Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Hampshire, United States11-50 Employees
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a small to mid-sized nonprofit based in Holderness, New Hampshire. It offers live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises to help visitors engage with and understand local ecosystems. For more than fifty years, the center has pursued its mission of advancing understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Its offerings target the general public and educational groups seeking hands-on learning about nature, with programs that connect people to the region’s wildlife and habitats. The center also extends its reach through outreach and virtual learning initiatives to bring ecology education beyond its site. A notable recent development is the 2022 launch of a live animal exhibit trail featuring large-scale invertebrates, intended to illustrate how species interact to maintain ecological balance in the region.