NH Audubon

ID Hikes with the Newfound Center
2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
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.

Membership Pop-up Table
2024-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Willard Pond Road, Antrim, NH, 03440, United States
Plan a hike, bird walk, kayak or swim, and stop by and say hello to Jen Thomas, Membership & Development Coordinator at the dePierrefeu-Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. Not a member yet? You can sign up that day and get more information about discounts and other benefits. Already a member? Stop by to grab an appreciation item that will come in handy during whatever outdoor adventure you have planned!
Photo: Willard Pond from Bald Mountain by Phil Brown.

Family Program at Paradise Point
2024-06-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Explore and learn about local ecosystems and wildlife through weekly family-focused programs with the Lead Naturalist. Explore and play 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.

Nature Art Program at Paradise Point
2024-07-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
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. Pre-registration is not required for this program.

Guided Paddle at Paradise Point
2024-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Choose from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard as we travel along the route of the Newfound Lake Water Trail with a Naturalist. We will visit as many stops as time allows while learning more about the geology and ecology of Newfound Lake. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For details on boat rental prices, navigate to the Newfound Center page under the “Centers and Events” tab.
RSVP below – Payment for boat rentals will be collected at the center before the paddle.

METALSUM – Art Inspired by Nature and Imagined Through Found Objects
2024-07-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-12 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
“METALSUM”, art for the home and garden. Found and repurposed objects welded into abstract, representational and whimsical art with an emphasis on portraying the natural world.
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Jane Kolias creates decorative rustic metal art from found, abandoned and discarded objects. She finds things in nooks and crannies of antique and thrift stores, salvage yards, friend’s back yards, roadway ditches, abandoned fields, forays into the woods and sometimes her own kitchen drawers.
Inspiration for these designs comes from observing nature, the creativity of fellow artists, and the found objects themselves. Each finished piece has its own unique configuration and blend of components which become garden and landscape pieces, wall hangings, and tabletop items.
Jane starts each project with a design in mind. As she considers which bits of scrap metal to use, the process becomes fluid and dynamic, creating a synergistic partnership between herself and the various components. This often results in the finished piece only somewhat resembling her original design.
If she knows the name or purpose of a component, she will label it, but for many pieces the component’s utility is unknown to her. She occasionally adds paint to a finished piece but her preference is to leave each work unpainted for a more organic look. For outside art, she applies several layers of clear protective coating to help abate rust formation.
Artist’s bio: Jane Kolias, a native New Hampshirite now residing in Vermont, has an extensive and lifelong association with the arts. As a young adult, she was active in the performing arts including community theatre and competitive ballroom dance. As a textile artist she has designed quilts and costumes, has worked with metals in jewelry design and fabrication, and has created landscape art such as stonewall and rock garden arrangements. Her most recent endeavor, “METALSUM”, involves welding found objects into abstract, representational and whimsical art with an emphasis on portraying the natural world.

NH Audubon Centers Closed in Observance of Fourth of July
2024-07-04 08:00 - 2024-07-05 17:00 | NH
NH Audubon’s McLane, Massabesic, and Newfound centers are closed July 4 and 5 in observance of the Fourth of July.

Youth Program at Paradise Point
2024-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Paradise Point Nature Center, 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, 03241, United States
Explore one of our sanctuaries with a naturalist through fun and engaging activities! Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay for programs but are not required to participate. Intended for ages 10-17.

The Urban Naturalist
2024-07-16 09:00 - 11:00 | NH
Join New Hampshire Environmental Educators (NHEE) for “The Urban Naturalist” with Willa Coroka, NH Audubon’s Project Implementation Specialist. We’ll explore areas of downtown Manchester that support highly adapted wildlife and encourage new ways of thinking. Register on NHEE’s website.

Manchester Pocket Pollinator Garden Launch Party
2024-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Manchester City Library, 405 Pine St, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
Join NH Audubon staff and UNH Extension Master Gardener volunteers for a tour of the new City Library Pocket Pollinator Garden with an accompanying panel discussion. Crafts and activities will be available, so bring the family and a blanket or pop-up chair. Come with questions for this casual presentation beginning at 6pm on the lawn beside the Amherst Street entrance!

Red Barn Speaker Series - Entomology for the Masses: Introducing the Insects
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:15 | Red Barn, 41 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, United States
2024 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon
No registration necessary – just come and join us!
Speaker: Dr. Pam Hunt, NH Audubon
This talk is a celebration of everything with six legs. Insects are by far the most abundant and diverse group of organisms on earth, with by some estimates well over a million species – or slightly over half of ALL species known to live on our planet. And yet what do we REALLY know about these critters? Some of the things insects do are stranger than fiction, but rest assured that they are doing it all the time right under our noses. For example, did you know that male dragonflies can scoop sperm from a previous male out of females’ reproductive organs? Or that some wasps lay eggs inside living caterpillars, and the wasp larvae eat the caterpillar alive from the inside out? And then there are the more familiar stories involving metamorphosis, pollination, and mimicry. Join us to learn some of the basics of insect biology, including an overview of the major groups.
Please park across the street at Ash Cottage. Download a map here. Note that this is now a private residence and there is no bathroom access.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: John S. Jordan Design PLLC and the Hebron Conservation Committee.
Photo: Six-spotted Tiger Beetle by Pam Hunt.

Speaking for Wildlife - Alpine Averill Photography Exhibit
2024-07-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 17:00 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Visit the McLane Center during our center hours to enjoy the “Speaking for Wildlife: Living in Harmony” photography exhibit by Rebecca Scott (Alpine Averill Photography)! There will be a reception on July 25, from 4-6pm at the McLane Center.
(Collage of photos from the exhibit, by Rebecca Scott/Alpine Averill Photography.)
About Rebecca Scott and Alpine Averill Photography: “Alpine Averill Photography is an adventure in life. Respect for wildlife & their habitats. There is quiet discovery, exploration, peaceful inclusion, time lost in nature & storytelling that unfolds with the leaves in the trees.
This photo journey began at a young age with childhood dreams of working for National Geographic. In awe of wilderness, an overflowing love for all animals & the creative desire to capture moments in time was my driving force. Alpine Averill the inspiration as a remote beautiful location where life reaches perfection, Shangri-la.
The goal for sharing my passion & work is to express & extend the gratitude & joy that I feel while spending time in the field with all of these amazing animals. I hope to light a spark or encourage an enhanced interest in growth, learning & understanding that all life on earth is connected. All is interdependent.
As a Conservationist, an educated Geographer & Naturalist I present photos taken with deep connection, care, concern & spirit like immersion into the habitats visited.”

Birds & Butterflies of Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
2024-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
Join Steve Mirick and explore the birds and butterflies (weather permitting!) of the refuge and adjacent areas. Be prepared for a long, but level walk and the possibility of biting insects. Meet at 8:00 AM at the trailhead for the Cherry Pond Trail at 289 Airport Road, Whitefield.
This field trip will be limited to 20 participants. As the event nears, visit the Seacoast Chapter site for more information and to sign-up.
