Willa
A Winter Woodland Wander
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesWhat’s that? Who’s there? Whose prints are these? Spend an hour exploring the trails as we search for signs of wildlife and discuss the amazing ways various species have adapted to the freezing months of winter. Step into the center’s Nature Lab to warm up after we return! All ages welcome! One ticket covers up […]
Family Birding Walk at Massabesic Center
Massabesic Center 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH, United StatesLooking for something fun to do with your family this winter break? Look no further! This is an introduction to birding for families. If you are new to birding, come learn the basics! Whether you are a bird fanatic or brand new to birding you can learn about binoculars, birding techniques, and meet new friends. […]
Resilient Raptors Webinar
Zoom Link , United StatesTraits, Trends, & Adaptations In this webinar, attendees will be invited to take a sneak peek into the daily life of a wildlife biologist. Come prepared with questions to present to senior biologist, Chris Martin, who has been working to conserve endangered and threatened raptors in the Granite State for over thirty years. Chris will […]
Buds & Blooms: Beginner Botany
McLane Center 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, United StatesBeginner Botany is our first Buds & Blooms program. From the air we breathe to the clothes we wear, our relationship with plants far exceeds consumption. Let’s investigate the many ways we interact with our botanical buddies while exploring the McLane Center's Pollinator Garden. We'll learn how it is that plants create their own food […]
Buds & Blooms: Pollination – Rescheduled from July 16 to Aug 18
McLane Center 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, United StatesThis session has been rescheduled from its original date of July 16 to the new date of August 18, 2022. Entomophilous. Entemo-what? Derived from the Greek word “éntomon,” meaning insect, entomophilous pollination refers to plants that require insects for their pollination needs. Let's wander around the McLane Center's gardens as we search for our fluttery, […]
Buds & Blooms: Bee-Friending Our Native Pollinators
McLane Center 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH, United StatesDiscover the unique and specialized native insects that play a critical role in both ecosystems and agriculture. They may be small, but they are mighty, and they come in more patterns than stripes alone! Let’s peruse the garden in search of the diverse array of invertebrates frequenting our native flowers and see how many we […]