NATURAL ENCOUNTERS
OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Let us bring live animal programs to your site!

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers one hour live animal programs taught by our expert naturalists. Select from a variety of informative and inspiring programs brought to your site. Many other programs are available upon request. We will be happy to customize a program for your interests.
(Program animals may vary from those shown here)

Animals with Bad Reputations
The "public image" of some animals is often inaccurate and leads to attitudes that can be detrimental to creatures of great importance to our environment. Join us for an up-close look at the good qualities of these animals.

Owls of New Hampshire
Who calls in the night? Who glides through the dark on shadowy wings in silent flight? Meet some of New Hampshire’s mysterious owls and find out what is myth or fact about these beautiful, nocturnal birds of prey.

New Hampshire Wildlife
Are you curious about the critters that inhabit the Granite State? Meet some of the wild animals you might see on a hike and learn about the characteristics that suit them for life in New England.

Creatures of the Night
You don't have to stay up late to learn about elusive nocturnal animals. See some creatures of the night up-close and find out about specific adaptations that make these animals so well-suited for life at night.

Wildlife in Motion
Animal movements are specialized for the particular habitats they live in – fish swim, birds fly. Learn about New Hampshire wildlife; where they live and how they move!

Coded Messages
People communicate in many ways – a loud shout, a soft whimper, a wrinkled expression, laughter. Animals communicate in many different ways too. Find out how and why wild animals communicate.

Why Do Animals Do That?
Why do animals throw up when they’re not sick? Why gnaw on wood if you don’t eat it?  You will learn the answers to questions like these and understand the advantages to the animals that practice these behaviors.

Program Fees
$300 – one program reserved
$275 – 2 to 6 programs reserved
$250 – 7 or more programs reserved
$200 – Camp Members

Non-profit Rates
$250 – one program reserved
$225 – 2 to 6 programs reserved
$200 – 7 or more programs reserved
$200 – Camp Members

Plus travel fee based on IRS rate per mile round trip.

For more information contact Amy Yeakel, Education Program Director, at 603-968-7194, extension 14.

Please note: No outreach program will be scheduled for a start time later than 7:30 p.m.

Programs are subject to staff availability.