Newfound Audubon
Nature through the Year in Backyard and Beyond
Red Barn 41 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, United States2023 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon No registration necessary - just come and join us! Speaker: Francie Von Mertens, Author/Naturalist Based on her "Nature Almanac & Calendar,” Von Mertens will share observations of nature up close. We’re learning that immersion in nature is good for us, which leads to the question: How can we help […]
Digging into Native New Hampshire
Red Barn 41 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, United States2023 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon No registration necessary - just come and join us! Speaker: Dr. Robert Goodby, Professor of Anthropology, Franklin Pierce University Abenaki history has been reduced to near-invisibility as a result of conquest, a conquering culture that placed little value on the Indian experience, and a strategy of self-preservation that required […]
Local History as Told Through the Story of Ash Cottage
Red Barn 41 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, United States2023 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon No registration necessary - just come and join us! Speaker: Mae Williams, Historic Preservationist "I will relate the story of Ash Cottage through my own journey of discovery, and place the farmhouse in the larger context of the history of Hebron and surrounding area. The talk will explore my […]
Summer Sky Gazing
Red Barn 41 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, United States2023 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon No registration necessary - just come and join us! Speakers: Amanda Leith, Wallis Boram, and Christine Lightsey, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Summer nights provide the opportunity to view the changing sky when there’s no need to huddle under a blanket. This August, skywatchers in New Hampshire will be treated to […]
Why Ice Storms Aren’t Cool: Forest Response to Catastrophic Events
Red Barn 41 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, United States2023 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon No registration necessary - just come and join us! Speaker: Dr. Lindsey Rustad, USDA Northeast Climate Hub Ice storms are a common disturbance in north temperate and boreal forests worldwide. In the United States, they account for roughly 60% of winter storm losses with damage to property; closures of […]
The Iconic Common Loon
Red Barn 41 North Shore Road, Hebron, NH, United States2023 Red Barn Series, Newfound Audubon No registration necessary - just come and join us! Speaker: Caroline Hughes, Loon Preservation Committee For many, the haunting call of the loon is an important part of the New Hampshire lake experience. Often seen as a symbol of the northern wilderness, loons are a beloved fixture on New […]
Paradise Point Nature Center Opening Day
Paradise Point Nature Center 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, United StatesParadise Point Nature Center will open for the season on Friday, May 24. We have some exciting things in store for the 2024 season, including new educational programs, the return of standup paddleboard rentals, and a Red Barn Speaker Series that is sure to captivate the mind. On opening day, rent a boat, check out […]
ID Hike with the Newfound Center
Paradise Point Nature Center 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, United StatesOpen new realms each week as our Lead Naturalist helps participants of all ages focus their senses on different fascinating elements of their surroundings. Limited pairs of binoculars are available for use. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and/or field guides for further exploration. This week our Lead Naturalist will be sharing some […]
Family Program at Paradise Point
Paradise Point Nature Center 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, United StatesExplore 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
Paradise Point Nature Center 290 Northshore Road, Hebron, United StatesCome 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.