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Red-tailed Hawk – live-streamed animal talk
Red-tailed Hawk – live-streamed animal talk
Have you ever wondered what that big bird is, perched near the road? Well, join NH Audubon educator, Shelby Morelli, for a live animal talk and meet our resident Red-tailed Hawk. Learn all about these magnificent raptors via Zoom during our April Adventure week! Registration required; cost: $10/Members, $15/Non-members. Purchase tickets below.
Vernal Pool Adventures – in-person walk at MAC
Vernal Pool Adventures – in-person walk at MAC
Spring brings wonderful snowmelts to our New Hampshire landscape. When the snow melts in the woods vernal pools arrive. This brings new life to the woods and they can become very loud! Join NH Audubon for a walk at Massabesic Center to learn about vernal pools and see what lives in them during the spring […]
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The Wonderful World of Snakes – live-streamed animal talk
The Wonderful World of Snakes – live-streamed animal talk
Snakes are often feared creatures due to how they move and how they look. However, snakes are amazing reptiles! This live animal Zoom talk will highlight different snake features and some snake biology. Plus, Shelby will introduce you to our resident snake ambassadors! By the end, we hope you will no longer fear these wonderful […]
Signs of Spring Tour and Scavenger Hunt – in-person walk at MAC
Signs of Spring Tour and Scavenger Hunt – in-person walk at MAC
Spring is one of the most magical seasons we have here in New England. Plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and migrating birds begin are visible and active once again. Join NH Audubon Massabesic Center on a walk and a scavenger hunt to find signs of spring. If you enjoy adventure, getting out in the mild, wet […]
The Power of Place-based Writing
The Power of Place-based Writing
Participants will explore the power of place-based writing to galvanize citizens to protect special places in our NH communities and regions. We will experience how place-based writing clarifies our thinking, connects us to the places we live, and how powerful writing can help shape environmental policy and spur citizens to proactive stewardship of natural resources. […]
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Bald Eagle – live-streamed animal talk
Bald Eagle – live-streamed animal talk
The Bald Eagle is a fascinating creature! Meet our ambassador Eagle with NH Audubon’s Shelby Morelli. You will also learn about what Bald Eagles eat, their habitat, and their biology. You'll even get to see him enjoy his favorite activity, a shower! Join us with Zoom for this amazing live animal presentation during April Adventure […]
Early spring Bird Walk – in-person walk at MAC
Early spring Bird Walk – in-person walk at MAC
Bird migration is one of the most spectacular events in nature. Join us here at NH Audubon Massabesic Center to learn about spring migration. At the same time, enjoy a guided nature walk through the fields to find those beautiful birds that migrate through our land. Registration required; cost: $10/Members, $15/Non-members. Purchase tickets below.
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Turtles – live-streamed animal talk
Turtles – live-streamed animal talk
What is our most common aquatic turtle in New Hampshire? Does New Hampshire have box turtles? These are two common questions people have here in the great granite state. Join us for a live animal presentation where you’ll be introduced to our ambassador turtles and these questions plus more will be answered! Registration required; cost: […]
Pond Adventures – in-person walk at MAC
Pond Adventures – in-person walk at MAC
Birds, beavers, reptiles, and amphibians all love spending their days either in the pond or near the pond. Have you ever gone out to find these amazing species but had no luck? Well, spend some time here at NH Audubon Massabesic Center to get your feet wet, your hands dirty, and lock eyes on the […]
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Barred Owl – live-streamed animal talk
Barred Owl – live-streamed animal talk
“Who cooks for you?” Well, ask the Barred Owl! Meet our most common owl species during this live animal presentation via Zoom. Owls are mysterious creatures, and everyone loves to find them. We will go over Barred Owl biology, diet, and where these great creatures live. Join us during April Adventure week to find out […]
Invasive Species Awareness Walk – in-person walk at MAC
Invasive Species Awareness Walk – in-person walk at MAC
What is the difference between a native and an invasive species? When does an invasive become native? These questions, among others, will be discussed during a tour of NH Audubon Massabesic Center fields and woods. Take a look at some of our invasive plant species and learn their identifiable marks to pick these pesky plants […]
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Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Join NH Audubon President, Doug Bechtel, for a casual birding walk at Massabesic Center in Auburn. There is no registration necessary; this is a free program. Doug will head out from the center at 8am for a one-hour exploration. (Note: the location alternates each week from McLane Center to Massabesic Center.) Photo: Orchard Oriole, by […]
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Garden for Wildlife: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and other Backyard Wildlife
Garden for Wildlife: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and other Backyard Wildlife
Naturalist David Mizejewski shares how to create a beautiful garden or landscape that fits into the local ecosystem and supports birds, butterflies, bees and a whole host of other wonderful wildlife neighbors. David will discuss native plants, the four components of habitat and sustainable gardening. He’ll also share how you can achieve the National Wildlife […]
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Birdathon
Birdathon
May 8, 2021 (with May 9 as a weather option) We encourage folks to get outside and go birding on SATURDAY, MAY 8 and report what you find to NH Audubon. As before, we encourage staying close to home, whether in your yard, neighborhood, or town, although more broad-ranging expeditions are also welcome. By registering, […]
Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Join NH Audubon President, Doug Bechtel, for a casual birding walk at McLane Center in Concord. There is no registration necessary; this is a free program. Doug will head out from the center at 8am for a one-hour exploration. (Note: the location alternates each week from McLane Center to Massabesic Center.) Photo: Orchard Oriole, by […]
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The American Prairie Reserve
The American Prairie Reserve
New Hampshire Audubon Seacoast Chapter Wednesday May 12, 2021 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) Zoom Program: The American Prairie Reserve Betsy Robinson and Steve Gehman, who have had careers as wildlife biologists and naturalist guides, will present an introduction to the ongoing effort to create a 3 million acre prairie reserve in central […]
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Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Join NH Audubon President, Doug Bechtel, for a casual birding walk at Massabesic Center in Auburn. There is no registration necessary; this is a free program. Doug will head out from the center at 8am for a one-hour exploration. (Note: the location alternates each week from McLane Center to Massabesic Center.) Photo: Orchard Oriole, by […]
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Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators
Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators
When gardeners think of designing a landscape for pollinators, they may imagine a colorful bed of herbaceous flowers. However, flowering trees and shrubs are essential parts of the habitat required to support a wide variety of pollinators and other wildlife species. Not only do they provide food, but they also offer year-round shelter and nesting […]
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Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Join NH Audubon President, Doug Bechtel, for a casual birding walk at McLane Center in Concord. There is no registration necessary; this is a free program. Doug will head out from the center at 8am for a one-hour exploration. (Note: the location alternates each week from McLane Center to Massabesic Center.) Photo: Orchard Oriole, by […]
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Pollinators 101
Pollinators 101
Who are “the pollinators”? Learn about the most common types of wild pollinators, their vital ecological role, and how we can profoundly impact the diversity of pollinators in our own yards and communities. Register for this free webinar through Zoom. This webinar is part of the year-long Exploring Connections to and Stewardship of the Natural […]
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Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Join NH Audubon President, Doug Bechtel, for a casual birding walk at Massabesic Center in Auburn. There is no registration necessary; this is a free program. Doug will head out from the center at 8am for a one-hour exploration. (Note: the location alternates each week from McLane Center to Massabesic Center.) Photo: Orchard Oriole, by […]
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Intro to Pelagic Wildlife
Intro to Pelagic Wildlife
Sunday, May 30, 3 - 4 pm Cost: $5 (free to those attending Pelagic Trip on May 31) Leader: Jon Woolf Watch an educational slideshow about some of the wildlife you might see just off NH's coast. We'll teach you how to identify some of our common pelagic birds as well as a few of […]
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Jeffreys Ledge Pelagic Birding Trip
Jeffreys Ledge Pelagic Birding Trip
This trip is sold out. Location: Rye Harbor, NH Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day), 8 am - 5 pm Cost: $70 M/$90 NM Join NH Audubon aboard MV Granite State as we explore Jeffreys Ledge, 20 miles off the New Hampshire coast. We'll spend all day at sea, searching for pelagic seabirds, whales, dolphins, and anything […]
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Native Bees of New England – their Diversity and Natural History
Native Bees of New England – their Diversity and Natural History
How many kinds of bees can you name: honey bees, bumble bees, sweat bees perhaps? Most people are familiar with our non-native honey bees and their role in pollinating commercial crops, but few are aware of the great diversity of native bees that we have in our region and the roles that they play in […]
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Nighthawk Watch Volunteer Training
Nighthawk Watch Volunteer Training
It’s nearly time for the first Common Nighthawks to return. These insect-eating birds were once common in cities throughout New Hampshire, but they are now endangered in the state. Volunteers have been helping NH Audubon and the Harris Center track nesting nighthawks since 2007, primarily in Concord, Keene, and the Ossipee pine barrens. Volunteers watch […]
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Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Saturday Birding with Doug Bechtel
Join NH Audubon President, Doug Bechtel, for a casual birding walk at McLane Center in Concord. There is no registration necessary; this is a free program. Doug will head out from the center at 8am for a one-hour exploration. (Note: the location alternates each week from McLane Center to Massabesic Center.) Photo: Orchard Oriole, by […]