NH Audubon

109th Member Celebration and Annual Meeting
2023-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
NH Audubon’s 109th Member Celebration and Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 10am-4pm.
The meeting will be held at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center in Auburn. **The Nature Shop will be open all day from 9:30am-4pm**
Register below, and choose your activity for the morning. Visit the Member Celebration & Annual Meeting webpage for full details.
Registration deadline: September 5.

Special thanks to our Annual Meeting sponsors:
Photo: President Doug Bechtel leads a nature walk during a past annual meeting at Massabesic Center (Dyanna Smith).

Portraits in Color Exhibit
2023-09-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-05 11:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Erin Primiano has been painting since an early age but her passion firmly took hold after she discovered birdwatching. Her love of birds and painting merged naturally and continued to grow as inspiration appeared at every turn. Erin seeks to unite color and joy with portrait style techniques utilizing acrylic paint on canvas.
Erin resides in Hancock, NH with her two dogs. She enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening and simply being in nature. Follow Erin on Instagram or visit her website for more details.

Volunteer Work Day – Community Garden Installation Special Project Phase Two
2023-09-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Beech Street Elementary School, 333 Beech Street, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
In phase two of the educational Pollinator Pocket Garden at Beech Street Elementary, volunteers are needed to install plant materials ranging in size from small perennials to medium sized trees. Tasks include digging holes, mixing compost, planting potted specimens, backfilling, mulching the perimeter, and watering. Snacks and water will be provided! Please bring shovels and personal gloves if possible.
Sign up here or contact Willa Coroka via email wcoroka@nhaudubon.org.

Outlawing Extinction: The Fight Over The Endangered Species Act in the 1970s
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
Join the NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their September in-person program: Outlawing Extinction: The Fight Over The Endangered Species Act in the 1970s
Fifty years ago, Congress passed overwhelmingly the most powerful legislation in the world to protect endangered species – and almost instantly many members regretted doing so. In this illustrated lecture, historian Kurk Dorsey will analyze the origins of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the legal battles that defined what the law really has meant. Kurk Dorsey is the chair of the Department of History at the University of New Hampshire, where he teaches environmental history and tries to save the study of history from extinction.
In person meetings are held at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH. Wheelchair accessible. For more information on chapter programs, please contact: Dan Hubbard. Cancellations will be posted on the Seacoast Chapter website. To attend remotely, please register in advance for the Zoom program at the chapter website. Zoom programs begin at 7:30 pm, but feel free to sign on early after 7:15 pm to socialize. You can register right up through the start time. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program.

Extending the Gardening Season Workshop
2023-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Are you sad to see the summer end with the last of your vegetable garden bounty? Fear not! Fall can also be a great time to keep your gardens in production by extending the growing season. Whether you have already planted for this fall or want to plan for the next, this workshop will cover what vegetables grow best in the fall, how to protect your crops from frosts and freezes, and how overwintering certain crops can take your growing season even further.
This workshop will include indoor and outdoor components and some hands-on planting and use of various row cover, weather permitting. Dress for a short walk over grassy, flat, but uneven terrain. Bring garden gloves if you have them.
As a bonus, check out our Annual Fall Plant Sale before or after the workshop!
Presenter: Steph Sosinski is a Home Horticulture Program Manager with UNH Extension.
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 September 7.
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.
Photo: Massabesic Center Gardens, NH Audubon

Weekly Sanctuary Explorers Program - September 10
2023-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Sundays: July 23 – September 10, 2023.
Location: Paradise Point Nature Center, please meet on the front porch.
Discover the many charming trails around the three Newfound Audubon sanctuaries and conservation properties each week, as a NH Audubon Naturalist leads intrepid families to summits with spectacular views and along streams and wetlands. RSVP is required (see below) as group size is limited to 15 to follow Leave No Trace practices. Participants should expect moderate to steep terrain.
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Massabesic Center Annual Fall Plant Sale and Garden Workshop
2023-09-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join us for NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Annual Fall Native Plant Sale!
Bagley Pond Perennials will be offering a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for purchase, and graciously donating a portion of their proceeds to NH Audubon, to support our mission of protecting NH’s environment for wildlife and for people.
Bagley Pond Perennials is a native perennial farm that follows organic practices. Their goal is to provide home gardeners with pollinator safe, native plants and shrubs to support our native pollinators and wildlife.
Tour our center’s gardens, including the Demonstration and Teaching Gardens, while you are browsing for plants! During the sale, NH Audubon Staff and UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions about gardening, pollinators, native wildlife, and everything native plants.
Consider also signing up for our garden workshop, Extending the Gardening Season, taking place at Massabesic from 1pm to 3pm.

Photo Credit: Bee Balm at Massabesic, Kimmie Whiteman

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, All About Birds - September 9
2023-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Saturdays: July 22 and every week following from August 5 – September 9, 2023.
Location: Paradise Point Nature Center, please meet on the front porch.
Explore and learn about local ecosystems and wildlife through weekly family-focused programs with the Lead Naturalist. Meet at the Paradise Point Nature Center front porch to head out exploring and playing 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.
RSVP recommended (see below).
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Weekly Meet the Locals Program, Lichens & Mosses Identification Walk - September 9
2023-09-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Saturdays: July 22 and every week following from August 5 – September 9, 2023.
Location: Paradise Point Nature Center, please meet on the front porch.
Open new realms each week as our Lead Naturalist help 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.
RSVP recommended (see below).
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-09-09 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 the Center 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, 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.
Cost:
$8 for NH Audubon Members
$10 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.)
Ticket purchase will generate a QR code and a printable ticket, however check-in is done via sign-up list. No hard-ticket copies will be required. Save the tree!
Photo: Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

Weekly Guided Paddle on Newfound Lake Water Trail - September 8
2023-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Fridays at Newfound Center: every week from July 21 – September 8, 2023.
With a Naturalist, we will visit as many stops as time allows while learning more about the geology and ecology of Newfound Lake. RSVP is required (see below); program fee collected at the center prior to the paddle starting. Children encouraged with adult supervision. Choose from a canoe or single/double kayak as we travel along the route of the Newfound Lake Water Trail.
Program fee (includes boat rental): Canoe, Double Kayak: $55 Member/$60 Non-member; Single Kayak: $45 Member/$50 Non-member.
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

The State of New Hampshire’s Birds with Dr. Pamela Hunt
2023-09-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
In the last 50 years, scientists estimate that North America has lost roughly 3 billion birds, meaning that there are only three quarters as many birds around as there used to be. New Hampshire Audubon has been tracking bird populations for almost as long, and in our “State of the Birds” report we present a summary of how birds are doing here in the Granite State. Almost 300 species occur regularly here, and this report outlines general population trends, major threats facing birds and their habitats, and some of the conservation strategies that might help them recover. The bad news is that birds are declining here as well. The good news is that there are things we can do about it.
This presentation is available in a hybrid format. You are welcome to join us in-person at the Massabesic Center in Auburn, or virtually via Zoom! Please indicate your preference in the ticket options below.
This program will take place rain or shine.
Presenter:
Dr. Pamela Hunt, NH Audubon Senior Biologist for Avian Conservation
Cost:
$12 for NH Audubon members
$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.)
Registration Required by September 6, 2023
All ticket purchases will generate a printable ticket with a QR code. In-person check-in is done via sign-up list; please keep the printable ticket with QR code for your records.
Zoom links will be sent to all virtual participants prior to the webinar. The link does not generate immediately, so your patience is appreciated. Every effort will be made to record the presentation for registered attendees who miss the livestream.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
The NH Audubon Scientist Series features our Senior Biologists sharing their research and data in monthly presentations at Massabesic Center during 2023.

Ask a Master Gardener
2023-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
UNH Extension Master Gardeners will be working in the soil to maintain our luscious gardens which include pollinator and bird-friendly plants, a rain garden space, vegetable gardens, raised beds, and more. Ask all of your pressing questions about your plants at home, or find out how to get involved in gardening with NH Audubon and UNH Extension.
As an on-going partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program, the Demonstration Gardens provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
Dress for walking in the grass on flat but uneven terrain. Protect yourself against insects and the sun with long pants, sleeves, sunscreen, and insect repellant. Gardeners will not be on site during inclement weather.
Building hours are 11am to 5pm on Thursdays, so plan accordingly. Visit the bathrooms, gift shop, and meet our animal ambassadors after you explore the gardens. Children are welcomed and encouraged.
Cost:
FREE!
Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.
No registration required.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
Photo credit: Mary Di Bello, Pollinator Gardens at Massabesic

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, Nature Art - September 4
2023-09-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Mondays: July 24 – September 4, 2023. (Drop in any time 10am-1pm.)
Location: Paradise Point Nature Center.
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.
RSVP recommended (see below).
This event will happen rain or shine.

Weekly Sanctuary Explorers Program - September 3
2023-09-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Ash Cottage, 50 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, 03241, United States
Sundays: July 23 – September 10, 2023.
Location: Bear Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, please meet at Ash Cottage.
Discover the many charming trails around the three Newfound Audubon sanctuaries and conservation properties each week, as a NH Audubon Naturalist leads intrepid families to summits with spectacular views and along streams and wetlands. RSVP is required (see below) as group size is limited to 15 to follow Leave No Trace practices. Participants should expect moderate to steep terrain.
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, Animal Superpowers - September 2
2023-09-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States

Transit to Trails Day at Massabesic Center
2023-09-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Today is Massabesic Center day on the Transit to Trails program!
Transit to Trails is a seasonal service that will operate on the first Saturday of each month from June through October of this year. Riders can arrive at the Lake Avenue stop at the SNHU Arena Manchester the day of the event, board the bus and be transported to outdoor spaces within 30 minutes of the heart of the city.
The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire is partnering with the Manchester Transit Authority and others to host Transit to Trails, a program providing transportation to walking and hiking trails, state parks and water destinations to Manchester residents. This year Transit to Trails will be available at no cost to riders!
Guided bird walks start at 11am and 1pm.
Learn more here.

Buses will depart the Manchester Transit Authority Information Center at the Lake Avenue bus stop at the SNHU Arena at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Buses will pick up from the outdoor locations at 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and return passengers to Veteran’s Park.
UPDATE: 🚨🚨🚨 BUS STOP CHANGE 🚨🚨🚨 Due to the “Cruisin’ Downtown” event in Manchester on Saturday, September 2nd, the Transit to Trails bus will pick up riders on Lake Avenue at the SNHU Arena. Look for the bus shelter on the arena-side of Lake Ave and you’re set!

Cost: To make Transit to Trails as accessible as possible, the program is FREE for all passengers this year! Note that there is no pre-registration and that passengers will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Weekly Meet the Locals Program, Bird Identification Walk - September 2
2023-09-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Ash Cottage, 50 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, 03241, United States
Saturdays: July 22 and every week following from August 5 – September 9, 2023.
Location: Hebron Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, please meet at Ash Cottage.
Open new realms each week as our Lead Naturalist help 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.
RSVP recommended (see below).
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Weekly Guided Paddle on Newfound Lake Water Trail - September 1
2023-09-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
