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Up Close & Natural

Up Close & Natural

Designed to develop in young students an awareness and appreciation of the wonders of the natural world. Encouraging students to sharpen their skills of observation, description, and classification, by taking them to the lakes, fields, and forests around Holderness, New Hampshire.

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Winter at Squam Lake

Winter at Squam Lake

Different ways of adapting to the winter cold.

What is a Bird?

What is a Bird?

An illustration of what birds have in common.

Turtles

Specialized bodies and behavior adapt turtles to many different habitats.

Snakes

Learn about what makes snakes special.

Pond

Spring brings new life to the pond.

Outside Your Door

Outside Your Door

Backyard naturalists can study creatures close to home!

Marsh and Swamp

Marsh and Swamp

Learn about the importance of the wetlands.

Mammals

An introduction to the distinctive characteristics of all mammals.

Life in the Winter Forest

Life in the Winter Forest

The many-layered winter forest habitat.

Introduction

Meet a snowy owl and a green darner dragonfly.

In the Field

Avoiding danger whenever possible.

Frogs, Toads, and Salamanders

Frogs, Toads, and Salamanders

Compare a bullfrog, a leopard frog, and a spotted salamander.

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