NH Audubon

Timeless Nature Art Exhibit
2022-10-14 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The McLane Center presents the artwork of Merrimack River Painters in an exhibit called “Timeless Nature.” The exhibit is visible during open hours (Tues-Fri 11am-5pm), September 9 through October 14, 2022.
Timeless Nature
“We are a group of experienced artists from New Hampshire and Maine, who share a love of nature. We have been showing our art individually and as a group for more than 15 years. We celebrate the joy of creating with our audience.
We are not a timid bunch, but women who are risk takers in our art and our approach to showing it. We have been together as a group for over 15 years, Merrimack River Painters (MRP) meet monthly and over the years we have evolved from watercolor to other mediums such as collage, oils, acrylics, pastels, cold wax, etc.
We try to come together to share our experiences with each other. During COVID we met even more frequently via ZOOM. We support and nurture our creative spirits together.”
Members are:

Marilyn Eimon
Claudette Gammon
Terry Heinzmann
Betsy Janeway
Dustan Knight
Susan Levenson
Ann Lynch
Mary Ruedig
Ann Saunderson
Kathy Tangney
Jan Wittmer

Painting by Claudette Gammon.

Nature's Beauty Art Exhibit
2022-10-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-22 10:00 - 17:00 and 10 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
September 30 – November 29, 2022 at Massabesic Center in Auburn

The Manchester Artists Association presents “Nature’s Beauty”, a celebration of art and nature. Thirteen talented artists will be exhibiting works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and photography. The Manchester Artists Association is a group of dedicated artists whose motto is “Artists Helping Artists”. The organization was formed in 1966 to provide fellowship, learning and inspiration to artists who are engaged or interested in the pursuit of fine art.
“Nature’s Beauty” is visible at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center during open hours, September 30 to November 29, from 12pm-5pm Tues – Fri, and 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun. Please note the viewing room may be closed to the public during private events and education presentations (note: specific closures Oct. 1 and Oct. 25-31).

A public reception, to experience the works with the artists, will be held on October 9, 12pm to 3pm.
All works are available for immediate purchase, including additional prints and cards displayed in the store, with 30% of the proceeds going to support the mission of NH Audubon.
Featured artists:

Sharon Allen
Noella Breault
Virginia Demers
Therese DesRosiers
Paul Ducret
Judy Gelinas
Laurie Lafleur
Aline Lotter
Madeleine Minard
Howard Muscott
James O’Donnell
Rollande Rousselle
Susan Snay

Images, pictured left to right: “In the Distance” by Rollande Rousselle, “Gliding Swan” by Virginia Demers, and “Forest Stream” by James O’Donnell.

All Persons Trail Grand Opening October 15
2022-10-15 09:00 - 10:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Connect with nature on the new All Persons Trail at McLane Center in Concord.
We are proud to celebrate the opening of our newest accessible trail. Join us for the ribbon cutting and then experience the nature of Silk Farm Wildlife Sanctuary on a guided birding tour along the All Persons Trail.
Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration and Birding For All Tour of the trail starting at 9am on October 15.
**time changed from 1pm to 9am: enough time to explore the trail, break for lunch, then head over to Able NH’s “Disability Justice Parade” in Manchester.**
This event is free and open to everyone. Please RSVP below.

Buds & Blooms: Autumn Awareness
2022-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
In this final installment of the Buds & Blooms Program, we switch to lecture format as we emphasize the various methods we can implement in our yards and gardens to ensure our native pollinators experience a successful winter rest.
Topics covered will include fun facts about overwintering species, mason bee box care (you can’t just set it and forget it), autumn planting, and best practices for fall garden care.
Let’s learn how we can offer a helping hand to our native pollinators before heading out to the Pollinator Garden & Meadow for Q&A and observation.
This program is free of cost, but RSVP’s are required to reserve your spot.
Photo Credit: Pixabay

Wildlife Tours of Northern NH: Lake Umbagog and the Connecticut Lakes
2022-10-16 - 2022-10-18, 2022-10-18 - 2022-10-20 | NH
This trip is sold out – wait list only!
To get on the wait list, please contact Bob directly at RAQbirds@aol.com
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Expert Naturalist, Bob Quinn, is leading two discounted wildlife tours of northern New Hampshire, focusing on Lake Umbagog and the Connecticut Lakes.
October 16-18, 2022 and October 18-20, 2022
These short, two-night tours will be FAMILIARIZATION TOURS of the best wildlife areas in northern New Hampshire. They are deigned to introduce you to the natural wonders of this area and to encourage you to return to them.
Black-backed Woodpecker (male), photo by Bob Quinn.
North of the well-known White Mountains there are enormous tracks of wild forest that are full of great birds and other wildlife yet have few visitors. These dramatic landscapes shimmer with brilliant lakes and the bogs are frequented by secretive Moose. And the birds! In May the warblers should be in abundance and the northern specialties such as Canada Jays and Black-backed Woodpeckers will be nesting.
We will spend one night each in Errol, near the wild and unspoiled Lake Umbagog, and in Pittsburg’s stunningly beautiful Connecticut Lakes region. This will give you an introduction to these marvelous areas, including a chance to see some great birds and other wildlife. You owe it to yourself to experience this unique area with the guide who knows it best!
North Country Lodging, photo by Bob Quinn.
DISCOUNTED COST: $245.00 per person (double occupancy).
Single supplement of $85.
Cost includes lodging, guide, slide shows, and handouts. Transportation and meals are the responsibility of the participants. Limited to ten participants. To reserve your spot please contact Bob directly at RAQbirds@aol.com or (603) 746-2535.
The tours are supported by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to promote birding in northern Coos County.

Top photo: Spruce Grouse (Bob Quinn).

Photography Workshop at Massabesic Center
2022-10-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: October 18th, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Price: $12 for members, $15 for non-members
Join local nature photographer, Tracy Brunner, at the Massabesic Center for a late afternoon photo hike along Massabesic Lake. The walk will start at the Center and continue on the trails to photograph the beautiful lakeshore landscapes and the local wildlife. During the workshop, Tracy will discuss tips for getting the most out of your landscape photographs, will provide suggestions for camera settings and creative compositions, and answer your photography questions.
Recommended Equipment:
· Camera with spare batteries
· Comfortable walking shoes
· Wide, standard, or zoom lenses (any will will work)
· Tripod (optional)
· Polarizer or neutral density filters (optional)

Photo credit: Tracy Brunner

Late-season Migration at Pack Monadnock
2022-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Pack Monadnock, 13 Miller Park Road, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Join Phil Brown, the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director, for a half day of hawk watching at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough. We will hope for late season migration which, in mid-October, can include Golden Eagles and Northern Goshawks, large flocks of migrant Canada Geese, songbirds, and even scoters!
Learn hawk watching ID tips from the experts and learn about the different migration strategies and behaviors of up to 15 migratory raptor species. During a visit to the hawk watch, you’ll experience NH’s birding culture and immerse yourself in a long-standing community science project that is a partnership between the Harris Center and NH Audubon. Meet at the Observatory for the 10 am start time, and stay as long as you’d like. The Park usually closes by 4 pm in late October. Weather conditions may cancel.
State park reservations with Miller State Park and a small fee are required for visiting Pack Monadnock. Visit their website for more information on park fees and reservations, as well as accessibility.
Contact: Phil Brown.
Registration is limited to 15 and participants should be fully vaccinated. As the event nears, for additional details and to sign-up, visit the Seacoast Chapter website.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2022-10-22 08:00 - 09:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center in Auburn.
This is an informal birding walk that begins at MAC and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles.
Cost: $8 Members/$10 Non-members. Registration is required; please purchase your tickets (below), although there are no actual hard-copy tickets.
Photo- Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

Massabesic Center Closed for Maintenance
2022-10-25 - 2022-10-31 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Massabesic Center will be closed to the public from October 25-31 for repairs. The trails and grounds remain open during daylight hours every day.

A Guide to Restoring the Little Things that Run the World
2022-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Link, United States
A Guide to Restoring the Little Things that Run the World
Thursday, October 27: 7-8:15pm
Cost: Free
Registration Link
Doug Tallamy, T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. He is the author of numerous publications and books on understanding the ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home, Nature’s Best Hope and The Nature of Oaks. Doug’s Homegrown National Park initiative is transforming how we think and act on maintaining biodiversity in our world.
Join Doug Tallamy as he shares how we can all make a difference. A recent UN report predicts that as many as 1 million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects and nearly all species at risk rely on insects. Insects have already declined 45% since 1974. The most alarming part of this statistic is that we don’t seem to care, despite the fact that a world without insects is a world without humans! So how do we create beautiful landscapes brimming with life; landscapes that support the pollinators, herbivores, detritivores, predators and parasitoids that run the ecosystems we depend on? Tallamy will remind us of the many essential roles insects play, and describe the simple changes we must make in our landscapes and our attitudes to keep insects on the ground, in the air and yes, on our plants.
New Hampshire Audubon Pollinator Speaker Series: Celebrating and Engaging in Pollinator Conservation

Join New Hampshire Audubon for our 2022 Pollinator Webinar series as we celebrate Pollinator Conservation.
This series seeks to inspire involvement and engagement in pollinator conservation through close focus programs that will allow participants to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of pollinators and the plants they depend on. Programs are free to the public, streamed via Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook Live. Presentations are supported by a grant from the Benjamin and Gertrude Couch Trusts.

Maine Coast Fall Field Trip
2022-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | NH
Join trip leaders Linda Maley and Ann Ablowich looking for seabirds, raptors, and late migrating songbirds along the southern Maine coast. Meet at the Perkins Cove parking lot at 9 am. From Perkins Cove we will bird Marginal Way, Nubble Light and Seapoint Beach. Dress warmly in layers and bring water and lunch or snack.
Registration is limited to 20 and participants should be fully vaccinated. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter website for more information and to sign-up.
Contact: Linda Maley.

Pollinator Meadow Volunteer Day
2022-11-02 12:00 - 16:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
How do you move an acre of plastic and plant an acre of native seeds? With little wind (hopefully), plenty of sun and lots of hands.
Pollinator Meadow Volunteer Request: Plastic Removal, Plastic Movement, and Seed and Straw Spreading
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 12-4pm
Rain Date: Friday, (Need dry weather for seed spreading): 4 November 2022
(Go
o Go will be sent out on Tuesday afternoon based on weather).
Activities include:

Removal and movement of rocks and timbers to keep plastic down
Pulling of weeds which grew between the plastic
Moving and securing plastic in new areas or folding it for storage and use elsewhere
Raking out area to be seeded and removing roots, litter, and duff
Spreading new native seed and sand mixture
Rolling and pressing in seeds for germination (soil compaction)
Spreading straw
Do the native seed germination dance 🙂

If you are interested and can attend either the day planned or the rain day, please email T. Parker Schuerman.
Why a pollinator meadow? The demonstration pollinator meadow engages and educates local community members and collaborators in site preparation, seeding, and the ongoing maintenance of accessible fields planted with native grasses and wildflowers. Bees and other pollinators are essential components of NH’s agricultural systems and natural ecosystems. These species rely on abundant sources of pollen and nectar for survival. By planting bee gardens and flowering meadows, we can help support this critical natural resource. Workshops for landowners to learn about the mechanics of successfully establishing pollinator habitat on their property are planned and monitoring for pollinator usage of the meadows will engage citizen scientists of all ages.
