NH Audubon

Party Animals Exhibit
2026-04-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Party Animals by Bethany Clarke
This exhibit runs at the McLane Center in Concord from March 11-May 2, 2026.
Description: Handprinted linocuts featuring an array of native New Hampshire plants and animals. The images are all initially sketched by hand and then transferred onto linoleum blocks. They are then carved with a blade. For printing, the blocks are rolled with ink, and paper is pressed onto them with a barren and body weight. When pulled up, the paper includes a reverse image of the block. All prints have natural variances in tone due to human touch, which is what makes them special.

Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.
Bio: Bethany is a public school teacher and linocut printmaker living in Concord. Her prints feature a whimsical array of plants and animals native to New Hampshire. In addition to printing on paper, she upcycles thrifted clothing with hand-printed patches and scrap quilted appliqué pieces. Her studio is in her basement, where her two cats like to assist in the creative process.

The Wildlife and Landscape of New England Exhibit
2026-04-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
The Wildlife and Landscape of New England by Jason Davini
This exhibit runs at the Massabesic Center in Auburn from March 5-April 29, 2026.
Description: This show will feature the landscapes and animals that Jason has come across over the decades of his picture-taking. From Sunrises at the beaches and mountains, to the smallest animals, Jason has almost seen it all. Each picture was taken by Jason, after countless hours of waiting for the perfect moment.
Examples of Jason’s photography. (Click to enlarge.)
Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.
Bio: Jason is a Manchester native, but he often leaves the city to venture into the wild to pursue his passion. Jason’s specialty is photographing native wildlife, plants, and scenery, often spending countless hours patiently waiting for the moment when perfect light arrives, or his wary subject finally presents itself. And when the subject and light arrive at the same time, Jason’s eye for his art comes alive. With an eye for detail and beauty often gone unseen by others, Jason is able to capture a moment frozen in time and space – a most magical moment for all to enjoy. Jason specializes in nature photography but is also available for events or photo shoots of your choosing.
Jason Davini’s Photography: 603.660.4977; Jason.pinkfloydfan@gmail.com

Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Bird program with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 | NH
Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Bird – Wednesday, April 8
Grassland birds such as the Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark are declining throughout their ranges. In this talk, we review the history and ecology of these species, with a focus on New Hampshire and the Northeast US, then shift to the conservation challenges they face and some of the things people can do to overcome these threats.
Bio: Pam Hunt has been interested in birds since the tender age of 12, when an uncle took her to Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. She went on to earn a B.S. in biology from Cornell University, M.A. in zoology from the University of Montana, and then a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in 1995. Pam came to NH Audubon in 2000 after five years as adjunct faculty at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH. In her current position as Avian Conservation Biologist, she works closely with NH Fish and Game to coordinate and prioritize bird research and monitoring in the state, and also authored NH’s “State of the Birds” report. Specific areas of interest include habitat use by early successional birds (particularly whip-poor-wills), conservation of aerial insectivores (e.g., swifts and swallows), and the effects of events outside the breeding season on long-distance migrants. Pam also coordinated the “NH Dragonfly Survey,” a five-year project that mapped distributions of these insects throughout the state and remains active in the dragonfly field.
Contact: Dan Hubbard, 603 978-0218, danielhubbard@peoplepc.com

Odiorne Point State Park field trip with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-11 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
Odiorne Point State Park – Saturday, April 11, 8:15 am
With ocean, bay, marsh, beach, woodland and even a bit of old orchard, Odiorne Point is a magnet for birds. Join trip leader Stuart Varney for a walk around the varied habitats of the park to look for waterfowl, migrating ducks and shorebirds, and early spring passerines. Meet at the main Odiorne Point parking lot at 8:15 (the park opens at 8:00). The walk is expected to last for a couple of hours. A small entrance fee for the park is required. Contact: Stuart Varney at stuart.varney@lonza.com with questions. The trip is limited to 20 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Returning North with the Spring with the Lakes Region Chapter
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | The Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH, 03254, United States
Returning North with the Spring: Retracing the Journey of Naturalist Edwin Way Teale

In 1947, Edwin Way Teale, the most popular naturalist in the decade between Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson, followed the progress of spring over four months from the Everglades to the summit of Mount Washington. His best-selling book, North with the Spring, recounts the epic journey he and his wife Nellie undertook.

In 2012, John Harris set out to retrace Teale’s route, stopping at unfamiliar wild places on the same calendar date on which Teale visited. Using Teale’s journal notes and photographs, Harris examined and compared changes in the flora, fauna, and lives of the people along the way. His account documents the losses, details the transformations, and celebrates the victories, for a remarkable number of east coast refuges have grown wilder during the intervening years.

John R. Harris is currently an adjunct faculty member in Environmental Science at Franklin Pierce University. He holds a Ph.D. in British and American literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has taught courses in nature writing, environmental literacy, regional history, American literature, and composition at Franklin Pierce University. In addition, he has organized and helped to edit two regional anthologies, Where the Mountain Stands Alone and Beyond the Notches: Stories of North Country New Hampshire.

Piscassic Greenway field trip with the Seacoast Chapter
2026-04-17 08:00 - 10:00 | NH
Piscassic Greenway, Neal Mill Rd, Newmarket – Friday, April 17th 8:00 AM
Return to Newmarket with Juli Tyson to see who’s arriving for spring. We’ll walk from Newmarket to Newfields on this beautifully diverse trail. From forest, to wetland, to well-managed successional habitat, there’s a vast range of species to be found. Tree Swallows, Belted Kingfishers, herons, warblers, birds of prey, and many more! The walk will be 2 miles or less on flat terrain with a very slow pace, stopping as long as we would like along the wildlife viewing platform at the wetland.
Contact Juli Tyson with questions jstyson17@gmail.com. The trip is limited to 20 participants.
As the trip nears, please visit this website to sign up.

Spider Web Wonders
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Brockway Nature Preserve, Farrington Corner Road, Hopkinton, NH, United States
Spiders may look scary, but they play an important role in the ecosystem. Plus they’re really good at building their own unique homes!
Join New Hampshire Audubon at the John Brockway Nature Preserve in Hopkinton to explore nature with your 3-5 year old! Programs will begin at 10 a.m. and last about 45 minutes each. This is an outdoor location with no bathroom facilities. Please dress children for the weather and be ready to walk on the trail, sit on logs and the ground, and dig in the dirt!
Programs will be cancelled if poor weather is predicted during the program; participants will be notified by email or phone of cancellations.
For detailed directions to the preserve, search for Brockway Pond on Google Maps, or visit here. Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes prior to the program so that sessions can start on time.
This program is free, with a suggested $5 donation to support NH Audubon’s Annual Fund. Thanks to an endowment from Dorothy Brockway Osborne, there is no cost for Hopkinton residents. If you feel inspired to give, your donation supports priorities like environmental education for people of all ages across New Hampshire.
By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver.

Easy to Grow Vegetables
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United States
Join UNH Extension Master Gardener Maureen Sinclair to learn how to start growing vegetables without getting overwhelmed. What are the “easy” vegetables to grow? How do you pick healthy plants from the garden center? What should we be observing in our gardens? All these questions and many more will be answered to help you maximize early successes, learn by doing, and have fun growing vegetables.
Logistics:
This presentation will take place both indoors and outdoors at the Massabesic Center. We’ll start with a lecture in the main conference room and then head out to the garden, weather-permitting, to observe vegetable garden practices in action. The small partially fenced vegetable garden at Massabesic produces 400-500 pounds of food every year, despite sharing some of our crops with the local wildlife.
Dress for the weather for the short, easy walk from the dirt parking lot to the building, and from the building to the gardens. The trail through the gardens is flat packed gravel, suitable for most mobility devices including walkers and wheelchairs. Muddy conditions may be present, especially if you choose to walk into the grassy areas surrounding some garden spaces. An email will be sent out the day before the program with weather expectations.
This program is intended for adults. Children are welcome, however in the event of disruptions, we ask that children are accompanied by a guardian to enjoy the Nature Lab or gardens until the presentation concludes. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided if you contact Massabesic Center Director Kimmie Whiteman in advance.
Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Ext. Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members
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.
Registration required by April 16th. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, but late registrants may miss pre-workshop or cancellation communications. Limit 30 attendees.
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, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.
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Everyone's Trash: One Man Against 1.6 Billion Pounds
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:30 | McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Local author and recycling expert, Duncan Watson has been running the City of Keene’s solid waste program for over 30 years. Each day, every single person in the United States, all 324 million, discards about five pounds of waste. Be it a bottle that gets placed in a recycling bin or a piece of paper crumpled and tossed into the waste bin, every bit of the daily 1.6 billion pounds cast-off has a story. This book is full of those stories. It will wake you up and give you hope. Join Duncan and plan to learn more about how we can all fight against 1.6 billion pounds for this Earth Day.
