NH Audubon

Portraits in Color Exhibit
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, 2023-08-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-30 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-01 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 3 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.

Volunteer Work Day - Community Garden Installation Special Project
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 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
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).

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
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.

Isles of Shoals, Birding Trip 1
2023-08-29 - 2023-08-31
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.
PayPal Disclaimer:
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
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.

Weekly Guided Paddle on Newfound Lake Water Trail - September 1
2023-09-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States

Weekly Meet the Locals Program, Bird Identification Walk - September 2
2023-09-02 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 Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, please meet at Ash Cottage.
Open new realms each week as our Lead Naturalist help 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).

Transit to Trails Day at Massabesic Center
2023-09-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Today is Massabesic Center day on the Transit to Trails program!
Transit to Trails is a seasonal service that will operate on the first Saturday of each month from June through October of this year. Riders can arrive at the Lake Avenue stop at the SNHU Arena Manchester the day of the event, board the bus and be transported to outdoor spaces within 30 minutes of the heart of the city.
The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire is partnering with the Manchester Transit Authority and others to host Transit to Trails, a program providing transportation to walking and hiking trails, state parks and water destinations to Manchester residents. This year Transit to Trails will be available at no cost to riders!
Guided bird walks start at 11am and 1pm.
Learn more here.

Buses will depart the Manchester Transit Authority Information Center at the Lake Avenue bus stop at the SNHU Arena at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Buses will pick up from the outdoor locations at 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and return passengers to Veteran’s Park.
UPDATE: 🚨🚨🚨 BUS STOP CHANGE 🚨🚨🚨 Due to the “Cruisin’ Downtown” event in Manchester on Saturday, September 2nd, the Transit to Trails bus will pick up riders on Lake Avenue at the SNHU Arena. Look for the bus shelter on the arena-side of Lake Ave and you’re set!

Cost: To make Transit to Trails as accessible as possible, the program is FREE for all passengers this year! Note that there is no pre-registration and that passengers will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, Animal Superpowers - September 2
2023-09-02 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 - September 3
2023-09-03 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).

Weekly Naturally Curious Family Program, Nature Art - September 4
2023-09-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States

Ask a Master Gardener
2023-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
UNH Extension Master Gardeners will be working in the soil to maintain our luscious gardens which include pollinator and bird-friendly plants, a rain garden space, vegetable gardens, raised beds, and more. Ask all of your pressing questions about your plants at home, or find out how to get involved in gardening with NH Audubon and UNH Extension.
As an on-going partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program, the Demonstration Gardens provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
Dress for walking in the grass on flat but uneven terrain. Protect yourself against insects and the sun with long pants, sleeves, sunscreen, and insect repellant. Gardeners will not be on site during inclement weather.
Building hours are 11am to 5pm on Thursdays, so plan accordingly. Visit the bathrooms, gift shop, and meet our animal ambassadors after you explore the gardens. Children are welcomed and encouraged.
Cost:
FREE!
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.
No registration required.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
Photo credit: Mary Di Bello, Pollinator Gardens at Massabesic

The State of New Hampshire’s Birds with Dr. Pamela Hunt
2023-09-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
In the last 50 years, scientists estimate that North America has lost roughly 3 billion birds, meaning that there are only three quarters as many birds around as there used to be. New Hampshire Audubon has been tracking bird populations for almost as long, and in our “State of the Birds” report we present a summary of how birds are doing here in the Granite State. Almost 300 species occur regularly here, and this report outlines general population trends, major threats facing birds and their habitats, and some of the conservation strategies that might help them recover. The bad news is that birds are declining here as well. The good news is that there are things we can do about it.
This presentation is available in a hybrid format. You are welcome to join us in-person at the Massabesic Center in Auburn, or virtually via Zoom! Please indicate your preference in the ticket options below.
This program will take place rain or shine.
Presenter:
Dr. Pamela Hunt, NH Audubon Senior Biologist for Avian Conservation
Cost:
$12 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.)
Registration Required by September 6, 2023
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.
Zoom links will be sent to all virtual participants prior to the webinar. The link does not generate immediately, so your patience is appreciated. Every effort will be made to record the presentation for registered attendees who miss the livestream.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
The NH Audubon Scientist Series features our Senior Biologists sharing their research and data in monthly presentations at Massabesic Center during 2023.
