LSPA Hosts Splendid Snow Nature Story Time for Children Jan. 27

The Lake Sunapee Protective Association’s Center for Lake Studies ran a hands-on Nature Exploration Story Time titled "Splendid Snow" on Jan. 27, 2026, welcoming young children and their caregivers for winter-themed learning and play. The session began at 10 AM and featured sensory activities designed to connect families with the natural world close to home.

LSPA billed the series as an invitation to local families: "Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world." The program is part of a recurring Tuesday-morning series called Nature Exploration Story Time (NEST). LSPA describes the format this way: "Each Tuesday morning will be filled with hands on learning through sensory experiences, guided exploration, creative play, art, and music." For the Jan. 27 session the lineup included a focused look at life under the snow, summed up in LSPA's description: "This Tuesday morning we will be tunneling into the mystical subnivean zone to learn about the amazing world beneath our snowy feet."

The session sits within a broader slate of community offerings tracked by Project Sunapee, which lists multiple NEST themes including "Over and Under the Snow," "Splendid Snow," and "Owl Moon," alongside family-oriented events such as a Winter Seed Sowing Workshop and a Yoga for Teens class. That programming mix signals a sustained local investment in nature-based education and low-cost programming for families during the winter months.

For residents, the immediate impact is practical and social. Indoor programming at the Center for Lake Studies, 63 Main Street, Sunapee, NH 03782, provides caregivers with a structured opportunity for young children to engage in sensory learning during cold weather, and it helps maintain community activity through winter. LSPA staff lead the sessions; the organization’s office is reachable at (603) 763-2210 and maintains regular hours Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. LSPA’s mailing address is PO Box 683, Sunapee, NH 03782. Project Sunapee also maintains a community calendar and a PO Box at PO Box 602, Sunapee, NH 03782.

Several practical details were not listed in event materials provided publicly: no specific age range beyond "young children," no registration instructions, and no stated fee or suggested donation. Families seeking clarification on future NEST dates, capacity, or weather contingencies are advised to contact LSPA directly at the phone number above.

Beyond a single morning of songs, stories, and hands-on exploration, NEST sessions like "Splendid Snow" reinforce a longer-term local trend toward place-based childhood education and community programming during the off-season for tourism. For readers, the event underscores an easy way to keep children engaged with nature through the winter and signals more themed Tuesday mornings to watch for on the local calendar.