NH Audubon

BBW Pickering Ponds
2023-05-17 07:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NH
An encore of the very popular Pickering Ponds walk on May 14. 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 7am. 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 five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. 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.

Love Our Planet Art Exhibit
2023-05-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-26 11:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Manchester Artists Association presents Love Our Planet – a Spring exhibit to celebrate Earth Day with art that showcases the beauty of the natural world and the wondrous wildlife that share this planet with us. To help support environmental protection and the NH Audubon mission, thirteen talented artists will be exhibiting over 30 original pieces in various mediums including oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastel, mixed media, pen and ink, pencil, and photography.
The Manchester Artists Association (MAA) was formed in 1966 to provide fellowship, learning and inspiration to artists who are engaged or interested in the pursuit of fine art.
Love Our Planet has been extended and will now be on view at the Massabesic Center from Wednesday, March 1, 2023 through Thursday, June 1. All works are available for immediate purchase, with 30% of the proceeds going to support the mission of NH Audubon.
Featured Artists:

Sharon Allen
James O’Donnell
Virginia Demers
Howard Muscott
Rollande Rousselle
Randy Snyder
John Webster
Judy Gelinas
Paul Ducret
Therese DesRosiers
Noella Breault
John Letson
Susan Snay

Please note the viewing room may be closed to the public during private events and education presentations.

A Garden Story Photography Exhibit
2023-05-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-30 11:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Kate Osgood’s photography documents A Garden Story – The pollinator garden at the McLane Center, taking us through the life cycle of the garden, from buds to birds and all of the changes, and visitors, in between.
There will be an artists reception on April 11, from 4-6pm.
A volunteer at the McLane pollinator garden, Kate loves to document its beauty and changes through her photography. A lifelong lover of nature, she has shown this love through her work as a landscape architect and through her photography. She studied botany at UNH and landscape architecture at UCLA and is licensed in both CA and NH. Having a keen interest in using native plants in the built environment, volunteering at the pollinator garden is a perfect fit both to get away from the computer and to experience the life cycles of the plants first hand.
“I have long been an admirer of the pollinator garden program of the NH Audubon Society and hopefully this photography collection will inspire folks to explore this program and create a garden at their own homes.”
For more of Kate Osgood’s photography, please see her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kateosgooddesigns/

NH Butterfly Monitoring Trainings - May 18
2023-05-18 11:00 - 13:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join us as we continue to explore NH’s Butterflies through field trainings.
New Hampshire Audubon is partnering with New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) to collect long-term data on butterflies in the Concord region and beyond. Sightings will provide valuable data on how species ranges are changing over time. Your data will help support butterfly conservation across the state.
NHFG and partners will go in the field to learn more about the butterflies that call New Hampshire home. Our series of online training sessions wrapped up and now we will spend time in the field learning how to identify the butterflies in a diversity of habitats. All are welcome for this amazing opportunity to learn and participate in butterfly conservation. Field training sessions in and around Concord are scheduled for the following dates:
May 18 from 11am – 1pm
Join Mike Thomas, retired entomologist and extraordinary butterfly enthusiast as we explore the habitat in and around the NH Audubon McLane Center in Concord, NH.
During the field trainings you will receive additional information about the Butterfly Surveys that will take place at 6 locations across the state. The field sessions will provide you with an eye-opening experience to connect with species you may not have noticed in the past. No matter what your skill level is, you are welcome to join us. Together we can help track New Hampshire’s butterflies and make a difference in their conservation.
Field training sessions in and around Concord are scheduled for the following dates: May 18, June 3, and June 15. Check the calendar to sign up for individual dates.
* If sign ups are full and you would like to be on a wait list, please contact Diane De Luca.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-05-20 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 the Center 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, 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.
Cost:
$8 for NH Audubon Members
$10 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.)
Space is limited, so registration is required by Friday, May 19.
Ticket purchase will generate a QR code and a printable ticket, however check-in is done via sign-up list. No hard-ticket copies will be required. Save the tree!
Photo: Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

Marsh Birds of World End Pond
2023-05-21 06:30 - 09:30 | NH
World End Pond is one of the top birding hotspots in southeast New Hampshire and it is home to many specialties not easily found elsewhere in the state. At almost 100 acres, one of the best ways to discover its birdlife is by kayak. Join Kyle Wilmarth as he leads a trip paddling through the pond and marsh. Meet at the boat launch at the end of Theresa Avenue in Salem.
This field trip will be limited to 7 participants.
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up as the event nears.

BBW Strafford County Farm
2023-05-21 07:00 - 12:00 | NH
With habitat 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. 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.
Meet at 7am 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 Strafford County Work Program.
Beginner Bird Walks (BBW)
The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have five Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring, 2023. 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.

Annual Surry Birds and Blooms Walk
2023-05-21 07:00 - 12:00 | NH
Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join local birder Dave Hoitt and wildflower enthusiast Wendy Ward on this moderate walk looking for birds and wildflowers in open field, wetland, and woodland habitats. Meet at the Surry Town Hall parking lot at 7am. The trip should end by noon. Bring field guides, binoculars, drink, snack and bug/tick repellant. Cost: free.
For more info contact weward0@yahoo.com or 603-352-0987 (Dave).

Photo: Clay-colored Sparrow, by Steve Mirick.

Resilient Raptors Webinar
2023-05-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Link, United States
Contamination & Continued Diligence
This final program dovetails back to our pilot webinar as we return to the topic of ecosystem contamination and how it persists today. While there are readily available alternatives, lead (Pb) is still used in hunting ammunition and in fishing tackle. This creates significant ongoing threats to wildlife, both from current use and the legacy of old ammo and fishing tackle left in lakes, streams, and forests. We will conclude by presenting the various steps we can collectively take to ensure the continued success of our Bald Eagle population.
To register for the webinar please click the registration link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TJ_qRtolTEuxQu8b5wKHZA
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Reminders will be sent to your inbox with the Zoom link 5 days before, one day before, and an hour before the actual webinar begins. We hope you enjoy this year’s Resilient Raptors Webinar Series.

Introduction to Pelagic Wildlife
2023-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Link, United States
Sunday, May 28th, 3 – 4 pm
Cost: $5 for members, $6 for non-members (free to those attending Pelagic Trip on May 29)
Leader: Jon Woolf
Watch an educational slideshow about some of the wildlife you might see just off NH’s coast. We’ll teach you how to identify some of our common pelagic birds as well as a few of our frequently sighted whale species.
Zoom link will be sent 1 day prior by email.
To register for the Pelagic Birding Boat Trip, see the event for May 29th.
Photo: Great Shearwater, by Amanda Boyd, USFWS

Jeffreys Ledge Pelagic Birding Trip
2023-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Rye Harbor, 1870 Ocean Blvd (Rte 1A), Rye, NH, 03870, United States
Location: Rye Harbor, NH
Monday, May 29, 8 am – 5 pm
Cost: $80 Member / $100 Non-Member
Join NH Audubon aboard MV Granite State as we explore Jeffreys Ledge, 20 miles off the New Hampshire coast. We’ll spend all day at sea, searching for pelagic seabirds, whales, dolphins, and anything else that happens to cross our course. Once you register, you will receive confirmation and further information. Participants need to meet at Rye Harbor at 7:30am for check-in and 8am departure. Minimum of 30 participants. Pre-registration required. ​
(To register for Intro to Pelagic Wildlife, see the event on May 28th)
Photo: Great Shearwater, by Amanda Boyd, USFWS

Introduction to Nature Photography Class Series
2023-05-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join local photography expert, Tracy Brunner, at the Massabesic Center on a 6-week journey to learn about photographing nature! Topics covered include how to plan for shots, ethics of nature photography, how to make interesting landscapes, wildlife photography, macro techniques, and more. The class will wrap up with a photo share and critique to see what you’ve learned throughout the 6 weeks. Classes will be inside and lecture-based with plenty of time for questions, and each class will have recommendations for optional photo assignments. After this class you will have all of the tools and knowledge needed to start your nature photography career! Classes will take place every Wednesday evening starting on May 31st through July 5th.
Class 1: May 31st, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Class 2: June 7th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Class 3: June 14th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Class 4: June 21st, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Class 5: June 28th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Class 6: July 5th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Price: $75 for members, $90 for non-members

Photo credit: Tracy Brunner
