NH Audubon

Wildlife of New Hampshire Exhibit
2025-02-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-22 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
From the majestic White Mountains of the North, to the rocky shores of the New Hampshire coast, and even simply in his own backyard, Cameron has searched far and wide to document the different species that inhabit the Granite State. From incredibly rare vagrant birds, to the most common species you’d see walking down the street, these photographs hope to show off the breadth of ecological diversity close to home. Each photo comes with a story: some are harrowing trips that took weeks to plan, others just involve pure, dumb luck, but each encounter created an unforgettable moment.
Examples of Cameron’s work.
Bio: Cameron is a wildlife photographer and a resident of Dover, New Hampshire. He got his start in photography as a concert photographer and a photojournalist and developed a passion for birding during the summer of 2021. He now spends his free time helping run the New Hampshire Rare Bird Alert Groupme, volunteering with New Hampshire Audubon and the Harris Center, and photographing as much wildlife as possible.

Painting the Natural Landscape Exhibit
2025-02-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-22 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Nature is all around us and artist Diane Crespo is drawn to capturing the essence of the landscape in her vivid oil paintings. From the mountains to the sea, all across New England, nature’s beauty is
ever-changing and beckons to be painted. Certain elements such as water can bring about a feeling of calm in the ebb and flow of tidal marshes, while the sky and light help to describe form and design that is, in itself simple and complex. The changing seasons offer an abundance of opportunity to view the dappling of shadows across a field of green or the cool shadows laden on a winter’s snow. In ‘Painting the Natural Landscape’ you will discover scenes across New England through the eyes of the artist.
Bio: Diane Crespo is an academically trained landscape painter living in Southeast New Hampshire. She earned her BFA from New Hampshire Institute of Art in 2011. Prior to pursuing a fine art degree, Diane painted only with pastels, taking classes with a local pastel teacher. Diane paints primarily in oils and pastels, and commonly paints over acrylic under-paintings or tonal under-paintings with oil paint. When her schedule allows, Diane will start a painting outdoors and finish it in the studio or she will use it as a study for a future studio painting.
Living in New England, there is endless inspiration for Diane’s paintings. As a nature lover, Diane sees beauty from the coast to the mountains while she’s either walking the beach or hiking in the White Mountains. Diane’s paintings are in private collections worldwide, many of which have been commissioned landscapes as well as pet portraits. Painting animals in pastel is also one of Diane’s passions. “Pastels are the perfect medium to achieve the softness of the fur.”Her paintings can be viewed in person by appointment or by chance at Diane Crespo Fine Art, located at 27 Front Street, Exeter, New Hampshire, or at many yearly shows she participates in.
“My landscapes take viewers to many places, some are familiar, some are dreamlike….”
~Diane Crespo

Wildlife Photography and Stories Close to Home with Lakes Region Audubon Chapter
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:00 | The Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, 03254, United States
Join Matt Cohen and the Lakes Region Audubon Chapter for a one-hour presentation where Matt will share his local wildlife photography and stories about encounters with wildlife in the region. Experience the wonder of nature through his lens and discover how his passion for photography fosters deeper connections with the world around us.
Bio: Matt Cohen, a talented wildlife and nature photographer from New Hampshire, brings the beauty of the natural world to life through his stunning imagery. A proud NH native living in Moultonborough, Matt draws inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife that surround us. Join Matt as he shares captivating stories and photography tips from his local wildlife adventures, featuring encounters with owls, eagles, loons, wood ducks, and even moose in their natural local habitats. Matt is a member of the NH Audubon and the Loon Preservation Committee, helping track and monitor eagle nests in NH and protect our beloved eagles and loons.
Much of his extraordinary work is captured from the unique vantage point of his kayak, as he navigates the serene waterways of the region. Experience the wonder of nature through Matt’s lens and discover how his passion for photography fosters deeper connections with the world around us.

Brockway Wee Explorers: Hide and Seek
2025-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Like many children, some animals “play” hide and seek to escape predators. Learn how and why, and do a little hiding and seeking of your own, in this installment in the Brockway Wee Explorers series!
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 snow and dirt!
Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes before the start of the program to ensure the program starts on time. Programs will be canceled if poor weather is predicted during the program time; participants will be notified via email of cancellations.
For detailed directions to the preserve, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps or visit here.
This program is free, with a suggested donation of $5 which can be made with cash in person or by visiting our donation page. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, this program is free for Hopkinton Residents.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2025-02-22 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
(Rescheduled from February 20)
Birding outings with NH Audubon are starting up again! Our first one of the year is set to take place on February 22 at the McLane Center at 8 am. Led by Newfound Center coordinator Devin Guilfoyle, this walk will focus on bird species that brave New Hampshire’s winters, including the Downy Woodpecker, the Tufted Titmouse, and the Dark-eyed Junco. We will meet at the parking lot in the McLane Center in front of the main entrance.
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 soggy, snowy, or icy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Wildlife of New Hampshire Exhibit
2025-02-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-27 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
From the majestic White Mountains of the North, to the rocky shores of the New Hampshire coast, and even simply in his own backyard, Cameron has searched far and wide to document the different species that inhabit the Granite State. From incredibly rare vagrant birds, to the most common species you’d see walking down the street, these photographs hope to show off the breadth of ecological diversity close to home. Each photo comes with a story: some are harrowing trips that took weeks to plan, others just involve pure, dumb luck, but each encounter created an unforgettable moment.
Examples of Cameron’s work.
Bio: Cameron is a wildlife photographer and a resident of Dover, New Hampshire. He got his start in photography as a concert photographer and a photojournalist and developed a passion for birding during the summer of 2021. He now spends his free time helping run the New Hampshire Rare Bird Alert Groupme, volunteering with New Hampshire Audubon and the Harris Center, and photographing as much wildlife as possible.
(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)

Simply Nature Exhibit
2025-02-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-27 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-01 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
‘Simply Nature’ is an exhibit of a relatively small portion of Pierre Garand’s catalog of Nature photographs. For nearly sixty years, Pierre’s primary photographic subject has been Nature. He considers Her to be the artist, and he a mere agent, exploring, discovering, recording and presenting Her masterworks. This exhibit comprises a tiny taste of Nature’s diversity, beauty, and even a little whimsy: Her landscapes, flora, fauna and the elements that support them. In most cases, Pierre brings the viewer as close to the subject as he physically or optically can, presenting them with a perspective or in a unique moment that the viewer may not otherwise experience. (All but one of these images were captured in New Hampshire at or near Pierre’s home just inland of the New Hampshire Seacoast region. None of the images are AI generated.)
Celebrate the Simply Nature Exhibit at the reception with Pierre Garand on March 6 from 4-6pm.
Barred Owl photographed by Pierra Garand.

Bio: Pierre Garand has been making photographs, drawing with light for nearly sixty years. With occasional diversions, his primary subject has been the Natural World, usually as close-up as he physically or optically can get. He considers Mother Nature to be an artist who challenges him to discover, record and share Her amazing works. With the rising evidence of climate change in recent years, he’s come to consider his photographs a record, a visual history of a major transition in Nature. He continues to keep his eyes and ears open to the world around him for the chance to record Nature’s art, whether already formed or in process – a stone with natural markings that look like a face, or a pollinator busy feeding on a Goldenrod in full bloom. He takes every opportunity he can to share his photographs with the public, in the hope of providing a revealing, inspiring or entertaining glimpse into the Nature all around us.

30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon.
(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)

Wetland Butterflies of New Hampshire
2025-02-26 18:30 - 19:30
Did you know that many butterflies have host plant preferences that bring them to certain habitats for most of their life cycle? In this webinar, we will focus on those species that tend to occupy wetlands. Come learn about those scaled insects that frequent bogs, marshes, swamps, stream sides and other wetlands of New Hampshire. Led by certified wetland scientist Dr. Rick Van de Poll, this training seminar will cover the life histories of species that can be found in wetland habitats as well as the plants that attract them there. Register for Wetland Butterflies of New Hampshire here.
This training is part of a series of five webinars hosted by the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network, a collaborative effort led by NH Fish & Game Department to engage volunteers in counting and identifying butterflies across New Hampshire. The series will provide information on butterflies in New Hampshire, butterfly biology and identification, and how to get involved with the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network. For more information and to register for the session(s) you want to attend (you don’t need to attend them all!), visit nhbutterflies.org.

Birding Outing at the Massabesic Center
2025-03-01 08:30 - 10:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Birding outings with NH Audubon are starting up again! Led by local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney, this walk will focus on bird species that brave New Hampshire’s winters, including the Downy Woodpecker, the Tufted Titmouse, and the Dark-eyed Junco. We will meet at the front doors of the Massabesic Center to begin.
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 soggy, snowy, or icy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please read NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before submitting your RSVP. RSVPing to this event indicates that you agree to the waiver’s terms and conditions.

Simply Nature Exhibit
2025-03-05 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
‘Simply Nature’ is an exhibit of a relatively small portion of Pierre Garand’s catalog of Nature photographs. For nearly sixty years, Pierre’s primary photographic subject has been Nature. He considers Her to be the artist, and he a mere agent, exploring, discovering, recording and presenting Her masterworks. This exhibit comprises a tiny taste of Nature’s diversity, beauty, and even a little whimsy: Her landscapes, flora, fauna and the elements that support them. In most cases, Pierre brings the viewer as close to the subject as he physically or optically can, presenting them with a perspective or in a unique moment that the viewer may not otherwise experience. (All but one of these images were captured in New Hampshire at or near Pierre’s home just inland of the New Hampshire Seacoast region. None of the images are AI generated.)
Celebrate the Simply Nature Exhibit at the reception with Pierre Garand tomorrow from 4-6pm.
Barred Owl photographed by Pierra Garand.

Bio: Pierre Garand has been making photographs, drawing with light for nearly sixty years. With occasional diversions, his primary subject has been the Natural World, usually as close-up as he physically or optically can get. He considers Mother Nature to be an artist who challenges him to discover, record and share Her amazing works. With the rising evidence of climate change in recent years, he’s come to consider his photographs a record, a visual history of a major transition in Nature. He continues to keep his eyes and ears open to the world around him for the chance to record Nature’s art, whether already formed or in process – a stone with natural markings that look like a face, or a pollinator busy feeding on a Goldenrod in full bloom. He takes every opportunity he can to share his photographs with the public, in the hope of providing a revealing, inspiring or entertaining glimpse into the Nature all around us.

30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon.
(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)

Where the Beagle has Landed: American Tourists in Darwin's Shadow
2025-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
In the summer of 2023, Kurk Dorsey and his family joined a tour of the Galapagos islands. In this illustrated lecture, we will see some of the highlights of that trip, learn some of the evolutionary history associated with the islands, and hear about how he lost a wedding ring and found a rare bird, almost at the same time.
Bio: Kurk Dorsey aspires to lead North America in submissions rejected by eBird moderators, a skill that he has taken to several other countries. When he is not confused by species that really should not be that tricky, he serves as the president of the New Hampshire Rare Birds Committee and the chair of the History Department at the University of New Hampshire, where he teaches environmental history among other things.

Simply Nature Exhibit
2025-03-06 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
‘Simply Nature’ is an exhibit of a relatively small portion of Pierre Garand’s catalog of Nature photographs. For nearly sixty years, Pierre’s primary photographic subject has been Nature. He considers Her to be the artist, and he a mere agent, exploring, discovering, recording and presenting Her masterworks. This exhibit comprises a tiny taste of Nature’s diversity, beauty, and even a little whimsy: Her landscapes, flora, fauna and the elements that support them. In most cases, Pierre brings the viewer as close to the subject as he physically or optically can, presenting them with a perspective or in a unique moment that the viewer may not otherwise experience. (All but one of these images were captured in New Hampshire at or near Pierre’s home just inland of the New Hampshire Seacoast region. None of the images are AI generated.)
Celebrate the Simply Nature Exhibit at the reception with Pierre Garand today from 4-6pm.
Barred Owl photographed by Pierra Garand.

Bio: Pierre Garand has been making photographs, drawing with light for nearly sixty years. With occasional diversions, his primary subject has been the Natural World, usually as close-up as he physically or optically can get. He considers Mother Nature to be an artist who challenges him to discover, record and share Her amazing works. With the rising evidence of climate change in recent years, he’s come to consider his photographs a record, a visual history of a major transition in Nature. He continues to keep his eyes and ears open to the world around him for the chance to record Nature’s art, whether already formed or in process – a stone with natural markings that look like a face, or a pollinator busy feeding on a Goldenrod in full bloom. He takes every opportunity he can to share his photographs with the public, in the hope of providing a revealing, inspiring or entertaining glimpse into the Nature all around us.

30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon.
(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)

Nature's Gallery Exhibit
2025-03-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Manchester Artists Association and NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center present “Nature’s Gallery”, an art exhibit to celebrate creativity and nature’s beauty. Through a wide variety of styles and mediums, fifteen local artists have showcased a collection of original paintings and photographs that capture the images and colors of nature.
Examples from the Nature’s Gallery Exhibit.
The exhibit will run from March 6th to April 25th. A reception will be held on Saturday, March 8th from 12-3pm. Both the exhibit and reception are open to the public. All artwork is available for sale.
The Manchester Artists Association (MAA) is a group of dedicated artists who’s motto is “Artists Helping Artists”. The organization was founded in 1966 to provide fellowship, learning, and inspiration to artists who are engaged or interested in the pursuit of fine art. More info can be found here.
(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)

Simply Nature Exhibit Reception
2025-03-06 16:00 - 18:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Celebrate the Simply Nature Exhibit at the McLane Center with Pierre Garand!
‘Simply Nature’ is an exhibit of a relatively small portion of Pierre Garand’s catalog of Nature photographs. For nearly sixty years, Pierre’s primary photographic subject has been Nature. He considers Her to be the artist, and he a mere agent, exploring, discovering, recording and presenting Her masterworks. This exhibit comprises a tiny taste of Nature’s diversity, beauty, and even a little whimsy: Her landscapes, flora, fauna and the elements that support them. In most cases, Pierre brings the viewer as close to the subject as he physically or optically can, presenting them with a perspective or in a unique moment that the viewer may not otherwise experience. (All but one of these images were captured in New Hampshire at or near Pierre’s home just inland of the New Hampshire Seacoast region. None of the images are AI generated.)
Barred Owl photographed by Pierra Garand.

Bio: Pierre Garand has been making photographs, drawing with light for nearly sixty years. With occasional diversions, his primary subject has been the Natural World, usually as close-up as he physically or optically can get. He considers Mother Nature to be an artist who challenges him to discover, record and share Her amazing works. With the rising evidence of climate change in recent years, he’s come to consider his photographs a record, a visual history of a major transition in Nature. He continues to keep his eyes and ears open to the world around him for the chance to record Nature’s art, whether already formed or in process – a stone with natural markings that look like a face, or a pollinator busy feeding on a Goldenrod in full bloom. He takes every opportunity he can to share his photographs with the public, in the hope of providing a revealing, inspiring or entertaining glimpse into the Nature all around us.

30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon.

Brockway Wee Explorers: Wacky Weather
2025-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
What is weather? Why is it sometimes hot and sometimes cold? Where do sunshine and rain come from? Accompany your 3-5 year-old at the John Brockway Nature Preserve as we learn about weather.
This program will begin at 10am and last about 45 minutes. Please plan to arrive earlier to ensure the program can start on time. 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 canceled if poor weather is predicted during the program time; participants will be notified by email of cancellations.
For detailed directions to the preserve, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps, or visit this webpage.
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.
