Explore one of our sanctuaries with a naturalist through fun and engaging activities! Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay for programs but are not required to participate. Intended for ages 10-17.
"METALSUM”, art for the home and garden. Found and repurposed objects welded into abstract, representational and whimsical art with an emphasis on portraying the natural world. - Jane Kolias creates decorative rustic metal art from found, abandoned and discarded objects. She finds things in nooks and crannies of antique and thrift stores, salvage yards, friend’s […]
Open new realms each week as our Lead Naturalist helps participants of all ages focus their senses on different fascinating elements of their surroundings such as: birds, trees, ferns, wildflowers, and more. Limited pairs of binoculars are available for use. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and/or field guides for further exploration.
Explore and learn about local ecosystems and wildlife through weekly family-focused programs with the Lead Naturalist. Explore and play nature-themed games on topics such as: animal signs, reptiles and amphibians, decomposers, wetland critters, and more. Suitable for families with children ages 8 and up.
Come create a fun piece of nature art in or around the Paradise Point Nature Center. Creativity is encouraged as we use arts and crafts to explore themes and concepts in nature. Suitable for all ages but geared towards 3–7-year-olds. Pre-registration is not required for this program.
Join New Hampshire Environmental Educators (NHEE) for "The Urban Naturalist" with Willa Coroka, NH Audubon's Project Implementation Specialist. We'll explore areas of downtown Manchester that support highly adapted wildlife and encourage new ways of thinking. Register on NHEE's website.
Join NH Audubon staff and UNH Extension Master Gardener volunteers for a tour of the new City Library Pocket Pollinator Garden with an accompanying panel discussion. Crafts and activities will be available, so bring the family and a blanket or pop-up chair. Come with questions for this casual presentation beginning at 6pm on the lawn […]
2024 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon No registration necessary - just come and join us! Speaker: Dr. Pam Hunt, NH Audubon This talk is a celebration of everything with six legs. Insects are by far the most abundant and diverse group of organisms on earth, with by some estimates well over a million species – […]
Visit the McLane Center during our center hours to enjoy the "Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony" photography exhibit by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)! There will be a reception on July 25, from 4-6pm at the McLane Center. (Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.) About Rebecca Scott and Alpine […]
Visit the McLane Center during our center hours to enjoy the "Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony" photography exhibit by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)! There will be a reception on July 25, from 4-6pm at the McLane Center. (Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.) About Rebecca Scott and Alpine […]
Join Steve Mirick and explore the birds and butterflies (weather permitting!) of the refuge and adjacent areas. Be prepared for a long, but level walk and the possibility of biting insects. Meet at 8:00 AM at the trailhead for the Cherry Pond Trail at 289 Airport Road, Whitefield. This field trip will be limited to […]
Visit the McLane Center during our center hours to enjoy the "Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony" photography exhibit by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)! There will be a reception on July 25, from 4-6pm at the McLane Center. (Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.) About Rebecca Scott and Alpine […]
