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New Hampshire Audubon educational programs cover a diverse range of topics and are adapted to engage learners of all ages. Lessons are place-based, inquiry-driven, and student-centered. We will travel and facilitate programming at your location, or you may bring your students to one of our Centers for a fantastic field trip (McLane Center in Concord, Massabesic Center in Auburn, or Newfound Center in Hebron–summer only). All supplies needed for the program are included in the cost.
Standard rate for a one-hour program is $150 + mileage. Live animal ambassadors are available for select programs for an additional $75.
Limit 30 students per class. Inquire about availability for larger groups or multiple classes.
All programs must be booked at least 6 weeks in advance during the school year and 2 weeks in advance during the summer. Once invoices are generated, cancellation fees of $100 per program may apply.
Discover what makes a bird a bird in this beginner birding class. Learn the basics of bird identification, the wide diversity of birds you might see in New Hampshire, and some tools of the trade to help you name the birds around you.
Location: Massabesic and McLane Audubon Centers (recommended), off-site available for additional fee and coordination requirements
Setting: Outdoors
Duration: 60-120 min
Seasonality: Year-Round
Get up-close and personal with NH’s birds of prey. Look into an owl’s eyes, check out the talons of a Red-tailed Hawk, and discover the biology behind what makes raptors such efficient hunters.
Location: Massabesic and McLane Audubon Centers, Off-site
Setting: Indoors, Outdoors
Duration: 60 min
Seasonality: Year-Round
Get hands-on with the “Herps,” animals otherwise known as reptiles and amphibians. We’ll discuss turtle shells, snake skins, and other neat artifacts. Compare and contrast these two cool groups and find out which species call NH home.
Location: Massabesic and McLane Audubon Centers, Off-site
Setting: Indoors, outdoor extensions available
Duration: 60-120 min
Seasonality: Year-Round
This program delves into a wide variety of wildlife, including plants and animals, plus their interactions and habitats. It’s a little bit of everything for everyone, with a focus on things you might see in both the wilds and the backyards of New Hampshire.
Location: Massabesic and McLane Audubon Centers, Off-site
Setting: Indoors, outdoor extensions available
Duration: 60-120 min
Seasonality: Year-Round
This program discusses the relationships between plants and their pollinator pals by introducing participants to the basics of plant anatomy and entomophilous (insect!) pollination. From beetles and ants to moths and butterflies, explore the unique and specialized insects that rely on plants for their energy needs. Discover what could happen to these insects and plants if the pollinator population continues to decline. Learn ways in which we can help these amazing creatures continue assisting their plant allies by ensuring that their pollen is transported across the garden.
Location: Massabesic and McLane Audubon Centers, Off-site
Setting: Indoors, outdoor extensions available
Duration: 60-120 min
Seasonality: Year-Round
Go for a walk to our own pond and scoop to see what kinds of critters live here. Through scientific discovery we’ll learn about wetlands in NH, why they’re so important, and how to identify a variety of insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and birds.
This is a Wild New Hampshire Outdoor Field Trip. These field trips have a special rate of $200 for two hours, with a limit of 25 people.
Location: Massabesic and McLane Audubon Centers (recommended), off-site available for additional fee and coordination requirements
Setting: Outdoors
Duration: 120 min
Seasonality: Spring-Fall
Experience winter like never before on a guided snowshoe adventure with our educators. Trek through snow-covered landscapes while learning about winter ecology, animal tracks, and the unique beauty of the trails at our centers. Snowshoe hikes are offered at $200/hr, with a 2-hour minimum, and can last up to 4 hours. Programs are limited to 15 participants to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Snowshoe excursions are not guaranteed, 6 inches or more of snow must be on the ground to use snowshoeing equipment.
To schedule a school visit or a field trip. Please choose a topic and fill out a program inquiry form using this button. Our School Programs Coordinator will get in contact with you after they receive your inquiry to assist with the scheduling process.
Please direct any school programming questions to Emily Peters.