Events
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.
Wednesday May 28th, 2025 10:00am – 12:30 pm
Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Tour
A Unique Opportunity
We’re delighted to invite you to join Lauren Kras, Squam Lakes Conservation Society’s new Executive Director, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the renowned Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest. This intimate experience will be expertly guided by USDA Forest Service Researcher Amey Bailey, giving you unprecedented access to one of our region’s most significant ecological research sites.
Event Details:
- Experience: Private walking tour of Hubbard Brook research areas
- Duration: Approximately two hours of exploration
- Afterward: Bring your lunch for a picnic after the tour
To learn more about the groundbreaking work at Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study, visit https://hubbardbrook.org/about-the-study/.
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.
Saturday June 7th, 2025 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
True Farm Timber Harvest Tour
Join us for a guided walking tour of a sustainable timber harvest at True Farm in Holderness. The John F. True Farm is a remarkable working farm circa 1772 owned by members of the West-Butler family since 1917. The property is an iconic farmstead within the Squam Watershed and one of the oldest remaining farmsteads in the region. This guided experience offers a unique opportunity to understand the delicate balance between preserving this historic landscape and harvesting timber as a renewable resource.
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles over uneven terrain
Difficulty: Moderate – includes some hills and potentially muddy sections
What to Bring: Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle, and camera
Parking: Directions will be furnished upon registration
Snacks and refreshments provided by the Butler Family after the tour.
Pre-registration required. Group size is limited to ensure a quality experience and safety.
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!
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.