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Welcome to the
New Hampshire Audubon
Massabesic Center


Located on a historic farm site, the Massabesic Center is a pristine wildlife sanctuary just minutes from downtown Manchester. The sanctuary encompasses a diverse array of upland habitat that includes rolling fields, marshes, mature deciduous forest, and woodland wetlands, such as Milne Pond. The property is adjacent to thousands of undeveloped acres managed by Manchester Water Works and Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire.


There are more than five miles of trails that lead to multiple scenic overviews of Lake Massabesic. The site is also home to an extensive array of luscious gardens, cared for by a volunteer force coordinated by the UNH Extension Master Gardener program.


The trails, managed jointly by all three landowner partners, as well as the gardens, are open 7 days a week, from dawn to dusk. Please note that dogs, equestrians, and wheeled vehicles are not permitted at the main entrance, in the fields, or in the gardens; however the parking lot provides nearby access to the woodland trails, which are located just a short walk down the main road.


The main building features a large conference room, available for rentals, a nature center with live animal ambassadors and hands-on educational exhibits, and a small gift shop. Building hours vary seasonally.


Come visit and enjoy all that we have to offer!