Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world. Each Tuesday morning will be filled with hands-on learning through sensory experiences, guided exploration, creative play, art, and music. LSPA’s story time is designed for young children and their caregivers. Come to one session or all - each program is organized around a different ecological theme. Come join the fun! This Tuesday morning join us to learn about the special relationship between butterflies and flowers and how each one helps the other!

What causes cyanobacteria to grow in lakes, and what does their presence mean for lake health and the people who use these waters? Join us for an informative talk given by Dr. Jess Trout-Haney, Research Assistant Professor, Dartmouth College, exploring the science of cyanobacteria, why they grow, how they interact with lake ecosystems, and the potential risks they pose. Dr. Trout-Haney will also discuss the unanswered questions about cyanobacteria scientists are still working to understand.

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Join fellow invasive watch volunteers for a training session on invasive species prevention and what species we need to keep an eye out for in our local lakes. Plant specimens will be available for attendees to look at. Current volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about identifying aquatic plants is welcome to attend! 

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Since joining LSPA as a Burkehaven Fellow in 2025, Alyssa Spencer has transformed important water quality data into tools and resources that have been instrumental in the success of projects aimed at improving water quality throughout the Lake Sunapee Watershed. Her work has included mapping septic failure data, modeling water quality risks in the watershed, and creating a new water quality database to analyze and visualize LSPA’s 40 years of water quality data. Her work beautifully communicates key messages about science in a way that is intuitive and engaging for audiences. We hope you will join us to hear more about her work, and how it has enhanced our ability to use our data to inform our community and our actions.

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Get your feet wet and join us for a field experience! Dr. Nick Baer, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Colby Sawyer College, will lead us on a day of fun and learning about how fish are surveyed in streams using electrofishing. This is a hands-on experience so please come dressed to be outside, bring rain boots or waders if you have them (we will have extras), a snack and water.  This program is appropriate for adults and kids age 14 and up. Space is limited, register early.  We will begin at the Center for Lake Studies, then travel to a nearby tributary.

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Can you imagine New Hampshire without iconic parks and scenic places: Mt Monadnock, Mt Sunapee, Mt Kearsarge, The White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch? How has intentional land conservation saved state landmarks? 

This is the story of the landscape and legacy of forest conservation. How has NH been shaped by the forethought and generosity of the people leading forest conservation and land protection success over the past century and a quarter – since 1901.

Where are forests conserved? What is the economic value of open space? What challenges face NH forests today and in the future? How can residents address the challenges of climate and forest health concerns by keeping forests as forests in our growing state? Join us and Dave Anderson, Senior Director of Education at the Forest Society, to consider how conservation of forests, wildlife habitats and recreation trails for future generations is core to the identity of NH communities and economy.

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LSPA Annual Meeting
July 18, 3:00 PM
LSPA’s Center for Lake Studies, 63 Main St, Sunapee, NH
Guest Speaker: Jeffrey Schloss, Emeritus Professor at UNH

Reception for Members
July 18, 4:30 PM
LSPA’s Center for Lake Studies, 63 Main St, Sunapee, NH

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 New Hampshire lakes are among our state’s most treasured natural resources—vital to our ecosystems, local economy, and the beauty that makes this region so special. Join us to learn how dedicated efforts are helping to restore and preserve these remarkable waters.

Andrea LaMoreaux, President of NH LAKES, will share insights into the current issues facing our lakes, the challenges to maintaining lake health, and inspiring success stories from across the state. Discover how ongoing conservation work is making a difference and learn practical ways each of us can help protect and care for our beautiful New Hampshire lakes.

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Join us for a memorable summer cruise aboard the MV MT Sunapee on beautiful Lake Sunapee! During this relaxing late afternoon on the water, Harry Vogel, Senior Biologist/Executive Director with the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC), will share fascinating insights into the lives of loons and why they’re vital indicators of the health of our lakes & ponds. Learn how the Lake Sunapee Protective Association and LPC work to protect these iconic birds—and the waters they call home. Relax, enjoy the views, and discover the magic of loons on Lake Sunapee.

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