Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is pleased to host New Hampshire Day on Saturday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission is in the 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. entry block). New Hampshire residents pay just $8 trail admission (regular admission is $28 for adults, $26 for seniors, and $22 for youth ages 3 to 15. 

New Hampshire Day is a way for the Science Center to give back to the community, educate the public about native New Hampshire wildlife, and attract new families who will help spread the word about its mission to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. 

New Hampshire Day is possible due to generous support from New Hampshire Electric Coop Foundation (NHEC), Dead River Company, Meredith Landing Real Estate, and Franklin Savings Bank. In addition to its sponsorship, NHEC is also covering New Hampshire Day admission fees for NHEC members, who must show a copy of their electric bill at admissions. 

All New Hampshire Day tickets are for one-hour entry blocks to help manage traffic and must be purchased in advance at nhnature.org. New Hampshire residents must show proof of residency at admissions. Timed entry tickets allow visitors to check in at any time during the one-hour admission window. 

Visitors for New Hampshire Day will enjoy Up Close to Animals presentations at the Amphitheater at 11:00 a.m. (Striped Skunk), 1:00 p.m. (Northern Saw-whet Owl), and 3:00 p.m. (Virginia Opossum). 

Tickets are available online and required in advance for New Hampshire Day at nhnature.org/.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center |  23 Science Center Road (Route 113) | Holderness NH

Picture: A naturalist shows off a Striped Skunk to visitors on New Hampshire Day.