Events

Mr PhilFriday June 12 – Quilt Raffle Tickets - Don’t miss this chance to acquire a real work of art while helping New Hampshire’s loons. The Quilt Raffle has been a very successful fundraiser for the Loon Preservation Committee for the past few years. This year’s hand-crafted quilt consists of the LPC logo surrounded by wildflowers and little critters; a labor of love involving some 350+ hours of work by a talented group of volunteers. The drawing will take place at the annual Holiday Open House on November 28th. Check out the Quilt Raffle Page for further details or call LPC for tickets.

Friday June 19, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake - Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Friday June 26, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake - Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Sunday June 28, 12:00 p.m. - The Annual Summer Gala – This year’s Summer Gala will be held at Church Landing, on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, NH. Come enjoy a buffet luncheon and auction in this lovely setting by the lake while mingling with fellow loon lovers. Some of this year’s auction items include an African Safari, NH Music Festival Tickets and Golf & Lessons at Waukewan Golf Course. Pre-registration required. Call LPC for details at 603-476-5666.

Thursday July 2, 7:30 p.m. – Summer Nature Talk: Loons – From Hatch to Fledge - New Hampshire Nature Photographer John Rockwood narrates a slide-show covering the loons’ arrival in the spring through their departure for the ocean in the fall. You’ll come away with new insights and understanding into the day-to-day life of the Common Loon. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series click to download and print the PDF.

Friday July 3, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake - Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Thursday July 9, 7:30 p.m. – Summer Nature Talk: Summer Birds of the Lakes Region - Life-long birdwatchers, Bob and Dana Duxbury-Fox, share facts, photos and sound bites of over 50 birds commonly found in the Lakes Region. Join them at 7:30 a.m. the following morning for a half-day bird walk on the Markus Wildlife Sanctuary at The Loon Center. Children are welcome if they can walk quietly through the woods. Bring binoculars if you have them. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series click to download and print the PDF.

Friday July 10, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake - Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Thursday July 16, 7:30 p.m. - Summer Nature Talk: Geology of the Lakes Region - Dr. Jim Vernon is back this year to tell us all about the fascinating geology of the Lakes Region. Jim holds a PhD from the University of Oklahoma and is a geologist with ENSR in Belmont. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series click to download and print the PDF.

Friday July 17, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake - Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Saturday July 18, 8:00 a.m. - Annual Loon Census – Each year, LPC hosts an annual Loon Census to monitor New Hampshire’s loons and their progress on lakes throughout the state. Come and join the many volunteers who help LPC tally the loons on NH’s lakes from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and report the results back to the Loon Preservation Committee. No experience is necessary. See the Loon Census page to read more about the details and to obtain a form or call LPC.

Saturday July 18, 10:00 a.m. - Annual Loon Festival - Good family fun! Don’t miss the nature exhibits and children’s activities featuring Mr. Phil and his famous balloon tying. There will also be face painting, live music, free food, slide shows and more! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Loon Center on Lee’s Mills Road in Moultonborough, 476-5666. Admission is free. For further details and directions, check out the Loon Festival page.

Thursday July 23, 7:30 p.m. – Summer Nature Talk: Dark Side of the Loon – A Docuscience Film - Where and how do loons survive in winter? Join filmmaker Gail Osherenko and conservation biologist and ornithological expert Dr. Paul Spitzer to get the answer to this and many more questions as they seek ways to ensure the survival of the Common Loon. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series click to download and print the PDF.

Friday July 24, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake – Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Thursday July 30, 7:30 p.m. – Summer Nature Talk: Coyotes – Everything You Wanted to Know - New Hampshire Fish & Game Wildlife Biologist Kris Rines tells us everything we’ve always wanted to know about NH’s coyotes. Meet Kris’ trusty assistant, Sam, the Australian Shepherd. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series click to download and print the PDF.

Friday July 31, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake – Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Thursday August 6 – Squam Swim – Help support LPC by supporting a group of swimmers who are donating their time to swim the length of Squam Lake from Holdernss to Sandwich, NH. This is the third year Wendy Van de Poll and her swimming friends have sported their suits and tiaras to help save the Squam loons. With the many challenges facing the loons on Squam (see Squam Lake Loon Study), this event facilitates LPC’s efforts to research and test for the recent decline in loons on Squam Lake. For more details, check out the Squam Swim page and to contribute, please call The Loon Center.

Thursday August 6, 7:30 p.m. – Summer Nature Talk: Falcons in Flight - Master falconer, Nancy Cowan, of the New Hampshire School of Falconry offers an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with these fascinating birds. Come early (6:30 p.m.) for the outdoor flight demonstration. For a small fee, have a souvenir photo taken of yourself and a falcon. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series click to download and print the PDF.

Friday August 7, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake – Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Thursday August 13, 7:30 p.m. – Summer Nature Talk: Global Climate Change - New Hampshire Naturalist Ed Sharron breaks down the complicated and sometimes confusing science behind global warming and offers suggestions on how we can all cut back on our personal impact on climate change. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series click to download and print the PDF.

Friday August 14, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake – Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Thursday August 20, 7:30 p.m. – Summer Nature Talk: Moose on the Loose! - Wildlife biologist Judy Silverberg of New Hampshire Fish & Game will share slides and stories about the adaptations and behavior of the state’s largest mammal. From a demonstration of a moose call to a close look at a moose hide, Judy’s presentation will enthrall young and old alike. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series click to download and print the PDF.

Friday August 21, 3:00 p.m. – Loon Cruise on Squam Lake - Join an LPC Biologist and a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Captain for a 90 minute Loon Cruise on Squam Lake. The cruise, which will focus on loon biology, conservation, and monitoring, leaves from the Science Center Lake Cruise dock between the Route 3 Bridge and Walter’s Basin Restaurant in Holderness at 3:00 p.m. every Friday between June 19th and August 21st. The cost is $22 per adult, $20 per senior and $18 per youth (3-15). More details can be found on the Loon Cruise page or by calling The Loon Center at 603-476-5666 for tickets.

Saturday August 22, 9:00 a.m. – Wild Hogs for Wild Loons Ride and Raffle Drawing – Come join us for a Wild Ride to tour loons and wildlife in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. LPC and Laconia Harley Davidson are partnering for this benefit ride which will culminate in a festive feed and live music to celebrate the drawing of a Harley-Davidson Softail® Rocker™. Check out the Wild HOGs for Wild Loons page for more details about the ride and raffle.

Monday August 24, 7:00 a.m. - Annual Benefit Golf Tournament – This year’s 5th annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held at the picturesque Ridgewood Country Club in Moultonborough, NH. Located between the Ossipee Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee, this 18-hole tournament is a player favorite. Don’t be late for the 8:00 a.m. shotgun start! For more details, check out the Benefit Golf Tournament page or call The Loon Center.

Thursday August 27, 7:30 p.m. – Summer Nature Talk: 2009 Loon Season Report - LPC Director Harry will present overall trends in loon populations and preliminary statistics on how loons fared in New Hampshire over the past year. Also featured will be a slide show by Nature Photographer John Rockwood. The Loon Preservation Committee Annual Meeting will follow. Free Admission. For a complete list of LPC’s 2009 Summer Nature Talk Series Click to download and print the PDF.

Saturday November 28, 10:00 a.m. - Annual Holiday Open House - Come and join us for our Annual Holiday Open House from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Admission is Free. You don’t want to miss Mr. Phil Balloonologist, Santa and Mrs. Claus, children’s activities, nature exhibits, free food, slide shows and holiday gift shopping. Admission is Free. For more details and directions, please click on the Holiday Open House page or call The Loon Center.

Saturday November 28 – Quilt Raffle Drawing – Join us at our Annual Holiday Open House where we’ll draw the winning ticket for this year’s beautiful hand-crafted quilt. Tickets are on sale from June 12th to November 28th and the winner will be drawn at random. For more information, please see the Quilt Raffle page or call The Loon Center.