NH Audubon

Portraits in Color Exhibit
2023-08-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-25 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Erin Primiano has been painting since an early age but her passion firmly took hold after she discovered birdwatching. Her love of birds and painting merged naturally and continued to grow as inspiration appeared at every turn. Erin seeks to unite color and joy with portrait style techniques utilizing acrylic paint on canvas.
Erin resides in Hancock, NH with her two dogs. She enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening and simply being in nature. Follow Erin on Instagram or visit her website for more details.

The Iconic Common Loon
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:15 | Red Barn, 41 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, United States
2023 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon
No registration necessary – just come and join us!
Speaker: Caroline Hughes, Loon Preservation Committee
For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New Hampshire lakes, and many lake goers enjoy watching them as they raise their young. However, the breeding season can be a vulnerable time for loons—they face many threats, both natural and human-caused, while on our lakes. This presentation by Caroline Hughes of the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) will focus on the biology and life history of loons, the threats that loons face, and the work that the LPC and their volunteers have performed since 1975 to help recover New Hampshire’s threatened loon population.
Caroline Hughes has a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from the College of the Holy Cross. After interning and working for a number of conservation organizations, including the Squam Lakes Association and Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, she joined the Loon Preservation Committee where she is now the Volunteer & Outreach Biologist.
Please park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. Note that this is now a private residence and there is no bathroom access.
Special thanks to our 2023 Red Barn Series sponsors, John S. Jordan Design PLLC, the Hebron Conservation Commission; and to our co-host, the Newfound Lake Region Association.

Something Wild's 25th Anniversary Celebration
2023-08-17 17:30 - 19:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Something Wild has been exploring the wonder of the landscape that surrounds us in New Hampshire for 25 years!
Join Dave Anderson, Chris Martin, and members of the Something Wild team past and present at the McLane Audubon Center in Concord, NH on August 17, for an afternoon of celebration. You can expect to frolic through the brand new pollinator gardens, learn more about the on-site raptors, and enjoy activities throughout the center. We will have two different scavenger hunts, lawn games, a special blend of pollinator seeds for you to bring home for your own yard, and a food truck on site!
This is a family-friendly event with wheelchair and stroller accessible trails.
Please register for each member of your household over the age of 2.

Weekly Guided Paddle on Newfound Lake Water Trail - August 18
2023-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Fridays at Newfound Center: every week from July 21 – September 8, 2023.
With a Naturalist, we will visit as many stops as time allows while learning more about the geology and ecology of Newfound Lake. RSVP is required (see below); program fee collected at the center prior to the paddle starting. Children encouraged with adult supervision. Choose from a canoe or single/double kayak as we travel along the route of the Newfound Lake Water Trail.
Program fee (includes boat rental): Canoe, Double Kayak: $55 Member/$60 Non-member; Single Kayak: $45 Member/$50 Non-member.
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Weekly Meet the Locals Program, Wildflower Identification Walk - August 19
2023-08-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Ash Cottage, 50 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, 03241, United States
Saturdays: July 22 and every week following from August 5 – September 9, 2023.
Location: Hebron Wildlife Sanctuary, please meet at Ash Cottage.
Open new realms each week as our Lead Naturalist helps participants of all ages focus their senses on different fascinating elements of their surroundings such as: birds, trees, ferns, wildflowers, and more. Limited pairs of binoculars are available for use. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and/or field guides for further exploration.
RSVP recommended.
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, Ecosystem Interactions - August 19
2023-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Saturdays: July 22 and every week following from August 5 – September 9, 2023.
Location: Paradise Point Nature Center, please meet on the front porch.
Explore and learn about local ecosystems and wildlife through weekly family-focused programs with the Lead Naturalist. Meet at the Paradise Point Nature Center front porch to head out exploring and playing 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.
RSVP recommended (see below).
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Weekly Sanctuary Explorers Program - August 20
2023-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Ash Cottage, 50 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, 03241, United States
Sundays: July 23 – September 10, 2023.
Location: Bear Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, please meet at Ash Cottage.
Discover the many charming trails around the three Newfound Audubon sanctuaries and conservation properties each week, as a NH Audubon Naturalist leads intrepid families to summits with spectacular views and along streams and wetlands. RSVP is required (see below) as group size is limited to 15 to follow Leave No Trace practices. Participants should expect moderate to steep terrain.
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Volunteer Work Day - Community Garden Installation Special Project
2023-08-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Beech Street Elementary School, 333 Beech Street, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
We are installing a pollinator garden at the Beech Street Elementary school to be enjoyed by students, faculty, and the general public. The future goal is to have curriculum developed for the school as well as on-site materials to enhance visitor experience. Volunteers will help prep the site by removing pre-existing plants and shrubs, leveling, and filling in holes. This is a short-term volunteer project that will run from August – September 2023. Please visit here to sign up for this project, or email volunteers@nhaudubon.org with any questions.
August 21-24: Pre-existing plant and shrub removal, site prep, leveling, and filling in holes. (Rain date August 25.)

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, Nature Art - August 21
2023-08-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Mondays: July 24 – September 4, 2023. (Drop in any time 10am-1pm.)
Location: Paradise Point Nature Center.
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.
RSVP recommended (see below).
This event will happen rain or shine.

Weekly Guided Paddle on Newfound Lake Water Trail - August 25
2023-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-08-26 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, July 14th.
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

Weekly Meet the Locals Program, Tree Identification Walk - August 26
2023-08-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Saturdays: July 22 and every week following from August 5 – September 9, 2023.
Location: Paradise Point Nature Center, please meet on the front porch.
Open new realms each week as our Lead Naturalist helps participants of all ages focus their senses on different fascinating elements of their surroundings such as: birds, trees, ferns, wildflowers, and more. Limited pairs of binoculars are available for use. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and/or field guides for further exploration.
RSVP recommended (see below).
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, Reptiles & Amphibians - August 26
2023-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Saturdays: July 22 and every week following from August 5 – September 9, 2023.
Location: Paradise Point Nature Center, please meet on the front porch.
Explore and learn about local ecosystems and wildlife through weekly family-focused programs with the Lead Naturalist. Meet at the Paradise Point Nature Center front porch to head out exploring and playing 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.
RSVP recommended (see below).

Weekly Sanctuary Explorers Program - August 27
2023-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Ash Cottage, 50 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, 03241, United States
Sundays: July 23 – September 10, 2023.
Location: Hebron Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, please meet at Ash Cottage.
Discover the many charming trails around the three Newfound Audubon sanctuaries and conservation properties each week, as a NH Audubon Naturalist leads intrepid families to summits with spectacular views and along streams and wetlands. RSVP is required (see below) as group size is limited to 15 to follow Leave No Trace practices. Participants should expect moderate to steep terrain.
This program will happen rain or shine (except in the case of thunderstorms).

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, Nature Art - August 28
2023-08-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States

Isles of Shoals, Birding Trip 1
2023-08-29 - 2023-08-31 | NH
Trip 1: August 29-31 (2 nights)
Experience the magic of the Isles of Shoals in early fall. Spending nights on Appledore Island will give us the opportunity to explore the diversity of the islands. Over 200 species of songbirds, seabirds, and waterfowl occur on Appledore as migrants – making it a perfect spot to observe fall movements.
The Appledore Island Migration Banding Station will be in operation and we will have the chance to observe songbird migrants up close. Neighboring White and Seavey Islands are home to a thriving Common, Roseate, and Arctic tern colony after restoration efforts were initiated by NH Audubon in 1997. Most of the terns will have started their southern journey, but we will take a boat tour of the islands, hear project details, and land if possible.
In addition to all the spectacular birding that the islands have to offer, we will take time to explore other aspects of Appledore, Shoals Marine Laboratory, and Celia Thaxter’s garden. Activities may include exploring the intertidal, an island history walk, or learning about SML’s innovative research programs focused on understanding and sustaining the marine environment.
Registration and details here.

Professional Development - Back to School Gardening, Part 2
2023-08-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join Richard Hodges from ReTreeUs for the last of a two-part workshop to discover a novel way to grow schoolyard gardens. In these workshops, we’ll talk about sheet mulching techniques, succession planting, and building organic matter with an easy-to-do method. You’ll also learn the basic considerations and steps for planning and starting a schoolyard vegetable garden. UNH-Extension Master Gardeners will be on site to talk specifics about pollinator gardens, as well.
In this session, we will harvest the crops that were planted in the “Back to School Garden” that we established in the spring session. We’ll transplant lettuce, spinach and kale seedlings for the fall. We will install row cover, with mini hoops, to extend the growing season and we’ll discuss various approaches to fall gardens.
After the workshop, we’ll see these methods and more in action while touring the successful Teaching and Demonstration Garden, which is maintained through a partnership between NH Audubon and UNH-Extension, and provides the public with research-based, sustainable gardening information and skills that benefit our environment for wildlife and for people.
This program will take place outdoors rain or shine. In the event of severe thunderstorms, we will postpone. Dress for a short walk in grassy uneven terrain, with the intention to get hands-on with soil and plants. Please bring gloves; we will have some available on site if you need to borrow a pair.
Cost: $10 for NH Audubon members $15 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.)
Advance registration required for Part 2 by August 27th.
All ticket purchases will generate a printable ticket with a QR code. In-person check-in is done via sign-up list; please keep the printable ticket with QR code for your records.
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Our ticket system utilizes NH Audubon’s PayPal account to facilitate sales. Registrants are not required to make a PayPal account to check out; a “guest” option is available.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
Don’t miss Part 1, taking place virtually on July 10th, 3:00pm – 4:00pm!
All participants who register for Part 2 before July 10th, will receive free access to the live webinar. Participants who register after July 10th will be provided with free access to the webinar recording. Please don’t pay twice!
Photo: Image from ReTreeUs showing a healthy garden grown with sheet-mulching techniques.

Isles of Shoals, Birding Trip 2
2023-08-31 - 2023-09-03 | NH
Trip 2: August 31-September 3 (3 nights)
Experience the magic of the Isles of Shoals in early fall. Spending nights on Appledore Island will give us the opportunity to explore the diversity of the islands. Over 200 species of songbirds, seabirds, and waterfowl occur on Appledore as migrants – making it a perfect spot to observe fall movements.
The Appledore Island Migration Banding Station will be in operation and we will have the chance to observe songbird migrants up close. Neighboring White and Seavey Islands are home to a thriving Common, Roseate, and Arctic tern colony after restoration efforts were initiated by NH Audubon in 1997. Most of the terns will have started their southern journey, but we will take a boat tour of the islands, hear project details, and land if possible.
In addition to all the spectacular birding that the islands have to offer, we will take time to explore other aspects of Appledore, Shoals Marine Laboratory, and Celia Thaxter’s garden. Activities may include exploring the intertidal, an island history walk, or learning about SML’s innovative research programs focused on understanding and sustaining the marine environment.
Registration and details here.
