Programs

Connect with Nature at Graylag

Graylag offers programs in all seasons that can help you learn about and engage with the natural world.

Our expert naturalists will bring the flora and fauna of Graylag into focus as they share their knowledge of the rocks and wetlands, trees and insects, native flowers and birds.

Join us for one of our upcoming programs — and add your name to our mailing list to stay up to date on future programs and events.

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The Graylag Artist Residency

2025 marks the launch of the Graylag Artist Residency. This program is designed to foster the intersection of creativity and nature, offering artists an immersive environment where creativity can thrive in direct connection with the natural world. Through this residency, we seek to cultivate a vibrant exchange of ideas between visiting artists and our local community. By providing artists with time and space to create, reflect, and collaborate, we offer a rare opportunity for artistic growth and community engagement.

With great excitement, we welcome our 2025 resident artists:
Katherine Reaves — Digital Filmmaker & Video Artist, August 16 – 29
Michele Johnsen — Painter, August 30 – September 12
Sophia Li — Photographer, September 13 – September 26
Shaina Gates — Experimental Photography, September 27 – October 10
Elizabeth Leone Holmes (Betsy) — Painter, October 11 – October 24

Each artist will spend two weeks at Graylag, offering a public program, workshop, or artist talk during their stay. Stay tuned for more details!

Meet Ela, a seasonal wildlife biologist from the Loon Preservation Committee who is living at Graylag this summer. Ela is a student at the University of Vermont double majoring in Wildlife & Fisheries Biology and Forestry, and she’s spending her summer studying the loons of over 60 lakes in the Pemigewasset region of New Hampshire, including Wild Goose Pond!

Ela grew up visiting Lake Winnipesaukee and has always loved loons. Now, she monitors nesting activity, chick survival, and even rescues loons in distress. This incredible work is part of the Loon Preservation Committee’s 50-year study of loon behavior and conservation. We’re grateful to have her insight and energy here at Graylag.

Introduction to Filmmaking

Sunday, August 24, 10 - 1:30

Discover the power of visual storytelling in this immersive, hands-on filmmaking workshop. Open to teens and adults, this workshop is designed for beginners: people who know how to take a selfie and work their phone or camera but wish to take video production to the next level. Just bring a phone or camera that can record video, plus your curiosity and a sense of play!

Guided Loon Paddle

July 29 or August 5 at 4 PM

Join biologists from the Loon Preservation Committee to learn about these beautiful, iconic birds. Learn how to safely observe loons, interpret their behaviors and vocalizations, and discuss the management work being done to help them—and all of New Hampshire’s loons—thrive. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Yoga at Graylag

Tuesday mornings, 9:30 - 10:45

Mary Ellen Shannon, certified yoga teacher and Reiki Master, as well as long-time friend and steward of the land here at Graylag, will be offering an all-levels Hatha flow yoga class on Tuesday mornings. Classes will include relaxation, meditation, asanas, and guided breathing. Come occasionally or come for all sessions. Class size is limited -- please call or email to reserve a space.

Camp Graylag History

Video Available

Watch the video of the June 2023 program with the Pittsfield Historical Society, as the daughters of Graylag's founding families share their memories and stories of old camp days.

Video Series

Ongoing

Check out our Video Exploration series! Here's where you can find recordings of our virtual programs and some fantastic field investigations too.