March 2019
Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour 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 needed,…
Find out more »Squam Lake Science Center : Winter Bird Banding
Looking for a chance to see wild birds up close? Join us to find out why and how we capture, band, and release birds that gather at our winter feeding station. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Time will be spent indoors and outdoors; bring warm layers, hats, and gloves. Cost: $8/member; $10/non-member *MAKE A DAY OF IT! Attend both a Wild Winter Walk and a Winter Bird Banding. Bring your brown bag lunch for the time in between.…
Find out more »April 2019
Homeschool Series: Be a Scientist! at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
January 3: Ecology; February 7: Ornithology March 7: Mammalogy April 4: Entomology For ages 7 to 10 There are many different types of scientists – from Dendrologists to Ornithologists and don’t forget Entomologists too. Become a scientist as you develop and test predictions, and participate in and conduct experiments. Learn how to use keys and books to identify living and nonliving ecosystem components that make New Hampshire unique. Investigate a different scientific field of study each month. An adult must participate…
Find out more »Homeschool Series: Using Our Five Senses
January 3: Sound February 7: Sight March 7: Taste April 4: Celebrate All Five Senses! For ages 4 to 6 How do we understand and interpret the world? With our senses of course! Learn all about your senses and put them to work as you explore what types of information we get from each one. Learn how animals use their senses. The focus is on a different sense each month and the last day is a celebration of them all. An…
Find out more »Science Pub: Climate Change Solutions
Science Pub: Climate Change Solutions Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Holderness, NH - The very popular Science Pub’s continue through April at Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness. Climate change is affecting our human and natural environments. Hear from people taking action to mitigate climate change consequences at the individual and community levels. Take part in a lively discussion after the presentation to discuss solutions we can implement at home and in…
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