Did you know that Squam Lake is considered as one of New Hampshire’s Important Bird Areas? Our lake is home to a number of important populations of threatened and endangered bird species, such as the Common Loon and Bald Eagle, which contribute to the natural beauty of the area. Join the Lakes Region Conservation Corps at the Squam Lakes Association on Friday, July 7th from 8am to 11am to do some backyard birding! In this program, you’ll learn how to identify these birds and a number of other common species to learn more about the natural beauty around us. Participants will also learn how to use the eBird program, which is an important tool that researchers can utilize to analyze bird populations and migration patterns. We’ll have a brief preparatory presentation then head outside and take a short walk, so make sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, but avoid clothes that create a lot of noise, so we don’t scare the birds away! If you have binoculars, please bring them!

Throughout the year, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.

To register or learn more about this free adventure ecology program, head to Squamlakes.org/calendar.