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.

Super Stellar Friday: Loon Presentation at the McAuliffe Shepard Discovery Center

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 […]

Loon Presentation: Walden Pond

Walden Pond State Reservation 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United States

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 […]

Library Presentation: Wolfeboro Public Library

Wolfeboro Public Library 259 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH, United States

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 […]

Library Presentation: Ossipee Public Library

Ossipee Public Library 74 Main Street, Center Ossipee, NH, United States

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 […]

Loon Presentation: Acton, ME Town Hall

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 […]

Library Presentation: Barrington Public Library

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 […]

Guided Paddle: Massabesic Lake

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Library Presentation: Jaffrey Public Library

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 […]

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: Wiggles & Waggles—Loon Families with John Rockwood

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

Follow these comical loon chicks from the day they hatch until they migrate to the ocean. An in-depth peek into the common loon's fascinating and often mysterious behaviors. You will feel as though you are sitting alongside John in his kayak as he captures these incredible images. This talk will be held in person at […]

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 […]