Closed: McLane and Massabesic Centers
The McLane and Massabesic Centers are closed for the long weekend for Labor Day. The trails and gardens remain open from dawn to dusk if you would like to spend time in nature.
The McLane and Massabesic Centers are closed for the long weekend for Labor Day. The trails and gardens remain open from dawn to dusk if you would like to spend time in nature.
Explore and learn about local ecosystems and wildlife through weekly family-focused programs with the Lead Naturalist. Explore and play nature-themed games on topics such as: animal signs, reptiles and amphibians, decomposers, wetland critters, and more. Suitable for families with children ages 8 and up.
Come create a fun piece of nature art in or around the Paradise Point Nature Center. Creativity is encouraged as we use arts and crafts to explore themes and concepts in nature. Suitable for all ages but geared towards 3–7-year-olds. Pre-registration is not required for this program.
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 Labor Day.
Join NH Audubon aboard MV Granite State as we explore Jeffreys Ledge, 20 miles off the New Hampshire coast. This is an all-day expedition (between 8-10 hours at sea), departing from Rye Harbor, to look for pelagic (ocean-going) seabirds on Jeffreys Ledge, although we’ll also keep an eye out for whales and other marine life. […]
Choose from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard as we travel along the route of the Newfound Lake Water Trail with a Naturalist. We will visit as many stops as time allows while learning more about the geology and ecology of Newfound Lake. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or […]
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 & […]
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 […]
UNH Extension Master Gardeners will be waiting for you to visit the Massabesic Center on select mornings this growing season! Bring all of your pressing questions about plants, discover inspiration for adapting spaces at home, or just enjoy the blooms! These events are also the perfect time to learn about getting involved in volunteer gardening […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 & […]