NH Audubon

Hive Mind Exhibit
2025-12-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Visit the Massabesic Center to enjoy the Hive Mind exhibit.
Hive Mind is an exhibit based on communication and connection. For this group show, Artists were divided into three groups, each with a captain. The captain would present the group with an already completed work without telling them anything about the backstory or process; leaving the Artists to interpret what they perceived based on the image alone. Artists worked independently and finished the body of work, minus the work that inspired the group, which was given to another captain, and they would interpret what they saw from the body of images provided. Themes and techniques were explored and all played a part in the interpretation. The finished exhibition is the full body of work from these collective Artists.

NAV Arts is a group of loosely affiliated Artists, Writers, Musicians and Performers based in New England. Having no permanent space or gallery, shows and exhibits are worked to different spaces, based on a shared theme or idea. Artists of all disciplines and skill levels are welcome to take part.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Brockway Wee Explorers: Homes & Habitats
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Where do animals live? How do they make their homes? Join your 3-5 year-old at the John Brockway Nature Preserve as we explore animal homes, how they are built, and how they are made to help animals survive.
Programs will begin at 10 a.m. 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 phone 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, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps, or visit here.
This program is free, with a suggested donation of $5. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, this program is free for Hopkinton Residents.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.
Maximum: 7 children
Contact: Devin Guilfoyle

In the Company of Birds Exhibit
2025-12-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
In the Company of Birds by Erin Primiano
Description: This collection is a celebration of birds as individuals- each portrait capturing a fleeting moment of stillness, alertness, or quiet presence. Set against non-specific, colorful backdrops, the birds emerge not just as part of the landscape but as distinct subjects with stories of their own. Through a blend of naturalistic detail and artistic interpretation, the work invites viewers to notice the subtle expression in a tilt of the head, the glint of light on eathers, or the hush of a gaze held still. Inspired by years of birdwatching and a deep respect for the natural world, these paintings reflect both the joy of observation and the vulnerability of the creatures we share it with.
Example’s of Erin’s work.
Artist’s Bio: Erin is a New Hampshire-based artist whose work celebrates the quiet beauty and individuality of the birds. Her paintings focus on the simplicity of bird profiles, each rendered with careful detail and set against vibrant, abstract backgrounds that let their personalities take center stage. Inspired by years of birdwatching and a lifelong love of nature, Erin sees each piece as a portrait- a way of honoring both the species and the singular experience of encountering it. Her work blends realism and reverence, inviting viewers to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the natural world.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2025-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
*Due to weather conditions the Chase Wildlife Sanctuary outing has been relocated to the McLane Center in Concord.*
We will look for New Hampshire’s year-round birds such as Hairy Woodpeckers, Tufted Titmice, and Golden-crowned Kinglets.
This is a free event with binocular rentals available. 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 muddy and uneven. Dogs are not allowed on this walk. Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Zoom Program: Wildlife Adaptations in Winter with the Seacoast Chapter
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:00
Zoom Program: Wildlife Adaptations in Winter
Note: This is a program change from the previous published December program.
Contact Dan Hubbard for questions: 603-978-0218 or danielhubbard@peoplepc.com.
Sign up here.
Wildlife use various strategies to survive our cold winters, including migration, hibernation, and adaptation. We will examine these strategies for local wildlife, focusing on the adaptation strategies of ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, beaver, moose, and others. We will discuss the role of snow and snowpack, the trigger mechanism for shorter daylight hours on the hypothalamus, and plant adaptations in winter.
Bio: The speaker is David Govatski from Jefferson, NH. David retired after a 33-year career with the US Forest Service and now works as a Naturalist in New England and a ship naturalist in Alaska.

Annual Holiday Craft Fair
2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 13, from 10am-3pm at the McLane Center in Concord for NH Audubon’s annual Holiday Craft Fair! We will feature 33 talented local vendors offering a wide variety of unique handmade items, perfect for holiday gifts. There’s something for everyone, from jewelry and pottery to clothing and greeting cards. B’s Tacos will be on-site with their food truck, serving up delicious Mexican cuisine. We’ll also have a raffle, with proceeds supporting NH Audubon’s mission to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and people. Our Nature Store will be open for additional holiday shopping (members get a special 20% off on this occasion), and a membership table will be available for anyone interested in joining our conservation efforts. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the season, support local artisans, and contribute to NH Audubon’s important work. We hope to see you there!

Closed: Massabesic Center
2025-12-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Massabesic Center will be closed today, but you can get your NH Audubon-fill at the McLane Center in Concord during the Holiday Craft Fair! There will be products for sale from local artisans, B’s Tacos food truck, a raffle, and more – or take a tromp along the trails at Silk Farm Sanctuary and see the ambassador animals in the Nature Lab and Raptor Mews.

Enchanted Owls Exhibit
2025-12-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant
Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to their mates. It’s like an enchanted forest at different times of the year when all varieties of birds are singing.
On a recent walk I looked in front of me and saw a fledgling owl perched on a dead log on the ground. It was a Barred Owl very young, who may have had its first flight out of the nest and was checking out the ground around him. The next day I found on the path his sibling low in a tree learning how to hunt for food. The mother was seen with big full wings saying, “Stay back from my nest.” It had to be close by but not to be seen.
My home studio is called the “Hooking Nest”, where I watch the Red-tailed Hawks circling my bird feeders. We watch many owls around our pond hunting for small prey from the treetops. The Blue Herons and Mallards sometimes stop by for a swim.
Please enjoy my Owl & Raptor Fiber Art Hooked Birds.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended
Bio: I have been a fiber artist for most of my life. My educational background includes a BFA and MFA in fine arts and teaching. I have worked in many different mediums over the years, starting with drawing and painting. I continued with weaving and had a business selling my work for many years. My love of color, yarns, textures and fabrics continued when I stopped weaving and found “rug hooking”. I’ve studied with many well known rug hooking teachers around the country, learning various different techniques from each unique artist. All of which has contributed to my fiber birds over the past years.
I came to realize that rug hooking was a more versatile medium allowing me to create my own colors of dyed wool and yarns. I could add other materials, like velvets, metallics, beads, novelty fur yarns, feathers, etc. I could draw my own subjects and I could make them 3/D if I chose that look. I can work on small or very large pieces. The options are open to create whatever the artist chooses. Also, the ease of going back and taking out something you don’t like or add more embellishments when finished is so helpful when your creating.
Most of my recent work is of birds of all kinds. Raptors and all Water birds are high on my list to create. I live by the water and see so many water birds. I also spent time at VINS, watching and photographing owls.
I was chosen as the featured artist in 2022, at the GMRHG exhibit. I am the Education Chair for GMRHG and teach beginner rug hooking in Vermont Libraries and other Craft centers. My work can be seen on the GMRHG site virtual show.
I am a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and show in their annual craft shows. In 2019 my piece, “Bucky the Blue Heron” was chosen as the cover for the show and the featured piece of the show, along with being printed on their annual tee shirts to sell. I have won best in show awards at NH League exhibits and at the Deerfield, NH and Tunbridge, VT, sheep and wool festivals. My profile and work can be seen on the NH League web site.
I have been in Celebration’s magazine 3 times and had a write up in Rug Hooking Magazine, in 2020, with my Pelican featured on the cover. I currently sell my work through the NH League Craft shops and at Village Art Gallery in Warren, VT.

Brockway Wee Explorers: Evergreens & Cones
2025-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Earlier this year, we talked about trees that drop their leaves in the autumn. However, some trees keep their leaves throughout the year, and will stay green — even in wintertime! Join New Hampshire Audubon at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton to explore nature with your 3-5 year old as we look at the evergreen wonder of coniferous trees.
Programs will begin at 10 a.m. 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 phone 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, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps, or visit here.
This program is free, with a suggested donation of $5. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, this program is free for Hopkinton Residents.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.
Maximum: 7 children
Contact: Devin Guilfoyle

Birding Outing at the Massabesic Center
2025-12-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Massabesic Center in Auburn, NH! This is an informal birding outing that begins at Massabesic Center trailhead and explores the trails with local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney. We will meet at the front doors of the main building. 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.
The Massabesic Wildlife Refuge is home to many species who prefer open space and forest edges. You may see species such as Hairy Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, and Dark-eyed Juncos in the fields and on the lake.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. 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, icy, or muddy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Closed: McLane and Massabesic Centers
2025-12-24 11:00 - 17:00
The McLane and Massabesic Centers are closed for Christmas Eve. The trails remain open from dawn to dusk if you would like to spend time in nature as you celebrate this holiday.

Closed: McLane and Massabesic Centers
2025-12-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 11:00 - 17:00
The McLane and Massabesic Centers are closed for Christmas. The trails remain open from dawn to dusk if you would like to spend time in nature as you celebrate this holiday.
