In an ongoing effort to educate the public about loons, we host a number of fun and informative events through the year, for example, talks, cruises, festivals, and fundraisers.

Summer Nature Talk: New Hampshire Moose—Past and Present with Henry Jones

The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, United States

Learn about moose and the factors that have caused the New Hampshire moose population to increase or decrease since 1900. Henry Jones, Moose Project Leader and Wildlife Biologist with New Hampshire Fish and Game, will help us understand the current factors influencing moose and the future of moose in the state. This talk will be […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Newfound Lake Loon Cruise

The Loon Preservation Committee is partnering with the Newfound Lake Region Association to provide a series of three loon cruises on Newfound Lake this summer. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and learn about loon biology, behavior, and conservation efforts. Advance reservations are required through the Newfound Lake Region Association. To learn more or […]

Summer Nature Talk: Otter Amazing—Dive into the fascinating world of otters and our lakes with Susie Spikol

The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, United States

Join us for a family-friendly talk on the bounding, sliding, and swimming otter! Susie Spikol, Community Programs Director and Teacher-Naturalist for the Harris Center for Conservation, will help us get to know this charming local mammal and teach us how to recognize its tracks and signs. This talk is bound to be 'otterly' amazing! This […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Loon Center Presentation

The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, United States

Interested in learning more about loons? Join us at the The Loon Center from 2:00–3:00 PM! This presentation is open to the public and free of charge. Our presentations typically run 45 minutes, with time left at the end for questions. Topics discussed include basic loon biology, nesting and chick rearing, threats to loons, and […]

Summer Nature Talk: Loon Cam Recap with Bill Gassman

The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, United States

LPC Loon Cam Operator, Bill Gassman, will talk about the 2024 Loon Cam Season, including unique photos from 24/7 footage and fascinating observations and anecdotes. Bill will also discuss how the Loon Cam works and the challenges of installation and operation. This talk will be held in person at the Loon Center (183 Lees Mill […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Summer Nature Talk: Loons of New Hampshire with Glenn Knoblock

The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, United States

Author Glenn Knoblock will discuss his new book, Loons of New Hampshire, written in collaboration with the Loon Preservation Committee. The book is a detailed historical narrative of loons in New Hampshire and LPC's work to help them. Copies of his book will be on hand for purchase, and Glenn will be happy to sign […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Summer Nature Talk: Owls with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, United States

Join a naturalist from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and meet three live owls that you may encounter in New Hampshire forests, fields, or wetlands. Learn about their place in our ecosystem and discover what makes these animals well-suited for life in New Hampshire. It'll be a hoot! This talk will be held in […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

LPC Annual Meeting and Final Summer Nature Talk: The State of the Loon Report with Harry Vogel

The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, United States

Join us in person or virtually for LPC's Annual Meeting and final Summer Nature Talk of 2024. Our Annual Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. At 7 PM, LPC Senior Biologist/Executive Director, Harry Vogel, will present preliminary numbers and trends on New Hampshire's 2024 breeding season, including photos of loons and LPC at work helping […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

Squam Lake Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH, United States

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide educational loon cruises on Squam Lake. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist, and learn about loon biology, life history, behavior, and conservation. The cruise route maximizes the likelihood of loon observations, so the route may change […]

Cyanobacteria: What it is and why it matters.

The Loon Center 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, United States

Join us for an informative session with Bree Rossiter from the Lake Winnipesaukee Association as she explains the basics of cyanobacteria, its impacts on our water bodies, and the practical ways you can help protect our lakes. This event is free, open to the public, and is hosted by the Town of Moultonborough Cyanobacteria Committee, […]