NH Audubon

Watercolor Reflections On Nature Art Exhibit
2023-01-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-17 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The McLane Center presents a group exhibit called “Watercolor Reflections On/In Nature.” The exhibit is visible during open hours (Tues-Fri 11am-5pm), December 1, 2022 through January 18, 2023.
Join us for an artist reception on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 4-6pm.
Participating Artists:

Becky Darling
Susan Huppi
Mary Jo MacGowan
Mary Borowski
Lori Hartling
Emily Geoghegan
Pat Gruttemeyer
Fran Irvine
Elizabeth Gibbs

Painting by Lori Hartling.

Full Moon Photography Workshop at Massabesic Center
2023-01-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: January 6th, 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. This workshop will be during the full moon and will focus on photographing the moon and landscapes in low-light.
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

Winter Sowing of Native Plants
2023-01-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
January 7, 9:30pm – 11:00am
Winter is a great time to sow native seeds. Many native seeds need to be exposed to prolonged cold and moist conditions to break their dormancy and germinate. Join us as we introduce you to native plants and guide you through this hands-on, 6-step process. You’ll leave with a pot of native perennial seeds that will grow all year and be ready to plant in your garden next fall.
Presenters:
Donna Miller, UNH Extension Advanced Master Gardener
Stacey Scaccia, UNH Extension Master Gardener
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
REGISTER HERE
Registration Required by January 5, 2023
Snow cancellation notifications will be determined and sent on January 6th.
Presentation will take place indoors. Outdoor portion will be weather dependent – dress for a short walk on grassy uneven terrain.
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: Stock image of seeds growing in milk jugs under winter snow

An Introduction to New Hampshire's Fish Species of Conservation Concern
2023-01-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, Rye, NH, United States
Join the New Hampshire Audubon Seacoast Chapter for their in person January program.
New Hampshire is home to a number of fish populations that are at risk of decline, or in some cases extirpation, due to human caused threats. Declines in aquatic species often go unnoticed, because they are less visible to the public. This presentation, by Matt Carpenter of NH Fish and Game Department, will provide a closer look at some of these species, including their life history traits, current status, and also a discussion of ongoing conservation efforts intended to restore NH’s native fish populations and the aquatic habitats they depend on.
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, please contact: Dan Hubbard, (603) 332-4093 or danielhubbard@peoplepc.com.
For more information see our web site at http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs. Cancellations will be announced on http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-01-14 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-01-28 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-02-11 09:00 - 10:30 | 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 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

Birds of the Winter Coast
2023-01-14 09:00 - 12:00 | NH
Join veteran birder and former ornithology instructor Rich Aaronian to look for the birds that make the New Hampshire coast their home during the winter. The trip will start at Hampton Beach State Park and proceed up the coast as we look for loons, scoters, mergansers, grebes, shorebirds, and perhaps other specialties such as “white-winged gulls”, Horned Larks, and Snow Buntings. Dress warmly in layers and bring water and lunch or snack.
Contact: Rich Aaronian.
Registration is limited to 20 and participants should be fully vaccinated. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter website for more information and to sign-up.

Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
2023-01-20 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-02-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-02-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join NH Audubon for a birding walk along the trails at Massabesic Center (MAC) in Auburn.
This is an hour-long, informal birding walk that begins at MAC and explores the trails with Slater, 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

Timber Rattlesnake Talk
2023-01-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: January 24th, 2023
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Please join us on Tuesday January 24th at the Massabesic Center to learn about one of New Hampshire’s most elusive snakes, the state-endangered, timber rattlesnake. Wildlife Biologist Brendan Clifford from the NH Fish and Game Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program will talk about the history of rattlesnakes in the state, their biology, and how Fish and Game monitors this often-misunderstood snake. In addition, we will learn about the status of New Hampshire’s rattlesnake population, as well as the threats to its long-term persistence and some of the conservation efforts underway. You may even meet the Massabesic Center’s resident timber rattlesnake!
Brendan has monitored the state’s rattlesnake population for the past 17 years. He also works to monitor and protect populations of several other state-listed species including the eastern hognose snake, northern black racer, piping plover and least tern.

Seed Starting for Home Gardeners
2023-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Link, United States
January 25, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Attendees will learn the benefits and best practices for starting plants indoors from seeds and cuttings. Participants will learn about requirements for successful germination, different growing methods and mediums, light and temperature needs, overcoming common problems, hardening off seedlings for transplanting into the garden, and best practices to ensure seedlings successfully grow into healthy mature plants.
This workshop is designed for beginning gardeners or gardeners who are new to raising plants from seeds, but all experience levels are welcome to join and learn.
Presenter:
Sarah Marcoux has been a UNH Extension Master Gardener since 2016. She is an active member of the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau, sharing her knowledge with other gardeners across the state. Her special interests are herb gardens, working with children and educational gardens. She also enjoys vegetable and pollinator gardens.
Cost: Free – Pre-registration is required. A link will be sent to all who pre-register.
Donations are welcome to support the Demonstration Garden Partnership between UNH Extension and NH Audubon. Details will be provided to participants.
REGISTER HERE
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: Stock image of sprouting seedlings.

New Hampshire's Winter Birds with Dr. Pamela Hunt
2023-01-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
NH Audubon’s “Backyard Winter Bird Survey” is a citizen science project that has been collecting data on the state’s birds since 1967. In this in-person program, Dr. Pamela Hunt uses the Survey’s data to illustrate how populations of our common winter birds have been changing over time. In the process, we’ll explore many other aspects of bird biology.
This presentation will take place indoors, rain or shine.
Presenter:
Dr. Pamela Hunt, NH Audubon Senior Biologist for Avian Conservation
Cost:
$12 for NH Audubon members
$15 for non-members (Become a member today!)
Registration Required – Extended to 6:00pm, January 26, 2023.
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.

Resilient Raptors Webinar
2023-01-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Link, United States
Introducing the Bald Eagle
In the first webinar of this year’s Resilient Raptors Webinar Series, join NH Audubon raptor biologist, Chris Martin and education specialist, Willa Coroka as they provide a brief history of Bald Eagles in New Hampshire. Learn how the Bald Eagle came to be a species of concern when a formerly common household chemical threatened to decimate this charismatic species. Chris will discuss the steps that were taken to repair their numbers before introducing current threats to their success. Additional topics will include general bird of prey/raptor anatomy and physiology.
To register for the webinar please click the registration link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2_92TqSaSJKAuqVJgbYHKQ
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Reminders will be sent to your inbox with the Zoom link 5 days before, one day before, and an hour before the actual webinar begins. We hope you enjoy this year’s Resilient Raptors Webinar Series.

Cold Creatures and Hot Cocoa
2023-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Price: $10 for member families, $15 for non-member families
Have you ever wondered how our cold-blooded friends survive the harsh conditions that New Hampshire winters bring? Visit the NH Audubon Massabesic Center, grab a warm cup of cocoa, and find out! You will meet some of our animal ambassadors and learn the survival strategies of snakes, turtles, frogs, and more, all from the comfort of our Nature Room. Hot beverages included!
All are welcome, content is best for ages 5-13.

North Country Winter Finch Trip
2023-02-07 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
The seacoast chapter heads north again this year with leader Lori Charron to look for winter finches. Meet at the McDonald’s in Gorham, 214 Main Street, at 8 am.
The trip is limited to 16 participants and carpooling is encouraged.
Contact: Lori Charron
Visit the Seacoast Chapter website for event details and to sign up.

Birds and Climate Change
2023-02-08 19:30 - 20:30 | NH
ZOOM PROGRAM – Birds and Climate Change: the Changes that are Already Happening
Steve Hampton will focus on what changes are already happening in the world of birds: northward range shifts, changes in migration and nesting timing, rapid evolution, and ecological cascades. He’ll explore which species are adapting and which are not.
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.

Backyard Winter Bird Survey 2023
2023-02-11 08:00 - 2023-02-12 17:00 | Statewide, NH
Join in the annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey this weekend, where participants report any bird species visiting their yard and/or feeders in New Hampshire. Watch and count the birds in your yard at any time during the weekend. Report your findings online or by mail.
For full details, visit the New Hampshire Bird Records website.
If you cannot do the survey but would like to support it, make a donation here.

Photography Workshop at Massabesic Center
2023-02-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: February 16th, 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

Great Gardens Start with Great Plans
2023-02-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Successful gardens don’t just happen. The best vegetable garden starts with a good plan! Learn how to site a new garden, techniques for expanding an existing one, and how to map out your plantings. Gain tips for proper spacing, when to plant various crops, and how to keep a journal of your year-to-year experiences to help you plan the future.
Presenter:
Will Lowenthal, UNH – Ext Master Gardener
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members (Become a member today!)
REGISTER HERE
Registration Required by February 15, 2023
Presentation will take place indoors, rain or shine.
For accessibility requests, please contact Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman, at kwhiteman@nhaudubon.org.
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, to benefit human health and well-being, and wildlife habitat.
Photo: The Massabesic Center Demonstration Gardens, credit Mary Di Bello

A Winter Woodland Wander at the Massabesic Center
2023-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Date: Saturday, February 18th
Time: 12:00pm- 1:00pm
Price: $10 for member families, $15 for non-member families
What’s that? Who’s there? Whose prints are these? Join the Massabesic Center’s Naturalist, Ari and spend an hour exploring the trails as we search for signs of wildlife and discuss the amazing ways various species have adapted to the freezing months of winter. Step into the center’s Nature Lab to warm up after we return!
All ages welcome! Please dress for the weather. Clothing layers and snow boots recommended!
One ticket covers up to four family members. Additional family members require the purchase of an additional ticket.
