Native Plant Sale
2022-09-08 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join us for the Massabesic Center Native Plant Sale!
Bagley Pond Perennials will be at the center with a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for purchase. Bagley Pond is a native perennial farm that follows organic practices. Their goal is to provide home gardeners with pollinator safe, native plants and shrubs to support our native pollinators and wildlife. Bagley Ponds will be graciously donating a portion of sales to NH Audubon, to support our mission of protecting NH’s environment for wildlife and for people.
NH Audubon Staff and Garden Volunteers, including UNH-Extension Master Gardeners, will be available to answer your questions about gardening, pollinators, native wildlife, and native plants.
While browsing, be sure to tour our Massabesic Center gardens.
Photo: Cardinal Flower (Diane DeLuca)

Timeless Nature Art Exhibit
2022-09-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-22 11:00 - 17:00 and 6 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The McLane Center presents the artwork of Merrimack River Painters in an exhibit called “Timeless Nature.” The exhibit is visible during open hours (Tues-Fri 11am-5pm), September 9 through October 14, 2022.
Timeless Nature
“We are a group of experienced artists from New Hampshire and Maine, who share a love of nature. We have been showing our art individually and as a group for more than 15 years. We celebrate the joy of creating with our audience.
We are not a timid bunch, but women who are risk takers in our art and our approach to showing it. We have been together as a group for over 15 years, Merrimack River Painters (MRP) meet monthly and over the years we have evolved from watercolor to other mediums such as collage, oils, acrylics, pastels, cold wax, etc.
We try to come together to share our experiences with each other. During COVID we met even more frequently via ZOOM. We support and nurture our creative spirits together.”
Members are:

Marilyn Eimon
Claudette Gammon
Terry Heinzmann
Betsy Janeway
Dustan Knight
Susan Levenson
Ann Lynch
Mary Ruedig
Ann Saunderson
Kathy Tangney
Jan Wittmer

Painting by Claudette Gammon.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2022-09-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center (MAC) in Auburn.
This is an informal birding walk that begins at MAC and explores the trails with local birder, 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.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles.
Cost: $8 Members/$10 Non-members. Registration is required; please purchase your tickets (below), although there are no actual hard-copy tickets.
Photo- Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

Buds & Blooms: The Magic of Monarch Migration
2022-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
How can one, with paper wings, withstand the challenges of a 3,000-mile journey? At this time of year, it’s not just the birds preparing to migrate south! The monarch butterflies here in NH are about to flutter their way down to the forests of northern Mexico. Let’s imagine we are monarch butterflies as we discover some of the challenges a 3,000-mile adventure presents when you weigh less than a tic-tac, can’t get wet, and use the sun as your GPS to get you safely across the continent. NOTE: This program takes place at our Massabesic Center in Auburn.
Intended for kids and families, the Buds & Blooms Series is a compilation of five in-person public programs intended to introduce participants to the magic and wonder of our native plants and pollinators. Occurring monthly through October, each program highlights a topic pertaining to pollinators and includes an interactive activity as well as a take away. Parental supervision is required and content/material is best suited for children ages 4-12.
This program is free of cost, but RSVP’s are required to reserve your spot.
Photo Credit: Pixabay

BBW Strafford County Farm-Autumn
2022-09-11 08:00 - 12:00 | NH
With diverse habitats for water birds, raptors and song birds, this 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. Meet at 8 am across from the Stafford County Work Program at 266 County Farm Road; follow County Farm Road and take a left at the stop sign and then an immediate left to continue along behind the jail to the parking lot across from the entrance to the Stafford County Work Program.
Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have six Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2022. 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. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Marine Debris in the Gulf of Maine
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
Join the New Hampshire Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their in person September program: Marine Debris in the Gulf of Maine.
The US and Canadian Partners have launched a binational effort to address marine debris in the Gulf of Maine. The Gulf of Maine Association has been awarded $367, 839 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program to partner with NOAA, Gulf of Maine Council, Blue Ocean Society for the Marine Environment, Center for Coastal Studies, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, Maine Coastal Program-Maine Department of Marine Resources, Surfrider Foundation, Urban Harbors Institute and the five jurisdictions bordering the Gulf of Maine to create an international collaborative approach for addressing plastic and other marine debris in the Gulf of Maine watershed. Presenter Jen Kennedy, Executive Director of the Blue Ocean Society, will help us learn about marine debris in the Gulf, local research and education efforts, and how we can help.
The Seacoast Chapter meets monthly on the second Wednesday except the months of July and August unless there is a special program. Refreshments are served at 7 pm 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. In person 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.
For more information see our web site at http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs. Cancellations will be announced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs.

BBW Pickering Ponds-Autumn
2022-09-18 08:00 - 12:00 | NH
An encore of the very popular Pickering Ponds walk on September 7. One of the top 10 birding spots in New Hampshire, this walk will traverse Rochester city park trails along the Cocheco River and around the former wastewater treatment settling ponds. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 8am. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #374). Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have six Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this fall, 2022. 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. Children are gladly welcome with an adult. Participants should be fully vaccinated and are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Bird Walk at Ponemah Bog
2022-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Rhodora Drive, Amherst, NH, United States
Learn about bird species and habitats at the Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary in Amherst, NH.
Richard Bielawski will lead the walk.
Limited to 10 attendees per session. Sign up on a first come basis. To register, contact George Rollend.
Registration Deadline: September 21.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2022-09-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center in Auburn.
This is an informal birding walk that begins at MAC and explores the trails with local birder, 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.
Binocular rental included with ticket. Please dress for the weather. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles.
Cost: $8 Members/$10 Non-members. Registration is required; please purchase your tickets (below), although there are no actual hard-copy tickets.
Photo- Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)
2022-09-25 08:00 - 12:00 | NH
Established in 1992, the Great Bay NWR is home of over 225 species of birds. Join trip leader Susan Wrisley for a two mile loop through some of the refuge’s fields, forests, and beaver wetlands, including an overlook of Great Bay itself. Meet at the refuge parking area at 8 am.
Contact: Susan Wrisley at susan@wrisleyart.com
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Photography Workshop at Massabesic Center
2022-09-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: September 28th, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Price: $12 for members, $15 for non-members
Join local nature photographer, Tracy Brunner, at the Massabesic Center for a late afternoon photo hike along Massabesic Lake. The walk will start at the Center and continue on the trails to photograph the beautiful lakeshore landscapes and the local wildlife. During the workshop, Tracy will discuss tips for getting the most out of your landscape photographs, will provide suggestions for camera settings and creative compositions, and answer your photography questions.
Recommended Equipment:
· Camera with spare batteries
· Comfortable walking shoes

· Wide, standard, or zoom lenses (any will will work)
· Tripod (optional)
· Polarizer or neutral density filters (optional)

Photo credit: Tracy Brunner

Professional Development - Back to School Gardening
2022-09-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: September 29th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Price: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
Advance registration required. Registration deadline: September 26th.
Registration Limit: 30 participants.
Join Richard Hodges from ReTreeUs to discover a novel way to grow schoolyard gardens. We’ll talk about sheet mulching techniques, succession planting, and building organic matter with an easy-to-do method. You’ll also learn the basic considerations and steps for planning and starting a schoolyard garden. UNH-Extension Master Gardener Maureen Sinclair will be on hand to talk specifics about pollinator gardens, as well.
After the presentation, we’ll see these methods and more in action while touring the successful Teaching and Demonstration Garden, which is maintained through a partnership between NH Audubon and UNH-Extension, and provides the public with research-based, sustainable gardening information and skills that benefit our environment for wildlife and for people.
This program will take place both indoors and outdoors rain or shine. If it downpours, we will postpone. Dress for the weather!

Nature's Beauty Art Exhibit
2022-09-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
September 30 – November 29, 2022 at Massabesic Center in Auburn

The Manchester Artists Association presents “Nature’s Beauty”, a celebration of art and nature. Thirteen talented artists will be exhibiting works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and photography. The Manchester Artists Association is a group of dedicated artists whose motto is “Artists Helping Artists”. The organization was formed in 1966 to provide fellowship, learning and inspiration to artists who are engaged or interested in the pursuit of fine art.
“Nature’s Beauty” is visible at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center during open hours, September 30 to November 29, from 12pm-5pm Tues – Fri, and 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun. Please note the viewing room may be closed to the public during private events and education presentations (note: specific closures Oct. 1 and Oct. 25-31).

A public reception, to experience the works with the artists, will be held on October 9, 12pm to 3pm.
All works are available for immediate purchase, including additional prints and cards displayed in the store, with 30% of the proceeds going to support the mission of NH Audubon.
Featured artists:

Sharon Allen
Noella Breault
Virginia Demers
Therese DesRosiers
Paul Ducret
Judy Gelinas
Laurie Lafleur
Aline Lotter
Madeleine Minard
Howard Muscott
James O’Donnell
Rollande Rousselle
Susan Snay

Images, pictured left to right: “In the Distance” by Rollande Rousselle, “Gliding Swan” by Virginia Demers, and “Forest Stream” by James O’Donnell.

Birch St Community Gardens
2022-10-02 07:30 - 10:30 | NH
Join us for a round-up of sparrows and other fall migrants at the Community Gardens off Clinton Street in Concord. Fourteen species of sparrows have been seen here, more than any single location in the state, including both Clay-colored and Vesper Sparrows. Dickcissel, Blue Grosbeak, and Sedge Wren have also made appearances here. Meet at 7:30am at Birch Street (the road is now signed!).
Contact: Zeke Cornell at zekecornell@gmail.com
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.
