SPECIAL EVENT: FAMILY PICNIC: “FRIENDS OF THE FOREST” SUPPORTED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES

HOLDERNESS, NH, Saturday, July 12, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., All Ages

Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled celebration at “Friends of the Forest!” Enjoy naturalist-led animal encounters, hands-on crafts, outdoor games, live music, and delicious food—all set in the beautiful surroundings of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.

Kids will love the Kid’s Corner sponsored by Blue Heron School, get creative at the Crafts Table sponsored by Service Credit Union, and burn off energy at Lawn Games sponsored by Survival of the Fit. Enjoy live music from the Audrey Drake Band, and savor tasty bites from Gusto Italian Cafe, MrSippy BBQ, Peaks Food Trucks, and Sub-Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream. Sample beers from White Mountain Brewing, cider from Hermit Woods Winery and other refreshments. All food, beverage and activities are included in the ticket price.

This community event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, including Samyn-D’Elia Architects, Squam Lakes Financial Advisors, Lake Life Realty, Lakes Region Tent and Events, Belknap Landscaping, Bridgewater Power, Children’s Dentistry, junedays, Service Credit Union, Survival of the Fit, Gusto and Pam and Larry Tarica. Tickets sell out fast—don’t miss out! Get yours today at nhnature.org/picnic or call 603-968-7194.

About Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises, public gardens, and a nature-based Montessori early learning center, the Science Center has educated audiences of all ages since 1966 about the importance of our natural world. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is Sensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity. The Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and public trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1 with programming throughout the year. For further information about the Science Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.

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Press Contact:

Marylena Sevigney

Marketing & Communications Director

603-968-7194 x134

Marylena.sevigney@nhnature.org

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Image Caption 01: Senior Naturalist, Eric D’Aleo presents a Saw-whet Owl at the Family Picnic at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Image Caption 02: Visitors watch and wait patiently as ice-cream is prepared by Nitrogen Ice-Cream at the Family Picnic at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center