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.

  • 50th Anniversary Holiday Open House

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

    Join us for a day of good cheer as we ring in the holiday season and celebrate LPC's 50th anniversary! There will be fun for the whole family, including balloon animals, kids crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, and a visit from Santa. This event is offered free of charge and is open to all members of […]

  • Loon Center Presentation

    Join LPC's Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Josiah Carpenter Library (Pittsfield NH) Presentation

    Join LPC's Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Walden Pond Loon Presentation

    This presentation, held at the iconic kettle hole pond made famous by Henry David Thoreau, pairs up LPC's Outreach Intern Mariah Haug and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Wildlife Biologist Jillian Whitney. Mariah and Jillian will discuss loon biology, life history, nesting ecology, and the work being done in Massachusetts to monitor and protect […]

  • Loon Center Presentation

    Join LPC's Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Loon Center Presentation

    Join LPC's Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Loon Center Presentation

    Join LPC's Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Summer Nature Talk: Loons with Jim Paruk and Brooks Wade

    Join loon experts Dr. James Paruk and Brooks Wade as they discuss their extraordinary 10-year study on Common Loon migration at South Carolina's Lake Jocassee, a stunning reservoir rated by National Geographic as one of the worlds "50 last great places on Earth." Learn about their unique partnership, new findings on wintering loons, and the […]

  • Loon Day at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

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

    Celebrate Loon Day at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center with a full day dedicated to one of New Hampshire’s most iconic species. All Squam Lakes Cruises will be Loon Cruises, offering guests the chance to learn about loon behavior, habitat, and conservation while exploring the beauty of Squam Lake. On shore at the Science Center, […]

  • Acton Public Library Presentation

    Join LPC’s Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Loon Center Presentation

    Join LPC’s Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Summer Nature Talk— Ancient Elephants: Woolly Mammoths of New England with Susie Spikol

    Join Harris Center Naturalist Susie Spikol for a fascinating journey to the Ice Age to discover the colossal beasts that once roamed New England. Learn to distinguish woolly mammoths from mastodons, explore their link to modern elephants, and uncover the mystery of their disappearance from our region. Don't miss this captivating look into New England's […]

  • New Hampshire Loon Census

    Join us for a morning of loon watching! From 8-9 AM, head out to your favorite lake to do a survey for loons! Submit your data to LPC using our online form. Data must be submitted by Saturday, July 25th in order to be included in the official count.   Not sure which lake to […]

  • Annual Loon Festival

    Following the Annual Loon Census, join us at the Loon Center from 10 AM-2 PM for the Annual Loon Festival! The festival will feature fun for the whole family, including balloon animals, face painting, live animals, and a dunk tank where a correctly-answered loon trivia question will earn you the chance to dunk an LPC […]

  • Loon Center Presentation

    Join LPC’s Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Summer Nature Talk—Hidden Stories: The Unseen Lives of Animals—a Fawn in the Forest with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

    Join a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Naturalist as we discover the hidden lives, surprising behaviors, and survival strategies of local wildlife, explored through real trail camera photos and videos that focus on the challenges and explorations of a young deer fawn. The evening will also feture a live animal ambassador of the forest. This […]

  • Loon Center Presentation

    Join LPC’s Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • East Kingston Public Library Presentation

    Join LPC’s Outreach Intern, Mariah Haug, for a presentation that covers the biology, life history, and nesting ecology of loons, the threats that they face while on our lakes to breed, and the work of LPC staff and volunteers to help them overcome these challenges.   This talk is free and open to the public. […]

  • Summer Nature Talk: Winter Ice Rescue with John Cooley (LPC)

    Join LPC Senior Biologist John Cooley for a gripping look at LPC's winter ice rescues. Hear the stories of these critical operations that save loons trapped by sudden freezes. Learn what these high-stakes encounters reveal about loo nlife history, the value of rescue teamwork, and the growing threat loons face from a changing climate. This […]

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