Massabesic Gardens Tour
2024-09-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join us for an intimate guided tour of the gardens at the Massabesic Center in Auburn. UNH Extension Master Gardener Maureen Sinclair will lead you on a fun ramble of the grounds, and dig into the history, upkeep, and future of each of our unique garden spaces.
You’ll learn about NH Audubon’s partnership with the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program to create Demonstration Gardens that provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, for human health and well-being and wildlife habitat. These gardens include spaces for pollinators, birds, butterflies, veggies, rainwater, and an ornamental space that serves as the backdrop for wedding ceremonies.
You’ll also learn about our community partnership with the Massabesic Garden Club and their efforts to rehabilitate the space lovingly called the Barn Garden.
Last but not least, discover our plan for expanding the Garden for the Senses, and take a peaceful pause in the Cathy Small Memorial Garden.
You’ll leave with an appreciation for the hard work that goes into our spaces by the team of over 40 volunteers who maintain our grounds. We’ll provide information for upcoming educational workshops and ways you can get involved with volunteering in our gardens.
Dress for walking in short grass on flat but uneven terrain. Bring your camera, sunscreen, bug spray, and questions about creating pollinator habitat at your home. Bathrooms and general building access will be available immediately after the tour concludes at 11am.
This event is free to attend. Please RSVP to help us get a headcount of how many people to expect.
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.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
Photo by Kimmie Whiteman.

Speaking for Wildlife - Alpine Averill Photography Exhibit
2024-09-07 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center during our center hours to enjoy the “Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony” photography exhibit by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)!
(Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.)
About Rebecca Scott and Alpine Averill Photography: “Alpine Averill Photography is an adventure in life. Respect for wildlife & their habitats. There is quiet discovery, exploration, peaceful inclusion, time lost in nature & storytelling that unfolds with the leaves in the trees.
This photo journey began at a young age with childhood dreams of working for National Geographic. In awe of wilderness, an overflowing love for all animals & the creative desire to capture moments in time was my driving force. Alpine Averill the inspiration as a remote beautiful location where life reaches perfection, Shangri-la.
The goal for sharing my passion & work is to express & extend the gratitude & joy that I feel while spending time in the field with all of these amazing animals. I hope to light a spark or encourage an enhanced interest in growth, learning & understanding that all life on earth is connected. All is interdependent.
As a Conservationist, an educated Geographer & Naturalist I present photos taken with deep connection, care, concern & spirit like immersion into the habitats visited.”

Harvest of Arts Exhibit
2024-09-07 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. A reception will be held today, September 7th from 12-3pm. 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.

Reception for Harvest of Arts Exhibit
2024-09-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Celebrate the “Harvest of Arts” exhibit at this reception from 12-3pm at the Massabesic Center. Meet the artists, enjoy art, and explore the center.
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.

Harvest of Arts Exhibit
2024-09-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-20 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.

The Shaping of New Hampshire’s Landscapes by Past Glaciations
2024-09-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
This program by Dr. Joe Licciardi, Professor of Earth Sciences at UNH, will explore the glacial history of New Hampshire and how these processes helped create and sculpt the modern landforms and landscapes we see today. Geologically speaking, the glacial features that dominate much of the state are quite young and developed about 15,000 years ago during the Pleistocene Epoch. The presentation will highlight the distinctive land forms in the New Hampshire Seacoast that owe their origin to past glacial activity and sea-level changes.
Bio: Dr. Joe Licciardi is a Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. He received his B.A.s in Geology and Geography from State University of New York at Geneseo, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology from Oregon State University. Since starting his position at UNH in 2002, he has taught classes and conducted research in glacial geology, historical geology, paleoclimatology, and volcanology. His research group has worked in a range of study sites including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Alaska, Iceland, and Peru. Several student-led projects have recently focused on the glacial history of the New Hampshire Seacoast region.
All of the in-person programs start at 7:30pm, with 7pm refreshments. For more information see the chapter website.

Native New Hampshire Birds Exhibit
2024-09-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
“Native New Hampshire Birds” Exhibit: September 12-November 2 (Reception on September 20 from 4-6pm)
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.

Birding Outing at the McLane Center
2024-09-13 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 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.
McLane provides various types of bird habitats, including forest, grassland, and edge habitats. We can expect to see birds such as mourning doves, eastern phoebes, and gray catbirds, as well as several woodpecker species and the potential of raptors such as red-tailed hawks.
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.

Hawk Watch at Pack Monadnock
2024-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | NH
Join Phil Brown, the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director, for a half day of hawk watching at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough. We will hope for a good migration flight which, in mid-September, can include several species of hawks and falcons as well as flocks of migrant Canada Geese, songbirds, and even scoters!
Learn hawk watching ID tips from the experts and learn about the different migration strategies and behaviors of up to 15 migratory raptor species. During a visit to the hawk watch, you’ll experience NH’s birding culture and immerse yourself in a long-standing community science project that is a partnership between the Harris Center and NH parks. For more information about the observatory visit https://harriscenter.org/conservation-research/pack-monadnock-raptor-observatory.
Meet at the Observatory for the 10 am start time, and stay as long as you’d like. Weather conditions may cancel. State park reservations with Miller State Park and a small fee are required for visiting Pack Monadnock. For more information on park fees and reservations, as well as accessibility, visit https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/miller-state-park. For more information on this outing, contact Phil Brown at brown@harriscenter.org.
Registration is limited to 15. Please sign up here.

Closed: Massabesic Center
2024-09-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Massabesic Center will be closed on Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th, to allow our staff to join together in Concord to celebrate our Annual Member Celebration and Meeting. Interested in joining us next year? Support our New Hampshire Audubon team and our important conservation work by becoming a member today!

110th Member Celebration and Annual Meeting
2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
NH Audubon’s 110th Member Celebration and Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10am-4pm.
The meeting will be held at NH Audubon’s McLane Center in Concord.
**The Nature Store will be open from 11am-5pm**
Register below, and choose your activity for the morning.
Visit the Member Celebration & Annual Meeting webpage for full details.
Registration deadline: September 5.

Special Thanks to our Sponsor:

BBW: Strafford County Farm
2024-09-15 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 8:00 across from the Strafford 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 Strafford County Work Program. Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 25 participants. Please sign up here.

The Mystery of Monarchs Adult Program
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Monarchs have fascinated us for decades and for good reason. How can a creature as lightweight as a dollar bill navigate a journey spanning the length of our continent? Let’s discuss this miraculous butterfly in detail and learn about the steps NH Audubon is taking to ensure their continued survival. If you’re not yet enthralled by the mystery of the monarch, you will be after this presentation!
Presenter:
Willa Coroka, Project Implementation Specialist with NH Audubon.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
Visit the UNH Extension website for more information and to sign up by September 14.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is brought to you through an ongoing 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, to benefit human health and well-being, and wildlife habitat.

The Mystery of Owls with the Lakes Region Chapter
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | The Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, 03254, United States
Join Joe Callanan for a one hour talk to learn all about the owls that live in our New England woods. See exciting images of owls in the wild captured by Joe’s photography.
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Joe will share the intimate details of their lives as we learn about the natural history that makes each species so successful living right here in our midst under the cover of darkness.
Owls are reclusive and shy by nature and owing to the nocturnal lives they lead are seldom seen. Joe has spent years seeking them out including Screech owls, Barred owls, and Great Horned owls.
We will also touch on rare visitors to New England such as Snowy owls, Long Eared owls, Short Eared owls and Great Gray owls.
Prepare to be amazed! This will be a Hoot!

Reception for Native New Hampshire Birds Exhibit
2024-09-20 16:00 - 18:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
“Native New Hampshire Birds” Exhibit: September 12-November 2. An artist’s reception is today from 4-6pm.
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.

Bioblitz! Sponsored by the Seacoast Science Center
2024-09-21 06:30 - 16:00 | NH
The Bioblitz is comprised of scientists, field naturalists and backyard enthusiasts coming together to appreciate and learn about biodiversity and record data on as many different species as possible in one day at Odiorne State Park for the Seacoast Science Center. There will be guided programs around the park covering many different topics, including birds. For more information and to register, refer to the Seacoast Science Center website.

Birding Outing at Chase Wildlife Sanctuary
2024-09-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Samuel Myron Chase Wildlife Sanctuary, Jewett Road, Hopkinton, NH, 03229, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the Samuel Myron Chase Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton, NH.
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the Chase Trailhead on Jewett Road in Hopkinton and explores trails with Slater Roosa. 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.
The Chase Sanctuary is an excellent habitat for any birds who prefer marshes, riparian zones, or rivers. We can expect to see birds such as Red-Winged Blackbirds, Great Blue Herons, Eastern Kingbirds, and a variety of warblers and 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.

Membership Pop-up Table
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary, Presidential Rail Trail, 289 Airport Road, Whitefield, NH, 03598, United States
Plan a hike, bird walk, and stop by and say hello to Jen Thomas, Membership & Development Coordinator at the Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary. Not a member yet? You can sign up that day and get more information about discounts and other benefits. Already a member? Stop by to grab an appreciation item that will come in handy during whatever outdoor adventure you have planned!
Photo: Canada Geese and Pondicherry Wildlife Sanctuary by David Govatski.

Transit to Trails Visits the Massabesic Center
2024-09-21 10:00 - 15:00 | NH
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Transit to Trails is a seasonal program providing public transportation from the heart of Manchester to walking and hiking trails at nearby state parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Join us for the last date of the 2024 season on September 21 at the Massabesic Center.
For the price of a $5 Excursion Pass, you’ll meet other nature-lovers at the bus stop at Veteran’s Memorial Park, located at 723 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101, for pickup times at 10am, 12pm, or 2pm. The bus will travel for about 15 minutes to the Massabesic Center, where you can enjoy hiking trails, gardens, and an indoor nature exhibit space featuring live turtles and snakes. We’ll also be showcasing a local art exhibit featuring works from the Manchester Artists Association. Bathroom facilities will be available along with drinking water fountains. Buses will depart from Massabesic back to Veteran’s Park at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
$5 Excursion Passes will be sold ONLY at Veteran’s Park on the day of the event, beginning at 9:30am. Cash or credit accepted.
The Massabesic Center is wheelchair accessible. For special accommodation needs, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
This program is possible thanks to a partnership between The Nature Conservancy, Manchester Transit Authority, NH State Parks, NH Audubon and Manchester Parks Recreation and Cemeteries.
