Trail Admission Donation Request

Non-profit organizations may request a donation of trail admission passes for a fundraiser.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is pleased to support other non-profit organizations through donation requests. We provide four trail admission passes. (Did you want to make a donation instead? We welcome your support!)

Donation requests must be from a non-profit and in support of a raffle, auction, or other fundraising event, not as gifts or incentives for employees.
We do not make donations to individuals or for-profit companies.
Donations are limited to one per year per non-profit organization.
Please apply at least 30 days prior to your fundraising event.

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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a non-profit environmental education organization. We rely on charitable contributions. If you would like to support the Science Center, we welcome your donation! Learn about your options or contact Development Director Rachel Saliba at 603-968-7194 x 126 or email .

Jessica Porter, 05/31/23
This trip was one of many that I've taken my now 7 year old to at Squam Lakes. This was for a school field trip, and it went great! There were a few other schools there but the set up was great so that we weren't tripping over the other schools. In fact, we barely saw them throughout the 4 hours we spent. We got to see the new baby mountain lions and a lot of others that were out during our time there.
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.
Naomi Mills, 05/08/21
Beautiful day at SLNSC! Loved the new zip swing and Raptor Exibit! The otters were adorable as usual and the deer were as friendly as ever! 😀
B. B., 08/13/21
Very friendly staff, a nicely shaded walk and the exhibits were well spaced apart. Very kid friendly with a cool playground for the kids halfway thru the walk. Staff were out here and there with live falcons, owls and raptors for showing and were very informative and friendly to questions. The pathway throughout the "hike" was stroller friendly and although you "could" use a wheelchair as well, I do suggest having someone available to help push your chair or supervise your visit in a chair (there are boardwalks and lots of up/down hill.) Overall, a very pleasant trip! Even in 90F heat, the path was shaded with plenty of restrooms available.
Betsy Budesky, 09/21/24
We hosted another couple from out of state 11am Friday 9/20/24. None of us had experienced this 90 minute pontoon boat ride showcasing Squam Lake. It was truly wonderful. We would highly recommend it. We were warmly welcomed by staff and we were made to feel very comfortable all throughout. Pierce narrated the tour. We hung on to his every word. He's a warm, attentive steward. This is a must do activity for everyone who lives here and for those visiting. History, nature. Terrific.