NH Audubon Massabesic Center

06/10/2026

Thank you!

We're still counting donations, but as of 5pm, we're incredibly grateful to the 132 community members who came together to raise more than $10,156 for New Hampshire Audubon during the last 24 hours of NH Gives.

Whether you chose to support ambassador animal care or our Annual Fund, your gift will help connect people with nature and protect New Hampshire's natural environment.

Thank you for being part of this inspiring day of giving.

06/10/2026

From raptors to turtles, snakes, frogs, fish, and salamanders, NH Audubon cares for 19 non-releasable ambassador animals that help visitors of all ages connect with the natural world.

NH Gives ends in just a few hours—at 5pm today. Make your gift now to support animal care, upgrades to our nature labs and mews, and hands-on learning experiences: nhgives.org/organization/nhaudubon

Interested in meeting these animals in person? Visit our McLane Center in Concord or Massabesic Center in Auburn, open Wednesday–Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.



(Animal Ambassador photos from top left to bottom right: Barred Owl by Lucy Murayda, Red-tailed Hawk by Shelby Morelli, Turkey Vulture by Shelby Morelli, Spotter Salamander by Lucy Murayda, Gray Tree Frog by Vincent O'Dowd, American Bullfrog by Lucy Murayda, Painted Turtle by Vincent O'Dowd, Wood Turtle by Lucy Murayda, Musk Turtle by Vincent O'Dowd, Corn Snake by Corinne Cloutier, Ball Python by Zoe Dawson, Bluegill by Corinne Cloutier.)

06/10/2026

06/03/2026

Thank you to the wonderful staff from Work Opportunities Unlimited, who volunteered an afternoon to the Massabesic Center’s gardens! The group relocated plants and weeded garden edges, helping us complete a large, much-needed project in one afternoon. Special thanks to Massabesic Garden Volunteer Dee Cleary for leading the workday.

06/01/2026

This week with NH Audubon's Massabesic Center in Auburn:
🏡 Massabesic Gardens Tour (Tuesday, 6/2 5:30-7pm)
📱 NH Audubon Nature Challenge Webinar via Zoom (Tuesday, 6/2 6-7:30pm)
🌱 Gifts of the Garden: Q&A Sessions (Thursday, 6/4 9-11am)
🐝 Pollinator Gardens (Thursday, 6/4 5:30-7pm)
📷 Newfound Region Photography Exhibit (Weds-Sat, 11am-5pm)

Learn more and RSVP here: nhaudubon.org/events

(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)

05/29/2026

Join us for evening garden tours throughout the summer and explore the vibrant pollinator gardens and natural landscapes at the Massabesic and McLane Centers.

These guided tours offer an up-close look at how native plants, thoughtful garden design, and community partnerships can transform landscapes into thriving habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Along the way, you’ll discover how these gardens support bees, butterflies, birds, and other species while providing inspiration for creating habitat at home.

Tours will also highlight the collaborative efforts of staff, volunteers, garden clubs, and partner organizations who help care for and expand these spaces. We’ll share information about upcoming workshops, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved in supporting pollinator conservation across New Hampshire.

RSVP on our Events Calendar: nhaudubon.org/events

Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Len Medlock; Monarch Butterfly by Steve Mirick; Bee via Canva; McLane Center garden by Diane De Luca; Massabesic Center garden by Kimmie Whiteman.

05/28/2026

The importance of native pollinators has gained a lot of attention lately. Learn about who they are, why they’re important, and how you can attract and support them all year long in your own backyard here at our Massabesic Center next Thursday (June 4) with UNH Master Gardeners.

Registration is required by June 2nd. Visit our Events Calendar: https://nhaudubon.org/event/pollinator-gardens-2026/

05/25/2026

This week with NH Audubon's Massabesic Center in Auburn:
🪴 Senior Garden Tour & Planting Activity at the Massabesic Center (Wednesday, 5/27 10-11:30am)
📷 Newfound Region Photography Exhibit at the Massabesic Center (Weds-Sat, 11am-5pm)

Learn more and RSVP here: nhaudubon.org/events

(Art exhibit viewing access may be restricted during private event rentals. Calling ahead to confirm is recommended.)