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.

Guided Loon Paddle: Conway Lake

Join us for paddles on Conway Lake to visit with and learn about New Hampshire's breeding loons. In a small group setting, we will observe and interpret loon behaviors and vocalizations, learn the fascinating history of the loons on each lake, and discuss the conservation concerns that have affected them and the management work being […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide loon cruises on Squam. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist as they share the latest news about loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. Learn about the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect […]

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 on July 5th from 2:30–3:30 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 […]

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. To learn more or purchase tickets, please click here.

Thursday Night Nature Talk: Common Loons, Past, Present, and Future with Dr. Mark Pokras

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

Join us at The Loon Center (183 Lees Mill Road in Moultonborough, NH) for the first of our 2023 Summer Nature Talks! Dr. Mark Pokras, Wildlife Veterinarian and Associate Professor Emeritus of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and a long-time collaborator with the Loon Preservation Committee, will discuss the long history […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide loon cruises on Squam. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist as they share the latest news about loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. Learn about the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide loon cruises on Squam. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist as they share the latest news about loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. Learn about the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect […]

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 on July 12th from 2:30–3:30 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 […]

Thursday Night Nature Talk: Loons and Wildlife with Photographers Rick (Mooseman) and Libby Libbey

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

Join us at 7 PM at the Loon Center (183 Lees Mill Road in Moultonborough, NH) for a Thursday night nature talk. In this presentation, Rick and Libby will explore the world of loons and other species, such as bear, bobcat, and moose, through their spectacular back-country photography and video. Their philosophy is simple—create as […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide loon cruises on Squam. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist as they share the latest news about loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. Learn about the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect […]

The Annual Loon Census

Join us from Saturday, July 15th from 8:00–9:00 AM for the Annual Loon Census! During the Loon Census, LPC staff and volunteers fan out across the state of New Hampshire to simultaneously survey as many lakes as possible. This creates a 'snapshot in time' of New Hampshire's loon population and provides lots of helpful information […]

The 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 […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide loon cruises on Squam. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist as they share the latest news about loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. Learn about the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect […]

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 on July 19 from 2:30–3:30 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 […]

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. To learn more or purchase tickets, please click here.

Thursday Night Nature Talk: Loon Cam Recap with Bill Gassman

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

Join us at The Loon Center (183 Lees Mill Road in Moultonborough, NH) for a presentation from LPC's Loon Cam Operator, Bill Gassman! Bill will share the drama of the 2023 Loon Cam season, showing photos and video clips from the Loon Cam and reviewing what we have seen and learned while watching nesting loons. […]

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide loon cruises on Squam. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist as they share the latest news about loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. Learn about the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect […]

Loon Presentation: Whitefield Public Library

Whitefield Public Library 8 Lancaster Road, Whitefield, United States

Interested in learning more about loons? Join us at the Whitefield Public Library on July 21st from 6:00–7:00 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 […]

Webster Lake Guided Paddle

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

Squam Lake Loon Cruise

The Loon Preservation Committee partners with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to provide loon cruises on Squam. Observe Common Loons with an LPC biologist and Science Center naturalist as they share the latest news about loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. Learn about the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect […]