Summer Fundraising Events

2024 Fundraising Events

Family Picnic
Saturday, July 20

Garden Party
Thursday, August 22

Sponsor the Events

The Family Picnic reaches local and visiting families and supporters. It features food trucks, drinks for adults and children, live animal presentations, ice cream science, live music, lawn games, and more. Your sponsorship includes listing on the digital invitation; website links; inclusion in press releases; listing on business sponsor poster; name and logo on materials at the event. This popular event has sold out for the last two years at 300 people and is expanding to 350 people in 2024. Learn more by completing the form below or contact Amanda Gillen at 603-968-7194 x 134 or email .

The Garden Party reaches affluent decision makers in the lakes region. The event is an adults only cocktail party in beautiful Kirkwood Gardens. All sponsorships include listing on the digital invitation; website links; inclusion in press releases; listing on business sponsor poster; name and logo on materials at the event. Learn more by completing the form below or contact Rachel Saliba at 603-968-7194 x 126 or email .

Fundraising Event Sponsorship Levels

Family Picnic Sponsorship Levels

	$5,000	$2,500	$1,000	$500
Official Sponsor of Live Animal Programs	X
Official Sponsor of the Buzz Bar		X
Official Sponsor of Live Music: Audrey Drake Trio		X
Name listed as sponsor on invitations, webpage, and program	X	X	X	X
Event Tickets	8	4	4	2

Garden Party Sponsorship Levels

	$5,000	$2,500	$1,000	$500
Official Sponsor of Silent Auction	X
Official Sponsor of Bar		X
Official Sponsor of Live Music: New Hampshire Music FEstival String Trio		X
Name listed as sponsor on invitations, webpage, and program	X	X	X	X
Event Tickets	10	6	4	2

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Elizabeth Funk, 08/05/23
We absolutely love coming here when we visit family on the lake! Such a beautiful walk and so much local wildlife to see! We all had a blast!
Bryan Doyon, 10/11/21
Fun experience with wild animals and interactive exhibits. The animals are local wild species and fun to see up close and the information on them is presented in an engaging way for children. The walk around the loop can take a few hours depending on how long you spend at each stop but it's an enjoyable time and a great place for families.
Piers Platt, 10/15/24
Fantastic zoo/nature center focused on native NH species - black bear, bobcat, otters, mountain lion, fox, hawks, and more. Interactive exhibits throughout with fun games and quizzes for kids, who will learn a bunch as you go. If you move fast between exhibits you might be able to do it in an hour, but plan for more like 2-3 hours. Makes a great day trip when combined with Rattlesnake trail hike.
Terra Fletcher, 10/30/21
Loved this place when I was seven and love it still. It's only gotten better, while keeping a lot of the charming natural interactive pieces that I remember. Even now I had a lot of TIL moments. We went when it was raining so it was pretty quiet, and all of the animal enclosures have covered areas so we didn't even get too wet. Animals looked healthy and calm as well.
Vic Deadly, 10/10/23
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a nature lover's dream. With engaging live animal presentations, informative exhibits, and scenic trails, it offers a perfect blend of education and enjoyment. The center's commitment to wildlife conservation shines through, making it a must-visit gem in the Lakes Region.