Hands-on workshop
Raised Bed Gardens – The Why and How
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesAre you interested in creating raised bed gardens but don’t know where to start? Join Sean O'Brien, UNH Extension's Home Horticulture Assistant Program Manager, for a two-part workshop, including an introduction to the benefits of raised bed gardens and an in-person, hands-on session to build wooden raised bed gardens. You’ll go away with skills and […]
Jeffreys Ledge Pelagic Birding Trip
Rye Harbor 1870 Ocean Blvd (Rte 1A), Rye, NH, United StatesLocation: Rye Harbor, NH Monday, May 29, 8 am – 5 pm Cost: $80 Member / $100 Non-Member Join NH Audubon aboard MV Granite State as we explore Jeffreys Ledge, 20 miles off the New Hampshire coast. We'll spend all day at sea, searching for pelagic seabirds, whales, dolphins, and anything else that happens to cross […]
Introduction to Nature Photography Class Series
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesJoin local photography expert, Tracy Brunner, at the Massabesic Center on a 6-week journey to learn about photographing nature! Topics covered include how to plan for shots, ethics of nature photography, how to make interesting landscapes, wildlife photography, macro techniques, and more. The class will wrap up with a photo share and critique to see […]
Growing Corn: As Fresh As It Gets
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesThe arrival of local sweet corn in the summer is an event many look forward to. Why not grow your own for even more freshness and variety? This in-person workshop will explore selecting varieties, determining where and how to plant and maintain a healthy crop and how to address pests and problems. As a bonus, […]
Tips for Growing Tomatoes: Trellising, Pruning and More
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesFresh tomatoes from the garden are the BEST, but growing them can present some challenges. In this workshop, we'll explore some ways to overcome challenges of disease and pests and support the plants for better production. We'll discuss and demonstrate different support methods: staking, caging, overhead trellising, and the "Florida Weave." We'll show how to […]
Professional Development – Back to School Gardening, Part 1
Zoom Link , United StatesPART 1 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO ZOOM Join Richard Hodges from ReTreeUs for a two-part workshop to discover a novel way to grow schoolyard gardens. In these workshops, we’ll talk about sheet mulching techniques, succession planting, and building organic matter with an easy-to-do method. You’ll also learn the basic considerations and steps for planning and starting […]
Professional Development – Back to School Gardening, Part 2
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesJoin Richard Hodges from ReTreeUs for the last of a two-part workshop to discover a novel way to grow schoolyard gardens. In these workshops, we’ll talk about sheet mulching techniques, succession planting, and building organic matter with an easy-to-do method. You’ll also learn the basic considerations and steps for planning and starting a schoolyard vegetable garden. […]
Extending the Gardening Season Workshop
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesAre you sad to see the summer end with the last of your vegetable garden bounty? Fear not! Fall can also be a great time to keep your gardens in production by extending the growing season. Whether you have already planted for this fall or want to plan for the next, this workshop will cover […]
Composting for Home Gardeners Workshop
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesComposting is the process of recycling organic debris into material that both reduces items in the waste stream and creates a useful garden product. Participants will gain information about the science of composting, how to compost successfully and how to create and use their own compost system. This workshop will include indoor and outdoor presentations […]
Putting the Garden to Bed
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesDuring this presentation attendees will learn the steps necessary to properly prepare their gardens for winter, including: finishing off annuals and vegetable beds, preparing perennial beds to reduce pests and disease, overwintering non-hardy plants, readying ornamental shrubs and evergreens to survive various winter conditions, and tending to tools and supplies. Presenter: Ron Trexler, Advanced UNH […]
Holiday Wreath Building Workshop
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesGet festive with our team of wreath-building extraordinaires! Learn how to decorate a natural balsam wreath using materials found in your garden. Our volunteer team will guide you through the steps of decorating a balsam frame and will teach you the ins and outs of gathering materials, including what holds up and what doesn’t, as […]
NestWatch Volunteer Training: Bluebird Monitoring
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesLearn about and get involved in a community science project to monitor field-nesting birds at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center! This workshop focuses on Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows, and will teach you identification, natural history, conservation status and how to collect data as a NestWatch Monitor. We will begin in the classroom at 10am with […]