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SUMMARY:Pollinator Panel Discussion: Lessons from the Field
DESCRIPTION:Join New Hampshire Audubon and collaborators from UNH Cooperative Extension and the Xerces Society for a Webinar Panel Discussion on Creating Pollinator Habitat  \nThursday\, November 4: 7PM – 9PM \nThe panel discussion will share best practices around establishing pollinator habitat in New England. Discussion topics will include techniques for creating pollinator meadows\, native plant selection\, benefits to pollinators and invasives through the lens of insects. Presentations by the panelists will be followed by an open Q&A by the audience. Panelists include: Marc Nutter\, NH Audubon; Alina Harris\, Xerces Society; Emma Erler and Matt Tarr\, UNH Extension Cooperative Extension. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. This project is being funded by the State Conservation Commission’s Moose Plate Grant Program. \n(Free) Registration via Zoom \nSaturday\, November 20: 10AM – 12 Noon \nAs a follow up to the Webinar\, an in-person walkthrough of the McLane Center project to learn more will occur on November 20 from 10am-12pm. We will gather at the McLane Center in Concord to view the progress of converting one acre of old field to a pollinator meadow. NH Audubon with the help of our collaborators are using a variety of techniques across one acre to better access what preparation methods work best at this scale. The field trip will allow participants to see and more fully discuss the details of field prep and seeding. \nSee that event\, here\, for more details and a registration link. \nPhoto: Volunteers help create pollinator meadow habitat at McLane Center\, by Marc Nutter.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/pollinator-panel-discussion-lessons-from-the-field/
LOCATION:Zoom Link\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marc Nutter":MAILTO:mnutter@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T203000
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SUMMARY:MOTUS: A Revolution in Migration Research
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Foss\, NH Audubon’s Senior Advisor for Science and Policy\, for an introduction to the Motus Wildlife Tracking System — a new research network that is revolutionizing the study of winged migration by tracking the movements of small birds\, bats\, and even dragonflies and monarch butterflies who have been fitted with tiny radio transmitters (nanotags).  Carol will discuss how Motus works\, what we’re learning from it\, and efforts that are underway to expand the network in the Northeast. \nRegister for this free webinar through Zoom. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/motus-a-revolution-in-migration-research/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210318T192305Z
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SUMMARY:Forest to Forest: Bicknell’s Thrush
DESCRIPTION:A rare migratory songbird\, with a very restricted range\, is a catalyst for exploring issues of sustainable development on the island of Hispaniola\, where Haiti and the Dominican Republic (DR) are co-located\, where the bird spends the winter and the high peaks of the Northeastern US where the bird breeds on high peaks in Maine\, NH\, VT\, and NY in the summer. This presentation is about raising awareness of the plight of this bird through an interdisciplinary\, multicultural\, international\, collaborative project involving art\, poetry\, citizen science and fieldtrips up Cannon Mountain\, NH to see the bird. \nRegister for this free webinar through Zoom. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMary Ann McGarry is the former Natural Resource Educator for the Maine Department of Conservation\, Director of Maine Lakes Conservancy Institute\, and Director of Education for the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation\, NH. She has been a professor of environmental science and policy at Plymouth State University (PSU) since 2004\, having helped create the master’s and undergraduate programs. She is currently the Endowed Abbott Professor of Environmental Studies. MaryAnn is also one of the founding members of the Sustainability Council which offers a minor. McGarry has led a two major interdisciplinary projects on campus: 1) Forest to Forest: Bicknell’s Thrush– Raising awareness about the Bicknell’s Thrush as a catalyst for focusing on international sustainable development on the island of Hispaniola and in the northeastern U.S. where the birds come to breed on the peaks over 2800 feet; and 2) Valuing Our Campus Trees and Community Forests which led PSU in becoming NH’s first and only higher education institution with Tree Campus USA and Bee Campus USA status. This latter project has involved having her students calculate the ecosystem service of trees on campus using the USFS i-tree software and conducting tree tours of the 106 species on the campus for the community and prospective students. McGarry has conducted environmental place-based writing workshops and courses for local\, national and International audiences. She has completed 23 graduate credit hours towards a masters in creative writing\, focused on environmental writing. McGarry enjoys uses rhyming poetry to educate citizens about environmental topics. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/forest-to-forest-bicknells-thrush/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
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SUMMARY:Avian Protection at NorthWestern Energy in Montana
DESCRIPTION:Power companies\, wildlife agencies\, and conservation organizations have collaborated for decades to reduce bird electrocutions and collisions with power lines. NorthWestern Energy in Montana implements an Avian Protection Plan across its entire electrical system. New power lines are constructed following bird-friendly standards and existing lines are retrofitted with bird protection devices where electrocutions or collisions have occurred. This presentation by Marco Restani\, Biologist at NorthWestern Energy\, will review the legislation protecting birds\, the biology and engineering behind bird-power line interactions\, and management to reduce conflicts. Examples from waterfowl to raptors to songbirds will illustrate the diversity of challenges experienced in Montana. \nBio: Marco Restani began birding with the Seacoast Chapter of NH Audubon in the late 1970s and the mentorship he received launched him on a lifetime journey with birds. Originally an ‘Army Brat’\, he attended high school in Durham before heading west to the University of Montana\, Montana State\, and Utah State. Following post-doctoral research at the University of Washington\, Marco was Professor of Wildlife Ecology for 15 years. He is a Biologist at NorthWestern Energy in Montana responsible for developing and implementing the company’s Avian Protection Program. \nThe Seacoast Chapter meets monthly on the second Wednesday except the months of July and August unless there is a special program. 7 pm social and the meetings begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted (entrance doors locked at 7:45 pm). The public is welcome free of charge. 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\, (603) 332-4093 or danielhubbard@peoplepc.com. Cancellations will be posted on The Seacoast Chapter web site: http://www.seacoastchapter.org.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/avian-protection-at-northwestern-energy-in-montana/
LOCATION:Seacoast Science Center\, Odiorne State Park\, Route 1A\, Rye\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T203000
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SUMMARY:A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds
DESCRIPTION:Even as scientists make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains\, go weeks without sleep or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch\, humans have brought many migrants to the brink. Based on his newest book “A World on the Wing\,” author and researcher Scott Weidensaul takes you around the globe — with researchers in the lab probing the limits of what migrating birds can do\, to the shores of the Yellow Sea in China\, the remote mountains of northeastern India where tribal villages saved the greatest gathering of falcons on the planet\, and the Mediterranean\, where activists and police are battle bird poachers — to learn how people are fighting to understand and save the world’s great bird migrations. \nRegister for this free webinar through Zoom. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nScott Weidensaul holding a Snowy Owl (©Chris DeSorbo).\nScott Weidensaul is the author of more than two dozen books on natural history\, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist “Living on the Wind\,” “Return to Wild America” and “The First Frontier.” His newest book\, “A World on the Wing” about global migration\, was released in March by W.W. Norton. Weidensaul is a contributing editor for Audubon\, a columnist for Bird Watcher’s Digest and writes for a variety of other publications\, including Living Bird. He is also an active field researcher\, studying saw-whet owl migration for more than two decades\, as well as winter hummingbirds\, bird migration in Alaska\, and the winter movements of snowy owls through Project SNOWstorm\, which he co-founded. A native of Pennsylvania\, he now lives in New Hampshire. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/a-world-on-the-wing-the-global-odyssey-of-migratory-birds/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T170000
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SUMMARY:Jeffreys Ledge Fall Pelagic Birding Trip - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:This trip is sold out. \nLocation: Rye Harbor\, NH\nMonday\, Oct 11\, 8 am – 5 pm\nCost:    $70 M/$90 NM\nJoin NH Audubon aboard the MV Granite State as we explore Jeffreys Ledge\, 20 miles off the New Hampshire coast. Steve Mirick will lead us as we spend all day at sea\, searching the length of Jeffreys Ledge for pelagic seabirds\, whales\, dolphins\, and anything else that happens to cross our course. Once you register\, you will receive confirmation and further information. Meet dockside at Rye Harbor at 7:30am for an 8am departure. Max. 50. \nPre-registration required. \n(To register for Intro to Pelagic Wildlife\, see the event for Oct. 9.) \nPhoto: Great Shearwater\, by Amanda Boyd\, USFWS
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/jeffreys-ledge-fall-pelagic-birding-trip/
LOCATION:Rye Harbor\, 1870 Ocean Blvd (Rte 1A)\, Rye\, NH\, 03870\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massabesic Center":MAILTO:mac@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
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SUMMARY:Intro to Pelagic Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 9\, 3 – 4 pm\nCost: $5 (free to those attending Pelagic Trip on Oct. 11)\nLeader: Jon Woolf \nWatch an educational slideshow about some of the wildlife you might see just off NH’s coast. We’ll teach you how to identify some of our common pelagic birds as well as a few of our frequently sighted whale species. \nThis is a zoom event. \nPre-registration is required. Registration for this zoom session will close one hour before the program. If you are attending the boat trip\, please RSVP below for this free zoom talk. If you are not going on the boat but would like to attend this zoom talk\, please purchase a $5 “ticket”; the zoom link will be sent to you by email prior to the event. \nTo register for the Pelagic Birding Boat Trip\, see the event for Oct. 11. \nIf you have any trouble registering for this zoom talk or getting the link\, please email Jon. \nPhoto: Great Shearwater\, by Amanda Boyd\, USFWS
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/intro-to-pelagic-wildlife-2/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massabesic Center":MAILTO:mac@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210323T184541Z
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SUMMARY:The State of New Hampshire’s Birds
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for this free webinar through Zoom. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPam Hunt has been interested in birds since the tender age of 12\, when an uncle took her to Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. She went on to earn a B.S. in biology from Cornell University\, M.A. in zoology from the University of Montana\, and a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in 1995. Pam came to NH Audubon in 2000 after five years as adjunct faculty at Colby-Sawyer College in New London. In her current position as Avian Conservation Biologist\, she works closely with NH Fish and Game to coordinate and prioritize bird research and monitoring in the state\, and also authored NH’s “State of the Birds” report. Specific areas of interest include habitat use by early successional birds (particularly whip-poor-wills)\, conservation of aerial insectivores (e.g.\, swifts and swallows)\, and the effects of events outside the breeding season on long-distance migrants. Pam also coordinated the “NH Dragonfly Survey\,” a five-year project that mapped distributions of these insects throughout the state\, and remains active in the dragonfly field. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/the-state-of-new-hampshires-birds/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
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SUMMARY:Native Pollinator Biodiversity: The Contributions of Native Pollinator Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Native pollinators play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and food system. Attendees will gain an understanding of the intricate biodiversity of native pollinators\, which have co-evolved with native plants. This webinar will discuss the steps of installing pollinator meadows\, composed of herbaceous perennial flowering plants and native grasses. This diverse habitat not only supports pollinators\, such as bees\, butterflies\, and beetles\, but also other wildlife\, such as birds!  Pollinators significantly contribute to feeding birds in two main ways: First\, through the act of pollinating flowers\, seeds are formed and are eaten by birds. Second\, the pollinators themselves can be a protein source for birds! About 9 in 10 bird species eat insects at some point in their life. So\, whether it be through the conservation lens of birds\, pollinators\, or both – join us to learn about how native perennial meadows can contribute to wildlife diversity and abundance in your community. \nRegister for this free webinar through Zoom. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nAlina Harris works in collaboration with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation\, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and with the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Cooperative Extension. She is a liaison between growers/landowners and these organizations by providing technical assistance in Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM). Alina is a NH native with a Bachelor’s in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production Systems (Diversified Farm Management) and a Master’s in Agricultural Sciences (Insectary plants that promote biological control of insects) from UNH. She brings over a decade of agricultural experience\, including co-managing a diversified farm in NH\, teaching as a Farm Coach\, and serving as the Sustainable Agriculture Specialist at the University of Hawaii. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/native-pollinator-biodiversity-the-contributions-of-native-pollinator-meadows/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210823T184835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T184835Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Compost – A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Composting is the process of recycling organic debris into material that both reduces items in the waste stream and creates a useful garden product. At the end of this two-part workshop\, participants will have the information and experience needed to create and use their own compost system. \nPart 1 – Tuesday\, September 21\, 6:30-8:00 pm on Zoom. UNH Extension Advanced Master Gardener\, Ron Trexler will teach the reasons for using compost in gardens and landscapes\, some of the science of how composting works and how to establish and manage a compost system. \nPart 2 – Sunday\, September 26\, 1:00-4:00 p.m. in person at the Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn. UNH Extension Master Gardener Program Manager\, Ruth Smith with a team of volunteers will lead participants in the construction of a 3-bin composting station. The completed bin will be used at the new Extension Demonstration/Teaching Gardens on site. \nThis workshop is free but pre-registration is required because space is limited. \nSign up here. \nRegistered participants will be sent a Zoom link for the 9/21 session and directions and suggestions for what to bring to the 9/26 session. All building materials will be provided. The workshop is designed for home gardeners and co-sponsored by UNH Extension and NH Audubon.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/creating-compost-a-hands-on-workshop/2021-09-26/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Hands-on workshop,Zoom Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210823T184835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T184835Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Compost – A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Composting is the process of recycling organic debris into material that both reduces items in the waste stream and creates a useful garden product. At the end of this two-part workshop\, participants will have the information and experience needed to create and use their own compost system. \nPart 1 – Tuesday\, September 21\, 6:30-8:00 pm on Zoom. UNH Extension Advanced Master Gardener\, Ron Trexler will teach the reasons for using compost in gardens and landscapes\, some of the science of how composting works and how to establish and manage a compost system. \nPart 2 – Sunday\, September 26\, 1:00-4:00 p.m. in person at the Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn. UNH Extension Master Gardener Program Manager\, Ruth Smith with a team of volunteers will lead participants in the construction of a 3-bin composting station. The completed bin will be used at the new Extension Demonstration/Teaching Gardens on site. \nThis workshop is free but pre-registration is required because space is limited. \nSign up here. \nRegistered participants will be sent a Zoom link for the 9/21 session and directions and suggestions for what to bring to the 9/26 session. All building materials will be provided. The workshop is designed for home gardeners and co-sponsored by UNH Extension and NH Audubon.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/creating-compost-a-hands-on-workshop/2021-09-21/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Hands-on workshop,Zoom Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
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SUMMARY:Strafford County Farm Fall Beginning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter volunteer Dan Hubbard will lead three Beginning Bird Walks (BBW) this Fall. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind\, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. \nBBW: Strafford County Farm Sunday\, September 19\, 8 am – 12 pm  \nThis walk will include the Don Black Trail and the hedgerows around the fields of the conserved property. The walk will last as long as participants choose\, but not beyond noon. \nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign up. \nContact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603 -332-4093. \nCancellations will be posted on the Seacoast Chapter website.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/strafford-county-farm-fall-beginning-bird-walk/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Chapter Field Trip,Field Trip,Nature Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seacoast Chapter":MAILTO:danielhubbard@peoplepc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210519T171750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T194916Z
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SUMMARY:107th Annual Gathering and Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NH Audubon’s 107th Annual Gathering and Meeting will take place on Saturday\, September 18 from 10:30am-3:30pm. \nThe meeting will be held at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center\, Auburn. \nKeynote speaker: Sy Montgomery\, nationally bestselling author of 28 books for both adults and children\, will present about Birdology: What Makes A Bird A Bird (based on the book of the same title) as shown by cassowaries\, hummingbirds\, chickens\, hawks and other birds. \nCelebrate the contributions made by volunteers\, explore Massabesic Center\, learn about the latest about migration tracking\, and after an unprecedented two years\, gather with your NH Audubon conservation family! \nChoose one of four activities from 10:30am-noon: \n\nMassabesic Nature Walk with President Doug Bechtel\nTour the Pollinator Gardens with Master Gardener Maureen Sinclair\nPonemah Bog Field Trip with Director of Lands Management Phil Brown (people are encouraged to carpool from Massabesic Center to the location in Amherst)\nPresentation by Motus Project Director Carol Foss\, updating the latest on migration research\n\nJoin us at 12:30pm for lunch and our annual business meeting\, awards\, and keynote address by Sy Montgomery. Plan your own day – whether you join us for just one field trip or stay through the afternoon – we can’t wait to see you! \nField trip\, lunch & keynote: $35 for members\, $45 for non-members \nRegistration extended! Register by 5pm on September 6 (see tickets below). Select your ticket (member or non-member) plus choice of activity. To ensure safe social distancing due to COVID-19\, we have a maximum capacity for guests\, so please register early! \n \nSpecial thanks to this year’s sponsors:
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/107th-annual-gathering-and-meeting/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Thomas":MAILTO:jthomas@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T172214Z
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SUMMARY:Pickering Ponds Fall Beginning Bird Walk-Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter volunteer Dan Hubbard will lead three Beginning Bird Walks (BBW) this Fall. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind\, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. \nBBW: Pickering Ponds Wednesday\, September 15\, 8 am – 12 pm  \nThis walk will traverse Rochester city park trails along the Cocheco River and around the old wastewater treatment facility settling ponds. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #374). \nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign up. \nContact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603 -332-4093. \nCancellations will be posted on the Seacoast Chapter website.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/pickering-ponds-fall-beginning-bird-walk-wednesday/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Chapter Field Trip,Field Trip,Nature Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seacoast Chapter":MAILTO:danielhubbard@peoplepc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210318T185645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T153314Z
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SUMMARY:Beauty and Reciprocity
DESCRIPTION:Like many of us who experience biophilia\, when it comes to our most existential lifeline—the natural world—I exist in a personal and anthropogenic dissonance of celebration and mourning\, vision and blindness. I want to explore these tensions\, and the questions they raise about reciprocity\, through the topic of beauty. Why do we find other life and geological forms so compelling and yet not sufficiently connect their survival with our own? What does nature’s beauty have to do with us\, and us with it? This presentation is from the viewpoint of a poet—not a scientist—who is attempting to go more deeply into her intertwined senses of wonder at what we are given and grief at what we are losing\, and find some beauty there. \nRegister for this free webinar through Zoom. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nAlice B. Fogel is the previous New Hampshire poet laureate (2014-2019). She is the author of 5 poetry collections\, including Interval: Poems Based on Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” which won the N. Schaffner Award for Music in Literature and the NH Literary Award. Another poetry book is due out around the end of 2021\, and she is also the author of Strange Terrain\, on how to appreciate poetry without necessarily “getting” it. Among other awards\, Alice has been given a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts\, and her poems have appeared in many journals and anthologies\, including Best American Poetry. She teaches reading and writing workshops in a wide range of areas\, works one-on-one with students with learning differences at Landmark College\, and hikes mountains whenever possible. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/beauty-and-reciprocity/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210903T164159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T172120Z
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SUMMARY:Pickering Ponds Fall Beginning Bird Walk-Saturday
DESCRIPTION:NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter volunteer Dan Hubbard will lead three Beginning Bird Walks (BBW) this Fall. Although these walks are geared with the beginner birder in mind\, birders of all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. \nBBW: Pickering Ponds Saturday\, September 11\, 8 am – 12 pm \nThis walk will traverse Rochester city park trails along the Cocheco River and around the old wastewater treatment facility settling ponds. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #374). \nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign up. \nContact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603 -332-4093. \nCancellations will be posted on the Seacoast Chapter website.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/pickering-ponds-fall-beginning-bird-walk-saturday/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Chapter Field Trip,Field Trip,Nature Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seacoast Chapter":MAILTO:danielhubbard@peoplepc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210903T152735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T153120Z
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SUMMARY:Birding the Lesser Antilles
DESCRIPTION:Bob and Dana Fox visited 10 islands in the Lesser Antilles\, a chain of islands in the southeast Caribbean in 2020. Their talk will discuss the amazing geology of the region\, its rich history of sugar plantations and rum making and its wonderful birds. These islands exhibit a high degree of endemism and each island introduced them to many new and interesting species and varied sub-species. \nMagnificent Frigatebird\, by Bob and Dana Fox.\nThey visited four of the islands on their own with local guides moving from island to island by ferry or plane. They then flew to Barbados and boarded the elegant Sea Cloud\, a four-masted sailing vessel from which they explored the remaining five islands. It was a fascinating trip which they managed to squeeze in just before the pandemic changed the world. \nBio: Dana and Bob Fox both began bir ding in their youth. They have birded the US (list 750 species) and the world (6300 species) visiting 6 continents and over 40 countries. They have given numerous talks in MA and NH about the birds of countries they have visited. Dana has spent 50+ summers in NH where she became fascinated by loons. The Loon Preservation Committee presented her with their Spirit of the Loon Award. She is a past Secretary of the Nuttall Ornithological Club\, Past President of the Merrimack Valley Bird Club and frequent speaker. She has written articles on birding and crows in the American Birding Association’s Birding magazine and one on the Lawrence Crow Roost in Bird Observer. Bob has co-authored Birds of New Hampshire\, a 477 page book describing the status and distribution of birds known from NH (2013). He has published in A uk and Wilson Bulletin\, written species accounts for the first MA Breeding Bird Atlas as well as articles in publications of both NH and Mass Audubon Societies. His MA species list is 451. In the past\, Bob collected specimens for five museums including Museum of Comparative Zoology. In addition\, he helped found Manomet Bird Observatory\, and is past President of South Shore Bird Club. He received the Goodhue-Elkins Award (2014) from NH Audubon for “contributions to the ornithology of NH”. This is the Seacoast Chapter annual business meeting for the election of executive board officers. \nThe Seacoast Chapter meets monthly on the second Wednesday except the months of July and August unless there is a special program. 7 pm social and the meetings begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted (entrance doors locked at 7:45 pm). The public is welcome free of charge. 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\, (603) 332-4093 or danielhubbard@peoplepc.com. Cancellations will be posted on The Seacoast Chapter web site: http://www.seacoastchapter.org.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/birding-the-lesser-antilles/
LOCATION:Seacoast Science Center\, Odiorne State Park\, Route 1A\, Rye\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seacoast Chapter":MAILTO:danielhubbard@peoplepc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210407T183141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T203723Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Connection in NH Schools - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:September 7\, 7pm – this program is being postponed until a later date\, tbd\nJamie Hannon\nProfessor of Adventure Education\, Plymouth State University \nChildren aged 6-17 spend most of their weekday waking hours in school. For most students in NH this time is spent primarily indoors or in constructed outdoor environments. As children everywhere experience a decreasing sense of connection to nature\, schools that keep their students indoors are missing an opportunity to improve their kids’ wellness\, social-emotional development and academic achievement. \nThis program takes a close look at one NH public school that has taken a different approach: the Mountain Village Charter School of Plymouth. Serving grades 1-8 with an educational program dedicated to immersive\, daily nature experiences\, the school has experienced numerous successes\, and some challenges too\, as it seeks to bring all its students into a deeper connection with the landscape of NH. \n\n\n\n  \nRegister here. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJamie Hannon has taught outdoor and environmental education for 35 years and is currently a professor of adventure education at Plymouth State University. He dwells with his family in the Asquamchumaukee River valley in the southwestern foothills of the White Mountains. He is a founding member and board chair of the Mountain Village Charter School\, the only nature-based\, Montessori\, public school in the world. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/nature-connection-in-nh-schools/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210318T185339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T153314Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry\, Place\, and Peace of Mind
DESCRIPTION:Poetry offers a medium for expressing mindful connections with nature\, while experiencing the mental health benefits nature provides. Dr. Maria Sanders\, a philosopher\, poet\, and researcher of eudaimonia\, the Greek concept for living full and flourishing lives; will facilitate a discussion on the effect nature has on emotions\, mood\, and sense of well-being. Utilizing poetry from Sanders’ Sunrise Sunset collection\, participants will explore various ways poetry can serve as a conduit between nature and positive mental health. \nRegister for this free webinar through Zoom. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMaria Sanders\, a Philosophy professor at Plymouth State University and licensed attorney\, has dedicated three decades to researching scientific variables for living full and flourishing lives\, including the development of resilience and the exploration of how spaces become meaningful places. During the Fall of 2019\, Dr. Sanders traveled for five months to all fifty states in the United States filming interviews that documented people’s experiences with place. As a public philosopher\, she has written blogs\, curated art exhibitions\, hosted radio and television shows\, and taught philosophy at the college level for over 30 years. Dr. Sanders’ philosophy holds that intentionally selecting\, creating\, and protecting the physical environments within which we feel a natural affinity is essential for living a full and flourishing life. The places where we live\, work\, and spend our leisure must be a good fit for our health and well-being if we are to thrive in our existence. Just as the farmer cares about the soil\, water\, and air around their crops in order to maximize excellent growth of those crops; caring about our natural environments provides an essential place for our physical\, mental\, and spiritual growth and well-being. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/poetry-place-and-peace-of-mind/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210702T165336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T175437Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Land Use to Water Quality in Newfound Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Red Barn Series\, Newfound Audubon\nNo registration necessary – just come and join us! \nSpeaker: Rebecca Hanson\, Executive Director Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) \nWater quality is connected directly to the activities in the land that surrounds it. At the center of the Newfound community\, Newfound Lake is a healthy\, thriving ecosystem. The NLRA has gathered decades of data\, which informs decisions about how to best protect the lake. Rebecca Hanson\, NLRA Executive Director will talk about the health of Newfound Lake and important work throughout the watershed that ensures Newfound is healthy into the future. \nPlease park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. \nRebecca Hanson is the Executive Director of the Newfound Lake Region Association. She has spent a lifetime in and around lakes. After nearly a decade in Wyoming\, she returned home to New Hampshire and spent eight years working for the Squam Lakes Association. Rebecca holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Plymouth State University. Rebecca enjoys exploring the world by foot\, bicycle\, skis\, and canoe. She joined the NLRA in 2019. \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor:
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/connecting-land-use-to-water-quality-in-newfound-watershed/
LOCATION:Red Barn\, 41 North Shore Road\, Hebron\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Red Barn Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newfound Audubon Center":MAILTO:newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210907
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210823T192158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T192158Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:August 23 – September 6\nonline sale\, pick up in person on September 12\nBagley Pond Perennials and McLane Center \nFall is a great time to refresh and enhance your garden with native plants! Bagley Pond Perennials is hosting an online Native Plant Sale to benefit to the McLane Center Pollinator Garden. The two-week event will take place on the Bagley Pond website. People interested in purchasing native plants for their gardens can do so online\, followed by a scheduled pickup at NH Audubon’s McLane Center on September 12\, from 12-4pm.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:NH
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T094925
CREATED:20210702T165002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T175641Z
UID:10000833-1629226800-1629231300@nhaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Connecting to Nature\, Virtually
DESCRIPTION:Red Barn Series\, Newfound Audubon\nNo registration necessary – just come and join us! \nSpeaker: Michael Weinstein\, Director of Sustainability\, Southern New Hampshire University \nResearch has shown that people who feel more connected to nature are more willing to act on behalf of it\, and that effective environmental education can foster greater nature connection. But due to steady growth in distance learning\, as well as events such as the COVID-19 pandemic\, it is unclear how this can occur in virtual space. This talk presents novel research on the experiences of online college students during the pandemic\, and how it may be possible to leverage exciting new information technology to connect people to each other and the environment. \nPlease park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. \nMike Weinstein is the first Director of Sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University. He is a President’s Doctoral Fellow and PhD Candidate in Environmental Studies and Sustainability at Antioch University New England. Mike established and directs the SNHU Arboretum\, a nationally accredited\, 25-acre forested wetland located in Manchester\, NH. He has a background in environmental and STEM education\, conservation\, illustration\, and is an AmeriCorps alumnus and US Army combat veteran. \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor:
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/connecting-to-nature-virtually/
LOCATION:Red Barn\, 41 North Shore Road\, Hebron\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Red Barn Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newfound Audubon Center":MAILTO:newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T094926
CREATED:20210702T164644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T175418Z
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SUMMARY:Peregrine Falcon Recovery in New Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:Red Barn Series\, Newfound Audubon\nNo registration necessary – just come and join us! \nSpeaker: Chris Martin\, Senior Biologist\, NH Audubon \nNH Audubon’s raptor biologist Chris Martin will review several decades of work to restore state-listed Peregrine Falcons in New Hampshire\, and describe management steps and partnerships that have helped bring back these amazing aerial predators. \nPlease park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. \nChris Martin releases a previously injured Peregrine Falcon back to the wild in 2020. Photo by Grace Preston.\nIn close collaboration with NH Fish & Game\, Chris has worked more than 30 years for NH Audubon\, focusing on recovery of several of the state’s endangered and threatened birds of prey like Bald eagles\, Northern Harriers\, and Ospreys.  He recruits\, trains\, and supervises an enthusiastic corps of volunteer field observers who monitor these species all across the state.  \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor:
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/peregrine-falcon-recovery-in-new-hampshire/
LOCATION:Red Barn\, 41 North Shore Road\, Hebron\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Red Barn Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newfound Audubon Center":MAILTO:newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T094926
CREATED:20210702T164323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T153440Z
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SUMMARY:Amphibians and Odonates: Ecosystem Indicators
DESCRIPTION:Red Barn Series\, Newfound Audubon\nNo registration necessary – just come and join us! \nSpeaker: Katie Duryea\, Assistant Professor of Biology\, Southern New Hampshire University \nLearn about Katie’s research at Lund University in Sweden on the reproductive behavior and colorations of odonates (damselflies and dragonflies)\, as well as some of the research that she is doing locally on screening amphibians for chytrid fungus. \nPlease park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. \nKatie Duryea teaches Biology at Southern New Hampshire University. She also is involved in a research project to survey amphibians in the Manchester area for chytrid fungus – a fungus that can threaten amphibian populations. Before teaching at SNHU\, she did postdoctoral work at Lund University in Southern Sweden where she studied the reproductive behavior and genetics of damselfly insects. \n  \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor:
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/amphibians-and-odonates-ecosystem-indicators/
LOCATION:Red Barn\, 41 North Shore Road\, Hebron\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Red Barn Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newfound Audubon Center":MAILTO:newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094926
CREATED:20210318T182954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T210951Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Appreciating our Nocturnal Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:**This program has been cancelled.** \nJoin us during Pollinator Week to learn more about the mysterious and diverse world of moths! They’re our (mostly) nocturnal neighbors that remain largely unseen but play a very important role in our gardens\, while supporting populations of native bird and bat species across the Northeast. Moth diversity has long been considered an indicator of habitat quality and emphasizes the importance of using various native plant\, shrub and tree species in our cultivated landscapes and embracing habitat heterogeneity when making land use decisions. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nSarah Shearer is a graduate student at Antioch University New England (Keene\, NH). Sarah is a MS candidate in the Environmental Studies program with a concentration in Conservation Biology. Endlessly curious with a special affinity for some of the smaller or less-recognized creatures on this planet\, Sarah has primarily focused on studying moths during her time at AUNE. Her other interests besides invertebrates include landscape-scale conservation\, ecological inventories and successive biology. Sarah’s thesis topic is Moth Diversity in Managed Inland Pine Barrens and Heathlands of Massachusetts. She conducted her pilot study during Fall 2019 and her formal research from May to October 2020 with support from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP). Throughout the span of this project\, Sarah has become well-acquainted with various field collection and species identification techniques\, museum specimen preparation and iNaturalist™. Some of Sarah’s previous experience includes the identification of shellfish and gastropods for a study informing the restoration of salt marshes managed by Cape Cod National Seashore. Sarah has also worked on the identification of ant species for Harvard Forest’s “Warm Ants” project and as a Migratory Fish Count Technician\, monitoring the seasonal migration of fish in the Connecticut River for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/appreciating-our-nocturnal-pollinators-impacts-of-land-use-on-moth-species-in-the-northeastern-u-s/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T094926
CREATED:20210702T163927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T175545Z
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SUMMARY:Native BATS of New Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:Red Barn Series\, Newfound Audubon\nNo registration necessary – just come and join us! \nSpeaker: Dr. Katherine York\, Associate Professor of Biology and Chair\, Dept. of Biological Sciences\, Southern New Hampshire University \nThis talk focuses on identifying the eight native species of bats in New Hampshire\, acoustic and stationary monitoring techniques\, and the current status of White nose syndrome among bats in the U.S. \nPlease park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. \nI have worked with animals all my life\, first earning a B.S. in Animal Science and working as a zookeeper and a vet tech\, before receiving my M.Ed. in Secondary Biology Education from UNH. I have always wanted to teach people about animals\, and I think the way we treat animals says a lot about how we ultimately treat the whole Earth. During my Ph.D. program in Natural Resources at UNH\, I focused on environmental ethics and on our human relationship with both animals and the Earth. I have studied bats in New Hampshire for the last few years\, and now monitor the abundance and distribution of bat species in the state using acoustic and stationary techniques. White nose syndrome has devastated many of our native bat populations\, so it is especially important to keep an eye on their numbers and relative health\, as we watch this unfortunate disease progression across North America. \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor:
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/native-bats-of-new-hampshire/
LOCATION:Red Barn\, 41 North Shore Road\, Hebron\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Red Barn Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newfound Audubon Center":MAILTO:newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094926
CREATED:20210318T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T153314Z
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SUMMARY:Beecology: a Citizen Scientist Helping Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Gegear will update participants on the decline of wild pollinators and the importance of collecting critical ecological information that is needed to develop effective conservation and restoration strategies for threatened pollinator species. The Beecology project was developed to recruit citizen scientists from across the region to digitally collect and submit ecological data on native pollinators. You will learn and practice data collection using the smartphone and web apps developed through this project. Participants will have the chance to use online visualization tools to collect data important for improving the quality of native pollinator habitats. \nRegister for this free webinar through Zoom. \n \nThis webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural World talks. This series is supported by a grant through the NH Humanities Council and aims to provide a public and personal space for the examination of environmental ethics\, fostering a deeper understanding of\, appreciation for\, and care of\, our natural world. Programs are free to the public\, and streamed via Zoom\, YouTube\, and Facebook Live.  \nFor more information and to see the entire slate of talks\, visit our series webpage. \nSpeaker Bio: \nRobert J. Gegear is a Professor in the Department of Biology at UMASS Dartmouth and Director of the New England Beecology Project\, a citizen science-based effort to rapidly collect large amounts of ecological data on native pollination networks in New England.  He has been studying the neuroecology and conservation of pollinator-plant systems for over 20 and has over 40 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals\, books\, and the popular press.  In recognition of his ongoing efforts to protect and restore native biodiversity in Massachusetts\, Dr. Gegear was awarded the 2018 Regional Impact Award by the New England Wildflower Society. \n 
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/beecology-a-citizen-scientist-helping-pollinators/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane De Luca":MAILTO:ddeluca@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T094926
CREATED:20210702T163312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T175534Z
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SUMMARY:Owls of New Hampshire - live animal program
DESCRIPTION:Red Barn Series\, Newfound Audubon\nNo registration necessary – just come and join us! \nPresented by: Squam Lakes Science Center \nGreat Horned Owl\, Squam Lakes Science Center.\nWho calls in the night? Who glides on shadowy wings in silent flight? What makes owls such extraordinary night hunters? A Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist will introduce you to some of our state’s owls to help you find out what is myth or fact about these amazing nocturnal birds. \nPlease park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor:
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/owls-of-new-hampshire-live-animal-program/
LOCATION:Red Barn\, 41 North Shore Road\, Hebron\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Animal Talk,Red Barn Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newfound Audubon Center":MAILTO:newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T094926
CREATED:20210702T162542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T175457Z
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SUMMARY:The State of New Hampshire’s Birds
DESCRIPTION:Red Barn Series\, Newfound Audubon\nNo registration necessary – just come and join us! \nSpeaker: Dr. Pamela Hunt\, Senior Biologist- Avian Conservation\, NH Audubon \nIn 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. \nPlease park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. \nPam Hunt has been interested in birds since the tender age of 12\, when an uncle took her to Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. She went on to earn a B.S. in biology from Cornell University\, M.A. in zoology from the University of Montana\, and a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in 1995. Pam came to NH Audubon in 2000 after five years as adjunct faculty at Colby-Sawyer College in New London. In her current position as Avian Conservation Biologist\, she works closely with NH Fish and Game to coordinate and prioritize bird research and monitoring in the state\, and also authored NH’s “State of the Birds” report. Specific areas of interest include habitat use by early successional birds (particularly whip-poor-wills)\, conservation of aerial insectivores (e.g.\, swifts and swallows)\, and the effects of events outside the breeding season on long-distance migrants. Pam also coordinated the “NH Dragonfly Survey\,” a five-year project that mapped distributions of these insects throughout the state\, and remains active in the dragonfly field. \nSpecial thanks to our series sponsor:
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/the-state-of-new-hampshires-birds-2/
LOCATION:Red Barn\, 41 North Shore Road\, Hebron\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Red Barn Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newfound Audubon Center":MAILTO:newfoundaud@nhaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T094926
CREATED:20210323T154509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T203518Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
DESCRIPTION:Join NH Audubon President\, Doug Bechtel\, for a casual birding walk at Massabesic Center in Auburn. There is no registration necessary; this is a free program. Doug will head out from the center at 8am for a one-hour exploration. (Note: the location alternates each week from McLane Center to Massabesic Center.) \nPhoto: Orchard Oriole\, by Len Medlock.
URL:https://nhaudubon.org/event/saturday-birding-with-doug-bechtel-2/2021-06-26/
LOCATION:Massabesic Center\, 26 Audubon Way\, Auburn\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Bechtel":MAILTO:dbechtel@nhaudubon.org
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