The Little Nature Museum is open on weekends and holidays starting June 28 through October 26, 2008 Weekdays by appointment

This year, the Museum may be opened before
June 28, 2008.
Call (603) 746-6121 to inquire.

June 28 - July 27,
1 PM - 4 PM

Aug. 2 - Oct. 26,
11 AM - 4 PM

Saturday, Jul. 26 (raindate, Jul. 27)

NatureFest

Sept. 6 & 7, 2008,
11 AM - 5 PM

Special programming at 2 PM by

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

“Child Survival: Teaching Your Child to Survive Getting Lost in the Woods” Workshop

Saturday, Sept 13, rain or shine

“Map and Compass” Workshop

Saturday, Oct. 18 (raindate, Oct. 19)

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Film: “Where do the Children Play?” & Children’s Activities (ages 5-12)

This 1 hr. PBS documentary will be complemented

by a speaker & children’s nature activities. 

Join us for an evening of eye-opening wonder!

Learn why outdoor play is disappearing from our society.

May 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM,

Columbia Hall, Contoocook, FREE

Contact: 

Justin LaVigne, Recreation Director,Town of Hopkinton, 746-2915

  Sandra Martin, Director, The Little Nature Museum, 746-6121

Saturday, July 26 (raindate, July 27)

“Leave No Trace” Workshop

How do our actions impact the environment? Learn how to lessen that impact so as to help preserve the outdoors for future generations. Learn the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace and how to incorporate these into your outdoor activities. Learn how to properly prepare for hiking and what Ten Essentials you need to bring along. Preregistration is required. Enrollment limited to 12.

Grades 8 – Adult, 1:30 – 3:30 PM.

$5 - museum members; $7 – nonmembers*

NatureFest 2008

September 6 and 7

11 AM - 5 PM

rain or shine, FREE

co-hosted by Gould Hill Orchards and The Little Nature Museum

museum tours, guided/self-guided trail walks, special exhibits, demonstrations, special children's nature activities, and hayrides.

Special programming at 2 PM

by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Sat. - "Animals with Bad Reputations," Discover the often inaccurate information about some animals which have "bad" reputations. See some of these NH animals!

Sun. - "Coded Messages," Discover how and why wild animals communicate; see some NH wildlife!

free admission - donations appreciated

Funding for The Little Nature Museum’s two programs above is provided by the Environmental Education Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Saturday, September 13, rain or shine

“Child Survival: Teaching Your Child to Survive Getting Lost in the Woods” Workshop

Let us teach your children the skills that will reduce their chances of getting lost. Preregistration is required. Registration is limited to 10 per class. A parent & child must attend together; no charge for accompanying parent.

Grades 2 – 4, 1 – 2:30 PM, rain or shine

Grades 3 – 6, 3 – 5:30 PM, rain or shine

$7 - museum members; $10 – nonmembers* (includes a take home survival pack)

Saturday, October 18 (raindate, Oct. 19)

“Map and Compass” Workshop

Learn the skills to keep you from getting lost in the woods including map reading, using a compass, and basic GPS.

Preregistration is required. [We need a few adults to help in grades 6 – 8; there would be no charge for those individuals.] Registration limited to 12 per class (plus adult helpers).

Grades 6 – 8, 9 AM – Noon

Grades 9 – adult, 2 – 5 PM

$7 - museum members; $10 – nonmembers*

*Proceeds, after expenses, are donated to The Little Nature Museum Inc.

    Information about the Instructor:

Rudy Bourget, is currently certified in Wilderness First Aid, has studied primitive outdoor and wilderness survival skills for over 40 years, and has been very active in Boy Scout and Cub Scout leadership and training for nearly 20 years. He is a Merit Badge counselor for emergency preparedness, wilderness survival, camping, hiking, backpacking, and others. Rudy has been a volunteer EMT on the Weare Rescue Squad and has been a volunteer First Aid Instructor for the Manchester Chapter of the American Red Cross. He has also assisted NH Fish and Game Dept.’s Hunter Safety program for six years teaching Survival and First Aid.