Prize-winning local author, teacher, storyteller, and folklorist Bonnie Marshall will appear at the Corner House Inn’s Storytelling Dinner Program on Thursday, Feb. 4th. A native of New Hampshire, Bonnie received her education from Boston University, Assumption College, and the University of North Carolina, as well as from institutions of higher learning in Russia. Dr. Marshall specializes in topics pertaining to Russian, Arctic, Balkan, and Armenian cultures. She has attended several teacher and research exchange programs in Russia and has done extensive fieldwork in Russia, collecting songs and anecdotes there. Bonnie’s diverse career has also encompassed teaching Russian language and literature and English in high schools and universities throughout the United States and Russia. She currently serves as a museum teacher at the New Hampshire Historical Society’s Museum and is working on stories to include in a family audio guide for the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, Massachusetts.
Come enjoy a delicious meal on Thursday, Feb. 4th and be enchanted by Bonnie’s folktales from lands far, far away. Thursday Storytelling Dinners begin at 6:30 pm. The price is $19.95 per person. For reservations or more information contact the Corner House in Sandwich at 284-6219, or online at info@cornerhouseinn.com.
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Sunday, February 7, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science will be opening its gates for a special 2-hour guided tour. Do you ever wonder what happens to the animals at the Science Center during the long, cold winter months? Come see the exhibit animals in all their winter glory. A staff naturalist will guide a walk on the Gephart Exhibit Trail and discuss the many ways the animals are well-adapted for life here in New Hampshire. Be ready to snowshoe (conditions permitting) and see how beautiful a wild animal’s winter coat can be! Snowshoes are available at no extra fee.
All ages welcome. Cost: $7/member $9/not yet member. Maximum group size: 15. Pre-registration required, call 603-968-7194.
For more information about this event, admission fees, upcoming programs, other lake cruises, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
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Feb. 7: MID-SEASON STORYTELLING GALA
dinner & a smorgasbord of tales told by a variety of tellers
FULL DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT
FOR JUST $16.95
Please call for reservations (603) 284-6219
The Corner House Inn
Jct. Rtes. 109 & 113 Center Sandwich NH
www.cornerhouseinn.com
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Saturday, February 20 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science will be opening its gates for a special 2-hour guided tour. Do you ever wonder what happens to the animals at the Science Center during the long, cold winter months? Come see the exhibit animals in all their winter glory. A staff naturalist will guide a walk on the Gephart Exhibit Trail and discuss the many ways the animals are well-adapted for life here in New Hampshire. Be ready to snowshoe (conditions permitting) and see how beautiful a wild animal’s winter coat can be! Snowshoes are available at no extra fee.
All ages welcome. Cost: $7/member $9/not yet member. Maximum group size: 15. Pre-registration required, call 603-968-7194.
For more information about this event, admission fees, upcoming programs, other lake cruises, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
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Tuesday, February 23, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science will be offering a winter bird banding clinic. Around the world, approximately 1.2 million birds are banded and about 85,000 are recovered each year! Senior Naturalist Dave Erler has been has been banding and monitoring birds at the Science Center’s winter feeders for more than 25 years. Participants will learn why bird banding is an important tool for scientists and enjoy a rare chance to touch and appreciate wild birds up close. Adult must accompany children.
Appropriate for ages 6+. Cost: $7/member; $9/non-member.
Maximum group size: 20
Please call in advance, pre-registration is required (603) 968-7194.
For more information about this event, admission fees, upcoming programs, other lake cruises, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
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Thursday, February 25, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science will be offering a winter bird banding clinic. Around the world, approximately 1.2 million birds are banded and about 85,000 are recovered each year! Senior Naturalist Dave Erler has been has been banding and monitoring birds at the Science Center’s winter feeders for more than 25 years. Participants will learn why bird banding is an important tool for scientists and enjoy a rare chance to touch and appreciate wild birds up close. Adult must accompany children.
Appropriate for ages 6+. Cost: $7/member; $9/non-member.
Maximum group size: 30
Please call in advance, pre-registration is required (603) 968-7194
For more information about this event, admission fees, upcoming programs, other lake cruises, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
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Friday, February 26, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science invites everyone to visit and learn about NH animals in the winter. Winter is a challenging time of year and wild animals have fascinating ways of adapting to winter. Participants will learn about these adaptations and discover some secrets that might make winter more fun for humans! Join a SLNSC Naturalist to become wise about winter through fun activities (inside and out), crafts, story-telling, and visits with live animals.
Appropriate for ages 7+. Cost: $7/member; $9/non-member. Please call in advance, pre-registration is required (603) 968-7194.
For more information about this event, admission fees, upcoming programs, other lake cruises, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
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Saturday, February 27, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science will be opening its gates for a special 2-hour guided tour. Do you ever wonder what happens to the animals at the Science Center during the long, cold winter months? Come see the exhibit animals in all their winter glory. A staff naturalist will guide a walk on the Gephart Exhibit Trail and discuss the many ways the animals are well-adapted for life here in New Hampshire. Be ready to snowshoe (conditions permitting) and see how beautiful a wild animal’s winter coat can be! Snowshoes are available at no extra fee.
All ages welcome. Cost: $7/member $9/not yet member. Maximum group size: 15. Pre-registration required, call 603-968-7194.
For more information about this event, admission fees, upcoming programs, other lake cruises, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
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