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.

Newfound Lake Region Association Pontoon Tour

Gray Rocks Conservation Area 178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH, United States

Have you ever wondered why loon chicks ride on their parents’ backs? What loons are saying with those eerie calls in the night? What threats they face on our lakes, and what work is being done to preserve these beautiful, iconic birds in New Hampshire? Join us for a paddling trip on Newfound Lake, led […]

Gafney Library Loon Presentation

Gafney Library 14 High Street, Sanbornville, NH, United States

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Loon Center Presentation

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

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Loon Center Presentation

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

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

White Mountain Community College Fortier Library Loon Presentation

White Mountain Community College Fortier Library 2020 Riverside Dr, Berlin, NH, United States

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Jaffrey Public Library Loon Presentation

Jaffrey Public Library 38 Main St, Jaffrey, NH, United States

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Loon Center Presentation

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

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Loons: Call of the Wild with John Rockwood

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

A spectacular multi-media show featuring video clips of seldom seen loon behaviors on various lakes throughout New England. The close-up photos and videos will allow you to experience all the thrills of loon behavior without getting wet! You’ll feel as if you are sitting in the kayak with the Loon Man, viewing these incredible behaviors […]

Tilton Parks Commission Loon Presentation

Riverfront Park 322 W Main St., Tilton, NH, United States

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Shedd Free Library Loon Presentation

Shedd Free Library 46 N Main St, Washington, NH, United States

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Loon Center Presentation

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

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Black Bears with Joe Callanan

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

Come learn about how Black Bears live comfortably in our midst and the true nature possessed and displayed by these “ghosts of the forest”. These are very misunderstood omnivores that play an important role in our New Hampshire woods. Learn how to live responsibly amidst these powerful yet shy creatures.

2025 Loon Census

Each year, LPC hosts an annual Loon Census to monitor New Hampshire’s loons and their progress on lakes throughout the state. The invaluable data gathered from census observations are used as: a mid-season check on productivity a mechanism for discovering unknown loons in each territory a means to track movement of loons and define relationships […]

2025 Loon Festival

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

Following the Loon Census, please join us at the Loon Center in Moultonborough (183 Lees Mill Road) for the Loon Festival from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM! The festival is a family friendly event that will feature presentations about loon biology given by LPC biologists, face painting, balloon animals, loon-themed crafts and games for kids, a Discovery […]

Loon Center Presentation

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

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Cyanobacteria: Protecting Our Lakes with Bree Rossiter

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

How are cyanobacteria blooms impacting local lakes and why are they happening more frequently? Bree Rossiter, Conservation Program Manager for the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance, will discuss the increase in blooms and explain how you can become a trained cyanobacteria watcher, helping protect both the lakes we love and the people and pets who enjoy them.

Newfound Lake Region Association Pontoon Tour

Gray Rocks Conservation Area 178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH, United States

Have you ever wondered why loon chicks ride on their parents’ backs? What loons are saying with those eerie calls in the night? What threats they face on our lakes, and what work is being done to preserve these beautiful, iconic birds in New Hampshire? Join us for a paddling trip on Newfound Lake, led […]

Harrisville Library Loon Presentation

Harrisville Library 7 Canal St, Harrisville, NH, United States

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Loon Center Presentation

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

For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lakegoers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural […]

Woolly Mammoths of New England with Susie Spikol

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

Discover the long-lost lives of the woolly mammoths and mastodons that once roamed New England with Harris Center Naturalist and woolly mammoth lover Susie Spikol! Learn how to tell a mammoth from a mastodon, who these ancient relatives of modern-day elephants were, and what happened to them.