Newsletter

Tracks & Trails, our membership newsletter, is published four times a year and is full of interesting articles, upcoming events, profiles, newsbriefs, and more.

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Spring 2023

Burbot; Going Solar; New Mountain Lions; Budding Trees; Moles or Voles; Belknap Landscape Company; Membership Updates; Sponsor A Species; and more.

Winter 2022

Black Bears; Animal Enrichment; Kirkwood Gardens; Staff Profiles: Jordan Fitzgerald and Jordy Gianforte; Kids Activities; and more.

Fall 2022

Raptors; Volunteer Profile: Dom and Irene Marocco; Naturalist's Corner; Kirkwood Gardens Plant Spotlight and Tips; Programs and Events; Family Picnic; Annual Meeting; and more.

Summer 2022

Tricks Insects Play; Birds of the Squam Lakes Region; Trustee Profile: Ken Evans; Moose to Monarchs; Eco-Friendly Birdwatching; From the Archives; and more.

Spring 2022

Mosses; Donor Profile: Robert and Peg Ridgely; Science Center Access for All; Bonus Member Benefits; and more.

Winter 2021

Bald Eagles; Hawk Migration; Staff Profile: Audrey Eisenhauer; Winter Brook Trout; Kirkwood Gardens Plant Spotlight; Going Solar; and more.

Fall 2021

Goldenrod; Volunteer Profile: Alex Markarian; Naturalist's Corner: Death Zombie Fungus; Kirkwood Gardens Plant Spotlight; Programs and Events; Trail's End: Summing Up Summer; and more.

Summer 2021

Kestrel Capers; Motus Takes Flight; Trustee Profile: Tony Wagner; Naturalist's Corner: Simple Pleasures; Kirkwood Gardens Plant Spotlight; Trail's End: Welcome Back; and more.

Spring 2021

Secrets of Wild Suckers; Education Matters; Wild Behavior ni Human Care; Thirty-seven years of Science Center Lake Cruises; and more.

Winter 2020

Great Horned Owls; Staff Profile: Tom Klein; How the Beaver Survives Winter; Volunteer Update; and more.

Fall 2020

Lichens: A Lasting Bond; Volunteer Profile: Michelle Janosa; Naturalists's Corner: Hornworms; Virtually Wild School Programs; Trail's End: A Debt to Nature; and more.

Summer 2020

Acrobatic Dragons; Trustee Profile: Lea A. Stewart; Naturalists's Corner: Empathy for Insects; Kirkwood Gardens Plant Spotlight; The Importance of our Natural World; and more.

Spring 2020

Mysteries of Mussels; What's Buggins the Science Center; Donor Profile: Jill White; The Cost of Cats; Strategic Planning; and more.

Winter 2019

Snow Cat; Birds are Disappearing; Staff Profile: Kevin VanGorden; Bird Beaks; and more.

Fall 2019

Poison Ivy; Volunteer Profile: Lisa Davis; Naturalist's Corner: Beach Balls, Surf Balls, and Whale Burps; and more.

Summer 2019

Muskrat Musings; Trustee Profile: William F. Lee, Jr.; Naturalists's Corner: The Sound of Silence; Kirkwood Gardens Plant Spotlight; and more.

Spring 2019

A Snail's Pace; The Dinosaurs Are Coming!; Member Profile: Linda Hanson; Why So Many Squirrels and So Few Blue Jays; and more.

Winter 2018

Martens; Staff Profile: Sharon Warga; Beneath the Ice; Plant Spotlight; and more.

Fall 2018

Tamaracks; Volunteer Profile: Tessa Tremblay; Naturalist's Corner: Bats; and more.

Summer 2018

Turkey Vultures; Trustee Profile: David Martin; Naturalists's Corner: Stories to Tell; and more.

Spring 2018

Walking on Water; Member Profile: The Fuller Family; Naturalist's Corner: Awaiting the Arrival of Tree Swallows; and more.

Winter 2017

Ruffed Grouse; Staff Profile: Dale Lary; Naturalists's Corner: Moving Through Snow; and more.

Fall 2017

Whitetail Ways; Volunteer Profile: The Courret Family; Naturalist's Corner: Autumn in the Summer; and more.

Summer 2017

Predatory Plants; Trustee Profile: Harriet Harris; Naturalists's Corner: Unexpected Summer Visitors; and more.

Spring 2017

Spring Synchrony; Member Profile: Ruth McLaughlin; Naturalists's Corner: Heron of the Night; and more.

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Eben Gannett, 03/26/19
This is by far one the best not so hidden gems of Central New Hampshire! While it functions similarly to a zoo the goal of the facility is to rehabilitate and care for local animals found in the white mountains fo NH. The animals who stay are there for medical or other legitimate reasons to keep them from living in the wild and are given wonderful care. The staff that works there is knowledgable and kind, eager to answer any questions about the animals you may have. The path to see all the animals is fun and equivalent to many easy day hikes with spots to picnic, and a wonderful play/learning area for the young and young at heart. It is a place my family loves to visit time and time again, never getting board of the wonderful animals, new things to learn, and great day that always ensues.
Emily Morgan, 09/15/20
Since discovering this place a few years ago I have been in love. I make it a mission to visit at least once a year. Last year I even had my daughters birthday here! Most recent visit was Saturday when me and my husband were celebrating our wedding anniversary. I highly recommend this place. Animals are amazing and well taken care of. The path ways are also well tended to.
Dyanna O, 07/18/20
We loved it here. We spent 2 hrs and we didnt even walk the trails! Our 6 year old read every single word on the nature trail! He really enjoyed the bobcat, mountain lion and otters but his favorite was the bears! I wish we had packed a lunch. We only had some water and apples. We would have liked to explore the trails that were open. Just another reason to return!
Virginia Alvord, 05/25/20
I don't think I have missed a single summer of visiting the Science Center in 50 years. My kids are teenagers now and they still like to bring their friends here, walk the trails and see the animals. An amazing way to learn about and appreciate our surroundings.
C. Heather Moody, 10/22/19
Great place to take the family for a day trip. Lots to see, beautiful area with some unique animals & very friendly staff. Good volunteer opportunities several times per year including hiking, fall clean up & more. Also have camps (day, some overnight, week long or longer) during school vacation, etc. Nice place.