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.
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 […]
NOTE: Thank you to all who are interested in this event! We have hit our 15 person capacity. Email volunteers@loon.org to be added to our waitlist. 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 […]
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 […]
Interested in learning more about loons? Join us at the Nature Learning Center at Tin Mountain Conservation Center on June 6 from 7:00–8:00 PM! . Our presentations typically run 45 minutes, with time left at the end for questions. This presentation will focus on the biology and life history of loons, the threats that loons […]
Have you ever wondered why a loon’s eyes are red? Why loon chicks ride on their parents’ backs? What loons are saying with those eerie calls in the night? Join LPC Senior Biologist/Director, Harry Vogel, as he talks about this unique symbol of New Hampshire’s wild lakes and its special place in the hearts of […]
Henry David Thoreau described a loon’s call as, “Perhaps the wildest sound that is ever heard here, making the woods ring far and wide.” Join us for a presentation about loons inspired by Thoreau’s admiration for them. DCR Wildlife Biologist Jillian Whitney and Loon Preservation Committee Outreach Coordinator/Biologist Caroline Hughes will discuss Common Loons, their […]
Interested in learning more about loons? Join us at the Wolfeboro Public Library on June 11 from 6:00–7:00 PM! . Our presentations typically run 45 minutes, with time left at the end for questions. This presentation will focus on the biology and life history of loons, the threats that loons face, and the work that […]
Interested in learning more about loons? Join us at the Ossipee Public Library on June 13 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 […]
Interested in learning more about loons? Join us at the Town Hall in Acton, ME (35 H Rd, Acton, ME 04001) on June 18 from 6:00–7:00 PM! . Our presentations typically run 45 minutes, with time left at the end for questions. This presentation will focus on the biology and life history of loons, the […]
Interested in learning more about loons? Join us at the Barrington Public Library on June 19 from 6:00–7:00 PM! . Our presentations typically run 45 minutes, with time left at the end for questions. This presentation will focus on the biology and life history of loons, the threats that loons face, and the work that […]
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 Massabesic Lake, led […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interested in learning more about loons? Join us at Jaffrey Public Library in Jaffrey, NH on July 9th 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 […]
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 […]
