Business Sponsorships

Show your support of a beloved family tradition.

For over 50 years, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has enlightened visitors through live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and Squam Lake Cruises. Today it is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, is a top attraction in New Hampshire.

Business support is a vital to helping the Science Center's achieve its mission to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire's natural world. There are many sponsorship opportunities for businesses to showcase their brand in front of engaged visitors. Choose from a variety of opportunities shown below.

Business Sponsorship Options Become a Business Member Make a Donation

Is your organization interested in sponsoring an event? Contact Development Officer Kim Beardwood-Smith at 603-968-7194 x 31 or email

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Special Event Sponsorship

Underwrite a special event and your brand will be seen by all visitors at the event and on all publicity. Please contact us for a full list of events.

Library Sponsor, $300

Give back to your community by sponsoring an annual Library Trail Pass for your favorite library. Each Library Pass allows $5 trail admission for two people plus a discounted fee for up to four additional people each day.

Community Non-profit Sponsor, $300

Show how much you care about your community by sponsoring an annual Group Trail Pass for the local non-profit group of your choice. Each pass allows free trail admission for two people plus a discounted fee for up to four additional people each day.

Publications

Gain visibility for your business by sponsoring printing and distribution of the Science Center's publications such as the general information brochure, trail map, school program flyer, or others.

Volunteer Work Days

Strengthen your employee teams by volunteering together. Contact Volunteer Manager Carol Raymond at 603-968-7194 x 22 or email to setup a special work day for your employees.

We are proud to recognize these 2019 Business Sponsors:

Event Sponsors

Volunteer Clean Up

New Hampshire Day

Kirkwood Gardens Day

Dinosaurs Alive!

StoryWalk^TM

Meredith Village Savings Bank

Pollinator Party

Belknap Landscape Company

Summer Splash

Birthday Bash for the Critters

Plymouth Animal Hospital

Volunteer Recognition Dinner

Program Sponsors

River Otter Feeding Meredith Village Savings Bank
Hidden Stories Trail Camera Project GreenTek Mapping Services, Reconyx

Squam Lake Cruises Sponsor

Squam Boat Livery
Keiver-Willard Lumber Company

Publication Sponsors

Brochure - Rockywold-Deephaven Camps
Kiosk Trail Map - MegaPrint
Quarterly Tracks & Trails Newsletter - Keller Williams - Lake and Island Properties and Christopher P. Williams Architects
Raymond S. Burton Welcome Center - Mill Falls at the Lake

Kirkwood Gardens

Cherie Binns, 12/19/18
I just love this place! It is slightly off the beaten path but easy to locate. Plan on spending a couple of hours here to learn about the local wildlife habits , habitat, and food. And , best of all, meet that local wild life in its natural setting.! This business is part of the membership chain of regional zoos and science museums so honors your membership to others around the country for free admission or reduced cost admission to here. I would plan on at least 2-3 hours here although it could be covered (without small children in a bit over an hour). Walk ways are generally paved and handicapped accessible as are the buildings that are dedicated to species or habitat education.
Howard Nash, 10/08/18
Very well presented exhibit on the wildlife of New Hampshire. Coming from the UK, we had some concerns about the moral question of keeping wild animals in cages. This was set against the very obvious great condition of the animals on display and the effort taken to educate on the natural world - a video or even holograph would not have the same impact. The reason we give it only 4 stars is that not enough effort is made to explain why the animals, particularly the large animals, are kept in relatively small enclosures. Looking at the negative reviews that focus on the moral question, your responses are very encouraging. Perhaps you should cut out the middleman and make more effort at the Centre to explain why the animals are maintained in captivity from a conservation perspective.
Michelle Whisnant, 07/13/19
Loved my visit here. Animals are well cared for, great old school exhibits. So many extra areas and playgrounds for kids. Nice shady walk and lots of extras to do in the area.
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!
Katherine Raiche, 06/04/19
Great place, love all the exhibits and the animals, the staff is great as well. Always a fun time. Going on a weekday closer to late afternoon helps avoid most of the chaos of field trips.