NH Audubon

Nature In Focus: Images of Flora, Fauna, and Landscapes of New England
2024-02-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-27 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
An Exhibition of Nature Photography by Bob Fleck, N.H. Author and Photographer
“In all things of Nature, there is something of the marvelous.” – Aristotle
Photo one: Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Bob Fleck; Photo two: Pink Lady’s Slippers by Bob Fleck.
The selections of photography in this exhibition portray the artist’s interpretation of Aristotle’s ancient words. Curated from images photographed by Bob Fleck – Author and Photographer over the past decade, the overarching theme of the exhibit is “finding the marvelous” available to us in the natural world and bringing it into focus via photography. We need not travel beyond New Hampshire and New England to be in awe.
As you ponder the images presented, search for the details, the “marvelous”, the overall beauty that abounds in nature. Many instances presented by the photographer were but a moment in time, yet a memory forever. The collection represents such a small fraction of what is discoverable, if we only take the time to look and see (and sometimes lucky enough to capture) “something of the marvelous.”

Blossoming Beyond: Celebrating Queerness in Nature
2024-02-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-23 11:00 - 17:00 and 5 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
NH Audubon is thrilled to be partnering with Queerlective to provide a space to showcase their “Blossoming Beyond: Celebrating Queerness in Nature” exhibit. Blossoming Beyond explores the connection between queerness and nature, showcasing pieces of work that represent the resilience, strength, and beauty of both the natural world and the LGBTQ+ community. The exhibition celebrates diversity and the intrinsic bond between individuals and the environment. Queerlective works to help create a more inclusive world for the Queer, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities through art, impacting the LGBTQ community in New Hampshire and beyond. This partnership highlights NH Audubon’s commitment to protecting nature for all people, promoting diversity and inclusivity, and expanding opportunities to enjoy nature together. NH Audubon will be donating half of our typical commission to uplift Queerlective’s mission and to help foster the innate connection between nature and queerness.

There's Something About Owls
2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | NH
Join the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their remote February program: There’s Something About Owls.
Owls are much loved in the bird world and seeing any owl is indeed a thrill. The secretive lives of owls are part of their mystique and can make them very difficult to find in the wild. “There’s Something About Owls”, presented by Gina Nichol, founder of Sunrise Birding LLC, goes beyond the incredible adaptations of owls and reveals strategies to increase your chances of seeing owls in your backyard, local patch, and beyond. Preparation for your search, ethical field practices, skills, and tactics for success are discussed and illustrated with anecdotes and experiences from the field. Suggestions for what you can do to help owls are also included.
In 2005, Gina Beebe Nichol founded Sunrise Birding LLC, a company offering personalized, authentic, affordable birding and wildlife tours around the world. A naturalist and birder for more than thirty years, Gina first became fascinated with the natural world in rural upstate New York where she spent most of her childhood exploring the outdoors.
She received her B.S. in Environmental Education from Cornell University and her M.A. in Educational Technology from Fairfield University. She began her career as a Naturalist at the Rye Nature Center in Rye, NY. Gina’s interest in human/wildlife interactions then took her to Volunteers for Wildlife in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. There she coordinated the operation of a 24-hour Wildlife Crisis Hotline and developed programs dealing with wildlife rehabilitation.
In 1987, she became Program Director for the National Audubon Society in Greenwich, CT. In that capacity, she led numerous environmental workshops and local field trips. Also while there, Gina also led ecotours for Audubon Nature Odysseys. Destinations included Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, the Pacific Northwest and Baja CA. Upon leaving Audubon, Gina taught biology, chemistry, physical and environmental science, and computer courses for several years at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, CT.
Gina’s avid interest in wildlife biology led her to the Yellowstone Institute in Wyoming where she studied animal behavior as well as methods for tracking animal movements. She also worked on a research project on the Isle of Skye in Scotland where she investigated habitat requirements of Eurasian otters. In addition, she participated in an Earthwatch study of mountain lions in the Jim Sage Mountains in Idaho.
Her varied interests and love of the natural world have taken her to all seven continents. She has led wildlife tours to Central and South America, Alaska, Antarctica, China, Kenya and countless countries in between.
This program will be held via Zoom. For more information on chapter programs, please contact: Dan Hubbard. Cancellations will be posted on the Seacoast Chapter website. Please register in advance for the program at the chapter website. Zoom programs begin promptly at 7:00 pm. You can register right up through the start time. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.

Birding Outing at Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-02-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary, NH-153 N, East Madison, NH, 03849, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary in East Madison.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the parking area along Route 153 and explores the trails with Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Audubon Center coordinator. 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, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Garden Strong – How to Stay Healthy as a Gardener
2024-02-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Are you a gardener who spends so much time digging, weeding, watering, and hauling mulch that you are sore and tired at the end of the day? Learn some simple and important techniques for reducing stress on your body so you can garden without pain or injury. You’ll also be introduced to some adaptive tools that will make gardening easier for anyone. Gardening strong and smart is the key to being able to continue to grow plants for many years.
Presenter:
Patti Buck, retired Physical Therapist and UNH Extension Master Gardener and Doris Buco, certified Therapeutic Horticulturalist and UNH Extension Master Gardener
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Extension Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
Register here. Registration required by February 15, 2023.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman via email.
This program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, to benefit human health and well-being, and wildlife habitat.

Brockway Wee Explorers - Wildlife Homes
2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Join New Hampshire Audubon at Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton for nature exploration with your 3-5 year old. Programs will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month through May. Each program has an exciting theme regarding wildlife, nature, or the seasons. Programs will begin at 10 am and last about 45 minutes each.
This is an outdoor location with no bathroom facilities. Please dress children for the weather and be ready to walk on the trail, sit on logs and the ground, and dig in the dirt! Programs will be cancelled if poor weather is predicted during the program time; participants will be notified by email of cancellations. To find the meeting circle, park at the Brockway Nature Preserve parking area along Farrington Corners Road in Hopkinton, then follow the entrance trail across the bridge to the circle. For detailed directions, see here. Contact Devin Guilfoyle with any questions about the program. Maximum 10 children.
Cost: Non-resident NH Audubon members: $5/family; Non-resident non-members: $10/family; Free to Hopkinton Residents* (RSVP required below)
*Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, this program is free for Hopkinton Residents.

Birding Outing at Ponemah Bog
2024-02-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Rhodora Drive, Amherst, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at Ponemah Bog Audubon Sanctuary in Amherst.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Ponemah Bog trailhead and explores the trails with local birder, Joe Mahoney. We will be focusing on the birds who return early from their migration. 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, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.

Birding Outing at Brockway Nature Preserve
2024-03-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Brockway Nature Preserve!
This is an informal birding outing that begins at Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton and explores the trails with Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center Coordinator. 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, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not permitted at Audubon sanctuaries.
