June 1, 2025 --Join us as we look for nests and other evidence of breeding birds on the trails around the ponds and along the Cocheco River. Meet at the Pickering Ponds parking area at 7:00 AM. The entrance is about a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox […]
Paradise Point Nature Center will be closed Monday, June 2nd for a staff development day. We will reopen Tuesday, June 3rd. The sanctuary trails will still be open on Monday from dawn to dusk.
Choose from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard as we travel along the route of the Northern Newfound 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 are allowed with adult supervision. Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability […]
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 […]
Join trip leader Matt Tarr for two trips to the rare fire-managed grassland habitat of the Kennebunk Plains Preserve. Listen for the calls of Whip-poor wills, Common Nighthawks, and Upland Sandpipers in the early morning hours. As the sun rises, we will then look for the grassland specialties of the area including Upland Sandpiper, Bobolink, […]
Join trip leader Matt Tarr for two trips to the rare fire-managed grassland habitat of the Kennebunk Plains Preserve. For those who don’t want to get up in the dark, we will look for grassland and shrubland birds including Upland Sandpiper, Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, Grasshopper Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Field Sparrow. As […]
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 […]
Visit the Massabesic Center to meet the team who are outstanding in their fields and know all the dirt. No need to herb your enthusiasm! Bring your pressing questions about plants, find your inner peas, discover inspiration for laying down roots at home, or just dig the blooms! Our volunteer team of UNH Extension Master […]
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 […]
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 […]
Choose from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard as we travel along the route of the Northern Newfound 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 are allowed with adult supervision. Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join trip leader Juli Tyson to revisit the trail between Newfields and Newmarket and see what changes June has brought to the area. Please see the April 26th trip for a full description. The trip is limited to 20 participants. As the trip nears, please revisit this website to sign up.
This walk will be led by local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney, and will focus on birds that prefer forest edge and open field habitats. This walk will cross through mostly field and forest habitats and we can expect to see birds such as Tree Swallows, Eastern Bluebirds, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks […]
Join us for the McLane Center’s Annual Native Plant Sale and Craft Fair! Bagley Pond Perennials and Fassett Farm Nursery will be offering a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for purchase. Local florist Erin Primiano of Wren and Raine will be selling sustainably grown and harvested fresh flower bouquets. Explore a wide variety […]
Learn about local ecosystems and wildlife through family-focused programs with the Lead Naturalist! Explore trails and play nature-themed games on topics such as animal signs, reptiles and amphibians, decomposers, wetland critters, and more. For this family program, learn about the amphibians that call Paradise Point home. Please meet at the Paradise Point Nature Center. Suitable […]
Come create a fun piece of nature art in or around Paradise Point Nature Center! Creativity is encouraged as we use arts and crafts to explore themes and concepts in nature. For this nature art activity, create and decorate your own "Frankenstein" bat by picking out a unique combination of ears and a nose. Learn […]
Every kid should have the chance to spend their summer outside - exploring nature, making new friends, and building confidence. During NH Gives, a 24-hour online fundraiser (5pm on June 10 to 5pm on June 11), we’re raising money for camp scholarships so that every child who wants to come to NH Audubon camp can. […]
This program will be from 8:30-11:30 am at Burley Farm in Epping. The program will be limited to 15 participants. This event will be held entirely outdoors and will be held as long as it is not raining. Participants should bring their binoculars and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions at the time of the […]
Choose from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard as we travel along the route of the Northern Newfound 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 are allowed with adult supervision. Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability […]
Area Seniors are invited to the NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center here in Auburn to experience the newly constructed All-Persons Trail on a private tour of the Demonstration Gardens. Join us for this special guided meander through native pollinator gardens including a monarch waystation, bird friendly gardens, vegetable and herb gardens, and a functional rain garden. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join NH Audubon and NLRA for a look at birds at Grey Rocks Conservation Area on Saturday, June 14, at 8am! Explore the trails at Grey Rocks using your eyes and ears to find and identify our bird community as residents set up territories and migrants stop on their way farther north, familiarize yourself with […]
Description: Fresh tomatoes from the garden are the BEST but growing them can present some challenges. In this workshop, we’ll explore some ways to overcome challenges of disease and pests and support the plants for better production. We’ll discuss and demonstrate different support methods: staking, caging, overhead trellising, and the “Florida Weave.” We’ll show how […]
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 […]
Come create a fun piece of nature art in or around Paradise Point Nature Center! Creativity is encouraged as we use arts and crafts to explore themes and concepts in nature. For this nature art activity, help identify and sketch macroinvertebrates found in Newfound Lake. Learn about a common life-cycle of many local insects. Suitable […]
Join us as Tina Morris, one of the first women to engage in a raptor reintroduction program, shares her remarkable story that is as much about the human spirit as it is about birds of prey as she presents her book Return to the Sky. Tina Morris holding a 1977 eaglet who had just escaped […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn more about the NH Audubon Nature Challenge! The first annual NH Audubon Nature Challenge is happening June 22-June 28 on many of our wildlife sanctuaries. Join this upbeat and informational webinar to learn about the included sanctuaries and the two platforms we'll be using to collect the data: iNaturalist and eBird. In this webinar, […]
NH Audubon's Centers are closed today, June 19, in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. Our trails and gardens remain open from dawn to dusk. Want to know more about Juneteenth? Read more from the National Park Service.
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 […]
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 […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]
This outing will be led by local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney, and will focus on our wildlife refuge's summer residents. 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 […]
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 […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]
Join us for the first-ever NH Audubon Nature Challenge! This weeklong event aims to document the birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, flowers, trees, mosses, mushrooms, and everything that either stops at our sanctuaries or calls them home. Your help is needed no matter where you are in New Hampshire; there is at least one included […]
Join us for an outing at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, June 22 from 9am-noon. Bring your smart phones to log observations on the refuge as part of the week-long Nature Challenge. This is free to participate, but please RSVP by emailing Anita Fernandez. Leader: Dave Govatski, Naturalist Meet at the overlook parking lot on […]
Learn about local ecosystems and wildlife through family-focused programs with the Lead Naturalist! Explore trails and play nature-themed games on topics such as animal signs, reptiles and amphibians, decomposers, wetland critters, and more. For this family program, complete a scavenger hunt focused on insects at Paradise Point. Please meet at the Paradise Point Nature Center. […]
Join us for an outing at Farley Meadow in Nashua on Sunday, June 22 from 1:30-4pm. Bring your smart phones to log observations on the sanctuary as part of the week-long Nature Challenge. This is free to participate, but please RSVP by emailing Anita Fernandez. Leaders: Nashua Conservation Commission Meet at Nashua Church of Christ […]
Come create a fun piece of nature art in or around Paradise Point Nature Center! Creativity is encouraged as we use arts and crafts to explore themes and concepts in nature. For this nature art activity, decorate coloring pages of fish that live in Newfound Lake! Learn about the concept of native versus introduced species. […]
Join us for an outing at Hebron Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday, June 23 from 2-4pm. Bring your smart phones to log observations on the sanctuary as part of the week-long Nature Challenge. This is free to participate, but please RSVP by emailing Anita Fernandez. Leader: Devin Guilfoyle, Educator Meet at Ash Cottage, 50 N […]
June 24 Choose from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard as we travel along the route of the Northern Newfound 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 are allowed with adult supervision. Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education […]
Join us for an outing at Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary on Tuesday, June 24 from 10am-noon. Bring your smart phones to log observations on the sanctuary as part of the week-long Nature Challenge. This is free to participate, but please RSVP by emailing Anita Fernandez. Leader: Heather McKendry, Sanctuary Steward Meet at the NH Audubon kiosk […]
Join us for an outing at the McLane Center in Concord on Wednesday, June 25 from 10am-noon. Bring your smart phones to log observations on the sanctuary as part of the week-long Nature Challenge. This is free to participate, but please RSVP by emailing Anita Fernandez. Leader: Pam Hunt, Biologist Meet at the pollinator meadow […]
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 […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]
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 […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]
Join us for an outing at Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary on Thursday, June 26 from 11am-1pm. Bring your smart phones to log observations on the sanctuary as part of the week-long Nature Challenge. This is free to participate, but please RSVP by emailing Anita Fernandez. Leaders: Anita Fernandez and Dyanna Smith Meet at the parking […]
Join NH Audubon and NLRA for a look at birds at the Hebron Town Forest on Friday, June 27, at 8am. Explore the trails of the Town Forest using your eyes and ears to find and identify our bird community as residents set up territories and migrants stop on their way farther north, familiarize yourself […]
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 […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]
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. 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 […]
Join us for an outing at the Massabesic Center in Auburn on Saturday, June 28 from 10am-1pm. Bring your smart phones to log observations on the sanctuary as part of the week-long Nature Challenge. This is free to participate, but please RSVP by emailing Anita Fernandez. Leader: Tracey Brunner, Ecologist Meet in front of the […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]
Come create a fun piece of nature art in or around 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, but is appreciated, for this program. Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program […]
July 1 Choose from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard as we travel along the route of the Northern Newfound 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 are allowed with adult supervision. Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. A reception will be held on 7/17 from 5-7pm. "I have always been fascinated with birds as I looked out the windows as a child. Now, I watch the local bird population plus the migrating fowl and hawks, which […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. A reception will be held on 7/17 from 5-7pm. "I have always been fascinated with birds as I looked out the windows as a child. Now, I watch the local bird population plus the migrating fowl and hawks, which […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]
July 4 Choose from a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard as we travel along the route of the Northern Newfound 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 are allowed with adult supervision. Please review NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education […]
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 flora of Paradise Point. Please meet at the Paradise Point Nature Center. Limited pairs of binoculars are available for […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. A reception will be held on 7/17 from 5-7pm. "I have always been fascinated with birds as I looked out the windows as a child. Now, I watch the local bird population plus the migrating fowl and hawks, which […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon Massabesic Center's Demonstration Gardens. Take a photographic journey with Walt Swist through the 2024 season in the NH Audubon Massabesic Center’s Demonstration Gardens! Experience the magical pollinator gardens in full bloom and the […]