Celebrate the wonders and beauty of nature. Picture of Monarch butterfly at Kirkwood Gardens.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds a Garden Party to benefit their mission and celebrate the wonders of nature on Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  

This exclusive adults-only cocktail party at Kirkwood Gardens promises an evening of camaraderie amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature. Mingle with fellow Science Center enthusiasts while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and listening to the soothing melodies of a string trio from the New Hampshire Music Festival. Guests won’t want to miss the chance to participate in the exciting silent auction, featuring items highlighting the best of the Science Center. 

New for 2024, the Science Center has partnered with the Rossino brand of Italian wines from Rossi Import. Garden Party guests will enjoy prosecco, rose, and white and red wines found exclusively at Gusto’s in Center Harbor.  

Tickets are $100 per person and are limited. All ticket purchases are a donation to help support the care and feeding of the live animal ambassadors and environmental education programs at the Science Center.  

Full details including purchasing tickets are available at www.nhnature.org/gala. 

Science Center Members are invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting for Members at 4:30 p.m. also at Kirkwood Gardens. Details at https://nhnature.org/programs/annual_meeting.php.

900 US-3, Holderness, NH 03245