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 welome your support!)

Donation requests must be from a non-profit and in support of a raffle, auction, other 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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Questions? Please contact Mary Noyes at 603-968-7194 x 11 or email

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 the Development and Communications Director Janet Robertson at 603-968-7194 x 12.

Spookymumma Baker, 08/06/19
Favorite place to go with the kids! We get a membership every year and it’s extremely worth it!!! Love all the animals and play areas for kids, let’s them be independent enough that moms and dads still feel good about it. I remember going here as a child and I am so thankful my kids get to as well! The trail takes about an hour ish or more depending on how long you spend at each exhibit. The dinosaurs that they have short term are some of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Over all: go here, is amazing!
Sarah Lindahl, 04/19/19
Such a beautiful place. Awesome for all ages - great place for learning, exercise, and fun. Variety of animals, plants, and things to do! Love coming here.
Cailin Nelson, 08/03/18
Very nice place, clean and informative. Different from other places - lots for kids to learn hands on. I was a little apprehensive due to the cost and not many animals but felt like it was worth every penny. I would recommend packing a lunch and taking advantage of the trails - make a full day out of it.
John Cook, 10/19/19
Each and every time we visit the center it never ceases to amaze us. At certain locations there is a need for personal interaction with staff providing more information and answering questions. Static exhibits are boring and uninteresting. The animated prehistoric reptiles were stimulating. An impromptu meeting with staffer handling an injured raptor and the information she provided while standing in the rain was exceptional. Please watch your prices!
Nathaniel Abbott, 08/10/19
This nature preserve is one or the most important places in the State, or the country. Inventive, entertaining exhibits are sprinkled liberally in between live wild animals (all rescues that would otherwise die or fair poorly). Plenty of playground installations for the Rugrats to wear themselves out on. Every parent who can must take their children as often as possible so that the messages about nature and the environment have a chance to get across and be heard and understood. There are dozens of nature and wildlife live presentations every week. This is truly a national treasure.