Community Connections Programs

Discover where maple syrup really comes from! Students explore the maple sugaring process from tree to table—learning how to identify sugar maples, collect sap, and see how it’s turned into delicious syrup. Through hands-on activities, taste tests, and outdoor exploration, kids experience the sweet magic of late winter.

Recommended Ages: 6-14*

Physical Demand: [4] = Activity includes around 1 mile of walking on trails with uneven terrain and hills.

Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying adult.

*Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered.

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Ages: Adults and Older Youth (12 & Up)

Ready to get started with bird watching this winter? This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you all the essential skills for identifying the fascinating, hardy birds that call New Hampshire home during the cold season. You will learn how to identify common winter visitors and explore the different natural habitats and food sources where various cold-hardy species gather during the winter months.

Physical Demand: [3] = Activity includes 1/2-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills.

Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

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Join us for a winter hike to meet the birds who stay with us through the cold months. With binoculars in hand, students learn to spot and identify common winter birds by their shapes, colors, and calls. Along the trail, we explore how birds survive winter and what makes each species unique.

Recommended Ages: 6-14*

Physical Demand: [3] = Activity includes ½-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills.

Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying adult.

*Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered.

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Become a forest explorer! Students learn how a compass works, how to find north, and how to follow simple bearings. Through fun outdoor challenges and treasure-hunt–style activities, kids practice navigating trails and understanding directions—all while building confidence in the woods.

Recommended Ages: 6-14*

Physical Demand: [3] = Activity includes ½-1 mile of walking on uneven terrain; may include hills.

Cost: $15 per child. No charge for accompanying adult.

*Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered.

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Ages: Adults and Older Youth (12 & Up)

This workshop is essential for anyone starting a small, backyard flock in the Lakes Region. You will learn the fundamentals of coop setup, cold-weather preparation, and best options for obtaining baby chicks. We will provide realistic estimates for daily time commitment and comprehensive details on start-up and ongoing costs, ensuring you establish a healthy, sustainable backyard flock from the delicate chick stage to productive laying hens.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $15 Non-Members; FREE for Members

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Get a jump start on the growing season! Students will explore seeds and discuss what plants need to survive. Students will choose a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to plant in pots, water, and label to take home and watch grow.

Recommended Ages: 6-14*

Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.

Cost: $20 per child. No charge for accompanying adult.

*Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered.

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Ages: Adults  (16 & Up)

Creating embossed paper prints from natural objects: leaves, twigs, sticks, as well as original cutout shapes based on abstract or real natural subjects. You will receive all of the materials , hands on instruction, the opportunity to operate the studio printing press, and of course create a series of your own original embossings ready to frame.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $25 Non-Members; $10 Members

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