Events

May 3rd & 4th, 2025 9 am – 4 pm
Squam Fest

Visit our booth at Squam Fest, a lively and eclectic popup market held at the charming Cottage Place on Little Squam.

  • Celebrate 10,000 acres of protected land around Squam.
  • Find yourself on the Big Map.
  • Hear stories of Squam that go back generations.
  • Tell your own Squam story.
  • Raffle prizes – Give Aways

Location: Cottage Place • 1132 US Rte 3 • Holderness https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zy9VBLZfcGVjHPPe8

 

 

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Saturday May 10th, 2025 9 am – 10 am

Birdwatching with Lauren

Looking for something special to do with Mom on Mother’s Day weekend? Join SLCS Executive Director and Birder, Lauren Kras for a walk on our 159-acre Unsworth Preserve.

  • Wear sturdy shoes
  • Bring water and binoculars
  • Space is limited to 12 people
  • Registration is required

Location: Unsworth Preserve • Old Harvard Rd. • Moultonborough https://maps.app.goo.gl/5HViDJ4wRVrmTxhF9
Event is FREE. Space is limited. Pre registration is required.

 

 

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Thursday May 22nd, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Real Estate & Land Conservation Trends Luncheon

If you are a real estate agent in the Lakes Region of NH, you may have encountered properties with conservation easements. If so, your clients probably had many questions.

Join SLCS Executive Director, Lauren Kras and SLCS Land Acquisition Director, Emily Landry for lunch and a round table discussion on land conservation in and around the Squam watershed.

Location: Holtzman Barn • 224 College Rd. • Center Harbor https://maps.app.goo.gl/hX8Vhv3gdvgn6jXZ8
Event is FREE. Space is limited. Pre registration is required.

 

 

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Thursday May 29th, 2025 10:00am – 12:00 pm

Conservation Coffee Talk

A gathering of local Conservation Commissions to discuss what is happening in each town. We will also give an update on our most recent land conservation projects.

A representative from NH Land & Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) will present on their grant process with time for Q&A. An LCHIP grant was used to complete the Pemi Oxbow Preserve project. To see what other towns are doing with LCHIP grants, go to https://www.lchip.org/index.php/projects/lchip-project-by-town

Afterwards there will be time for catching up with your fellow commissioners over coffee and light snacks.

Location: Holderness Free Library • 866 US Rte 3 • Holderness https://maps.app.goo.gl/NS4cqDy4ZzPS87NXA
Event is FREE. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

 

 

June 10th & 11th, 2025

NHGIVES

Join us on June 10-11 as we celebrate this incredible day of giving and rally support for causes that strengthen our community.

In celebration of conserving over 10,000 acres we have set a goal of raising $1 for every acre that we have promised to steward…forever!

On June 10-11, you will have the chance to give where your heart is! To support our campaign, go to https://www.nhgives.org/…/squam-lakes-conservation-society #nhgives 

 

Saturday August 9, 2025 10:00 a.m.

65th Annual Meeting

 

SAVE THE DATE! for our 65th Annual Meeting.

Celebrate the permanent protection of over 10,000 acres in and around Squam. Check back for details.