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 busy world of beavers as they prepare for the frozen winter months!

Join Burkehaven Fellow, Maren Elvidge as she shares findings from her research on septic systems within the Lake Sunapee Watershed. Her work identified areas that may be particularly vulnerable to impacts from a septic system failure. During this presentation, Maren will explore what the research uncovered and how these findings can help guide future watershed protection strategies and inform LSPA’s educational efforts to safeguard soil health and water quality. Come learn what’s happening beneath the surface—and how understanding septic system risks can help us better protect the future health of Lake Sunapee.

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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 say goodbye to loons as they prepare to migrate for the winter!

Have you ever wondered what happens to the water when you flush the toilet or where it comes from when you turn on the tap?  Join David Bailey, Superintendent of the Sunapee Water & Sewer Department, to learn about how the drinking water and wastewater treatment plants operate and some of the challenges faced by the department. The drinking water plant serves a portion of Sunapee residents and businesses, and the wastewater treatment plant treats wastewater from a subset of residents and businesses in Sunapee and New London.

Click here to register.  Space is limited. Attendees are responsible for getting themselves to each plant.  Meet at the Drinking Water Treatment facility at 10 AM (56 Harbor Hill Road, Sunapee).

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 think small and investigate the amazing tiny world of lichens!

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 flap, gobble, and talk like turkeys!

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 say goodbye to fall and welcome winters arrival!

This workshop is designed for septic designers, installers, inspectors and Town health officers.  This half-day training will help professionals understand the soil science related to septic design and installation with a special emphasis on septic design near the water’s edge.  Properly designed & maintained systems prevent pollution in our groundwater & waterways, which is vital to public health and to a healthy environment.  Poorly designed and maintained systems can degrade water quality leading to cyanobacteria blooms which are becoming more common in lakes and ponds across the state of New Hampshire. Come learn from area experts in this informative morning workshop.  LSPA is hosting this event in partnership with Merrimack & Sullivan County Conservation District.

Click here to register. 2.0 subsurface credits pre-approved.

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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 be dazzled by the winter lights and stars that light up the chilly nights to come!

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 celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year!