Enchanted Forest - Saturday 6:45 pm
2024-10-26 18:45 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
There are multiple time slots available during the Enchanted Forest – this is for the 6:45pm tour, on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Ticket sales end at 1pm on Saturday, October 26, or until sold out. No walk-ins, please.
For full event details and links to all of the time slots, see the Enchanted Forest page.

Harvest of Arts Exhibit
2024-10-30 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-31 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Manchester Artists Association and the Massabesic Audubon Center present “Harvest of Arts”, an exhibit to celebrate art and nature’s beauty. Fifteen artists have gathered a cornucopia of original paintings and photographs that capture the iconic images and colors of autumn in New England.
The exhibit will run from August 31st to November 1st. All artwork is available for sale.
Examples from the “Harvest of Arts” exhibit. From left to right by Jim O’Donnell, Sandee Nichols, Jim O’Donnell.
The Manchester Artists Association (MAA) is a group of dedicated artists who’s motto is “Artists Helping Artists”. The organization was founded in 1966 to provide fellowship, learning and inspiration to artists who are engaged or interested in the pursuit of fine art. More info can be found here.

Native New Hampshire Birds Exhibit
2024-10-30 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-02 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
“Native New Hampshire Birds” Exhibit: September 12-November 2
Artist Shannon Bender has enjoyed creating from a young age. The journey for this series started last year. She wanted to create a theme that Upper Valley residents could relate to. Being in an area with so many that take part in bird watching with a variation of birds, she thought, “What a joy for people to see some of the many species that we have here in a painting series.”
In addition, the exhibition displays the different characteristics of each bird. Each original piece takes anywhere between 17-65 hours of strategic feather painting and many layers of acrylic which bring the painting to its final resting state.
(Collage of paintings from the exhibit, by Shannon Bender.)
Bio: Shannon is an alumnus of Canaan Elementary School and Mascoma HighSchool. She studied Fine Arts at Lassell College in Massachusetts for a time.
In the Mascoma District, she worked as a Special Paraeducator for 10 years. She is now a certified Special Paraeducator at the Hanover Street School in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
She is a local artist, residing in Enfield, NH. Her favorite mediums are pencil, acrylic, and tempera paints.

Maine Coast
2024-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | NH
Join trip leaders Linda Maley and Ann Ablowich looking for seabirds, raptors, and late migrating songbirds along the southern Maine coast. Meet at the Perkins Cove parking lot at 9 AM. From Perkins Cove we will bird Marginal Way, Nubble Light, and Seapoint Beach. Dress warmly in layers and bring water and lunch or snack. For more information, contact Linda Maley.
Registration is limited to 20, visit the Seacoast Chapter site to sign up.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center (All Persons Trail)
2024-11-02 08:00 - 09:30 | 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 in Concord, NH. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the main building.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the McLane parking lot and explores the trails with Paradise Point coordinator and NH Audubon educator 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.
McLane provides various types of bird habitats, including forest, grassland, and edge habitats. We can expect to see yearlong residents of New Hampshire, including White-breasted Nuthatches, Dark-eyed Juncos, and Wild Turkeys.
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, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Brockway Wee Explorers: Log Jam
2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Why are the so many logs in the forest? Where do they come from? What do they do? Join New Hampshire Audubon at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton to explore these questions and more with your 3-5 year old, as we explore the importance of logs. The program will begin at 10am and last about 45 minutes.
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 time; participants will be notified by email of cancellations.
For detailed directions to the preserve, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps or visit this webpage.
This program is free, with a suggested donation of $5 which can be made with cash in person or by visiting our donation page. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, this program is free for Hopkinton Residents.

Searching for Natural Moments: Scenes from African Safaris and Costa Rican Rainforests
2024-11-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-09 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The New Hampshire Audubon McLane Center is pleased to announce that Nature and Wildlife Photographer Howard Muscott will be sharing his intimate images from two of Kenya’s most prolific wildlife locations and various habitats in Costa Rica. Searching for Natural Moments will take the viewer on Safari with Howard in the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park looking for iconic mammals like lions and cubs, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and zebras and other wildlife and on trails in the rain forests of Costa Rica in search of monkeys and birds. The exhibition will be on display from Wednesday, November 6 through Saturday, December 28, 2024. Join Howard for an Opening Reception and slide presentation of Safari, Rain Forest, and other images on Wednesday, November 13 from 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Examples from Howard Muscott’s exhibit. (Click to enlarge.)
The Artist: An Amherst, New Hampshire resident, Howard Muscott has photographed landscapes and wildlife for more than 45 years. Grounded in his early years of hiking, Howard’s love for landscape photography is fueled by the exquisite beauty of the natural world and the wildlife residing there. Self-taught, Howard has had more than 30 individual and 60 group shows. His work has been published on the cover of national journals in education, in newspapers, and used for educational and other websites. He has won awards for both wildlife and portraits. He was the Manchester Artists Association Artist of the Year for 2020 and was juried into the prestigious New Hampshire Art Association. His work can be viewed on his website at www.chasingthegoldenlight.com and in various galleries and stores across New Hampshire.
For more information contact: Howard Muscott at hmuscott@gmail.com; 603-440-8141.

Birding Outing at Mine Falls Park
2024-11-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Mine Falls Park, 26 Whipple St, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Mine Falls Park in Nashua, NH.
This is an informal birding outing that begins the Mine Falls Park parking lot and explores the trails with local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, 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 area is home to many wetland and forest species. In the past, we have seen birds such as Great Blue Herons, a variety of ducks, and Pileated Woodpeckers.
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, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk. This site does not have bathroom access.

Closed: McLane and Massabesic Centers
2024-11-11 11:00 - 17:00 | NH
Following our regular center hours, the McLane and Massabesic Centers are closed. The trails and gardens remain open from dawn to dusk if you would like to spend time in nature on this Veteran’s Day.

Searching for Natural Moments: Scenes from African Safaris and Costa Rican Rainforests
2024-11-13 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The New Hampshire Audubon McLane Center is pleased to announce that Nature and Wildlife Photographer Howard Muscott will be sharing his intimate images from two of Kenya’s most prolific wildlife locations and various habitats in Costa Rica. Searching for Natural Moments will take the viewer on Safari with Howard in the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park looking for iconic mammals like lions and cubs, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and zebras and other wildlife and on trails in the rain forests of Costa Rica in search of monkeys and birds. The exhibition will be on display from Wednesday, November 6 through Saturday, December 28, 2024. Join Howard for an Opening Reception and slide presentation of Safari, Rain Forest, and other images today, Wednesday, November 13 from 5-7pm! Light refreshments will be served.
Examples from Howard Muscott’s exhibit. (Click to enlarge.)
The Artist: An Amherst, New Hampshire resident, Howard Muscott has photographed landscapes and wildlife for more than 45 years. Grounded in his early years of hiking, Howard’s love for landscape photography is fueled by the exquisite beauty of the natural world and the wildlife residing there. Self-taught, Howard has had more than 30 individual and 60 group shows. His work has been published on the cover of national journals in education, in newspapers, and used for educational and other websites. He has won awards for both wildlife and portraits. He was the Manchester Artists Association Artist of the Year for 2020 and was juried into the prestigious New Hampshire Art Association. His work can be viewed on his website at www.chasingthegoldenlight.com and in various galleries and stores across New Hampshire.
For more information contact: Howard Muscott at hmuscott@gmail.com; 603-440-8141.

Opening Reception for Searching for Natural Moments
2024-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Celebrate the Searching for Natural Moments exhibit with us today at the McLane Center from 5-7pm. Join Nature and Wildlife Photographer Howard Muscott for an Opening Reception and slide presentation of Safari, Rain Forest, and other images. Light refreshments will be served.
Howard will be sharing his intimate images from two of Kenya’s most prolific wildlife locations and various habitats in Costa Rica. Searching for Natural Moments will take the viewer on Safari with Howard in the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park looking for iconic mammals like lions and cubs, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and zebras and other wildlife and on trails in the rain forests of Costa Rica in search of monkeys and birds. The exhibition will be on display from Wednesday, November 6 through Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Examples from Howard Muscott’s exhibit. (Click to enlarge.)
The Artist: An Amherst, New Hampshire resident, Howard Muscott has photographed landscapes and wildlife for more than 45 years. Grounded in his early years of hiking, Howard’s love for landscape photography is fueled by the exquisite beauty of the natural world and the wildlife residing there. Self-taught, Howard has had more than 30 individual and 60 group shows. His work has been published on the cover of national journals in education, in newspapers, and used for educational and other websites. He has won awards for both wildlife and portraits. He was the Manchester Artists Association Artist of the Year for 2020 and was juried into the prestigious New Hampshire Art Association. His work can be viewed on his website at www.chasingthegoldenlight.com and in various galleries and stores across New Hampshire.
For more information contact: Howard Muscott at hmuscott@gmail.com; 603-440-8141.

Racing the Tides: Saltmarsh Sparrow Research and Monitoring in NH
2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
Nicknamed the “Canary in the Coastline”, Saltmarsh Sparrows shine a light on the threat that accelerated rates of sea-level rise pose to salt marshes across New England. This small secretive bird nests exclusively in salt marshes but, as marshes degrade, Saltmarsh Sparrows are at risk of global extinction, with estimates as early as 2035. Come hear Grace McCulloch, Community Science Project Leader at NH Audubon, share her experiences working with Saltmarsh Sparrows and her research which is currently being used to inform local salt marsh restoration. Learn about these amazing birds, the challenges they face, and what it is like to live in the salt marsh.
Bio: As a master’s student at the University of New Hampshire and a Graduate Research Fellow at Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Grace McCulloch has a wealth of experience and stories to share from working in NH salt marshes. Focusing on understanding Saltmarsh Sparrow occupancy and nesting, she has been busy zigzagging across the Seacoast monitoring nests, conducting point counts, and banding. In her new position with NH Audubon as their Community Science Project Leader, she brings to the role a background in wildlife ecology and a passion for connecting people to their local wildlife. She has worked in various positions doing avian research in northern Vermont and New Hampshire, leading public programs at Acadia National Park, and even as a camp counselor at the Seacoast Science Center. In her free time, Grace enjoys photographing wildlife, hiking, and (of course) birding.
All of the in-person programs start at 7:30pm, with 7pm refreshments. For more information see the chapter website.

Searching for Natural Moments: Scenes from African Safaris and Costa Rican Rainforests
2024-11-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-22 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The New Hampshire Audubon McLane Center is pleased to announce that Nature and Wildlife Photographer Howard Muscott will be sharing his intimate images from two of Kenya’s most prolific wildlife locations and various habitats in Costa Rica. Searching for Natural Moments will take the viewer on Safari with Howard in the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park looking for iconic mammals like lions and cubs, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and zebras and other wildlife and on trails in the rain forests of Costa Rica in search of monkeys and birds. The exhibition will be on display from Wednesday, November 6 through Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Examples from Howard Muscott’s exhibit. (Click to enlarge.)
The Artist: An Amherst, New Hampshire resident, Howard Muscott has photographed landscapes and wildlife for more than 45 years. Grounded in his early years of hiking, Howard’s love for landscape photography is fueled by the exquisite beauty of the natural world and the wildlife residing there. Self-taught, Howard has had more than 30 individual and 60 group shows. His work has been published on the cover of national journals in education, in newspapers, and used for educational and other websites. He has won awards for both wildlife and portraits. He was the Manchester Artists Association Artist of the Year for 2020 and was juried into the prestigious New Hampshire Art Association. His work can be viewed on his website at www.chasingthegoldenlight.com and in various galleries and stores across New Hampshire.
For more information contact: Howard Muscott at hmuscott@gmail.com; 603-440-8141.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center (Great Turkey Pond Loop)
2024-11-15 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the Great Turkey Pond loop at the McLane Center in Concord, NH. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the main building.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the McLane parking lot and explores the trails with local birder and NH Audubon volunteer (and former wildlife biologist), Mark Suomala. 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, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy in the rainy season. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Lillian Stokes presents "The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada"
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
From goldfinches to crossbills, from backyards to wilderness peaks, finches are one of the most exciting, mysterious, and beloved groups of songbirds.
Lillian Stokes and Matthew A. Young.
In this lively, information-packed talk featuring stunning photography, Lillian Stokes, best-selling author of 35 Stokes guides, and finch expert Matthew Young will introduce you to the 43 finches of the United States and Canada from feeder-favorite goldfinches to Red Crossbill tribes, to least known mountain-top Black Rosy Finches to endangered Hawaiian Finches with their own “Darwin’s finches”-like story.
The talk will cover finch identification, behavior, irruptions, how to attract and conserve finches, and more. Sprinkled throughout with quotes from the creative Quick Take chapter intros, filled with amazing facts, scientific knowledge, and gorgeous photos, this talk will leave you knowing so much more about the finches you thought you knew.
Pick up a copy of the book in our Nature Store, Lillian is staying for a complimentary book signing after the presentation!
RSVP below or by emailing Anita Fernandez.

Brockway Wee Explorers: Turkey Talk
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Join New Hampshire Audubon at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton to explore nature with your 3-5 year old! For this program (and with Thanksgiving around the corner!), we will be learning about wild turkeys. The program will begin at 10am and last about 45 minutes.
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 time; participants will be notified by email of cancellations.
For detailed directions to the preserve, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps or visit this webpage.
This program is free, with a suggested donation of $5 which can be made with cash in person or by visiting our donation page. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, this program is free for Hopkinton Residents.

Holiday Wreath Workshop
2024-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Get festive with our team of wreath-building extraordinaires! Learn how to decorate a natural balsam wreath using materials found in your garden. Our volunteer team will guide you through the steps of decorating a balsam frame and will teach you the ins and outs of gathering materials, including what holds up and what doesn’t, as well as how to collect material responsibly and sustainably. We’ll teach you how to trim your materials to size and how to affix your materials into a tasteful arrangement. The knowledge you gain in this workshop can be applied to wreaths for any season!
Beautiful wreaths created in past years. (Click to enlarge.)
You are welcome to bring your own found materials (no oriental bittersweet or other invasive plant material, please), but it is not required. Everything you need to construct a full, beautiful wreath made of natural materials will be provided, and you’ll leave the evening with a masterpiece ready to hang on your door for the holidays.
If you would like to decorate your wreath with a bow, please bring your own ribbon. Bow-tying will be discussed on request at the end of the workshop if time allows.
Pre-constructed wreath frames measure 24 inches in diameter – the perfect size for your front door!
This in-person workshop will take place entirely indoors. 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 much of the work will require standing, and you will want to move around the room to select materials. Festive music may accompany the activities. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided with advanced notice. Contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This workshop will be canceled in the event of severe winter weather. Participants will be notified the day before with additional information.
Cost:
$56 for NH Audubon members
$62 for non-members (Join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.)
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Refund Policy:
All ticket sales are final. In the event of cancellation or no-show, your wreath will be decorated according to our wreath sales standards, and pickup will be made available to you under the same conditions as our wreath sales. For full details, visit here. All ticket fees support NH Audubon’s mission.
(Cover image: Workshop instructors Dorise and Lisa with some of their 2022 creations. Photo by Kimmie Whiteman.)

Hornbills: A Unique Old-World Family of Birds
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | The Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, 03254, United States
Join the Lakes Region Audubon chapter for a presentation about Hornbills.
“Dana and Bob 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 about 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.”
