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 explore all of the plants and animals that make their homes in the smaller waterbodies of our watershed - ponds!

Join us for a virtual update on efforts to modernize the wastewater treatment system at Mt. Sunapee Resort and protect water quality in the Lake Sunapee watershed. We'll review recent developments, including the newly approved feasibility study, updates from the Mount Sunapee Advisory Commission meeting, and what to expect in the months ahead. Following a brief introduction, there will be plenty of time for questions. Whether you've been following this issue closely or are just learning about it, all are welcome!

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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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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 dive into the watery world of river otters.

Discover how a small New Hampshire lake has made an outsized impact on global science. Join Sunapee’s own Kak Weathers—Senior Scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and LSPA’s Research Director—for a compelling, scientifically grounded talk that brings cutting-edge research to life. This presentation will highlight the surprisingly far-reaching influence of studies conducted on Lake Sunapee, placing them within the broader field of limnology and freshwater science. Kak will explore how long-term data, innovative methodologies, and collaborative research have contributed to a deeper understanding of lake ecosystems and their responses to environmental change. Interwoven throughout are stories of scientific curiosity, unexpected discoveries, and the serendipitous moments that often shape meaningful research. The result is a rich narrative that connects rigorous science with the unique character of Lake Sunapee—revealing why this local treasure holds global significance. Ideal for those with an interest in science, ecology, or the natural world, this talk offers both intellectual depth and engaging storytelling.

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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

All are welcome! Click here to RSVP.

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 discover the different native berries that grow around here, and the animals that enjoy them.

 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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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 find out why opossums are so awesome.

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.

Boarding begins at 4:00pm, departure from dock at 4:15pm.

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Join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies for a special evening NEST program to explore the natural world that becomes active after we go to sleep! Each NEST program is 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 join the fun! This evening NEST program will celebrate natures nocturnal creatures.

Please note the time and day difference! This event will be on Thursday, July 30th at 6:00pm!

Join LSPA staff and Lindsay Herlihy, biologist, naturalist-educator, and lead bander, for the opportunity to learn about and see firsthand the process of bird banding at the Black Mountain Banding Station (BMBS)  in North Sutton, NH. Lindsay established BMBS in 2024, and the station participates in the MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity & Survivorship) program that collects data on local breeding birds. 

This program begins at 6:30am to have the best chance of seeing more birds captured, banded, measured, and released. Lindsay will explain all of the data collected for each bird, and how MAPS data has helped scientists understand the health of bird populations across North America. 

This is a field experience which includes a 5 minute walk (mild incline) on a grassy woods road in order to reach the banding station. Please bring water and wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. If you'd like to be able to sit while we wait for birds, bring along a camp or folding chair. Space is limited; register early. You will receive directions to the banding site in Sutton, NH by email before the event.  If we need to utilize the rain date, we will email everyone by mid-day on Friday July 31st. Rain date: Sunday, August 2nd

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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 frolic in the biodiversity of our local fields and meadows - from ferns to flowers and anything in between.

How have local Indigenous groups historically and contemporarily used and valued local waterways? What impacts do dams have on ensuring Indigenous environmental justice? Join Paul and Denise Pouliot, head speakers of the Cowasuck Band of Pennacook Abenaki People and film consultants, for a discussion on Indigenous use of our local waterways, discussion of Abenaki place names, and screening of the short film “Swimming Upstream: Indigenous Environmental Justice for our Waterways.” Swimming Upstream introduces the plight of the river herring and explores the past, present, and future of the Great Bay Estuary of NH; which act as an example of the role of dams in Indigenous environmental justice. 

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Love Your Lake Day 

Come and celebrate “Love Your Lake Day” with LSPA at The Center for Lake Studies. There will be exciting exhibits, face painting, games, crafts for the kids, and a live animals! Join us as we celebrate our love and appreciation for the incredible gifts Lake Sunapee shares with us all year long. This event is free and open to the public with activities for all ages! 

No registration is required.  

Antique Boat Parade 

Antique boats will be on display in Sunapee Harbor throughout the morning, followed by the parade with the route starting in Gardner Bay. The boats will head south past Dewey Beach, enter Sunapee Harbor around 1:15 pm, then travel along the shoreline toward Birch Point, passing Fishers Bay and Oakledge, the State Beach and ending in Newbury Harbor. 

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 secret underwater world of fish and the different ones that call Lake Sunapee home.

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 investigate everything that makes a rock rock; shape, size, color, material and more!

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 sniff out incredible facts about coyotes and why they are so clever.