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Winter Sowing of Native Plants

December 23, 2025

Saturday, Jan 10, 2026, 10am-11:30am Winter is a great time to sow native seeds. Many native seeds need to be exposed to prolonged cold and moist conditions to break their

What is That? at the McLane Center

August 14, 2025

(Photo and article by Anita Fernandez) There are over a dozen species of dragonfly and damselfly that can be seen around the McLane Center throughout the spring, summer, and fall,

Pollinator Festival in Concord: August 2

July 31, 2025

Information from Concord Parks and Recreation: Join us for a fun, free, family-friendly celebration at the Rollins Park Monarch Waystation Pollinator Garden in Concord on Saturday, August 2nd, from 10

What is That? at the McLane Center

July 29, 2025

(Photo and article by Anita Fernandez) A large flying insect with a thin “waist” might signal a potentially aggressive social wasp, but these wasps are anything but aggressive. The only

Support Moths With Native Plants in Your Garden

July 28, 2025

(by Anita Fernandez) Though we celebrated International Moth Week last week, we encourage you all to extend the celebrations year-round by taking actions to support moth populations. Here are some

Moth Week 2025: Mothing Tips Video

July 23, 2025

It’s Moth Week, and we began our celebrations by exploring the moths of the McLane Center Pollinator Garden. Join biologists Lindsay Herlihy and Becky Suomala as they teach you their

Pollinator Week 2025 is Here!

June 16, 2025

Join us in celebrating the vital role pollinators—like bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds—play in our ecosystems, food, and culture. This year’s theme, “Pollinators Weave Connections,” reminds us how deeply

“Build It and They Will Come” Pollinator Gardening Series

April 29, 2025

(Articles by Diane De Luca) In the past few weeks, we have been sharing articles with important tips to create a pollinator-friendly space in your backyard – and it’s easier

Build It and They Will Come: Share Your Pollinator Garden!

April 25, 2025

(by Diane De Luca) Share Your Pollinator Garden! Your pollinator garden is more than just beautiful – it’s a crucial part of restoring habitat for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other

Build It and They Will Come: Embracing Wildness: A Balanced Approach to Supporting Pollinators

April 22, 2025

(by Diane De Luca) Step Six: Embracing Wildness: A Balanced Approach to Supporting Pollinators Manicured gardens may look tidy, but a little wildness goes a long way in supporting wildlife!

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				1 1 event, 1 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed: McLane and Massabesic Centers Featured January 1 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Closed: McLane and Massabesic Centers The McLane and Massabesic Centers are closed for New Year's Day. The trails remain open from dawn to dusk if you would like to spend time in nature as you […]	2 1 event, 2 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 2 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […]	3 1 event, 3 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 3 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […]
4 1 event, 4 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured McLane Center Closed Featured January 4 - January 20 McLane Center Closed The McLane Center is closed for renovations during this time. Please check our social media for updates, as changes may occur.	5 1 event, 5 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed	6 1 event, 6 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed	7 1 event, 7 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed	8 1 event, 8 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed	9 3 events, 9 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 9 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. Celebrate with the artist at the Massabesic Center tonight during a special artist's reception. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. […], Featured 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Outings Exhibit Reception Featured January 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Reception Celebrate Outings by Nick Amadeo with us at this artist's reception! 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic […]	10 4 events, 10 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Birds of the Winter Coast with the Seacoast Chapter Featured January 10 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm EST Birds of the Winter Coast with the Seacoast Chapter Join veteran birder and former ornithology instructor Rich Aaronian to look for the birds that make the New Hampshire coast their home during the winter. The trip will start at […], Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Winter Sowing of Native Plants Featured January 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST Winter Sowing of Native Plants Saturday, Jan 10, 2026, 10am-11:30am Winter is a great time to sow native seeds. Many native seeds need to be exposed to prolonged cold and moist conditions to break their […] Get Tickets $10.00 – $15.00, Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 10 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]
11 1 event, 11 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured McLane Center Closed	12 1 event, 12 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed	13 1 event, 13 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed	14 3 events, 14 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 14 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […], Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds with the Seacoast Chapter Featured January 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds with the Seacoast Chapter Zoom Program: Feather Trails-A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds Contact Dan Hubbard for sign up: 603-978-0218 or danielhubbard@peoplepc.com. Birds are visible, vocal sentinels that alert us to environmental harms. In […]	15 3 events, 15 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […], Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm What’s Wild: Eric Orff with the Lakes Region Chapter Featured January 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST What’s Wild: Eric Orff with the Lakes Region Chapter On Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Loon Center in Moultonborough, the Lakes Region Chapter of the New Hampshire Audubon Society will present a program called What’s Wild, […]	16 2 events, 16 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 16 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]	17 2 events, 17 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]
18 1 event, 18 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed Featured McLane Center Closed	19 1 event, 19 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed	20 1 event, 20 2026-01-04 Featured McLane Center Closed	21 2 events, 21 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 21 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […], Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 21 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]	22 2 events, 22 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 22 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […], Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 22 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]	23 2 events, 23 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 23 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […], Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 23 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]	24 2 events, 24 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […], Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]
25 0 events, 25	26 0 events, 26	27 0 events, 27	28 2 events, 28 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 28 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […], Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 28 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]	29 2 events, 29 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 29 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […], Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 29 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]	30 3 events, 30 Featured 8:30 am - 10:00 am Backyard Winter Bird Survey Practice Walk Featured January 30 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am EST Backyard Winter Bird Survey Practice Walk Practice your bird identification skills in anticipation of the Backyard Winter Bird Survey! Join Devin Guilfoyle, Newfound Center & Public Programs Coordinator, and Grace McCulloch, Community Science Project Leader, as […] RSVP Now Free, Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 30 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […], Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 30 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]	31 2 events, 31 Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enchanted Owls Exhibit Featured January 31 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Enchanted Owls Exhibit Enchanted Owls by Sandra Grant Description: As I walk through my woodland’s path, listen for the sounds of the Great Horned Owl’s melody as they communicate back and forth to […], Featured 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Outings Exhibit Featured January 31 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Outings Exhibit Outings by Nick Amadeo. 30% of the proceeds from this exhibit will benefit New Hampshire Audubon. Description: It was here at the Massabesic Audubon Center–among the trees, by the shore […]

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December 31

December 31, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 1

January 1 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Closed: McLane and Massabesic Centers

January 2

January 2 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 3

January 3 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 9

January 9 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit Reception

January 10

seacoast chapter logo

January 10 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

Birds of the Winter Coast with the Seacoast Chapter

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 9 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit Reception

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

seacoast chapter logo

January 10 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

Birds of the Winter Coast with the Seacoast Chapter

unh winter gardening

January 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

Winter Sowing of Native Plants

Get Tickets $10.00 – $15.00 17 tickets left

January 10 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 14 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

seacoast chapter logo

January 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds with the Seacoast Chapter

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

What’s Wild Book Cover

January 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

What’s Wild: Eric Orff with the Lakes Region Chapter

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 16 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 4

All day

McLane Center Closed

January 21

January 21 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 21 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 22

January 22 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 22 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 23

January 23 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 23 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 24

January 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

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There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

January 28

January 28 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 28 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 29

January 29 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 29 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 30

Backyard Winter Bird Survey Practice Walk (1)

January 30 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am EST

Backyard Winter Bird Survey Practice Walk

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January 30 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 30 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit

January 31

January 31 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Enchanted Owls Exhibit

January 31 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Outings Exhibit