PO Box 173, 23 Science Center Road,
Holderness,
NH 03245
Press
Contact: Amanda Gillen, Marketing
& Visitor Services Manager
603-968-7194 x34 or Amanda.Gillen@nhnature.org
603-968-7194 x34 or Amanda.Gillen@nhnature.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 27, 2015
New
Hampshire Day at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
New
Hampshire Residents Enjoy $5 Trail Admission
Holderness, NH – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
celebrates the start of the 49th annual trail season with New
Hampshire Day on Saturday, May 2. The Science Center has held New Hampshire Day
annually since 1991.
New
Hampshire Day allows New Hampshire residents to get nearer to nature with
discounted trail admission to the animal exhibit trail. New Hampshire residents
pay just $5 for trail admission on May 2. Regular admission rates are $17 for
adults, $14 for seniors (65+), $13 for youth (ages 3 to 15), and children 2 and
under are free.
Visitors
will see live native New Hampshire animals including red fox, gray fox, skunk,
bobcat, mountain lion, white-tailed deer, river otter, black bear, owls, hawks,
and eagles in natural enclosures along the three-quarter mile live animal
exhibit trail. Plus visitors will see two new exhibits: a live Coyote Exhibit
and a Wood Energy Exhibit. In addition to the discounted trail admission, special
Up Close to Animals presentations will be held at 11:00 a.m. (Porcupine), 1:00
p.m. (Great-horned owl), and 3:00 p.m.(Peregrine falcon). These presentations
offer visitors an up close look at live animals with discussion led by an
experienced naturalist educator.
Other
activities include a trail scavenger hunt where families may win great
prizes, volunteer docents on the animal exhibit trail with live animals
and props, and Dead River Company employees will be on hand providing
information about energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Also, the
Howling Coyote Gift Shop will hold its annual New Hampshire Day sale of books,
toys, apparel, and gifts.
New
Hampshire Day is generously sponsored by Dead River Company and the New
Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation. The NHEC Foundation will also provide free
admission on New Hampshire Day to all NHEC members. Members should mention that
they are NHEC members at admissions.
“Dead
River Company is pleased to have established a tradition of supporting Squam
Lakes Natural Science Center,” said Bob Moore, Dead River Company CEO. “Ongoing
support helps keep children and families returning to the Center year after
year to learn about ecology and the importance of preservation and
conservation. It also allows the Center to increase its efforts to attract new
visitors. The more people know about our natural world and its value to our
future, the better.”
“The
NHEC Foundation Board is happy to support New Hampshire Day again this year and
we are excited to extend that support further by offering to cover the already
low $5 admission fee for all NHEC members,” said Audrey Goudie, Executive
Director of the NHEC Foundation.
The
animal exhibit trail is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the last trail
admission at 3:30 p.m. on New Hampshire Day. The trails open for the season at
regular admission rates on Friday, May 1. For more information please visit www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.
About Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The
mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of
ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world. Through spectacular live
animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises, the
Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors for more than forty years
about the importance of our natural world. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and
is open daily from May 1 through November 1. The Science Center is accredited by
the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the only AZA-accredited
institution in all of northern New England. For further information about the
Science Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.
About Dead River Company
Founded
in 1909 by Charles Hutchins, Dead River Company originated in the forest
products industry, along the banks of the Dead River, from which the company
took its name. Today, Dead River Company is the largest retailer of home
heating products in northern New England. Known for their highly-skilled and
quality technical services, Dead River Company designs, installs and services
heating and cooling systems fueled by oil, propane, and kerosene. Energy
professionals provide 24- hour emergency response service, as well as advice on
how to achieve fuel conservation and efficiency goals. For more information,
visit www.deadriver.com.
About New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
Foundation
The
NHEC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) funded by members of the New Hampshire Electric
Co-op whose monthly electric bills are rounded up to the next dollar with the
proceeds benefiting the Foundation. Founded in late 2005, the Foundation has
donated more than $1.8 million to support charities, organizations and programs
that improve the quality of life in New Hampshire. If interested in
participating in Round Up, please visit www.nhec.com and click on the “Contribute Now” button on
the home page or call Member Solutions at 1-800-698-2007 to “Opt In.”
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