Party Animals Exhibit
2026-04-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Party Animals by Bethany Clarke
This exhibit runs at the McLane Center in Concord from March 11-May 2, 2026.
Description: Handprinted linocuts featuring an array of native New Hampshire plants and animals. The images are all initially sketched by hand and then transferred onto linoleum blocks. They are then carved with a blade. For printing, the blocks are rolled with ink, and paper is pressed onto them with a barren and body weight. When pulled up, the paper includes a reverse image of the block. All prints have natural variances in tone due to human touch, which is what makes them special.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.
Bio: Bethany is a public school teacher and linocut printmaker living in Concord. Her prints feature a whimsical array of plants and animals native to New Hampshire. In addition to printing on paper, she upcycles thrifted clothing with hand-printed patches and scrap quilted appliqué pieces. Her studio is in her basement, where her two cats like to assist in the creative process.

The Wildlife and Landscape of New England Exhibit
2026-04-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Wildlife and Landscape of New England by Jason Davini
This exhibit runs at the Massabesic Center in Auburn from March 5-April 29, 2026.
Description: This show will feature the landscapes and animals that Jason has come across over the decades of his picture-taking. From Sunrises at the beaches and mountains, to the smallest animals, Jason has almost seen it all. Each picture was taken by Jason, after countless hours of waiting for the perfect moment.
Examples of Jason’s photography. (Click to enlarge.)
Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.
Bio: Jason is a Manchester native, but he often leaves the city to venture into the wild to pursue his passion. Jason’s specialty is photographing native wildlife, plants, and scenery, often spending countless hours patiently waiting for the moment when perfect light arrives, or his wary subject finally presents itself. And when the subject and light arrive at the same time, Jason’s eye for his art comes alive. With an eye for detail and beauty often gone unseen by others, Jason is able to capture a moment frozen in time and space – a most magical moment for all to enjoy. Jason specializes in nature photography but is also available for events or photo shoots of your choosing.
Jason Davini’s Photography: 603.660.4977; Jason.pinkfloydfan@gmail.com

Easy to Grow Vegetables
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join UNH Extension Master Gardener Maureen Sinclair to learn how to start growing vegetables without getting overwhelmed. What are the “easy” vegetables to grow? How do you pick healthy plants from the garden center? What should we be observing in our gardens? All these questions and many more will be answered to help you maximize early successes, learn by doing, and have fun growing vegetables.
Logistics:
This presentation will take place both indoors and outdoors at the Massabesic Center. We’ll start with a lecture in the main conference room and then head out to the garden, weather-permitting, to observe vegetable garden practices in action. The small partially fenced vegetable garden at Massabesic produces 400-500 pounds of food every year, despite sharing some of our crops with the local wildlife.
Dress for the weather for the short, easy walk from the dirt parking lot to the building, and from the building to the gardens. The trail through the gardens is flat packed gravel, suitable for most mobility devices including walkers and wheelchairs. Muddy conditions may be present, especially if you choose to walk into the grassy areas surrounding some garden spaces. An email will be sent out the day before the program with weather expectations.
This program is intended for adults. Children are welcome, however in the event of disruptions, we ask that children are accompanied by a guardian to enjoy the Nature Lab or gardens until the presentation concludes. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided if you contact Massabesic Center Director Kimmie Whiteman in advance.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext. Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
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.
Registration required by April 16th. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, but late registrants may miss pre-workshop or cancellation communications. Limit 30 attendees.
This program is brought to you through an ongoing partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
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Everyone's Trash: One Man Against 1.6 Billion Pounds
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Local author and recycling expert, Duncan Watson has been running the City of Keene’s solid waste program for over 30 years. Each day, every single person in the United States, all 324 million, discards about five pounds of waste. Be it a bottle that gets placed in a recycling bin or a piece of paper crumpled and tossed into the waste bin, every bit of the daily 1.6 billion pounds cast-off has a story. This book is full of those stories. It will wake you up and give you hope. Join Duncan and plan to learn more about how we can all fight against 1.6 billion pounds for this Earth Day.

Dawn Bird Walk field trip with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-25 04:00 - 08:00 | NH
Dawn Bird Walk – Saturday, April 25th 4:00 am
Join our always popular search for owls and sunrise birds. Meet at 4 am (!) at the Mill Road Plaza parking lot in Durham. Be prepared for a long, and possibly a bit wet, but leisurely walk through the woods. Wear appropriate footwear and bring insect repellent. Contact: Steve Mirick at smirick@comcast.net or 603-661-7703. The trip should end by approximately 8:00 AM. This field trip will be limited to 20 participants
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Bob Hull Memorial Bluebird Walk field trip with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-25 08:00 - 11:00 | NH
Bob Hull Memorial Bluebird Walk – Saturday, April 25th 8:00 am
Help trip leader David Blezard clean out bluebird boxes, look for early migrants and lingering winter birds, and get yourself in the mood for spring.
Each year, volunteers join together on a field trip to repair and maintain Bluebird boxes throughout Durham in honor of Bob Hull and his wife Sheila. Bob maintained, replaced, and installed countless Bluebird boxes in Durham. Each year we honor these two beloved members of the Seacoast chapter by carrying on their work in maintaining and repairing these boxes.
During our annual trip we visit many locations where Bob originally installed boxes. We replace those in need of replacing, fix what we can, and clean out the boxes. We also search for early spring migrants. Birds we frequently see on the trip include Eastern Bluebird, Brown Creeper, Pileated Woodpecker, Fox Sparrow, Wilson’s Snipe, American Kestrel, Killdeer, and much, much more!
It can also be interesting to dissect the nests of bluebirds and the other birds that use these nest boxes. The trip provides great opportunities to connect with chapter members and is a favorite of many!
Meet at the Mill Rd Plaza in Durham at 8:00. Contact: David Blezard dblezard@mac.com or call 603-343-1223. Registration is not required.

Kwaks/Smith Sisters Wildlife Sanctuary field trip with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-30 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
Kwaks/Smith Sisters Wildlife Sanctuary – Thursday, April 30th 8:00 am
Join New Hampshire Audubon President Doug Bechtel in exploring the Kwaks/Smith Sisters Wildlife Sanctuary in Newmarket. We will look for early spring migratory song birds and learn a bit about the plants and habitats that make the Kwaks Sanctuary an important part of the Follett’s Brook Watershed. Meet at 8:00 AM at the parking lot (next to #332 Wadleigh Falls Rd). Contact Holly Bauer at hbauer_106@comcast.net with questions. The trip is limited to 30 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area beginner bird walk with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-05-03 07:00 - 09:00 | NH
Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area – Sunday, May 3rd 7 am
With fields, woodlands, tidal creeks, wetlands, and shoreline along the river, the 400-acre Bellamy River WMA has been home to over 140 species of birds in May alone. Join trip leader James Smith to seek out some of those permanent residents, migrants, and summer visitor breeding birds. Meet in the parking lot at the end of the dirt entrance road off of Old Garrison Road in Dover. Contact James Smith at jamesdanielsmith04@gmail.com with questions. The trip will be limited to 15 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Wiggly Worms
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Have you ever wondered why worms wriggle around in the dirt. Find out what they’re doing and then go look for some!
Join New Hampshire Audubon at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton to explore nature with your 3-5 year old! Programs will begin at 10 a.m. and last about 45 minutes each. 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; participants will be notified by email or phone of cancellations.
For detailed directions to the preserve, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps, or visit here. Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes prior to the program so that sessions can start on time.
This program is free, with a suggested $5 donation to support NH Audubon’s Annual Fund. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, there is no cost for Hopkinton residents. If you feel inspired to give, your donation supports priorities like environmental education for people of all ages across New Hampshire.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Piscassic Greenway beginner bird walk with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-05-09 06:30 - 09:30 | NH
Piscassic Greenway, Bald Hill Rd, Newfields May 9th 6:30 am
The Southeast Land Trust’s Piscassic Greenway provides an important link between 4,000 acres of protected land between Newmarket and Exeter. There are approximately 3.5 miles of trails on the property that pass through open fields, ponds, wetlands, and mature forests. Join trip leader Roger Stephenson to look for migrants and breeding birds. Meet at 6:30 am at the parking lot and kiosk on Bald Hill Road. Contact: Roger Stephenson at rstephenson@gmail.com. The trip is limited to 15 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Burley Farms beginner bird walk with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-05-09 07:00 - 09:00 | NH
Burley Farms – Saturday, May 9th 7 am
With fields, forests, a beaver pond, and a heron rookery Burley Farms is a great spot to look for early spring migrants and breeding water birds. Join trip leader David Blezard to explore some of the property’s varied habitats. Meet at the parking area at 245 North River Rd in Epping at 7:00 am. Contact: David Blezard dblezard@mac.com or call 603-343-1223. The trip will be limited to 20 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Pickering Ponds beginner bird walk with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-05-10 07:00 - 12:00 | NH
Pickering Ponds – Sunday, May 10th 7 am–12 pm
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 7:00 AM. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox #452). Contact: Dan Hubbard at danielhubbard@peoplepc.com or 603-978-0218.This field trip will be limited to 25 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Belize, a Perfect Winter Birding Getaway program with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | NH
Belize, a Perfect Winter Birding Getaway – Wednesday, May 13
Join Becky Suomala on a (virtual) birding trip to tropical Belize in Central America. This English-speaking country has great birding, but also unique archeological sites, and snorkeling from its islands in the Caribbean. From birds to butterflies, fish and scenery, Becky will share highlights from these special places. Her photos are from a recent February trip with several friends that was a perfect winter birding getaway.
Bio: Rebecca Suomala is a Biologist Emerita with NH Audubon. She worked for NH Audubon from 1988 until 2024 in a variety of positions. In 2005, she completed her Master’s in Wildlife Ecology from the University of New Hampshire, conducting research into songbird migration stopover for her thesis. She studied Common Nighthawks for almost 20 years and has banded birds on Appledore Island since 1994. As an avid birder, she has explored much of New Hampshire and has traveled to many national and international birding destinations.
Contact: Dan Hubbard, 603 978-0218, danielhubbard@peoplepc.com

NH Audubon Second Quarter Book Club Meeting - The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne by Chris Sweeney
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | NH
Join us for the 2026 second quarter NH Audubon book club book discussion via Zoom of The Feather Detective. This book, written by award-winning journalist Chris Sweeney, who charts the astonishing life and work of Roxie Laybourne, a diminutive but singular woman with thick glasses, a heavy Carolina drawl, and a passion for birds. Roxie shattered stereotypes and pushed boundaries. Her story is one of persistence and grit, obsession, and ingenuity. The meeting, facilitated by Community Outreach Coordinator Anita Fernandez, will focus on themes, reactions, and takeaways from this book.
Purchase this title through NH Audubon’s Nature Stores (at the Massabesic or McLane Center) and mention the book club to receive a 10% discount. If you purchase all four 2026 book club books, you will receive an even larger discount. You can also purchase this title online at https://nh-audubon-nature-store.myshopify.com/products/the-feather-detective-mystery-mayhem-and-the-magnificent-life-of-roxie-laybourne-by-chris-sweeney.
The other book club books and their meeting dates are as follows:

March 12, 2026 – Everyone’s Trash: One Man Against 1.6 Billion Pounds by Duncan Watson
August 13, 2026 – Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
November 12, 2026 – Rebugging the Planet: The Remarkable Things that Insects (and Other Invertebrates) Do And Why We Need to Love Them More by Vicki Hird

Also, mark your calendars for Thursday, July 16, when Chris Sweeney will join us at the McLane Center for a live presentation and book signing!
Please RSVP below and you will receive the Zoom link and a list of discussion questions before the meeting.

Deerfield beginner bird walk with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-05-15 08:00 - 11:00 | NH
Deerfield NH – Friday, May 15th 8:00 AM
Explore a 56-acre property in Deerfield and discover some of the resident and migrating birds along a one-mile wooded trail, with two ponds and a creek. This walk will offer a chance to explore some private woods and will be limited to 10 participants. Meet at 278 North Road, Deerfield. Contact Juli Tyson with questions jstyson17@gmail.com.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.
