January 2020
Binos and Birdfeeders: Winter Backyard Birds
What birds overwinter in New Hampshire? How do they survive? Gather around our bird feeders and learn to identify backyard birds. You can even try letting the birds eat out of your hand! We will discuss bird feeding basics, make a bird feeder from natural or recycled materials to take home, go on a walk to identify birds in the field and forest using binoculars, and finish up by meeting a bird some may consider an uninvited guest at bird…
Find out more »Wild Winter Walks: Guided Tours of the Live Animal Trail
For adults and families with children ages 6 and up Have you ever wondered what happens to the animals at the Science Center during the winter? Most of them stay in the same place, just as they would in the wild. Join a staff naturalist for a guided walk on the live animal exhibit trail to see our animal ambassadors dressed in their winter coats and discuss how these native animals are well adapted for winter in New Hampshire. If…
Find out more »February 2020
Winter Bald Eagle Watching at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Winter Bald Eagle Watching When: Sat, February 1, 9am – 12pm Description: For adults and families with children ages 12 and up Join Executive Director Iain MacLeod to tour around the Lakes Region to spot Bald Eagles. Iain will share the natural history and adaptations of these majestic birds, the story of how we almost lost our national symbol of freedom, and what has led to their comeback. We will carpool to viewing sites. Binoculars will be available or you…
Find out more »Intro to Ice Fishing: Panfish – at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Sun, February 2, 7:00am – 10:30am DescriptionFor adults and families with children ages 9 and up Beneath the snow and ice is a wondrous world of peril: oxygen starts to deplete, food is scarce, and water temperature is barely above 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Join us in search of fish that remain active under these conditions. Try to entice fish to the end of your line using lures and jigging techniques that mimic their natural food. Learn about fish adaptations by…
Find out more »Homeschool Program for ages 4-6 at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Homeschool Series: All About Series (ages 4-6) When: Thu, February 6, 10:00am – 11:30am For ages 4 to 6 January 9: Skunks* February 6: Groundhogs March 5: Owls April 2: Turtles Join us with your child to learn all about New Hampshire wildlife. Each session considers a different group of living things through activities, hands-on experiences, and a meeting with a live animal. Cost $9/member child; $11/non-member child An adult must participate with children at no additional cost. Each additional…
Find out more »Homeschool Program for ages 7-10 at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Homeschool Series: Get HAPI! (ages 7-10) When: Thu, February 6, 10:00am – 11:30am For ages 7 to 10 January 9: Interrelationships* February 6: Populations March 5: Habitats April 2: Ecosystems The primary interpretive focus of the Science Center’s programs and exhibits is community ecology, which has four major concepts: Habitats, Adaptations, Populations, and Interrelationships (HAPI). Join us with your child to investigate these topics in depth. Cost $9/member child; $11/non-member child An adult must participate with children at no additional…
Find out more »Winter Forts and Fires Program at Squam Lakes Science Center
Winter Forts and Fires - Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a fun winter program for adults and families with children ages 4 and up. Participants will build forts, play games, and then warm up around a fire with cocoa and toasted marshmallows. The group moves inside to meet a live animal ambassador with special adaptations for winter survival. Dress to be outside with insulated snow boots and warm…
Find out more »Science Pub: Community Conversations on Climate Change
Join us in the lounge at Walter’s Basin for engaging evenings discussing climate change solutions over drinks and appetizers. Climate change is affecting our natural world and the animals (including we humans) that inhabit our planet in many ways. We will focus on solutions to this global problem. Different scientists and organizations will speak for about 30 minutes with a lively discussion to follow. Bring your questions and plan to contribute to this community conversation on climate change. Visit nhnature.org…
Find out more »Winter Bald Eagle Watching at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Winter Bald Eagle Watching Saturday, February 15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Executive Director Iain MacLeod leads a tour around the Lakes Region to spot bald Eagles. Iain will share the natural history and adaptations of these majestic birds, the story of how we almost lost our national symbol of freedom, and what has led to their comeback. Participants will carpool to viewing sites and binoculars will be available or participants can…
Find out more »Winter Backyard Bird Program at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Binos and Bird Feeders: Winter Backyard Birds Sunday, February 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds a winter backyard bird program for adults and families with children ages 5 and up. What birds overwinter in New Hampshire? How do they survive? Gather around the Science Center’s bird feeders and learn to identify backyard birds. Participants can even try letting the birds eat out of their hand! We will discuss bird feeding basics,…
Find out more »Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour of the Live Animal Exhibit Trail at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour of the Live Animal Exhibit Trail Sunday, February 16, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a winter program for adults and families with children ages 6 and up. Learn about the animals who live at the Science Center during the winter. Most of them stay in the same place, just as they would in the wild. A staff naturalist will lead a guided walk on the live animal…
Find out more »Ice fishing for Trout at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Ice Fishing: Trout on Sunday, February 23, 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds and introduction to ice fishing for trout for adults and families with children ages 9 and up. Beneath the snow and ice is a wondrous world of peril: oxygen starts to deplete, food is scarce, and water temperature is barely above 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Join a Science Center naturalist in search of fish that remain active under these conditions. Try…
Find out more »Animals in Winter – survival basics – at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Animals in Winter - Thursday, February 27, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Holderness, NH – What strategies do animals use to survive the winter? What adaptations do they have to help them stay warm and find food? Participants will meet three live animals during this indoor program and learn about the adaptations that they have to survive in the wild during this challenging time of year. This program is for all ages. Cost: $7/member; $9/non-member To register for this event, and…
Find out more »March 2020
Binos & Birdfeeders: Winter Backyard Birds
Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds a winter backyard bird program for adults and families with children ages 5 and up. What birds overwinter in New Hampshire? How do they survive? Gather around the Science Center’s bird feeders and learn to identify backyard birds. Participants can even try letting the birds eat out of their hand! We will discuss bird feeding basics, make a bird feeder from natural or recycled materials to take home, go on a…
Find out more »Science Pub: Community Conversations on Climate Change
Join us in the lounge at Walter’s Basin for engaging evenings discussing climate change solutions over drinks and appetizers. Climate change is affecting our natural world and the animals (including we humans) that inhabit our planet in many ways. We will focus on solutions to this global problem. Different scientists and organizations will speak for about 30 minutes with a lively discussion to follow. Bring your questions and plan to contribute to this community conversation on climate change. Visit nhnature.org…
Find out more »April 2020
Science Pub: Community Conversations on Climate Change
Join us in the lounge at Walter’s Basin for engaging evenings discussing climate change solutions over drinks and appetizers. Climate change is affecting our natural world and the animals (including we humans) that inhabit our planet in many ways. We will focus on solutions to this global problem. Different scientists and organizations will speak for about 30 minutes with a lively discussion to follow. Bring your questions and plan to contribute to this community conversation on climate change. Visit nhnature.org…
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