Burley Farms – Saturday, May 9th 7 am With fields, forests, a beaver pond, and a heron rookery Burley Farms is a great spot to look for early spring migrants and breeding water birds. Join trip leader David Blezard to explore some of the property’s varied habitats. Meet at the parking area at 245 North […]
Pickering Ponds – Sunday, May 10th 7 am–12 pm One of the top 10 birding spots in New Hampshire, this walk will traverse Rochester city park trails along the Cocheco River and around the former wastewater treatment settling ponds. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 7:00 AM. The entrance is about a mile […]
The Monarch is a formerly abundant butterfly species that has experienced dramatic and widespread declines since the early 1990’s. Conservation efforts are underway across the US to understand and take action to stop this decline. In this three-part program series, participants will learn about Monarch natural history, conservation concerns, and how to create valuable habitat […]
Belize, a Perfect Winter Birding Getaway - Wednesday, May 13 Join Becky Suomala on a (virtual) birding trip to tropical Belize in Central America. This English-speaking country has great birding, but also unique archeological sites, and snorkeling from its islands in the Caribbean. From birds to butterflies, fish and scenery, Becky will share highlights from […]
Join us for the 2026 second quarter NH Audubon book club book discussion via Zoom of The Feather Detective. This book, written by award-winning journalist Chris Sweeney, who charts the astonishing life and work of Roxie Laybourne, a diminutive but singular woman with thick glasses, a heavy Carolina drawl, and a passion for birds. Roxie […]
Deerfield NH – Friday, May 15th 8:00 AM Explore a 56-acre property in Deerfield and discover some of the resident and migrating birds along a one-mile wooded trail, with two ponds and a creek. This walk will offer a chance to explore some private woods and will be limited to 10 participants. Meet at 278 […]
Not all animals have fur or feathers. Learn about some animals with scales or slimy skin! Join New Hampshire Audubon at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton to explore nature with your 3-5 year old! Programs will begin at 10 a.m. and last about 45 minutes each. This is an outdoor location with no bathroom facilities. […]
Pawtuckaway State Park – Saturday, May 16th 7 am Occupying over 5,000 acres, Pawtuckaway State Park is the largest state park in Rockingham County. Join trip leader Ben Griffith to explore this unique natural area which is home to a diverse group of birds including such typically northern nesting species as Dark-eyed Junco, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, […]
Seabrook Town Forest – Saturday, May 16th 8:00 am With diverse habitats of a large pond, mixed deciduous and coniferous woods, open fields, and shrubby thickets, the Seabrook Town Forest and Wellfield supports a wide variety of resident and migrating birds. Join trip leader Ashton Almeida to explore this under-birded area. Meet by the gate […]
Strafford County Farm – Sunday, May 17th 7 am – 12 pm With habitat for water birds, raptors and song birds, this walk will include the Don Black Trail and the hedgerows around the fields of the conserved property. The walk will last as long as participants choose, but not beyond noon. Meet across from […]
Join birder-wildflower enthusiast Wendy Ward and local birder Dave Hoitt on this moderate walk looking for birds and wildflowers in open field, wetland, and woodland habitats. Meet at the Surry Town Hall parking lot at 7:00 am. The trip should end by noon. Bring field guides, binoculars, drink, snack, and bug/tick repellent. Cost: free. For […]
The Monarch is a formerly abundant butterfly species that has experienced dramatic and widespread declines since the early 1990’s. Conservation efforts are underway across the US to understand and take action to stop this decline. In this three-part program series, participants will learn about Monarch natural history, conservation concerns, and how to create valuable habitat […]
