Upcoming Events

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center returns to Bretzfelder Park on Wednesday, August 13 at 6 p.m. for a free program titled “Critter Communities, a Live Animal Program.”

Join a Squam Lakes Science Center naturalist to meet wild animals that you could encounter in our forests, fields, or wetlands. Discover what makes them well-suited for surviving in the natural communities they inhabit.

RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Walk-ins are welcome; those registered will receive updates about any changes.

Live Americana music with the local group, Barnyard Incident, will play on August 20 at 6 p.m. 

The Barnyard Incident brings together Deb Rossetti, vocals and percussion; James Sullivan, fiddle, guitar and vocals; Perry Williams, upright bass and vocals; Barry Moore, dobro, guitar, mando harp and vocals; and Dean Bakes, on mandolin, electric guitar, banjo and vocals.

RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Walk-ins are welcome; those registered will receive updates about any changes.

Join the Forest Society for Vista and Vibes Festival. This is your chance to soak up the last of summer with live music, good company, and stunning scenery. Bring a blanket or chair and grab your spot on the lawn: music starts at 5:00 p.m. with singer-songwriter Autumn Chamberlain, followed by The Red Hat Band at 6:00 p.m.—a three-piece powerhouse blending rock, country, and blues.

The concert is free, but donations will be collected at the door to support the work of the Forest Society so that we can make more community events like this possible. Pack a picnic or enjoy snacks from our concessions—either way, it’s a perfect way to spend a summer evening.

Rounding out the series on August 27 at 6 p.m., participants will learn about moose ecology and the current threats to the population to help attendees understand why there are fewer moose in New Hampshire now than 20 years ago. 

Henry Jones, Moose Project Leader with NH Fish and Game, In his role, he coordinates moose management in New Hampshire. Jones will provide an update on how the population is currently faring.

RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Walk-ins are welcome; those registered will receive updates about any changes.

Monadnock Trails Week is an annual collaboration between the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and NH State Parks. We aim to protect, improve, and promote the trails of the Monadnock Region together each year. Come out and join the community!