July 2019
Meet the Dinosaurs of Dinosaurs Alive! at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Holderness, NH – If you thought you would never see or hear dinosaurs in the Lakes region of New Hampshire, think again! On Tuesday, July 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., participants can to get to know the five dinosaurs that have made their homes at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center through Meet the Dinosaurs of Dinosaurs Alive! In this special program for adults and children ages 12 and older, participants learn about the different dinosaur species of Dinosaurs Alive!…
Find out more »Turtle Talk – Squam Lake Science Center
Turtle Talk Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in July and August for a fun session about turtles. These volunteer-led talks are hands-on and there is always a live turtle visitor. Interactive discussions and questions are encouraged. Turtle Talks are included as part of your trail admission fee and held on the Bluestone Terrace of the Webster Education Building. Bluestone Terrace of the Webster Education Building (map)
Find out more »Discover Squam Lake Cruises
RESERVE ONLINE This unforgettable guided tour has something to delight everyone. Learn about the natural history of the lake, the wildlife that makes Squam so special, and the people who have enjoyed these lakes for over 5,000 years. View locations where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed over 30 years ago. Watch for Common Loons, Bald Eagles, and other wildlife. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are…
Find out more »Squam Lake Cruises
RESERVE ONLINE This unforgettable guided tour has something to delight everyone. Learn about the natural history of the lake, the wildlife that makes Squam so special, and the people who have enjoyed these lakes for over 5,000 years. View locations where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed over 30 years ago. Watch for Common Loons, Bald Eagles, and other wildlife. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are…
Find out more »Up Close to Animals – Fish Feeding
Meet live animals up close and learn about them from an experienced naturalist educator. These engaging talks at the amphitheater feature a variety of different animals, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Programs are offered daily from July through Labor Day and on weekends through Columbus Day. Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. learn about the fish in the cold and warm water aquariums at the Water Matters Pavilion as you watch a live feeding demonstration. This presentation is held in the…
Find out more »Youth Nature Day Camps – Squam Lake Science Center
Modern Dinosaurs 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Ages 7-9 Dinosaurs are coming to the Science Center this summer! Become a paleontolgist as we dig into dinosaurs to learn about the species featured on the exhibit trail. We will discover how fossils form, see what it's like to dig for fossils, and even meet some modern day dinosaurs through visits with live animal ambassadors. Cost: $140/member; $160/non-member
Find out more »Squam Lake Cruises – Cruise with a Naturalist
Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from mountain ranges to island stories to quiet spots during this memorable lake experience. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for…
Find out more »Yoga on the Deck – Squam Lake Science Center
Rise and shine with Vinyasa Yoga on the deck at Water Matters Pavilion. Stretch and renew while surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Led by Donna Sullivan E-RYT 200, RYT-500, this gentle flow yoga is appropriate for all levels. Bring a yoga mat and water. Cost: $13/member; $15/non-member REGISTER ONLINE or call 603-968-7194 x 7. Advance registration is required by noon the day before the program. If minimum enrollment is not met, programs may be cancelled. Walk-ins may…
Find out more »River Otter Feeding – Squam Lake Science Center
Join us for River Otter Feeding every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 a.m. from May 1-November 1. See two playful resident river otters enjoy an early lunch. Expert volunteers tell visitors about otter biology and ecology, while also serving up a tasty treat or two. River otter feeding time is included in regular trail admission. Trail rates Free/members; $20/adult, $17/senior(65+), $15/youth (ages 3 to 15), children 2 and under free.
Find out more »Squam Lake Cruises – Cruise With a Naturalist
Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from mountain ranges to island stories to quiet spots during this memorable lake experience. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for…
Find out more »BBC Autumnwatch New England Viewing Party
July 17 – Episode 1 July 24 – Episode 2 July 31 – Episode 3 August 7 – Episode 4 For adults In October 2018, a crew from the BBC and PBS converged on Holderness for live broadcasts of Autumnwatch New England. View the four BBC episodes featuring spectacular nature footage, the well-loved BBC hosts, and wonderful pre-recorded segments with local wildlife expert Rick Van de Poll and Loon Preservation Committee biologist Tiffany Grade. Executive Director Iain MacLeod served as…
Find out more »Up Close to Animals – Mountain Lion Training
Meet live animals up close and learn about them from an experienced naturalist educator. These engaging talks at the amphitheater feature a variety of different animals, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Programs are offered daily from July through Labor Day and on weekends through Columbus Day. Every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. learn about why we train our mountain lions and watch a live training demonstration. This presentation is held at the Mountain Lion Exhibit. Up Close to Animals presentations are…
Find out more »Squam Lake Cruises – Cruise With a Naturalist
Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from mountain ranges to island stories to quiet spots during this memorable lake experience. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for…
Find out more »Dinner and Sunset Cruise
For adults RESERVE ONLINE Start your evening with a delicious fixed price dinner* at Walter's Basin Restaurant, followed by a sunset cruise on Squam Lake. This guided tour showcases Squam's beauty as dusk falls. The guide discusses the natural history, wildlife, and people of Squam Lake. Dinner and Sunset Cruise is $55.00 per person; not recommended for children The Dinner and Sunset Cruise is 90 minutes in length and departs from the docks at Walter's Basin Restaurant on Route 3…
Find out more »River Otter Feeding – Squam Lake Science Center
Join us for River Otter Feeding every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 a.m. from May 1-November 1. See two playful resident river otters enjoy an early lunch. Expert volunteers tell visitors about otter biology and ecology, while also serving up a tasty treat or two. River otter feeding time is included in regular trail admission. Trail rates Free/members; $20/adult, $17/senior(65+), $15/youth (ages 3 to 15), children 2 and under free.
Find out more »Music in the Garden with New Hampshire Music Festival
For all ages Join professional musicians from the New Hampshire Music Festival for an afternoon of classical music in Kirkwood Gardens. Bring a lawn chair and sit back, relax, and take in the sounds of the music and the sights of beautiful Kirkwood Gardens. Cost: No charge to attend, reservations requested by calling 603-968-7194 x 7.
Find out more »Loon Cruise – Squam Lake Science Center
RESERVE ONLINE We are delighted to join forces with our friends and colleagues at the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC). Offered twice a week these cruises focus on Common Loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. A Science Center naturalist joins a 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 Loon observations. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length.…
Find out more »Summer Splash Gala
The Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Hwy, Plymouth, NH 03264, USA (map) Dinner Dance - All proceeds support environmental education Gather your friends and family and join the fun! $60/person RSVP: Purchase your dinner tickets by July 12. Reserve online or call Mary Noyes at 603-968-7194 x 11. Seating is limited to 300 guests. No reservations will be accepted after July 12. 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - Appetizers and cash bar 5:00 to 7:15 p.m. - Silent Auction…
Find out more »Youth Nature Day Camps – Squam Lake Science Center
Up, Down, and Around 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ages 4-6 Investigate land, water, and air animals. Plan on plenty of outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and creative crafts. Meet many different species to learn what makes them different from each other and why they live where they do. Cost: $140/member; $160/non-member The Nature of Clay II 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Ages 10-14 Want to take earth and turn it into art? Using wild animal ambassadors and the natural beauty of…
Find out more »River Otter Feeding – Squam Lake Science Center
Join us for River Otter Feeding every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 a.m. from May 1-November 1. See two playful resident river otters enjoy an early lunch. Expert volunteers tell visitors about otter biology and ecology, while also serving up a tasty treat or two. River otter feeding time is included in regular trail admission. Trail rates Free/members; $20/adult, $17/senior(65+), $15/youth (ages 3 to 15), children 2 and under free.
Find out more »Loon Cruise – Squam Lake Science Center
RESERVE ONLINE We are delighted to join forces with our friends and colleagues at the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC). Offered twice a week these cruises focus on Common Loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. A Science Center naturalist joins a 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 Loon observations. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length.…
Find out more »Lake Explorers Family Cruise
For ages 5 and up RESERVE ONLINE Experience the excitement of Squam Lake as active explorers. This family-style cruise gives children an opportunity to use binoculars, search for Common Loons, collect microscopic life, watch live fish, participate in a scavenger hunt, and test their navigational abilities. Get on board for a cruise that could spark an interest to last a lifetime. The Lake Explorers Family Cruise is 2 hours long. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are…
Find out more »Nature Play Time
For ages 2 and 3 Explore the natural world with your little one! Using our five senses, we will investigate our surroundings in fields, forests, ponds and streams. Adults get to play too! An adult must participate with children at no additional cost. Program is outdoors; please dress for the weather with clothes that can get wet and muddy. Cost per session: $5/member child; $7/non-member child REGISTER ONLINE or call 603-968-7194 x 7. Advance registration is required by noon the…
Find out more »Dinner and Sunset Cruise
For adults RESERVE ONLINE Start your evening with a delicious fixed price dinner* at Walter's Basin Restaurant, followed by a sunset cruise on Squam Lake. This guided tour showcases Squam's beauty as dusk falls. The guide discusses the natural history, wildlife, and people of Squam Lake. Dinner and Sunset Cruise is $55.00 per person; not recommended for children The Dinner and Sunset Cruise is 90 minutes in length and departs from the docks at Walter's Basin Restaurant on Route 3…
Find out more »Youth Nature Day Camps – Squam Lake Science Center
Yoga Wild 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ages 6-8 Come along on a journey and get wild with yoga! Meet a live animal each day and learn new yoga poses expressing its movements and postures. Practice yoga outdoors in fields and forests. Adventures will include nature scavenger hunts, nature journaling, mindful listening, relaxation in the forest, and fun yoga games. Cost: $170/member; $190/non-member Animal Superheroes 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Ages 4-6 You may not consider animals to be superheroes, but they…
Find out more »Lake Explorers Family Cruise
For ages 5 and up RESERVE ONLINE Experience the excitement of Squam Lake as active explorers. This family-style cruise gives children an opportunity to use binoculars, search for Common Loons, collect microscopic life, watch live fish, participate in a scavenger hunt, and test their navigational abilities. Get on board for a cruise that could spark an interest to last a lifetime. The Lake Explorers Family Cruise is 2 hours long. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are…
Find out more »Discovering Dinosaurs Alive
For families with children ages 4+ We will head out on the trail to discover the five giant, animatronic dinosaurs of Dinosaurs Alive! After learning about when these animals lived and how they survived, we will play a few dinosaur games and wrap up in the classroom with a visit from a live modern day dinosaur. Cost: $8/member; $10/non-member REGISTER ONLINE or call 603-968-7194 x 7. Advance registration is required by noon the day before the program. If minimum enrollment…
Find out more »Dinosaur Education Program at the Squam lakes Natural Science Center
Holderness, NH – Discovering dinosaurs is no longer just for paleontologists. On Wednesday, July 31 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center invites families with children ages four and older to learn all about dinosaurs in a fun and educational program. In this special event, participants head out on the trail and discover five giant, animatronic dinosaurs. After, children learn all about when and how dinosaurs lived in prehistoric times and play dinosaur-themed games. The program concludes with…
Find out more »August 2019
Youth Nature Day Camps – Squam Lake Science Center
Marvelous Mammals 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Ages 4-6 Discover what makes mammals special as we focus on this diverse group of animals. From herbivores and insectivores, to carnivores and omnivores, mammals serve a range of functions in the natural world. Meet a mammal up close each day and learn about the role it plays and the adaptations it has to survive. Cost: $140/member; $160/non-member
Find out more »Nature Play Time
For ages 2 and 3 Explore the natural world with your little one! Using our five senses, we will investigate our surroundings in fields, forests, ponds and streams. Adults get to play too! An adult must participate with children at no additional cost. Program is outdoors; please dress for the weather with clothes that can get wet and muddy. Cost per session: $5/member child; $7/non-member child REGISTER ONLINE or call 603-968-7194 x 7. Advance registration is required by noon the…
Find out more »Birthday Bash for the Critters
Last trail admission at 3:30 p.m. For all ages You are invited to this one-of-a-kind birthday party to celebrate with unique enrichment gifts for our animals. Learn how animal care staff provide a rich and stimulating environment for our animal ambassadors through daily enrichment activities. Watch the animals open their birthday presents at special Up Close to Animals presentations held at different animal exhibits throughout the day. Visit the Giving Tree to make the animals’ wishes come true! Select an item…
Find out more »Youth Nature Day Camps – Squam Lake Science Center
Animal Art 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Ages 9-12 Let animals and their habitats serve as your inspiration as we create art from and of nature. Explore the Science Center grounds from the top of Mt. Fayal to the shores of the lower pond as we study form, examine color, and observe light to inform the art we create. Up close encounters with animal ambassadors will provide the opportunity to focus on detail. Use a variety of media to create two-dimensional…
Find out more »Dave Duck Day – Squam Lake Science Center
Last trail admission at 3:30 p.m. For all ages Join us to celebrate Senior Naturalist Dave Erler’s 40th anniversary as a Science Center staff member! For 40 years, Dave, also known by his nature name “Dave Duck,” has inspired countless children to explore the natural world around them. Dave’s favorite ways to experience nature are captured in his book 50 Nature Activities for Kids. Experience a sampling of these activities throughout the day and pick up your own copy of…
Find out more »Dinosaurs Alive! Day
Last trail admission at 3:30 p.m . For all ages Learn about the amazing creatures that roamed the earth more than 65 million years ago. Create a dinosaur craft and dig for dinosaur fossils. Science Center Naturalists will present the Modern Day Dinosaur program for children. Dr. Kevin Peterson from Dartmouth College will present a program for teens and adults about how dinosaurs lived, and died. Special Up Close to Animals presentations will feature reptiles and raptors. Cost: included with…
Find out more »Nature Play Time
For ages 2 and 3 Explore the natural world with your little one! Using our five senses, we will investigate our surroundings in fields, forests, ponds and streams. Adults get to play too! An adult must participate with children at no additional cost. Program is outdoors; please dress for the weather with clothes that can get wet and muddy. Cost per session: $5/member child; $7/non-member child REGISTER ONLINE or call 603-968-7194 x 7. Advance registration is required by noon the…
Find out more »Discover Squam Lake Cruises
RESERVE ONLINE This unforgettable guided tour has something to delight everyone. Learn about the natural history of the lake, the wildlife that makes Squam so special, and the people who have enjoyed these lakes for over 5,000 years. View locations where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed over 30 years ago. Watch for Common Loons, Bald Eagles, and other wildlife. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are…
Find out more »September 2019
Squam Lake Cruises – Cruise with a Naturalist
Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from mountain ranges to island stories to quiet spots during this memorable lake experience. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for…
Find out more »Squam Lake Cruises -Cruise with a Naturalist
Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from mountain ranges to island stories to quiet spots during this memorable lake experience. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for…
Find out more »Squam Lake Cruises – Cruise with a Naturalist
Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from mountain ranges to island stories to quiet spots during this memorable lake experience. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length. Squam Lake Cruises are on canopied pontoon boats. Binoculars are available for…
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