Dates and Times Vary – See Below

Fall Ecology Walks 

Fall is a glorious time to take a walk. Join Rachelle, our Community Engagement Director, for a guided walk with a scientist. Each walk will be an exploration guided by seasonal points of interest and serendipity. No specific agenda, just an opportunity to pay closer attention and notice what is unfolding around us. Come with questions and curiosity.

Oct 6^th Tuesday 9am Unsworth Preserve – DIRECTIONS

Oct 14^th Weds 12pm Metcalf Preserve – DIRECTIONS

Oct 18^th Sunday 12pm Homestead Forest – DIRECTIONS

October 27^th Tuesday 9am Eastman Brook – DIRECTIONS

These events are FREE. All are welcome. Please be sure to register in advance.

For questions, email Rachelle Lyons, Community Engagement Director rachelle@foreversquam.org or call (603) 968-7900 ext. 16

Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm

Poetry by the Water w/ Liz Ahl

and Josh Nicolaisen

Location: Brooke House at Betsy’s Park, Elizabeth Ln., Holderness

DIRECTIONS

Come hear award winning local poets Liz Ahl and Josh Nicolaisen share their work at our fall Poetry by the Water reading. Josh and Liz will usher us into autumn by sharing selected works featuring rural life, shifting seasons and the nature of change.

This event is free. All are welcome. Advance registration is appreciated. 

For questions, email Rachelle Lyons, Community Engagement Director rachelle@foreversquam.org or call (603) 968-7900 ext. 16

Conservation Curious Book Club

Location: Holderness Free Library, 866 US-3, Holderness

DIRECTIONS

Join Squam Lakes Conservation Society and Holderness Free Library for Conservation Curious, a nonfiction book club exploring the land, water, wildlife, and the natural world that surrounds and sustains us all.

Conservation Curious will bring each book to life through experiences on the land. We will move from the pages to places to pair thoughtful conversation with walks on conserved lands, guest expert visits, field activities, and opportunities to link the themes of each book to the local landscape.

• One environmental focused nonfiction book every 6–8 weeks (w/companion resources)
• Open and welcoming discussions led by Holderness Free Library staff over a potluck at the library followed by optional informal social time with fellow readers and conservation-minded community members at a local business for mocktails/cocktails
• An experiential connection between each book and local lands guided by Squam Lakes Conservation Society staff (think interpretive walks, habitat exploration hikes, participatory science sessions or outdoor gatherings on conserved lands)

Sign up for just one or try all four! More details provided upon registration.

This event is free. All are welcome. Advance registration is required. 

For questions, email Rachelle Lyons, Community Engagement Director rachelle@foreversquam.org or call (603) 968-7900 ext. 16