Sponsor A Species

Do something wild.. Sponsor a Species!

The animals at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center serve as ambassadors for their species, here for the purpose of teaching about New Hampshire’s natural world. The cost of caring for wildlife is considerable. All the animals need specialized diets, daily care, and creature comforts. You can help to provide food, health care, and housing for the animals - for your favorite feathered or furry species - through Sponsor A Species. You may sponsor a species for yourself, your family, or your company, school, or club. You can even send a sponsorship package as a gift.

1 Select a sponsorship level
2 Select a species
3 Complete your sponsorship form

Use the online Sponsor a Species Form Print and mail the Sponsor a Species Form

Fill out my online form.

For more information about Sponsor a Species please contact Development Officer Kim Beardwood-Smith at 603-968-7194 x 131 or email

Sponsorship Levels

$50 Sponsorship

Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

$100 Sponsorship

Plush toy of sponsored species
Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

$250 Sponsorship

Stainless steel water bottle
Plush toy of sponsored species
Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

$500 Sponsorship

Private interpretive trail walk for up to ten
Stainless steel water bottle
Plush toy of sponsored species
Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

$1,000 Sponsorship

Private animal program with your species for up to ten
Private interpretive trail walk for up to ten
Stainless steel water bottle
Plush toy of sponsored species
Thank you letter and photo of animal
Animal fact sheet
Sponsor a Species certificate
Subscription to quarterly Tracks & Trails newsletter
Recognition on the Science Center’s website, in the Annual Report, and in the Trailhead Gallery

Is my sponsorship tax deductible? Read more.

Sponsor A Species donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your payment, less the fair market value (FMV) of goods and services received, is deductible for income tax purposes.

For gifts more than $50, a portion of your donation may not be tax deductible based on the fair market value of the premiums provided in return. See the chart below for details. Should you wish to have your donation be fully tax deductible, you may choose to waive receipt of the premiums.

The tax deductible amount will be provided on your thank you letter.

Sponsor Level	Deductible Amount	Post Card, Fact Sheet, Certificate FMV	Plush Toy FMV	Water Bottle FMV	Trail Walk FMV	Private Program FMV
$50	$50	$0	-	-	-	-
$100	$92	$0	$8	-	-	-
$250	$227	$0	$8	$15	-	-
$500	$377	$0	$8	$15	$100	-
$1,000	$777	$0	$8	$15	$100	$100

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 02-0271824. Prices and fair market values are subject to change. Please consult a tax advisor with questions.

Thank you for your sponsorships:

Bald Eagle

Luna Della Bascomb-Fabian
In memory of Davis Thurber
from Gary and Brenda Diederich

Black Bear

Anonymous
Carolyn Rohdenburg
Yekadyu Santchana
Jennifer Sicely

Bobcat

Brooklynn Bourque
Keegan Donovan
In memory of Greg Smith
from Ann and Rich Chalmers

Coyote

Great Horned Owl

Hunt Bergen

Mountain Lion

Sage Ellen Bascomb-Fabian
Alyssa, Peter, and Andrew Brown
Leelaansh Santchana

Red Fox

Caleb Hall
Debra Puleo
Tina Wright

River Otter

Hailey Bourque
Leyton and Finlay McCormick

Saw-whet Owl

Nancy and Jim Ainsworth
Jack Hale
Ella Hall

Turtle

Bill Carey
Mike Hale
Jacoby Livingston

Maria Dz, 09/23/20
The Turkey Vulture is really interesting. Nice walk. Some of the animals are aging out 🤔 Great for children. One black bear!
Kimberly Wright, 06/12/19
We enjoyed our visit to Squam Lakes Nature Center. The exhibits were informative and animals were out and about. Nice clear trails to walk. The kids interactive play area and barn was impressive. The gift shop was a bonus-with many books and misc items to purchase. We were interested in the lake cruise but unfortunately it was not available due to school groups on the day of our visit. Keep up the good work for New Hampshire nature!
Shaun Wyndman, 08/18/18
This is a very pricey cross between a zoo and a nature trail. The science center features several exhibits relating to the animals in the area. It also has exhibits relating to conservation etc. They offer animal shows, demonstrating live animals several times a day, and feedings three days a week, so check the schedule to see if your favorite is on display. In addition to the move animal exhibits the center features several walking trails offering an opportunity to see local wildlife and plant life. Most tree species are marked for easy identification of the local foliage. There is also a ninety minute boat tour of squam lake available for an additional fee.
Denise Lovejoy, 06/26/19
Beautiful trails to hike, wonderful natural habitats for the animals! Love to spend time there; it's always so peaceful. Love the Howling Coyote gift shop, too!
John Cook, 10/19/19
Each and every time we visit the center it never ceases to amaze us. At certain locations there is a need for personal interaction with staff providing more information and answering questions. Static exhibits are boring and uninteresting. The animated prehistoric reptiles were stimulating. An impromptu meeting with staffer handling an injured raptor and the information she provided while standing in the rain was exceptional. Please watch your prices!

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