Zoom Talk
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, […]
A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds
Zoom Link , United StatesEven as scientists make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains, go weeks without sleep or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch, humans have brought many migrants to the brink. Based on his newest book, "A World […]
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 […]
A Multi-Regional Assessment of Eastern Whip-poor-will
Zoom Link , United StatesA Multi-Regional Assessment of Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) Occupancy Within Managed Forests Using Autonomous Recording Units Wednesday, February 9 Over the past half century, many eastern forest birds have experienced significant population declines. These declines have in part been attributed to habitat loss and degradation. State and federal agencies have initiated conservation efforts to improve […]
Seed Starting for Gardeners
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesThis workshop is the first in a series of participatory workshops that will be held at least monthly at the Massabesic Audubon Center (MAC) in Auburn. The Demonstration/Teaching gardens at MAC are managed in partnership with the UNH Extension Master Gardener Program. All workshops are open to the public as a way to share best […]
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, […]
Insects for Birders
Zoom Link , United StatesSeacoast Chapter Zoom Program Wednesday, March 9 Pick any scene from the drama of birds, the grace and force of flight, the ornaments and audacity of courtship, the absolute joy we get in watching them, and you will find it as well in the drama of insects, played out only a few feet away. With […]
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 […]