NH Audubon

BBW: Burley Farms
2025-05-03 07:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | NH
With fields, forests, a beaver pond, and a heron rookery Burley Farms is a great spot to look for early spring migrants and breeding water birds. Join trip leader David Blezard to explore some of the property’s varied habitats. Meet at the parking area at 245 North River Rd in Epping at 7:00 am. Contact: David Blezard or call 603-343-1223.
The trip will be limited to 20 participants. As the trip nears, please revisit this website to sign up.

(The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have eight Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring. 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 are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.)

Birding Outing at the John Brockway Nature Preserve
2025-05-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the John Brockway Nature Preserve! The Brockway Preserve houses forest and wetland habitat, and has great conditions for birds like Song Sparrows, Great Blue Herons, and Wood Ducks.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the center parking lot and explores the trails with former NH Audubon biologist Mark Suomala and Newfound Center Coordinator Devin Guilfoyle. 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 mostly flat trials through wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk. We will meet in the preserve’s parking lot on Farrington Corner Road in Hopkinton. For detailed instructions on how to get to the preserve, search Brockway Pond on Google Maps, or visit here.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.

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

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

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

Creative Nature Ventures Exhibit
2025-05-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
This exhibit highlights the nature-inspired work of a group of local artists, led by Bill Turner, that meets once a week at Creative Ventures, located in Milford, NH. During these sessions, typically 8-10 artists bring their work (either an in-progress or a completed work). Each piece is displayed before the group and generates a friendly discussion centered on suggestions that help lead to a more exciting work of art. The main focus of the work is realism, however, abstract artists also benefit from the feedback process. Recently, there has been a nature focus within the group, including many paintings of bird species, in particular. Collaborating with NH Audubon to display these pieces is a natural connection. We look forward to generating interest and excitement for our works with other art-, bird-, and nature- enthusiasts.

The exhibit will be on display in the Massabesic Center’s large function room during regular operating hours. Viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals and education programs. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Better Homes and Windows: A Workshop for Building a Better Habitat for Birds
2025-05-05 17:00 - 18:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is creating bird-friendly cities and communities. Help create a better community for birds by learning how to make different types of bird habitats and steps you can take to protect birds in your area! Learn how you can build different bird homes for different species and how to reduce bird window collisions, which are estimated to kill one billion birds per year. Members of the education department will demonstrate how to build different bird homes, how to reduce the likelihood of bird-window collisions, and other things you can do to protect migrating birds.
This is a free event with an open house format; feel free to show up at any time within the event time frame. RSVP (one per family) by Friday, May 2 if you would like to participate in the workshop. Walk-ins who wish to observe or ask questions are welcome. Limit to one birdhouse per family.
(Cover image credit to Environment for the Americas.)

BBW: Pickering Ponds
2025-05-07 07:00 - 09:00 | NH
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 7:00 AM. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #452). Contact: Dan Hubbard or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 25 participants. As the trip nears, please revisit this website to sign up.

(The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have eight Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring. 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 are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.)

McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit
2025-05-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center May 7-June 27 to see Kate Osgood’s McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit. A reception will be held May 9 from 4-6pm.
“The pollinator garden at McLane Center is an ever-evolving mosaic of flora and fauna. As a volunteer, working in the gardens has afforded me the wonderful experience of getting to know the plants and the critters that coexist. My photography attempts to highlight these interactions and to share with human visitors the beauty and the importance of the gardens.”

Bio: Kate Osgood is a landscape architect and nature photographer. Originally from Exeter, she lived and worked out west for many years before returning to the area. Her work and photography is rooted in natural systems and a deep love of nature.
“The protection and enhancement of natural systems and wildlife ecology is the driving force behind my designs and photography. I believe that the more people experience the beauty of nature, the more likely they are to become invested in its protection and thus foster stewardship for future generations.”

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

NH Audubon Book Club Meeting 2 - Tina Morris's Return to the Sky
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | NH
Join us via Zoom for a discussion and analysis of Return to the Sky. In this book, writer Tina Morris tells about her experience in a project to reintroduce bald eagles to New York State in the mid-1970s, discussing the challenges of both resuscitating our national symbol and being a young woman in a male-dominated field. The meeting, facilitated by Newfound Center Coordinator and Environmental Educator Devin Guilfoyle, will focus on themes, reactions, and takeaways from this book. We will break into groups during the meeting to allow for greater participation and closer conversation. Come prepared to share your thoughts and ideas!
You can support NH Audubon and purchase these books at the McLane Center Nature Store, Massabesic Center Nature Shop, or online.
Please RSVP below and Devin will email a Zoom invitation before the meeting.

BBW: Piscassic Greenway
2025-05-09 06:30 - 08:30 | NH
The Southeast Land Trust’s Piscassic Greenway provides an important link between 4,000 acres of protected land between Newmarket and Exeter. There are approximately 3.5 miles of trails on the property that pass through open fields, ponds, wetlands, and mature forests. Join trip leader Roger Stephenson to look for resident birds and early migrants. Meet at 6:30 am at the parking lot at the end of Halls Mill Rd. Contact: Roger Stephenson.
The trip is limited to 15 participants. As the trip nears, please revisit this website to sign up.

(The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have eight Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring. 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 are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.)

McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit
2025-05-09 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center May 7-June 27 to see Kate Osgood’s McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit. A reception will be held today from 4-6pm!
“The pollinator garden at McLane Center is an ever-evolving mosaic of flora and fauna. As a volunteer, working in the gardens has afforded me the wonderful experience of getting to know the plants and the critters that coexist. My photography attempts to highlight these interactions and to share with human visitors the beauty and the importance of the gardens.”

Bio: Kate Osgood is a landscape architect and nature photographer. Originally from Exeter, she lived and worked out west for many years before returning to the area. Her work and photography is rooted in natural systems and a deep love of nature.
“The protection and enhancement of natural systems and wildlife ecology is the driving force behind my designs and photography. I believe that the more people experience the beauty of nature, the more likely they are to become invested in its protection and thus foster stewardship for future generations.”

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

McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit Reception
2025-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane today from 4-6pm to celebrate Kate Osgood’s McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit!
“The pollinator garden at McLane Center is an ever-evolving mosaic of flora and fauna. As a volunteer, working in the gardens has afforded me the wonderful experience of getting to know the plants and the critters that coexist. My photography attempts to highlight these interactions and to share with human visitors the beauty and the importance of the gardens.”

Bio: Kate Osgood is a landscape architect and nature photographer. Originally from Exeter, she lived and worked out west for many years before returning to the area. Her work and photography is rooted in natural systems and a deep love of nature.
“The protection and enhancement of natural systems and wildlife ecology is the driving force behind my designs and photography. I believe that the more people experience the beauty of nature, the more likely they are to become invested in its protection and thus foster stewardship for future generations.”

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

Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day Walk One
2025-05-10 06:00 - 08:00 | NH
The 23rd Annual Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, 10 May 2025. Two consecutive walks are free and open to the public. The first event, which starts at 6 am and ends at 8 am, meets at the overlook at Airport Marsh on Airport Road in Whitefield, NH. Airport Marsh has a mix of water, wetland, shrub, and grassland habitats. Over the past several years, 183 species have been recorded at Airport Marsh, although we will be happy with 40 species.
The second event starts at the Pondicherry Trailhead at 289 Airport Road in Whitefield, NH, at 8 am. We will walk the rail trail to Cherry Pond, a distance of 1.5 miles. We will look and listen for various warblers and other species. From the Tudor Richard Observation Platform at Cherry Pond, guides will lead walks to Little Cherry Pond, searching for black-backed woodpeckers and migrating warblers. We will also visit Moorhen Marsh for wetland species, including marsh wrens and swamp sparrows. We have several expert volunteer guides to help us find and identify species.
We generally finish around 2 pm, although birders can stay longer or leave earlier. The total walking distance for the Cherry and Little Cherry Ponds walk is around 5 miles with an elevation change of only 20 feet. Bring binoculars, lunch, water, and dress for the weather. We may encounter a few black flies. This particular date is often the birdiest weekend of the migration season. The event is free and is sponsored by the Ammonoosuc Chapter of NH Audubon, Friends of Pondicherry, and the Silvio Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
The World Migratory Bird Day 2025 theme is “Shared Spaces – Creating Bird-Friendly Communities.” Free educational posters featuring this theme will be available.
Friends of Pondicherry website.
If you have any questions, contact the organizer, David Govatski.
Cover photo by Phil Brown.

BBW: Wiggin Farm
2025-05-10 07:30 - 09:00 | NH
Join Juli Tyson for a walk (co-sponsored by the Newmarket Conservation Commission) at Wiggin Farm in Newmarket to celebrate the first TurtleFest. Juli will highlight this beautiful piece of Newmarket conservation land on Grant Road that includes wetland, field, forest, and river habitat. You’ll observe bird species just arriving for spring migration – a very exciting time of year to be out birding! This spot is not highlighted on eBird, so this walk will present a unique opportunity to get Wiggin Farm on the birding map. After the walk, catch up with Juli and others from the Newmarket Conservation Commission at TURTLEFEST25. Registration is not required.

(The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have eight Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring. 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 are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.)

Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day Walk Two
2025-05-10 08:00 - 14:00 | NH

Birding Outing at Livingston Park--cancelled
2025-05-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Livingston Park, 156 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
This event is cancelled due to inclement weather. See the calendar for alternative, upcoming bird outings to join.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with NH Audubon! This walk will be led by local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney, and will focus on our early migratory arrivals. We will cross through mostly wooded and wetland habitats and we can expect to see a variety of waterfowl and wetland species. We will meet at the Dorrs Pond parking lot and travel the trail around the pond.
This is a free event with binocular rentals available. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy, snowy, or icy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.

Birding Outing at Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve--cancelled
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Cedar Swamp Preserve, Countryside Boulevard, Manchester, NH, 03102, United States
This event is cancelled due to inclement weather. See the calendar for alternative, upcoming bird outings to join.
Join NH Audubon in our World Migratory Bird Day celebration by coming to a birding outing! Devin Guilfoyle, center coordinator of NH Audubon’s Newfound Center, will lead a walk through this globally rare ecosystem in Manchester. We’ll be looking for migratory species in Manchester such as the Black-and-white Warbler, the Common Yellowthroat, and the Baltimore Oriole.
This is a free event with binocular rentals available. We will meet in the parking lot off of Countryside Boulevard. Expect to walk 1-2 miles with some hills and spots with uneven footing. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.
(Cover image credit to Environment for the Americas.)

McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit
2025-05-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-15 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center May 7-June 27 to see Kate Osgood’s McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit.
“The pollinator garden at McLane Center is an ever-evolving mosaic of flora and fauna. As a volunteer, working in the gardens has afforded me the wonderful experience of getting to know the plants and the critters that coexist. My photography attempts to highlight these interactions and to share with human visitors the beauty and the importance of the gardens.”

Bio: Kate Osgood is a landscape architect and nature photographer. Originally from Exeter, she lived and worked out west for many years before returning to the area. Her work and photography is rooted in natural systems and a deep love of nature.
“The protection and enhancement of natural systems and wildlife ecology is the driving force behind my designs and photography. I believe that the more people experience the beauty of nature, the more likely they are to become invested in its protection and thus foster stewardship for future generations.”

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

BBW: Pickering Ponds
2025-05-11 07:00 - 12:00 | NH
An encore of the very popular Pickering Ponds walk on May 7th. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 7:00 AM. Contact: Dan Hubbard or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 25 participants. As the trip nears, please revisit this website to sign up.

(The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have eight Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring. 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 are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.)

Beginning Gardener Series: Growing Pollinator Plants
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Description: The importance of native pollinators has gained a lot of attention lately. Learn about who they are, why they’re important and how you can attract and support them all year long in your own backyard. This workshop will include an overview of gardening for pollinators whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener.
Presenter: Stacey Scaccia, UNH Extension Master Gardener
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members.
Registration Required by: May 11. Register here.
Should snow cancellation be necessary, notifications will be determined and sent on March 17. Refunds or credit for a cancelled class may be requested.
Logistics (inside/outside, what to bring): A portion of this workshop will be held outside in the gardens. Please dress in appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program and New Hampshire Audubon. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
Cover photo by Steve Mirick.

Hornbills: A Unique Old-World Family of Birds
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
Dana and Bob Fox are excited to present this talk about the family of birds called Hornbills. Hornbills are an Old-World family of birds which first evolved in Africa over 60 million years ago and then one species radiated to Asia. Today half of the 64 species in the world live in Africa including two land-loving species and half in Asia where new species have evolved as far east as the Solomon Islands. As their name suggests, they have massive bills which are integrally attached to their skulls, and some have an additional special horny crown-like protrusion called a casque above their bills. In 1758, Linnaeus bestowed the name Buceros on the family, Latin for “having ox’s horns.” Another unique feature of most members of this family involves their nesting behavior. Females of almost all species make unique nests in tree cavities using their bills to wall themselves in with a plaster made of mud, droppings, chewed wood and bark and other detritus. They leave only a slit narrow enough to deter predators but sufficiently wide for the male to present food from the outside. The tree hornbills have become very important distributors of tropical fruit seeds. Come hear Dana and Bob’s tales of seeing these marvelous birds and see stunning pictures taken by Tim Layman, the intrepid, talented photographer.
Bio: Dana and Bob Fox both began birding in their youth. They have birded the US (list 750 species) and the world (6500 species) visiting 6 continents and over 40 countries. They have given numerous talks in New England about the birds of countries they have visited and on crows, loons and most recently hummingbirds.
Dana joined the South Shore Bird Club (SSBC) in 1951 when she was 12 years old. She has spent most summers in Tuftonboro, NH where she became fascinated by loons. The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) 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. Dana coordinates the Tin Mountain Conservation Group’s Loon Monitoring Project for LPC and helps to train the LPC summer biologists on interacting with volunteers.
Bob, as a student at Harvard and living in Quincy, MA, was an early leader of the SSBC. With Allan Keith, a former member of the SSBC, he 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 Auk 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 the 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.”

NH Audubon Nature Day Camp Open House & Reunion
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Devin Guilfoyle, Environmental Educator, at last year’s open house.
Are you a family that is new to New Hampshire and looking for a safe, fun, and ecologically meaningful way to get your kids outdoors? Have you already had the chance to enjoy our camp programs? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, then join us for an evening of family fun and a chance to learn more about our Nature Day Camp offerings at NH Audubon’s Camp Open House and Reunion! This free event is open to families that have never heard of our camp programs, those who have new campers attending this year, and folks who have been attending our camps for many years. The evening will include camp games, crafts, and songs, a pizza party, an animal presentation with our live ambassador animals for the kids, and a Q&A session and camp philosophy overview for the adults with Claire Adams (NH Audubon Camp Administrator) and Sheryl Horton (NH Audubon Director of Education).
Please RSVP for everyone in your party/family if you are planning to attend. If you have any questions about this event or camp registration, please contact Claire Adams via email or call (603)224-9909 ext. 404. We hope to see you there!
