Certified Interpretive Guide Training
April 1 through April 4, 8:30 to 4:30 PM. Daily
Holderness, NH – Interpreters are storytellers. They are tour guides, museum docents, zoo docents, park rangers, naturalists, and more. In this four-day course offered by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and the National Association for Interpretation participants will learn techniques to make connections with an audience, give meaningful and enjoyable presentations, and create thought provoking and relevant interpretive programs. Become a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation. Visit interpnet.com to register.
Homeschool Series: Be A Scientist – Entomology
Thursday, April 4, 10 to 11:30 AM.
Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a monthly series of programs through April especially for homeschool students. Be A Scientist is for ages 7 to 10. There are many different types of scientists – from Dendrologists to Ornithologists and don’t forget Entomologists too. Participants will become scientists as they develop and test predictions, and participate in and conduct experiments. Children will 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. April’s program will study Entomology. Reservations are required in advance online at nhnature.org or by calling 603-968-7194.
Cost: $9/member child per session; $11/non-member child per session
One adult must attend with children for free. Each additional adult pays child fee.
For details about this event, upcoming programs, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
Homeschool Series: Using Our Five Senses – Celebrate All Five Senses
Thursday, April 4, 10 to 11:30 AM.
Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a monthly series of programs through April especially for homeschool students. Using Our Five Senses is for ages 4 to 6. How do we understand and interpret the world? With our senses of course! Participants will learn all about their senses and put them to work exploring 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. April’s program will celebrate all five senses. Reservations are required in advance online at nhnature.org or by calling 603-968-7194.
Cost: $9/member child per session; $11/non-member child per session
One adult must attend with children for free. Each additional adult pays child fee.
For details about this event, upcoming programs, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Thursday, April 4, 7 PM
Plymouth, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is partnering with Plymouth State University’s Office of Environmental Sustainability to host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center in Plymouth. This great night of independent films about adventure and activism will inspire you to enjoy and protect the natural world. Purchase ticket at flyingmonkeynh.com or at the door.
Cost: $10 per person. For details about this event, upcoming programs, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
Science Pub: Climate Change Solutions
Tuesday, April 16, 6 to 8 PM
Tuesday, April 30, 6 to 8 PM.
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 our communities. This program is sponsored by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Squam Lakes Association, and Squam Lakes Conservation Society.
Cost: No charge to attend. Order and pay for food and drinks individually. Seating is lounge style. For dining with traditional seating, arrive early to eat in the dining room prior to the 6:30 PM presentation start time in the lounge. Advance registration requested by calling the Science Center at 603-968-7194.
For details about this event, upcoming programs, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.