June 2021
Squam Lake Cruises- Discover Squam
This unforgettable guided tour has something new to delight you on every trip. Learn about the natural history of Squam Lake, look for majestic Bald Eagles, and listen for the haunting call of Common Loons. Hear about the people who have lived on its rocky shores surrounded by scenic mountains for over 5,000 years. Cruise on this beautiful lake where On Golden Pond was filmed almost 40 years ago. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length on canopied pontoon boats.…
Find out more »Loon Cruise – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Loon Cruise Fridays, June 11, 18, 25, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) are offering cruises that focus on Common Loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. A Science Center naturalist joins an LPC biologist who guides the tour and discusses the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect these extraordinary birds. The cruise route is chosen to maximize…
Find out more »StoryWalk at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
StoryWalkTM Daily 8 - 5pm StoryWalkTM begins for the 2021 season at the Holderness Town Gazebo. StoryWalkTM features On Meadowview Street. Written by Henry Cole, the story is about Caroline and her family, who have just moved to Meadowview Street. But where's the meadow and where's the view? When a small wildflower begins to grow in her backyard, Caroline and her family soon transform the yard into a wildlife habitat. StoryWalkTM surrounds the Holderness Town Gazebo behind the Holderness Post Office at Curry…
Find out more »July 2021
All About Birds at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Celebrate birds and the opening of our new raptor exhibit. Get up close to live raptors at Pop Up Animal Encounters throughout the day. Have your questions answered by naturalists stationed at the new exhibit. Cost: Included with trail admission. Last entry at 3:30 p.m.
Find out more »Virtual Ecology Series: A Night of Moths at Squam Lakes Science Center
A Night of Moths: by Rick Van de Poll, PhD, Founder, Ecosystem Management Consultants of New England Did you know New Hampshire is home to about 1,800 moth species, many of which rival butterflies in their beauty? Do you want to know why moths are attracted to light or why most moths fly at night? Noted ecologist Rick Van de Poll will answer these questions and more during this virtual presentation. Learn about the variety of moths living in this…
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