Birding Outing at the Massabesic Center
2025-05-17 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
This walk will be led by local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney, and will focus on our early migratory arrivals. This walk will cross through mostly field and forest habitats and we can expect to see birds such as Tree Swallows, Eastern Bluebirds, and Red Shouldered-Hawks. We will meet at the front doors of the Massabesic Center, across the road from the parking lot.
This is a free event with binocular rentals available. 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, snowy, or icy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.

McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit
2025-05-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-30 11:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center May 7-June 27 to see Kate Osgood’s McLane Center Pollinator Garden in Pictures Exhibit.
“The pollinator garden at McLane Center is an ever-evolving mosaic of flora and fauna. As a volunteer, working in the gardens has afforded me the wonderful experience of getting to know the plants and the critters that coexist. My photography attempts to highlight these interactions and to share with human visitors the beauty and the importance of the gardens.”

Bio: Kate Osgood is a landscape architect and nature photographer. Originally from Exeter, she lived and worked out west for many years before returning to the area. Her work and photography is rooted in natural systems and a deep love of nature.
“The protection and enhancement of natural systems and wildlife ecology is the driving force behind my designs and photography. I believe that the more people experience the beauty of nature, the more likely they are to become invested in its protection and thus foster stewardship for future generations.”

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

Creative Nature Ventures Exhibit
2025-05-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-30 11:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
This exhibit highlights the nature-inspired work of a group of local artists, led by Bill Turner, that meets once a week at Creative Ventures, located in Milford, NH. During these sessions, typically 8-10 artists bring their work (either an in-progress or a completed work). Each piece is displayed before the group and generates a friendly discussion centered on suggestions that help lead to a more exciting work of art. The main focus of the work is realism, however, abstract artists also benefit from the feedback process. Recently, there has been a nature focus within the group, including many paintings of bird species, in particular. Collaborating with NH Audubon to display these pieces is a natural connection. We look forward to generating interest and excitement for our works with other art-, bird-, and nature- enthusiasts.

The exhibit will be on display in the Massabesic Center’s large function room during regular operating hours. Viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals and education programs. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.

BBW: Strafford County Farm
2025-05-18 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. Meet at 8:00 across from the Strafford 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. Contact: Dan Hubbard or 603-978-0218.
This field trip will be limited to 25 participants. As the trip nears, please revisit this website to sign up.

(The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have eight Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring. 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 are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.)

Annual Surry Birds and Blooms Walk
2025-05-18 07:00 - 12:00 | NH
Join local birder Dave Hoitt and birder-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 7:00 am. The trip should end by noon. Bring field guides, binoculars, drinks, snacks, 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.

Massabesic Gardens Tour
2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join us for an intimate guided tour of the gardens at the Massabesic Center in Auburn. We will lead you on a fun ramble of the grounds, and dig into the history, upkeep, and future of each of our unique garden spaces.
You’ll learn about NH Audubon’s partnership with the University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program to create Demonstration Gardens that provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, for human health and well-being and wildlife habitat. These gardens include spaces for pollinators, birds, butterflies, veggies, rainwater, and an ornamental space that serves as the backdrop for wedding ceremonies.
You’ll also learn about our community partnership with the Massabesic Garden Club and their efforts to rehabilitate the space lovingly called the Barn Garden.
Last but not least, discover our plan for expanding the Garden for the Senses, and take a peaceful pause in the Cathy Small Memorial Garden.
You’ll leave with an appreciation for the hard work that goes into our spaces by the team of over 40 volunteers who maintain our grounds. We’ll provide information for upcoming educational workshops and ways you can get involved with volunteering in our gardens.
Dress for walking in short grass on flat but uneven terrain. Bring your camera, sunscreen, bug spray, and questions about creating pollinator habitat at your home.
This event is free to attend. Please RSVP to help us get a headcount of how many people to expect. This event will be cancelled if severe inclement weather is forecasted.
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.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman.
Photo: Garden Room with a View by Walt Swist

Birding Outing at Paradise Point
2025-05-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
May 23, 2025 –Celebrate the seasonal opening of Paradise Point Nature Center with a birding walk before the center opens! This walk will go through the trails of Paradise Point Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary consists mostly of Eastern Hemlock forest in addition to a red maple swamp and beautiful views of Newfound Lake. Birds seen on this walk previously include Red-eyed Vireo, Black-throated Green Warbler, and Common Loon. After the walk, the center will be opened to the public to explore!
This is an informal birding outing that begins at the center parking lot and explores the trails with Newfound Center staff. 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.
This is a free event. Binocular rental is provided. Please dress for the weather, with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over varied trails with some elevation change through wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy or muddy. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.

Paradise Point Opening Day 2025
2025-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
NH Audubon’s Paradise Point Nature Center will be opening to the public today, May 23rd! The center will be open to the public Friday through Tuesday from 9am-5pm throughout the summer. We will also be hosting a birding walk before the center opens on the 23rd to celebrate Opening Day; register to secure your spot!
This summer, explore our trails, look at our exhibits, or rent a boat to explore the natural beauty of the Newfound Lake region! In addition to our existing educational program offerings, we are also planning on doing some collaborative programming with Newfound Lake Region Association. To stay up to date on Paradise Point’s events, subscribe to NH Audubon’s eNewsletter and visit our Events Calendar.
Cover photo by Devin Guilfoyle.

BBW: Seabrook Town Forest
2025-05-24 07:00 - 10:00 | NH
May 24, 2025 –With diverse habitats of a large pond, mixed deciduous and coniferous woods, open fields, and shrubby thickets, the Seabrook Town Forest and Wellfield supports a wide variety of resident and migrating birds. Join trip leaders Ashton Almeida and Aidan Felch to explore this under-birded area. Meet by the gate at the end of Old New Boston Road. Contact Ashton Almeida or Aidan with any questions.
The trip is limited to 15 participants. As the trip nears, please revisit this website to sign up.

(The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have eight Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring. 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 are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.)

BBW: Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area
2025-05-25 07:00 - 09:00 | NH
May 25, 2025 –Bird the varied habitats of the Deer Hill Wildlife Management Area with trip leader Scott Heron. With 190 species seen on the property, in the spring Deer Hill can be full of migrating passerines and breeding water birds. Meet at the entrance gate on Pine Road in Brentwood. Contact: Scott Heron.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. As the trip nears, please revisit this website to sign up.

(The NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter will have eight Beginner Bird Walks (BBW) this spring. 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 are encouraged to bring binoculars, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen.)

Jeffrey's Ledge Pelagic Birding Trip
2025-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Rye Harbor, 1870 Ocean Blvd (Rte 1A), Rye, NH, 03870, United States
Join NH Audubon aboard MV Granite State as we explore Jeffreys Ledge, 20 miles off the New Hampshire coast. This is an all-day expedition (between 8-10 hours at sea), departing from Rye Harbor, to look for pelagic (ocean-going) seabirds on Jeffreys Ledge, although we’ll also keep an eye out for whales and other marine life. Jeffreys Ledge is an undersea ridge running northeast from near Rockport, Massachusetts to near Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Its steep sides produce upwellings of nutrient-rich waters that produce a lot of food for seabirds and marine life.
What we will see: From the upper deck, a person with good binoculars can scan a circle of ocean a couple of miles across, with a good chance of seeing groups of birds quite some distance away. On past fall trips, we have seen four different species of Shearwater (Great, Sooty, Cory’s, and Manx), Northern Gannets, Red-necked Phalaropes in fall plumage, Wilson’s Storm-petrel, jaegers, an array of near-shore species, and random migrants. We’ve also seen several different species of whales and dolphins, including Fin, Minke, Right, and Humpback Whales, Harbor Porpoises, Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins, and once a rare Sperm Whale on the outer edge of Jeffreys Ledge.
Presenter: Renowned birders and NH Audubon volunteers Steve and Jane Mirick will be our group leaders, with Captain Pete Reynolds driving the boat. NH Audubon volunteer and avid birder Jon Woolf will coordinate logistics.
For mobility, sensory, behavioral, or other accessibility accommodations, please contact Slater Roosa.
Cost: $80 for NH Audubon members; $100 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. NH Audubon’s ticket system utilizes PayPal to process payments. Users are not required to use PayPal to check out; a guest option is provided. PayPal is a trusted way to pay online.
Please note we have set a maximum of 50 people, to allow for comfortable spacing and an enjoyable bird-watching experience. These trips sell out quickly, and we do not run a waiting list.
This trip is weather-dependent. Final decisions on whether we can comfortably set sail will be made the day before. There are no rain dates. First priority for registration will be granted to participants from the previous tour’s weather cancellation, if applicable.
Confirmation letters, including the webinar Zoom link and information about what to bring and what to wear, will be sent to all participants after we sell out (typically in early May).
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.
Cover photo of a Cory’s Shearwater by Steve Mirick.

Centers Closed in Honor of Memorial Day
2025-05-26 11:00 - 17:00 | NH

Black Birders Week 2025 Tour with Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire
2025-05-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Black Heritage Trail of NH, 222 Court St., Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
May 31, 2025 –In honor of Black Birders Week, NH Audubon and the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire are partnering for a guided tour in Portsmouth. We will begin at the BHTNH office, meander through gardens, and end at the water. Learn about the rich and often forgotten African-American history of New Hampshire while keeping an eye out for birds and other local wildlife! Expect to see swifts darting between buildings, sparrows collecting nesting materials, and multiple species of gull. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start of the trail tour. Free parking is available at the Parrott Ave. Parking Lot and along streets nearby. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and registration is required.
All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.

Guided Hike with the Newfound Audubon Center: Birds of Paradise Point
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Open new realms each week as our Lead Naturalist helps participants focus their senses on different fascinating elements of their surroundings such as birds, trees, ferns, wildflowers, and more. For this guided hike, learn about the beautiful birds that call Paradise Point home. Please meet at the Paradise Point Nature Center. Limited pairs of binoculars are available for use. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and/or field guides for further exploration.
Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before registering.
