Party Animals Exhibit
2026-04-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Party Animals by Bethany Clarke
This exhibit runs at the McLane Center in Concord from March 11-May 2, 2026.
Description: Handprinted linocuts featuring an array of native New Hampshire plants and animals. The images are all initially sketched by hand and then transferred onto linoleum blocks. They are then carved with a blade. For printing, the blocks are rolled with ink, and paper is pressed onto them with a barren and body weight. When pulled up, the paper includes a reverse image of the block. All prints have natural variances in tone due to human touch, which is what makes them special.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.
Bio: Bethany is a public school teacher and linocut printmaker living in Concord. Her prints feature a whimsical array of plants and animals native to New Hampshire. In addition to printing on paper, she upcycles thrifted clothing with hand-printed patches and scrap quilted appliqué pieces. Her studio is in her basement, where her two cats like to assist in the creative process.

The Wildlife and Landscape of New England Exhibit
2026-04-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Wildlife and Landscape of New England by Jason Davini
This exhibit runs at the Massabesic Center in Auburn from March 5-April 29, 2026.
Description: This show will feature the landscapes and animals that Jason has come across over the decades of his picture-taking. From Sunrises at the beaches and mountains, to the smallest animals, Jason has almost seen it all. Each picture was taken by Jason, after countless hours of waiting for the perfect moment.
Examples of Jason’s photography. (Click to enlarge.)
Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.
Bio: Jason is a Manchester native, but he often leaves the city to venture into the wild to pursue his passion. Jason’s specialty is photographing native wildlife, plants, and scenery, often spending countless hours patiently waiting for the moment when perfect light arrives, or his wary subject finally presents itself. And when the subject and light arrive at the same time, Jason’s eye for his art comes alive. With an eye for detail and beauty often gone unseen by others, Jason is able to capture a moment frozen in time and space – a most magical moment for all to enjoy. Jason specializes in nature photography but is also available for events or photo shoots of your choosing.
Jason Davini’s Photography: 603.660.4977; Jason.pinkfloydfan@gmail.com

Spring Fling
2026-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
The snow is melting and we can see more colors. We’re going to learn what happens when spring comes!
Join New Hampshire Audubon at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton to explore nature with your 3-5 year old! Programs will begin at 10 a.m. and last about 45 minutes each. This is an outdoor location with no bathroom facilities. Please dress children for the weather and be ready to walk on the trail, sit on logs and the ground, and dig in the dirt!
Programs will be cancelled if poor weather is predicted during the program; participants will be notified by email or phone of cancellations.
For detailed directions to the preserve, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps, or visit here. Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes prior to the program so that sessions can start on time.
This program is free, with a suggested $5 donation to support NH Audubon’s Annual Fund. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, there is no cost for Hopkinton residents. If you feel inspired to give, your donation supports priorities like environmental education for people of all ages across New Hampshire.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2026-04-04 08:00 - 10:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the McLane Center! McLane is home to grassland, forest, and freshwater habitats. We will look for migrating birds such as Tree Swallows, Pine Warblers, and Wood Ducks.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the center parking lot and explores the trails with local birder and NH Audubon volunteer Joe Mahoney. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. If you are new to birding, come and learn the basics! If you are an avid birder, come to learn new techniques, network with other birders, or share your expertise with the group.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over varied trails with some elevation change through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. 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. Please contact Director of Education Lauren Betz with any event questions.

Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Bird program with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 | NH
Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Bird – Wednesday, April 8
Grassland birds such as the Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark are declining throughout their ranges. In this talk, we review the history and ecology of these species, with a focus on New Hampshire and the Northeast US, then shift to the conservation challenges they face and some of the things people can do to overcome these threats.
Bio: Pam 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 then 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, NH. 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.
Contact: Dan Hubbard, 603 978-0218, danielhubbard@peoplepc.com

Odiorne Point State Park field trip with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-11 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
Odiorne Point State Park – Saturday, April 11, 8:15 am
With ocean, bay, marsh, beach, woodland and even a bit of old orchard, Odiorne Point is a magnet for birds. Join trip leader Stuart Varney for a walk around the varied habitats of the park to look for waterfowl, migrating ducks and shorebirds, and early spring passerines. Meet at the main Odiorne Point parking lot at 8:15 (the park opens at 8:00). The walk is expected to last for a couple of hours. A small entrance fee for the park is required. Contact: Stuart Varney at stuart.varney@lonza.com with questions. The trip is limited to 20 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

NestWatch Volunteer Training: Eastern Bluebird and Tree Swallow Monitoring
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Learn about and get involved in a participatory science project to monitor field-nesting birds at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center!
This workshop will teach you how to collect conservation data as a NestWatch Monitor. You’ll learn detailed identification skills for bird species and nests most often encountered in the nesting boxes at Massabesic, including Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Black-capped Chickadees, and House Wrens. We’ll review predator and disease control methods, invasive species mitigation, and information about nest protections afforded by migratory bird laws. We’ll touch on terminology and general life history information, and we’ll celebrate the sanctuary’s nesting success with a summary review of this 25-year long project. NH Audubon Massabesic Center is home to almost 80 monitored nest boxes; can you guess how many Tree Swallow fledglings have taken flight at Massabesic over the last twenty years?
We will begin in the classroom at 9am for a 2.5-hour presentation, with a short break for snacks (bring your own snacks or lunch and water). After the break, we’ll head outside to learn the trails and nest box locations, clean out residual nest materials from last year, and practice field identification of early season birds.
If you’d like to join our volunteer team after learning what it takes, we’ll collect your information and start you down the path to becoming a NestWatch Monitor with NH Audubon. Attendees are not required to become volunteers; you can learn the process and take your new skills with you anywhere! Space in the volunteer program is limited, so we cannot guarantee every attendee a spot in our program.
This adult-focused presentation is required for all new NestWatch Monitor volunteers at the Massabesic Center. Minors who wish to become volunteers must be accompanied by trained adults to ensure robust data collection. Established volunteers are welcome to enjoy a refresher but are not required to repeat the training course.
NestWatch Monitors are expected to contribute one to two hours each week from May to August to record data in their designated zones.
Presenters:
Bob Krewson, NH Audubon Bluebird Monitor Volunteer Leader
Kimmie Whiteman, Massabesic Center Director
Bob Krewson, along with Logan Young, were awarded the 2024 John Thalheimer Volunteer Award for their dedication to this project. The knowledge they share during this workshop builds from over a decade of research gathered under their leadership.
Cost: This program is free to attend. If you feel inspired to support New Hampshire Audubon’s work, please consider a gift to our Annual Fund at nhaudubon.org/donate. Your contribution supports priorities like environmental education for people of all ages across NH, stewardship of nearly 10,000 acres of conserved habitat, science-based environmental policy and advocacy, and statewide conservation research and wildlife monitoring.
Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.
Registration Required by April 9, 2026. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, but late registrants may miss pre-workshop or cancellation communications. Limit 50 attendees.
Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk up to one mile over mostly flat, but uneven gravel and grassy terrain. Long sleeves, pants, bug spray and sunscreen are strongly recommended. The outdoor portion of this course will be postponed in the event of severe weather. Participants who do not wish to become volunteer monitors are not required to attend the outdoor portion of this class. By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.
Please note, the original start time of this event has been amended. This program will take place from 9am to 11:30am.
Want to build a bird house to take home with you after the program? Register here for another event to continue the fun!
Cover image by Chris Kenney.

Build-a-Birdhouse
2026-04-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Celebrate the return of our nesting bird species at the Massabesic Center and Wildlife Sanctuary by joining us for a fun-filled experience crafting your very own birdhouse!
Get hands on with power drills and rough pine boards in a safe family-friendly environment. Learn basic carpentry skills as you assemble pre-cut and pre-drilled kits suitable for a variety of species, including Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Black-capped Chickadees, and House Wrens.
You’ll learn how to attract these species to your backyard and how to promote successful nesting. We’ll teach you how to build and install the boxes, how to protect against predators and pests, and how to provide the best habitat for your preferred bird species. We’ll also provide resources, including up-close nest examples, to help you identify the birds that take up residence in your new birdhouse.
This hands-on activity will take place primarily indoors in our historic Broad Barn, located a few steps down the trail from the Massabesic Center’s main entrance. Sign in and receive your kit at the registration table at the main entrance. We’ll direct you to the activity based on your timeslot registration.
Dress for the weather, as the barn is not temperature controlled. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided if you contact Massabesic Center Director Kimmie Whiteman. The barn entrance has two steps that limit wheelchair access into the main space, but modified workstations can be provided upon request (please provide one week’s notice).
There are 60 birdhouse kits available this year. Limit 1 birdhouse per family or residence. Walk-ins will be permitted as space allows, with birdhouses available only if supplies last.
Time slots for building experiences have been created to help manage construction station space limitations. Please select a timeslot below for your group’s birdhouse construction experience. Each family or residence should RSVP for only 1 ticket. RSVP Required by April 9, 2026.
Short, informal bird hikes will take place throughout the afternoon, if the weather allows. As interested groups form, Volunteer Joe Mahoney will lead 20-minute walks on the All Persons Trail in hopes of seeing Eastern Bluebirds and early migrants newly arrived from their spring migration display courtship and nesting behavior in the Massabesic Center’s hayfield and gardens. You’ll witness the sanctuary’s network of over 80 nest boxes in action! By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.
The Nature Lab, Nature Shop, Art Exhibit, gardens and trails will be open to all visitors throughout the event! Explore the center and sanctuary before or after you build your birdhouse or walk with Joe. Bathrooms and drinking fountains are available. For visitors interested in a more in-depth presentation about nesting birds and the NestWatch participatory science project, consider also signing up for the (adult-oriented) NestWatch Volunteer Training workshop in the morning.
Parking is available in the dirt lot directly in front of the center. Muddy conditions may be present; sturdy shoes are recommended. Close-toed shoes are suggested when working with carpentry materials.
Cover photo by Chris Kenney.

Returning North with the Spring with the Lakes Region Chapter
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | The Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, 03254, United States
Returning North with the Spring: Retracing the Journey of Naturalist Edwin Way Teale

In 1947, Edwin Way Teale, the most popular naturalist in the decade between Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson, followed the progress of spring over four months from the Everglades to the summit of Mount Washington. His best-selling book, North with the Spring, recounts the epic journey he and his wife Nellie undertook.

In 2012, John Harris set out to retrace Teale’s route, stopping at unfamiliar wild places on the same calendar date on which Teale visited. Using Teale’s journal notes and photographs, Harris examined and compared changes in the flora, fauna, and lives of the people along the way. His account documents the losses, details the transformations, and celebrates the victories, for a remarkable number of east coast refuges have grown wilder during the intervening years.

John R. Harris is currently an adjunct faculty member in Environmental Science at Franklin Pierce University. He holds a Ph.D. in British and American literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has taught courses in nature writing, environmental literacy, regional history, American literature, and composition at Franklin Pierce University. In addition, he has organized and helped to edit two regional anthologies, Where the Mountain Stands Alone and Beyond the Notches: Stories of North Country New Hampshire.

Piscassic Greenway field trip with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-17 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
Piscassic Greenway, Neal Mill Rd, Newmarket – Friday, April 17th 8:00 AM
Return to Newmarket with Juli Tyson to see who’s arriving for spring. We’ll walk from Newmarket to Newfields on this beautifully diverse trail. From forest, to wetland, to well-managed successional habitat, there’s a vast range of species to be found. Tree Swallows, Belted Kingfishers, herons, warblers, birds of prey, and many more! The walk will be 2 miles or less on flat terrain with a very slow pace, stopping as long as we would like along the wildlife viewing platform at the wetland.
Contact Juli Tyson with questions jstyson17@gmail.com. The trip is limited to 20 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Spider Web Wonders
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Spiders may look scary, but they play an important role in the ecosystem. Plus they’re really good at building their own unique homes!
Join New Hampshire Audubon at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton to explore nature with your 3-5 year old! Programs will begin at 10 a.m. and last about 45 minutes each. This is an outdoor location with no bathroom facilities. Please dress children for the weather and be ready to walk on the trail, sit on logs and the ground, and dig in the dirt!
Programs will be cancelled if poor weather is predicted during the program; participants will be notified by email or phone of cancellations.
For detailed directions to the preserve, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps, or visit here. Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes prior to the program so that sessions can start on time.
This program is free, with a suggested $5 donation to support NH Audubon’s Annual Fund. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, there is no cost for Hopkinton residents. If you feel inspired to give, your donation supports priorities like environmental education for people of all ages across New Hampshire.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.
