Summer Fundraising Events

2024 Fundraising Events

Family Picnic
Saturday, July 20

Garden Party
Thursday, August 22

Sponsor the Events

The Family Picnic reaches local and visiting families and supporters. It features food trucks, drinks for adults and children, live animal presentations, ice cream science, live music, lawn games, and more. Your sponsorship includes listing on the digital invitation; website links; inclusion in press releases; listing on business sponsor poster; name and logo on materials at the event. This popular event has sold out for the last two years at 300 people and is expanding to 350 people in 2024. Learn more by completing the form below or contact Amanda Gille at 603-968-7194 x 134 or email .

The Garden Party reaches affluent decision makers in the lakes region. The event is an adults only cocktail party in beautiful Kirkwood Gardens. All sponsorships include listing on the digital invitation; website links; inclusion in press releases; listing on business sponsor poster; name and logo on materials at the event. Learn more by completing the form below or contact Rachel Saliba at 603-968-7194 x 126 or email .

Fundraising Event Sponsorship Levels

Family Picnic Sponsorship Levels

	$5,000	$2,500	$1,000	$500
Official Sponsor of Live Animal Programs	X
Official Sponsor of the Buzz Bar		X
Official Sponsor of Live Music: Audrey Drake Trio		X
Name listed as sponsor on invitations, webpage, and program	X	X	X	X
Event Tickets	8	4	4	2

Garden Party Sponsorship Levels

	$5,000	$2,500	$1,000	$500
Official Sponsor of Silent Auction	X
Official Sponsor of Bar		X
Official Sponsor of Live Music: New Hampshire Music FEstival String Trio		X
Name listed as sponsor on invitations, webpage, and program	X	X	X	X
Event Tickets	10	6	4	2

Sponsorship Info Form

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2023 Sponsors and Underwriters

Family Picnic Underwriters

Barbara Nan Grossman
Meredith Village Savings Bank
Pam and Larry Tarica

Family Picnic Sponsors

Lisa and Bill Aulet
Kevin and Nancy Barrett
Sarah and Win Brown
The Edmund and Betsy Cabot Charitable Foundation
Diane Garfield and Peter Gross
Holderness Harbor
Lakes Region Tent & Event
Lithermans Limited Brewery
Mad Russian Apothecary
Moat Mountain Brewing Company
Samyn-D'Elia Architects
Squam Lakes Financial Advisors
Twin Barns Brewing Co.

Family Picnic Donors

Anonymous
Carol and Marc Bard
Bridgewater Power Company
Claire and Adam Carey
Cathy and Rob Denious
Dunkin’ Plymouth, Ashland, Campton, and Lincoln
East Coast Foundation Company
Peter and Sue Francesco
Michelle and Chris Janosa
Vicky and Art Leknes
Adriane Musgrave and Brian Rogan
New England Commercial Solar Services
Mary and Brian Norton
Carol and Robert Stewart
William Sullivan

Garden Party Underwriters

Barbara Nan Grossman
Meredith Village Savings Bank
Pam and Larry Tarica

Garden Party Sponsors

Lisa and Bill Aulet
Kevin and Nancy Barrett
Sarah and Win Brown
The Edmund and Betsy Cabot Charitable Foundation
Diane Garfield and Peter Gross
Holderness Harbor
Lakes Region Tent & Event
Lithermans Limited Brewery
Mad Russian Apothecary
Moat Mountain Brewing Company
Samyn-D'Elia Architects
Squam Lakes Financial Advisors
Twin Barns Brewing Co.

Garden Party Donors

Anonymous
Carol and Marc Bard
Bridgewater Power Company
Claire and Adam Carey
Cathy and Rob Denious
Dunkin’ Plymouth, Ashland, Campton, and Lincoln
East Coast Foundation Company
Peter and Sue Francesco
Michelle and Chris Janosa
Vicky and Art Leknes
Adriane Musgrave and Brian Rogan
New England Commercial Solar Services
Mary and Brian Norton
Carol and Robert Stewart
William Sullivan

Ashley Arnone, 08/03/19
Lots to see, nice trails easy enough for a toddler to walk and explore. There is even a playground for kids. There is a picnic area just inside with plenty of tables and a place to buy snacks if you didn't pack your own.
Sue B, 06/25/21
I have enjoyed visiting this amazing place for 30 years. Great hands on educational experience for all ages. I especially like bringing guests to learn about the New Hampshire wildlife, flora, fauna and geology. Keep up the good work.
Ashley Moulton, 11/08/21
Really amazing! Stroller friendly! Hands on learning. great for all ages. The grounds and animals are well cared for. There are learning sessions with live animals. The playground was a favorite for my 6 year old.
Eben Gannett, 03/27/19
This is by far one the best not so hidden gems of Central New Hampshire! While it functions similarly to a zoo the goal of the facility is to rehabilitate and care for local animals found in the white mountains of NH. The animals who stay are there for medical or other legitimate reasons that keep them from living in the wild and are given wonderful care. The staff that works there is knowledgable and kind, eager to answer any questions about the animals you may have. The path to see all the animals is fun and equivalent to many easy day hikes with spots to picnic, and a wonderful play/learning area for the young and young at heart. It is a place my family loves to visit time and time again, never getting board of the wonderful animals, new things to learn, and great day that always ensues.
Rachel Stoudt, 08/09/21
My husband and I really enjoyed the trails and exhibits. It's very family and child friendly. They've done a lot of updates since I had last visited. The animals are neat although we went at a time where many were sleeping. I can't wait until my next visit. The cost of entry is definitely worth it.