HOLDERNESS, N.H. – Though a huge variety of creatures inhabit the wild spaces and backyards of New Hampshire, few people have been close to a live Beaver or looked into the fire-orange eyes of a Great Horned Owl. Wild Encounters Day 2009, on Sunday, March 8 at Lebanon High School, will provide Upper Valley residents the rare opportunity to experience an up-close visit with native New Hampshire wildlife from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.
Beginning at 1:00 p.m., live animal programs will be presented by Science Center naturalists every 20 minutes. The final talk begins at 3:30 p.m. Visitors may come for the whole event, or drop-in to learn more about their favorite animals.
Animals at this year’s Wild Encounters Day include the Great Horned Owl, Snakes, Beaver, and Opossum. In addition to the presentations, there will be displays and hands-on exhibits that encourage exploration and learning. Attendees can also learn about upcoming programs at the Science Center, meet Science Center staff and volunteers, pick up membership materials and hear about the upcoming season at the Science Center.
Admission to the event is FREE and reservations are not required. The event will be held in the Lebanon High School cafeteria, located at 84 Hanover Street in Lebanon, NH.
About Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The mission of the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises, the Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors for forty years about the importance of our natural world. The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in downtown Holderness, exit 24 off I-93, and is open daily from May 1 through November 1. For further information about the Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.
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