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 […]
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. In this family program, walk along the trail and learn about trees through playing bingo and other tree-themed nature games! Please meet […]
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 your very own pair of binoculars to use on your hike! Suitable for all ages but geared towards […]
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 […]
Description: This workshop will introduce food preservation techniques. We discuss proper and safe ways to preserve food at home through freezing, drying, lacto-fermentation, refrigerator pickling, water-bath canning, and pressure canning. You will learn where and how to find trustworthy recipes, the equipment needed for different methods of home preservation, and how to gain confidence in […]
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 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 […]
Join us via Zoom for a discussion and analysis of Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World. In this book, writer Christian Cooper illustrates his life story leading up to an infamous viral video in May 2020, which sparked discussions of racial tension in outdoor spaces. The meeting, facilitated […]
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 12, 2025 --This walk will be led by local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney, and will focus on our 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 […]
Join us for a special celebration of nature, art, and community at New Hampshire Audubon's Massabesic Center! This free event showcases the newly installed All Persons Trail that winds through our beautiful gardens and sanctuary fields. Discover the magic where art meets nature as you stroll at your own self-guided pace through our now fully […]
A Season in the Sun: Photographs from the Massabesic Center's Demonstration Garden by Walt Swist Meet Walt Swist during our Art Walk in the Garden event today, July 12th. Walt will be talking about his work with guests in the main hall exhibit area between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Walt Swist photos from the NH Audubon […]
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 a collage using magazines and natural materials to create your perfect habitat! Learn about the key components of […]
July 15 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 […]
July 15, 2025 Banding Together for the Birds: The Science of Bird Banding and its Role in Avian Conservation Lindsay Herlihy (Black Mountain Banding Station) Bird banding is one of the most widely used strategies for scientists to study populations of wild birds. But what exactly is bird banding, and how does it work? Biologist […]
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 today, 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 […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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 a birding outing at Hebron Marsh! This walk will go through the trails of Hebron Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary consists mostly of grassland on the edge of mixed forest with views of the northwest corner of Newfound Lake. Birds seen here previously include Red-eyed Vireo, Canada Goose, and Eastern Bluebird. This […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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 […]
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, walk along the trail and learn about different types of animal coloration, the benefits of camouflage, and why […]
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 non-permanent fairy houses out of natural materials. Learn about leave no trace. Suitable for all ages but geared […]
July 22 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 […]
July 22, 2025 Dragons & Damsels of New Hampshire Dr. Pam Hunt (NH Audubon) Welcome to the fascinating world of the insect order Odonata! You may be familiar with the dragonflies buzzing over your yard in the summer, or the damselflies that land on your kayak, but what do you REALLY know about these ancient […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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 to look for birds at Piscataquog River Park in Manchester! 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 forest and river habitats, and we can expect to see birds such […]
Join fellow butterfly enthusiasts on July 26th for a fun day of butterfly counting! This annual community science event takes place at over 450 sites across North America, including seven right here in New Hampshire. Each count focuses on a 15-mile diameter circle officially registered with the North American Butterfly Association. These counts need a […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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 owls out of tree bark. Learn fun facts about the native owls of NH! Suitable for all ages […]
July 29 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 […]
July 29, 2025 Using Wildlife Cameras for Classroom Science Dr. Mirka Zapletal (Newfound Lake Region Association) During the 2024-2025 school year, the Newfound Lake Region Association worked with the Newfound Area School District and other community organizations to give students direct experience with wildlife research. By setting out pairs of wildlife cameras at sites around […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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 […]
August 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. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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 NH Audubon for a look at birds at Enfield Shaker Museum on Saturday, August 2nd, at 8am! Explore the trails at the museum 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 and familiarize yourself with New Hampshire’s […]
Visit the McLane Center 7/2-8/23 to see the Ode to the Birdhouse series by Pam Tarbell. "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 continues to fascinate me. As an artist, I listen […]
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 […]