NH Audubon

Outings Exhibit
2026-01-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-30 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Outings by Nick Amadeo.
30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon.
Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore of the lake, in the fields– I began learning how to draw and paint five years ago. The works in this exhibit were made primarily en plein air, here and around New England, and in all seasons. This exhibit is a culmination of a long apprenticeship in nature, a tribute to this space, and to all places that allow us to cultivate an appreciation and respect for the natural world.
Examples of Nick Amadeo’s work.
Artist’s Bio: Nicholas Amadeo is a self-taught artist from southern New Hampshire. Working in watercolor for its portability, he focuses on the process of painting outdoors to study the individual’s encounter with nature in the tradition of plein air landscape painters.

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

New Hampshire Bald Eagle Monitoring Using NestStory: A Training Webinar for Volunteers
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 | NH
Bald Eagle populations in New Hampshire have rebounded after decades of conservation concern, thanks to the time and effort of volunteers across the state. In order to ensure that this trend continues, we are moving to a new data collection system that will accurately and consistently track activity and trends: NestStory. NestStory is an online web application that allows volunteers to collect and submit their Bald Eagle monitoring data in a consistent and efficient format to NH Audubon. In this webinar, you will learn about this new system of Bald Eagle data collection. After this training, you will be ready to head into the field and begin documenting breeding activity using the updated protocols, ensuring that your observations contribute directly to long-term Bald Eagle population monitoring efforts.
Register here.
Cover photo by Iain MacLeod.

Backyard Winter Bird Survey Practice Walk
2026-01-30 08:30 - 09:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Practice your bird identification skills in anticipation of the Backyard Winter Bird Survey! Join Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center & Public Programs Coordinator, and Grace McCulloch, Community Science Project Leader, as we look for common winter birds in NH and learn tricks to identify them. Grace will also introduce this survey, which has been done for 35+ years, and will be around to answer any questions about the survey.
We will meet at the front doors of the Massabesic Center’s main building. This is an informal walk intended for novice birdwatchers, but experienced birdwatchers are also welcome to share their experience. The Massabesic Sanctuary is home to many woodland and grassland birds. Species seen recently include Eastern Bluebird, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Common Raven.
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 snowy, soggy, or muddy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Enchanted Owls Exhibit
2026-01-30 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 11:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant
Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to their mates. It’s like an enchanted forest at different times of the year when all varieties of birds are singing.
On a recent walk I looked in front of me and saw a fledgling owl perched on a dead log on the ground. It was a Barred Owl very young, who may have had its first flight out of the nest and was checking out the ground around him. The next day I found on the path his sibling low in a tree learning how to hunt for food. The mother was seen with big full wings saying, “Stay back from my nest.” It had to be close by but not to be seen.
My home studio is called the “Hooking Nest”, where I watch the Red-tailed Hawks circling my bird feeders. We watch many owls around our pond hunting for small prey from the treetops. The Blue Herons and Mallards sometimes stop by for a swim.
Please enjoy my Owl & Raptor Fiber Art Hooked Birds.

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

Garden Craft Event for Seniors: Cardmaking with Blooms
2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join us as we brighten our winter days in search of spring blooms with this creative card-making opportunity with beautiful pressed flowers! Drop by the NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center between 10am and 12pm on Wednesday February 4th to make several unique cards with pressed flowers collected and preserved from the Massabesic Center gardens and the home gardens of UNH Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Plan on spending an hour (or two) with us to create 1-2 greeting cards perfect for any occasion and/or Valentine’s Day. Each card will take approximately 45-minutes, and all supplies will be provided.
This in-person workshop will take place entirely indoors, in the main conference room. Dress for the weather for the short, easy walk from the dirt parking lot to the building. Workstations will be assigned in a group setting. Chairs are provided, but some of the work may require standing, and you may want to move around the room to select materials. Special accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided with advanced notice.
This FREE drop-in event is designed for seniors (age 65 and up), but all ages are welcome.
Activities will be led by UNH Extension Advanced Master Gardener Doris Buco, and UNH Ext Master Gardener Stephanie Hanson, both dedicated volunteers for NH Audubon.
An RSVP is required by Feb 2nd to help ensure adequate supplies. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows. (Limit: 20 attendees.)
Inclement weather date: Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Confirmation of program date and time will be sent to all registrants on Feb 3rd.
This program is made possible thanks to grant funding from the NH Master Gardeners Alumni Association (NHMGAA).

Backyard Winter Bird Survey Webinar
2026-02-05 18:30 - 19:30 | NH
Learn More About the Backyard Winter Bird Survey!
Get ready to count your birds and join us for this fun, informative webinar on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6:30pm. In this webinar, you’ll:

Learn how to participate in the survey, from observing your birds to submitting your data.
Master the identification of commonly confused bird species.
Explore what 35+ years of survey data reveal about winter bird population trends in New Hampshire.
Get tips on reporting your birds using our new online survey form.

Sign up here for the webinar.
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced birder, this webinar will give you the skills and confidence to contribute valuable data to this important project. If you can’t attend, don’t worry. We will post a link to the recording. Note: you do not need to tune into the webinar to participate.

Chris Martin's Retirement Open House
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Raptor Biologist Chris Martin has retired after 35 years at NH Audubon – celebrate his incredible impact with us! This event is an informal Open House style format, so stop by the McLane Center to share some memories and gratitude with Chris and conservation friends.
**As of Feb.2 this event has reached capacity** Please email Zoe zdawson@nhaudubon.org if you’ve RSVPed but can no longer attend.

Zoom Program with the Seacoast Chapter: North American Bird Declines are Greatest Where Species are Most Abundant
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | NH
This program is a follow-up to our February 2021 30 Billion Birds Lost program by Ken Rosenberg of Cornell. This program will discuss a new expansive study of North American bird population trends that was published in Science May 2025.
Effective bird conservation has been limited by a lack of fine-scale population data. This talk presents new analyses using data from eBird to estimate changes in abundance for 495 North American bird species from 2007 to 2021 at a 27-kilometer resolution. Results reveal widespread but spatially complex declines; while 75% of species are declining overall, 97% show both increasing and decreasing trends in different areas. Strikingly, declines are often steepest where species are most abundant. These findings offer a new lens on population dynamics and provide sharper tools to guide urgent, targeted conservation efforts.
Bio: Dr. Courtney Davis is an Assistant Professor of Global Biodiversity and Ecoinformatics at Cornell University. Her research integrates large-scale data science, ecology, and conservation biology to understand the status and trends of biodiversity. She leads interdisciplinary projects that harness participatory science data, remote sensing, AI, and statistical modeling to inform conservation decision making and practice. Her work has been featured in leading scientific journals and widely used by agencies, NGOs, and the private sector working to conserve global biodiversity.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2026-02-13 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Birding outings with NH Audubon are starting up again! Led by Newfound Center & Public Programs 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.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Backyard Winter Bird Survey
2026-02-14 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-02-15 00:00 - 23:59 | NH
39th Annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey
February 14–15, 2026
Join NH Audubon this winter for the 39th annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey, a statewide participatory science project that invites you to observe and report the birds visiting your backyard. Your observations help track winter bird populations and long-term trends across New Hampshire.
How it works: Watch the birds in your backyard for as long as you’d like during the survey weekend, record the species you see, and submit your observations using the online form. Whether you spend fifteen minutes or several hours, every count makes a difference.
Visit the brand new Backyard Winter Bird Survey website to explore stories of 20 focal species, identification tips, and practical advice on how to help winter birds thrive. You’ll also find past results, participant photos, and learn how your data supports our understanding of winter birds.
Learn more and participate: https://backyardwinterbirds.nhaudubon.org/
Submit your data: https://backyardwinterbirds.nhaudubon.org/submit-your-data/
Be part of this long-running participatory science project and help support bird conservation in New Hampshire!
