June 4th 2025,  7:00-8:30 PM 

Tuckerman Brewing Company, 66 Hobbs Street, Conway, New Hampshire

Wildfire in Northern New England

A presentation by John Neely

A common misconception is that wildfire is not a threat in New England. However, history tells a different story.  Join us to hear about past wildfires in New England and how fire has become an increasing occurrence with the onset of climate change. 

John Neely has been working with wildfire and controlled burning in New England for over 20 years. After retiring from the Forest Service John currently works with the State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources in fire management.  In addition he is engaged in research looking at the past fire history of the region from wildfire to indigenous burning.

Mountain Racing Comes to Sunapee! - June 1st 2025

The Sunapee Scramble will serve as the 2025 USATF National Classic Mountain Championship. The race will serve as the sole selection race for the 2025 US Classic Up/Down Mountain Running Team - one of the four groups of athletes to represent the US in Spain at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.

The course will start at the base of the mountain, and then follow a service road up to the summit of the mountain. You will then have a speedy descent down Mount Sunapee back to the Base Lodge. For the 2nd lap, the course will use the same service road up the mountain and then it will join into the super technical Newbury Trail all the way to the summit. You will then have another speedy descent down Mount Sunapee back to the Base Lodge.
The race is approx 9.4 miles with 3,250 feet of Vert.

Tariffs and Tourism: What’s Next in New Hampshire’s Trade with Canada? 

How will the Trump administration’s tariffs and commentary affect trade and tourism with Canada, New Hampshire’s largest trading partner? Join Brian Gottlob, Principal at PolEcon and Director of New Hampshire’s Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, to explore the history of New Hampshire-Canada economic activity and potential effects of a trade war on the Granite State’s businesses. We will also hear from Timothy Egan about the New England-Canada Business Council and its priorities in the coming months. 

Name: 2025 Legislative Dinner presented by Fidelity Investments

Date: May 12, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

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Event Description:

This signature program brings the business community and elected officials together to help form productive relationships that will enhance the legislature’s ability to enact sound policies. Leading legislators will have the opportunity to give brief remarks followed by a panel discussion on the key policy issues in front of the legislature this year, as well as insider stories from the current legislative cycle. The dinner also allows attendees the opportunity to become more familiar with the Chamber’s government affairs priorities and advocacy for our member businesses.

This year, we return to the beautiful LaBelle Winery facility in Amherst for an intimate reception with colleagues, fellow Chamber Members, and top area legislators. The program includes a networking reception, plated dinner, and lively panel discussion.  Scott Spradling will return as our expert moderator.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? 
Email Sponsorship@manchester-chamber.org.

Samuel Dixon gets his revenge in May – SIX03 Endurance is bringing the party to Rollinsford once again!  Come join us on the banks of the Salmon Falls River for a trail running festival. There will be a 5 Miler, 5K and Canicross 5K trail race. The 5 Miler is a 1 Loop course which has some fast rail trail, some open fields, and some single track. The 5K and and the Canicross 5k is a loop and will feature some fast rail trail and some great single track along the Salmon Falls River.

Disclaimer:  There will be mud on this trail and your shoes will get dirty.

Also known as the “WORLD'S LARGEST TACO TOUR,” the Greater Manchester Chamber is excited to bring back the heavily anticipated Taco Tour Manchester.

H I G H L I G H T S

• Time: 4p – 8p

• When: May 8, 2025

• Where: Downtown Manchester, NH

• What: 60+ restaurants are selling their signature tacos for $3 each!

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"Everything You Need to Know" Blog Post!

THE VIBE

Walk Elm Street & side streets, consume as many tacos as you can handle & have fun!

May 7th 2025,  7:00-8:30 PM 

Tuckerman Brewing Company, 66 Hobbs Street, Conway, New Hampshire

Insects and disease

An overview of invasive pathogens and insects that are threatening New England.  Learn more about beech leaf disease, emerald ash borer, hemlock wooly adelgid and others that have the potential to drastically change the composition of our forests over the coming years. 

Join us for a morning of sustainability and innovation at The Glen House hotel, nestled at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road. We'll kick off in the Thompson Meeting Room with welcome remarks and a brief overview of the hotel’s impressive clean energy initiatives, developed in partnership with the Auto Road and Great Glen Trails.

Attendees will then split into two groups for guided tours of the hotel’s on-site renewable energy systems:

• Solar Panel Tour led by Ted Vansant of Barrington Solar

• Geothermal & Hydro Station Tour showcasing additional renewable infrastructure on the property

After the tours, we’ll regroup in the Thompson Meeting Room for a Q&A session to dive deeper into what you’ve seen and learned. The program will conclude by noon, but attendees are encouraged to extend their visit—explore the beautiful Great Glen Trails or enjoy lunch at the Notch Grille.

This is a unique opportunity to see clean energy in action in one of New Hampshire’s most scenic locations!

Spring Cleaning  

When: Sunday, April 20, from 10am - 12pm
Where: Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Route 3, Holderness NH 03245

Join the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) on Sunday, April 20, from 10am - 12pm at our pollinator gardens by the lake. These gardens haven’t been tended in over 3 years, so come help us tackle the hard job of weeding and preparing the ground for new plants! Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) AmeriCorps member, Emma Murray, will lead the effort to prepare the garden beds while teaching proper practices and some plant identification. In the past we have planted many native flowers and shrubs and would love to reclaim that area. We will be using trowels, shovels, our hands and hoes to weed and clear out some trailing nightshade vines that have taken over parts of the gardens. In addition to weeding, we will stake out potential locations for the new plants we are getting.

Pollinator gardens help save the declining insect populations. They provide food, shelter and water for native pollinators that would otherwise be struggling. Pollinators are important for many aspects of the environment and keep the food chain in balance, not only for animals, but for humans too. Nearly every three bites of everything you eat are made possible by pollination. Come spend your time in a positive and meaningful way while learning about native plants.

For more information, or to sign up for this Adventure Ecology program, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other Adventure Ecology programs throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. 

Saving Special Places provides professional development and networking for land trust staff and their board members, other conservation/watershed organizations, conservation commissioners and other municipal boards, and natural resource professionals from New Hampshire and beyond.

Full Moon Hike: Fogg Hill Conservation Area

When: Wednesday, April 10, from 7:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Fogg Hill Conservation Area Parking Lot, West Center Harbor, NH 03226

Come join LRCC members Emma and Miranda to celebrate the first full moon of spring! This will be a casual 2.0 mile hike up Fogg Hill by the light of the full moon. We will meet at the Fogg Hill trail parking lot on Wednesday, April 10, at 7:00 pm. This property is managed by the LakesRegion Conservation Trust and held in a conservation easement by the town of Center Harbor. It is a 235-acre area forming a significant part of a contiguous woodland and wetland habitat in the Waukewan and Winona Watershed. As we hike we will discuss this month’s full moon, the Pink Moon, and the importance of full moons.

Participants should bring any necessary equipment for winter hiking, microspikes and snowshoes can be provided for up to six participants, or you can bring your own if you’d wish. Extra layers and winter gear are recommended and will likely be warranted due to the later hour of the hike. For any more questions about what you may need on a winter hike, view our winter hiking checklist on our website.

For more information or to sign up for this guided hike, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other guided hikes and Adventure Ecology programming throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation-related topics. The LRCC AmeriCorps members present the Adventure Ecology programs at the SLA, who perform essential conservation work in support of the Association’s mission.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for the public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character, and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners, the SLA promotes the protection, careful use, and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces, and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. Hiking Five Finger Point is one of many ways to enjoy and take in the natural beauty and peaceful character of some of Squam Lakes’ beaches.

WREN and the Northern Forest Center are teaming up to present the Outdoor Economy Networking Summit on April 9th at Rek’-Lis Pint House. This free event seeks to bring together representatives from businesses linked to the outdoor economy in the North Country for an evening of shared learning and networking.

From forestry to outdoor recreation, the outdoor economy is an integral part of our rural economy. Speakers from the Northern Forest Center, Bike the North Country, Get NEKed, the SBA, and Granite Outdoor will discuss strategies for sustainable business futures for everyone who depends on the outdoor economy-- forest stewardship businesses, outdoor rec businesses, and hospitality businesses that rely on outdoor recreation tourism. 

From 4:00 to 7:00, we’ll have a series of 30-minute presentations with time for Q & A, followed by an hour for networking. Presentation topics include:

• The importance of forest stewardship

• Marketing strategies

• The importance of networking

• Small business financing options

Light refreshments will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.

RSVP here for this free event!

A backcountry mountain takeover is just want you need to put this winter season to bed & welcome the best of all seasons - Corn Season! Wild Corn Shindig kicks off at King Pine Ski Area in Madison, NH on Saturday April 5, 2025. In its 9th year, the event draws over attendees from all over the support the GRANITELAND glade network.

Get the Dirt on Soil

When: Saturday, April 5, from 9 - 11am
Where: Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Route 3, Holderness NH 03245

Join the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) on Saturday, April 5, from 9 - 11am to learn all about soil! We will learn about the three major types of soil: sand, silt, and clay at the SLA headquarters. There will be a focus on gardening and soil health just in time for spring! Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) AmeriCorps member, Emma Murray, will lead the hike and teach participants how to identify the soils you have in your backyard and explain all the benefits of a good, healthy soil.

Soil is the building block of all natural life. A good soil can make or break how well your garden and landscaping blooms. Knowing the classification of your soil, its moisture content, the pH and other characteristics will help you make your land as productive as it can be. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of soil health and will enjoy getting their hands dirty experimenting. The SLA works to conserve all parts of the Squam Watershed, so come learn more about soil classification, the role microbiomes play in conservation, and how to use this information for your very own garden.

For more information, or to sign up for this Adventure Ecology program, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other Adventure Ecology programs throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. 

Geological Journey 

When: Saturday, March 29, from 12:30 - 2:30pm

Where: West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead, Center Sandwich, NH 03227

Ever wonder how Squam Lake was formed? What about the surrounding mountains? Come join Lakes Region Conservation Corp member Miranda Fisher on an educational hike about local geology to learn more. As the snow and ice start to melt this spring we can travel back in time and learn about how the glaciers affected the landscape millions of years ago. We will meet at the West Rattlesnake parking lot at 12:15pm on March 29th for a 2 mile out and back hike to the summit of West Rattlesnake. This trail is mildly difficult but we will be taking our time on the way up! 

The topography of local rivers, lakes, and mountains all affect how water travels to and from Squam lake. On this hike we will explore the timescales of how these formations happened dating back hundreds of millions of years and how we are still affected by them today. This is the perfect chance to dig a little deeper into the geological history of some of your favorite places and think about what timescales mean for our current conservation efforts. 

For more information, or to sign up for this Adventure Ecology program, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other Adventure Ecology programs throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. 

Home Tweet Home

When: Sunday, March 23, from 10:00am - 1:00pm

Where: Squam Lakes Association, 534 Us Route 3, Holderness, NH 03245

Join LRCC members Emma Murray and Sydney Paradise at the Squam Lakes headquarters on March 23 for a drop in event from 10am - 1pm to make your own bird feeders and learn about proper bird feeding etiquette. There will be a short presentation with a take home brochure of proper bird feeding practices at 10am, then after that it is a drop in event to make your very own birdhouse! Materials will be provided but if you have your own recyclables or china that need a new life, feel free to bring them in.  

The lakes region is such a good spot for bird watching and feeding so it is common to see bird feeders in everyone’s yard. This is an opportunity to come snag some bird seed for your own garden and learn about why, how and when we feed wild animals. At the SLA we enjoy all types of recreation and try to involve the public as much as possible. For people who can’t often get out to Squam lake this would be a great way to recreate in your own backyard. 

For more information, or to sign up for this Adventure Ecology program, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other Adventure Ecology programs throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. 

Join us for a screening of 300 Miles Melting, a documentary film that explores climate change, winter recreation, and skiing 300 miles up the state of Vermont. A Q&A will follow the screening. Featured panelists will be announced soon!

Attendees are also invited to explore Losing Winter in the Gallery which will be open both before and after the screening. In this exhibit, artist Lynn Cazabon presents participatory artworks and an archive of memories, revealing personal and cultural ties we have to the winter season in the Seacoast region, and reflecting upon what we are collectively losing due to climate change impacts on seasonal patterns.

Who’s the Manager: Land Use and History Walk

When: Thursday, March 20, from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest, West Fire Road parking lot, College Rd, Center Harbor, NH 03226

Ever wonder who’s in charge of your favorite hiking trail? Come find out on the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) land management hike. We will meet at the Chamberlain Reynolds trailhead on Thursday, March 20, from 10:00am-12:00pm for a peaceful walk through the woods. This hike will be roughly 1.5 miles on relatively flat terrain. While walking we will do a deeper dive into what organizations play a role in maintaining the land and trails. We will also explore the history of Chamberlain Reynolds and how the New England Forestry Foundation maintains the land.

Collaboration between organizations in the Lakes Region and NH at large is crucial to helping maintain a healthy watershed. At the SLA we work with multiple different partners to protect and maintain many of the trails in the area as a way to promote conservation and recreation in the watershed. It’s important to recognize our partners, their specialties, and the work they do! This hike will be the perfect opportunity to refocus before spring and take a moment of gratitude for all the work that goes into protecting the Squam watershed. 

For more information, or to sign up for this adventure ecology, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other guided hikes and Adventure Ecology programming throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the SLA’s Lakes Region Conservation Corps AmeriCorps members, who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission. To register or to view our upcoming events, please visit squamlakes.org/calendar.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.

The economic landscape is shifting—what does it mean for your business and community?

Join us for the Chamber’s Spring Economic Forecast, where Brian Gottlob, Director of the NH Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, will break down the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our local, state, and national economy.  This interactive virtual session, moderated by the Chamber, gives you the chance to ask questions directly and gain real-time insights into what lies ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared in an ever-changing economic climate.

Join us for an inspiring and empowering day on the mountain! The Women’s Uphill Bash at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway is designed to celebrate and support women in the outdoors through activities, education, and community connection. Whether you're a seasoned uphill enthusiast or brand-new to the sport, there’s something for everyone.

Join Inclusive Ski Touring (IST) for a free, monthly evening of connection, conversation, and community at Treeline Outfitters in Portsmouth, NH! Taking place on select Fridays from November through March, these casual, drop-in events offer an après vibe perfect for connecting with the Seacoast outdoor community. Each night will feature free pizza, discounted drafts, and outdoor inspiration as we come together to share stories, swap tips, and build excitement for the upcoming winter adventures. The first event kicks off on Friday, November 29th!

These nights are open to all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out in touring or are a seasoned backcountry enthusiast. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow adventurers, get to know the IST community, and hear more about our mission of making winter sports accessible and inclusive for everyone.

What to Expect:

• Free pizza & $1 off drafts

• Laid-back après vibe

• Inspiration & stories from like-minded adventurers

Event Details:

• Location: Treeline Outfitters, 125 Brewery Lane, Suite 7, Portsmouth, NH 03801

• Dates: Select Fridays - 11/29, 12/20, 1/10, 2/21, 3/14

• Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Cost: Free!

Bring a friend, grab a slice, and join the IST community as we share the excitement for winter adventures. See you there!