Business Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Business sponsorship at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a powerful way to align your brand with a beloved New Hampshire destination and a trusted leader in wildlife and environmental education. For nearly 60 years, the Science Center has welcomed families, school groups, and visitors from across the region to experience live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises, Kirkwood Gardens, and Blue Heron School, a nature‑based Montessori early learning center.
By becoming a sponsor, your organization helps advance our mission to deepen understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world, while gaining meaningful visibility with an audience that values nature, learning, and community. With more than 65,000 annual trail visitors and nearly 9,000 lake cruise passengers, sponsorship offers a unique and feel‑good way to reach potential customers, reward employees, and demonstrate your commitment to conservation and education.
Why Sponsor the Science Center?
Business sponsors choose Squam Lakes Natural Science Center because it reflects the values they want associated with their brand: family‑friendly, mission‑driven, and rooted in this region’s natural beauty. Sponsorship can help you:
- Build goodwill by supporting a locally cherished, family tradition
- Expand your reach with recognition on-site, online, and in print and digital communications
- Offer memorable nature experiences to employees, clients, and partners through passes and discounts
- Visibly align your business with wildlife, environmental education, and community impact
Sponsorship Opportunities
Programs and Events
Support programs that bring communities nearer to nature by underwriting a special event. Your brand will be seen by all visitors at the event and featured on associated publicity and promotions.
Publications
Gain year-round visibility by sponsoring key communications such as our annual rack card, monthly e‑Happenings, or monthly volunteer e‑newsletter. These channels reach engaged families, educators, and nature lovers who value organizations that support environmental learning.
Support the Science Center’s Mission
Sponsorship and Membership support helps sustain the Science Center’s ongoing work—from animal care and education to trail stewardship and facility operations. We are also happy to discuss opportunities to connect your support with areas that reflect your organization’s interests and values.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
| $1,000 Sponsorship | $2,500 Sponsorship | $5,000 Sponsorship | $10,000 Sponsorship | $15,000 Sponsorship | $25,000 Sponsorship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sponsorship Recognition | ||||||
| Website | Logo only | Logo only | Logo hyperlinked (Reciprocal requested) | Logo hyperlinked (Reciprocal requested) | Logo hyperlinked (Reciprocal requested) | Logo hyperlinked (Reciprocal requested) |
| Event Specific Promotions (i.e.Monthly E-newsletter, Quarterly print newsletter, Flyers, Welcome Center digital sign) | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo |
| Event Programs (when applicable) | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo |
| Social Media | Mention & Tagging | Mention & Tagging | Mention & Tagging | Mention & Tagging | Mention & Tagging | Mention & Tagging |
| Press Release | Mention | Mention | Mention | Mention | Mention | Mention |
| Customizable Event Sponsorship Opportunities | 1 event | 1 event | 1 event | Up to 2 events (funds may be split) | Up to 2 events (funds may be split) | Up to 2 events (funds may be split) |
Passes & RentalsThe following benefits are provided: | ||||||
| Trail Passes | 10 | 15 | 20 | Balsam Membership | Balsam Membership | Maple Membership |
| Guided Cruise Tickets | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Marsh Plaque Recognition | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event Space Rental Benefit | — | 15% off | 15% off | 25% off | 25% off | 25% off |
Join Our Community of Business Sponsors
When your organization partners with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, you join a community of businesses that believe in giving back and helping people get nearer to nature. Together, we create memorable experiences for visitors, support wildlife and environmental education, and strengthen the region we share.
If your business is interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nicole Verspyck, Development Coordinator, X 124, nicole.verspyck@nhnature.org. We are deeply grateful to the generous sponsors who partner with us each year to make our work possible.
Amoskeag Beverages
Squam Boat Livery, LLC
