Meditations in Ink Exhibit
2025-10-18 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Meditations in Ink… The Nature of Asian Brush Painting by Bruce Iverson
Description: For 3,000 years the Asian cultures of China, Korea, and Japan have expressed their love of Nature with simple, yet, refined tools…brush, ink, inkstone, and handmade rice paper.
“Meditations in Ink” is an exhibit capturing Nature as experienced by Bruce Iverson using these tools and techniques. Bruce’s work draws from these traditions, particularly, the expressive elegance of Sumi-e brushwork. These time-honored techniques resonate deeply with Iverson- not only for their visual beauty but for the way they demand mindfulness and calm. The tools of this art form allow him to express both the Chi (energy) and stillness of Nature with paintings of flowers, birds, calligraphy, and landscapes.
Lotus pond painting featuring Bruce Iverson’s headshot.
Artist’s Bio: As an artist, I focus on creating artwork that reveals the natural world, its diversity, beauty, and mystery. At the core of my work is a lifelong appreciation and respect for Nature and an understanding of my role within it…I only wish to experience, learn, and share! Hopefully, my work speaks to others who might also resonate with this view. Four and a half billion years of evolution has brought much to be seen and appreciated! A tree’s bark, a breaking wave, a dragonfly’s wing, passing clouds…. I find these things (and more) exquisitely beautiful and fascinating. As a child, growing up in New England, I had a basement laboratory where I explored, experimented, and invented. As a painter (since 1972), my studio and all of the outdoors have become my laboratory of continuing discovery and expression.
As you explore my work, you will find it involves painting and printmaking techniques from East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan). I fir le traditional Asian aesthetic fascinating and resonant. As a “tool user” I have found the tools of East Asian art to be in a class of their own… refined, elegant, and a joy to work with. I hope you enjoy the results!

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

Nature's Palette Exhibit
2025-10-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Nature’s Palette Exhibit by John Webster
Two examples of John Webster’s work.
Description: Nature’s Palette is comprised of a selection of works including both paintings and photography by John A. Webster.
This exhibit showcases the natural beauty of New England’s change of seasons – especially New Hampshire – with paintings inspired by what visions catch John’s eye.
For over 40 years, just as photography has changed from film to digital, he adapts his mediums like nature adapts. Please allow this exhibition to take you on a visual journey through his artwork. John has always found art to be an outlet to explore, create, and meet others. He enjoys making people happy and feeling moved by his creations. John prays you experience the natural beauty of his work, and if a piece speaks to you, he will be more than blessed to share his thought process.
Artist’s Bio: John began his artistic path in trade school and honed his photography skills during his service in the U.S. Air Force (1967–1968, Vietnam). A lifelong learner, he earned his degree in History with a minor in Art through the GI Bill. Active in local art associations and a participant in a variety of cultural events, John continues to grow his practice through therapeutic art classes thanks to museum partnerships with the Veterans Affairs.

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

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2025-10-24 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the McLane Center in Concord, NH. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the main building.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the McLane parking lot and explores the trails with Newfound Center & Public Programs Coordinator Devin Guilfoyle. 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.
McLane provides various types of bird habitats, including forest, grassland, and edge habitats. We can expect to see yearlong residents of New Hampshire, including White-breasted Nuthatches, Downy Woodpeckers, and Wild Turkeys.
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 or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering. RSVPing to this event indicates that you agree to the waiver’s terms and conditions.

What's Wild: A Half Century of Wisdom from the Woods and Rivers of New England
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join Eric Orff at the NH Audubon McLane Center in Concord for an in-depth look at his book, What’s Wild. As the state’s first bear biologist in the 1970s, Eric Orff began a half century career as a “forest ranger who works with animals,” his stated dream job as a 7-year-old. Eric has worked both at NH Fish & Game and the National Wildlife Federation, and continues to protect the natural environment of New Hampshire as a NH Audubon Environmental Policy Committee member. Eric’s career has spanned much more than bears; he has been called to work with White-tailed Deer, bats in a laundry room, snakes in a bathroom, and more. Don’t miss a chance to learn about Eric’s entertaining and inspiring stories as a wildlife biologist. After the event, the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Cover image from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

In the Company of Birds Exhibit
2025-10-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 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 Dube's Pond
2025-11-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Dube’s Pond, 250 Whitehall Rd, Hooksett, NH, 03106, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Dube’s Pond in Hooksett! We will meet at the trailhead on Whitehall Road (Rte. 27).
This is an informal birding outing that begins at Dube’s Pond trailhead and explores the trails with local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, 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.
This area is home to many wetland and forest species. In the past, we have seen birds such as Wood Ducks, Great Blue Herons, and a variety of warblers.
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 or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering. RSVPing to this event indicates that you agree to the waiver’s terms and conditions.

Maine Coast with the Seacoast Chapter
2025-11-05 09:00 - 13:00 | 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. For more information, contact Ann Ablowich at napap@comcast.net.
Registration is limited to 20. As the event nears, please visit this site to sign-up.

Hive Mind Exhibit
2025-11-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Visit the Massabesic Center on November 8 for a special Artists’ reception for Hive Mind.
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: Bird Basics
2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Discover what makes a bird a bird! Learn the basics of bird identification and birds you might see in New Hampshire.
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! Please also review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.
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.
Maximum: 7 children
Contact: Devin Guilfoyle

Hive Mind Exhibit
2025-11-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Visit the Massabesic Center today, November 8, for a special Artists’ reception for Hive Mind.
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.

Hive Mind Exhibit Reception
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Celebrate the Hive Mind exhibit at the Massabesic Center today from 12-3, during our special Artists’ reception!
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.

Hive Mind Exhibit
2025-11-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 11:00 - 17:00 | 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.

The Birds of Ecuador: From the Andes to the Amazon with the Seacoast Chapter
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
Program: The Birds of Ecuador-From the Andes to the Amazon
Steve Mirick will give an overview of the incredible bird and wildlife diversity found in Ecuador as driven by the altitudinal forces of the Andes Mountains. He will also provide some thoughts on ecotourism and places to visit in the country.
Bio: Steve Mirick has been birding for over 40 years and has been an active volunteer with NH Audubon and its Seacoast Chapter for most of those years. He has focused most of his birding in New Hampshire, but has also traveled to Central and South America where he has visited 8 countries.

NH Audubon Book Club Meeting 5 - Walden by Henry David Thoreau
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | NH
Join us via Zoom for a discussion and analysis of Walden. In this famous book, author Henry David Thoreau reflects on his time in the simple, natural living in a cabin in Concord, Massachusetts. The meeting, facilitated by Newfound Center Coordinator and Environmental Educator Devin Guilfoyle, will focus on themes, reactions, and takeaways from this book. If the group size gets big enough, we will break into groups during the meeting to allow for greater participation and closer conversation. Come prepared to share your thoughts and ideas!
Purchase this title through Gibson’s Bookstore online using the promo code ‘AUDUBON10’ for a discount on this title, and to support local business!
Please RSVP below and Devin will email a Zoom invitation before the meeting.
