
 Week of August 11: Coyote – Watch Belmont, orphaned as a pup in Belmont, NH.
 Week of August 18: Fisher – Learn about this secretive forest carnivore.
 Week of August 25: Red Fox – Discover the challenges and care of the resident Red Foxes.
 Week of September 1: Bobcat – Observe New Hampshire’s elusive bobcats and their stories.
 Weekend of September 6–7: Mountain Lion – Experience the power and history of the Mountain Lions.
 Weekend of September 13–14: Deer – Celebrate White-Tailed Deer and their care.
 Weekend of September 20–21: Raptors – Meet rescue raptors like Conway the Barred Owl.
 Weekend of September 27–28: River Otter – Watch playful River Otters and hear their stories.
 Weekend of October 4–5: Black Bear – Learn about Black Bears and their enrichment activities.
Each spotlight includes an explanation of daily animal enrichment, docents to share stories and answer
questions, plus engaging facts and displays. All activities are included with trail admission; last entry at 3:30 p.m.
Visit nhnature.org for details. Join us and connect with the wildlife that makes New Hampshire’s natural world
extraordinary.

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About Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New
Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided
Squam Lake Cruises, public gardens, and a nature-based Montessori early learning center, the Science Center
has educated audiences of all ages since 1966 about the importance of our natural world. The Science Center is
Sensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity. Located on Route 113 in Holderness, it’s an easy drive from exit 24 off
I-93, and public trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1 with programming throughout the year.
For further information about the Science Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center / 23 Science Center Rd. Corner of Rtes 3 & 113 / Holderness NH