Webinar
NH’s Winter Birds
NH Audubon’s “Backyard Winter Bird Survey” is a citizen science project that has been collecting data on the state’s birds since 1967. In this program, Dr. Pamela Hunt uses the Survey’s data to illustrate how populations of our common winter birds have been changing over time. In the process, we’ll explore many other aspects of […]
Where Migratory Birds Need Us Most
This presentation will focus on an array of familiar breeding species that undertake the perils of migration, where they go, the threats they face, and what must be done to conserve them. Scott will talk about the efforts he is currently involved with protecting some of our most threatened shorebirds: Piping Plover, Red Knot, Hudsonian […]
Old-Growth Forests: Biodiversity and Carbon Storage Powerhouses Worth Saving
Old-Growth Forests are rare in New Hampshire, the second most heavily forested state in the nation. Less than one percent of New Hampshire forests are considered old-growth, while their value for ecosystem services including carbon storage and biodiversity is great. This presentation will describe how you can recognize the unique characteristics of such a forest, […]
Conserving Land: NH’s History and Today
December 15, 7pm Paul Doscher VP Land Conservation, SPNHF, retired Private land conservation is an essential part of ensuring the future of wildlife habitat, agriculture, forestry and outdoor recreation in New Hampshire. The program will include a brief history of land conservation in America and New Hampshire. Learn about the various options for land protection […]
Care Takers of N’dakinna
January 18, 7pm Paul W. Pouliot and Denise K. Pouliot, leaders of The Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook – Abenaki People Paul and Denise will present a short Indigenous historical narrative and contemporary response about being the continued “Care Takers” of N’dakinna, our homelands. The presentation will highlight ongoing social and environmental activism and how […]
Poetry and the Land
January 25, 7pm Cheryl Savageau Poet New Hampshire/N’dakinna has been Abenaki land since time immemorial. Savageau brings the attention of scientist and artist as well as her Abenaki perspective to her poetry. She will discuss how Native understanding and science come together in her poetry, and how poetry can be a practice that brings us […]
Earth-Care/People-Care: the Power of Natural Spaces for Personal and Public Health
It is becoming abundantly clear that the human/nature relationship is critical for the well-being of all living things on earth. Access to, and care of parks, conservation lands, gardens and greenways and wilderness areas is critical for living things to thrive. Humans experience multiple connections with nature which are needed for both personal and population […]
Resilient Raptors Webinar Series
In the first presentation of this 5-part webinar series, join senior biologist, Chris Martin as he provides a brief history of the Peregrine Falcon in New Hampshire. Learn how a formerly common household chemical threatened to decimate this charismatic species as well as the steps that were taken to ensure their continued existence. Education specialist, […]
Resilient Raptors Webinar
Zoom Link , United StatesTraits, Trends, & Adaptations In this webinar, attendees will be invited to take a sneak peek into the daily life of a wildlife biologist. Come prepared with questions to present to senior biologist, Chris Martin, who has been working to conserve endangered and threatened raptors in the Granite State for over thirty years. Chris will […]
Resilient Raptors Webinar
Courtship, Mating, & Egg Anatomy Using footage from the field, this program dives into the often comical arena of avian courtship displays after first covering dimorphic traits between commonly observed male and female bird species. Next, we will dissect an egg to explore anatomy, physiology, and lastly, chick development. Attendees are invited to follow along […]
Gardening for Pollinators and Wildlife
Make Earth Day Every Day in your Yard: Gardening for Pollinators and Wildlife Friday, April 22: 7-8:15pm Cost: Free Registration Link Join Speaker Vicki J. Brown for a celebration on Earth Day! Vicki is a marketer, naturalist, NH Natural Resources Steward, co-founder of Pollinator Pathways NH, and Speaking for Wildlife volunteer. Her presentation will share […]
Live Author Interview with Bestselling Author Sy Montgomery on The Hawk’s Way
McLane Center 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, United StatesSy Montgomery, the New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus, will join Living on Earth radio Host Steve Curwood on Monday, April 25 at 5:30 PM Eastern for an in-depth conversation about her new book, The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty (May 3, 2022; Atria Books), a celebration of one […]