NH Audubon

A Garden Story Photography Exhibit
2023-04-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-19 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | 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/

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-04-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: April 7th, 2023
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center (MAC) in Auburn.
This is an informal birding walk that begins at MAC and explores the trails with Slater Roosa, Massabesic Center’s Education Coordinator. 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.
Cost: $8 Members/$10 Non-members. Registration is required; please purchase your tickets (below), although there are no actual hard-copy tickets.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
Photo- Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

Love Our Planet Art Exhibit
2023-04-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-18 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.

Bob Hull Memorial Bluebird Walk
2023-04-08 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
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. Meet at the UNH Parking Lot B at 8am. Contact: David Blezard blezard@mac.com or call 603-343-1223. Registration is not required.
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details.

A Garden Story Photography Exhibit-opening reception
2023-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.”
The exhibit runs until July 5, 2023.
For more of Kate Osgood’s photography, please see her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kateosgooddesigns/

Biogeography and Birds of Hawaii 2.0
2023-04-12 19:30 - 20:30 | NH
Visit the western-most, southern-most, and 50th state, Hawaii! David Blezard will update a presentation first given 20 years ago to the Chapter to discuss how the natural forces of the Hawaiian Islands geography have created a unique habitat with a distinct collection of bird species. This multimedia presentation will examine how both the native and introduced avifauna of the islands came to be and discuss how human activities have impacted and are working to protect one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
The Seacoast Chapter meets monthly on the second Wednesday except the months of July and August unless there is a special program. Refreshments are served at 7 pm and the meetings begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted (entrance doors locked at 7:45 pm). The public is welcome free of charge. In person meetings are held at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH. Wheelchair accessible. For more information on chapter programs (and cancellations), please visit the chapter website.

Rain Gardens - What are They and Why are They Important?
2023-04-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
April 13, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
A rain garden is a beautiful landscape feature built in a shallow depression designed to capture the rain. Did you know that rain gardens help reduce water pollution? Join us to learn all about rain gardens, including why people are loving them, how to build them, which plants to use, and more. We’ll discuss other ways to capture the rain too, and why that’s so important. As a bonus, we’ll hear from Master Gardeners who have recently rehabbed the on-site rain garden! After the presentation, we’ll head outside to see and further discuss the rain garden.
Presenters:
Lisa Loosigian, Soak Up the Rain NH Program Coordinator, NHDES
Brian McPherson, UNH Extension Master Gardener
Betty Jipson, UNH Extension Master Gardener
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and Extension Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
REGISTER HERE
Registration Required by April 10, 2023
Presentation will take place indoors, rain or shine. Outdoor portion will take place unless there is heavy rain; come prepared to be outside for 10-15 minutes.
For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
This program is brought to you through an on-going 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.
Photo: Massabesic’s Rain Garden, Brian McPherson

Summer Camp Open House
2023-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Summer Camp Open House
Friday, April 14th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Want to know more about NH Audubon’s summer nature camps? Maybe see some of your friends from last summer? Come to Massabesic Center in Auburn for our Summer Camp Open House!

This is the perfect opportunity to meet your camp directors (Slater Roosa and Shelby Morelli) and some of our amazing camp staff, meet our resident reptiles, and learn more about NH Audubon’s Summer Camp programming.
Campers who are registered or are thinking about registering for either the Friends of the Eagle camp in Concord or Camp Wildside in Auburn are welcome to join, as well as their families.

Shelby gives campers in Concord a tour of the raptor mews.

The team from Media Power Youth will be on hand to talk about our new week of camp: Conservation Quest! This special week at Massabesic Center is all about nature filmmaking for ages 10-14.
The Open House will take place at the Massabesic Center (26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, 03032). We will be indoors for our meet and greet, but our trails, gardens, and animal exhibits will be open for you to explore at your leisure. Light snacks and beverages will be available.
Schedule for the Evening:
5:00pm – Open House begins
5:30pm – Mini nature walk with Shelby
6:00pm – Short presentation from NH Audubon and Media Power Youth
6:30pm – Animal ambassador meet+greet with Slater
7:00pm – Farewell until Camp! (or your next visit)

Slater holds a baby turtle for campers to see up close during a ponding expedition at Massabesic Center.

Camp families who are members receive a discount and we will have a membership table ready for you to join and register for your camp sessions right on the spot. You can even enter the drawing to win a Media Power Youth camp chair.

Join us for this fun evening and get ready for summer camp!
Please RSVP below if you plan to attend.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-04-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: April 15th, 2023
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center in Auburn.
This is an informal birding walk that begins at MAC 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. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles.
Cost: $8 Members/$10 Non-members. Registration is required; please purchase your tickets (below), although there are no actual hard-copy tickets.
Photo- Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt

Photography Workshop at Massabesic Center
2023-04-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: April 18th, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Price: $12 for members, $15 for non-members
Join local nature photographer, Tracy Brunner, at the Massabesic Center for an evening photo hike along Massabesic Lake. The walk will start at the Center and continue on the trails to photograph the beautiful lakeshore landscapes and the local wildlife. During the workshop, Tracy will discuss tips for getting the most out of your landscape photographs, will provide suggestions for camera settings and creative compositions, and answer your photography questions.
Recommended Equipment:
· Camera with spare batteries
· Comfortable walking shoes
· Wide, standard, or zoom lenses (any will will work)
· Tripod (optional)
· Polarizer or neutral density filters (optional)

Photo credit: Tracy Brunner

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-04-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: April 21st, 2023
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center (MAC) in Auburn.
This is an informal birding walk that begins at MAC and explores the trails with Slater Roosa, Massabesic Center’s Education Coordinator. 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.
Cost: $8 Members/$10 Non-members. Registration is required; please purchase your tickets (below), although there are no actual hard-copy tickets.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
Photo- Red-bellied Woodpecker by Pam Hunt
