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Susan N. McLane Center
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Center Activities

Fledgling Fun at the McLane Center

McLane Center, Concord  December 03 
Fledgling Fun programs are designed for four- and five-year old children accompanied by their parents. Each Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. we will explore a different theme using hands-on, nature-based curriculum. Please dress appropriately for the weather as a portion of our time will be spent outdoors. Please be sure to register early as class size is limited.

Home School Program at McLane Center

McLane Center, Concord  December 15 
Let us help you teach your kids about nature! Join the NH Audubon Home School Program, Tuesdays at the McLane Center in Concord from 10 am - noon. All winter programs will be held at the McLane Center and Silk Farm Sanctuary; please dress appropriately for the weather as a portion of our time will be spent outdoors.

Please note: pre-registration is required as space is limited!

Winter Wildlife Nature Hike at McLane Center

McLane Center, Concord  February 20 , 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Winter Wildlife Nature Hike: Join us as we explore Silk Farm Sanctuary in Concord searching for signs of life!

February Fun Vacation Camp in Concord

McLane Center, Concord  February 22 , 2010
Take advantage of this opportunity for your children to learn more about nature in winter. Join us for a single day, several days, or the whole week!

NH Audubon Sanctuary Tours

Deering, Antrim, Newmarket N.H.  March 06 , 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Sanctuary Tours: We are excited to announce this spring’s tours. Each is being led by the sanctuary caretaker or our NHA sanctuaries manager. Who better to teach participants about the history and significance of each place and how they benefit New Hampshire ecosystems and wildlife? Participants should plan to meet at the sanctuaries trailhead. Please call 224-9909, ext. 333 to register and get directions. Open to all ages. Pre-registration is required. Please dress appropriately for the weather! • Time: 10am-12pm • Cost: Free to public. Donations gladly accepted and will be used to support the sanctuary.

Fledgling Fun for Preschoolers

McLane Audubon Center  March 11 , 2010 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
Fledgling Fun: Pre-school nature classes run every other Thursday and are for 4 and 5 year olds. Each week we explore a different theme using hands-on, nature based curriculum. Please come prepared for the weather. A portion of our time may be spent outdoors. Class size is limited. Please call 603-224-9909, ext. 333 to register. Pre-registration is required. • Instructor: Staff Naturalist • Time: 10am-11:30am • Cost: $8 member/$11 non-member

April Vacation Camps

McLane Audubon Center and Massabesic Audubon Center  April 30 , 2010
April Camp is for children ages 6 through 10 and is held at both Massabesic and McLane Audubon Centers. This camp is the perfect way to prepare for a season of outdoor exploration and discovery. Each day is designed to build the skills of budding naturalist through hands-on activities, storytelling, crafts, games, outdoor exploration, and live animal observation. Register for individual days or participate in the entire week. Children should bring lunch and snacks and be prepared to spend the majority of each day outside. April Vacation Camp Fee: $40 Members/$50 Non-members per child per day. Camper drop-off begins at 8:30 am; after-hours care is available from 4 - 5:30 pm for an additional charge of $8 Members/$10 Non-members per child per day. Registrations are accepted only by mail or in-person at the McLane Center in Concord. We cannot take registrations over the phone. To receive a registration packet, please call the NH Audubon Centralized Registration Center at 224-9909, ext. 333 or pick up a form at either center.

Adult and Family Programs at McLane

McLane Audubon Center  May 22 , 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
These programs are open to the entire family. Family rates are available. Please call 603-224-9909, ext. 333 to register. Pre-registration is required. • Leader: Kevin Wall • Time: 10am-12pm, • Cost: $10 member/$12 non-member

HOMESCHOOL Classes @ McLane

McLane Audubon Center  May 25 , 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
For Homeschoolers: These programs are offered every other Tuesday and are geared towards ages 6 and up. All classes will be held at the McLane Center and Silk Farm Sanctuary here in Concord. Please dress appropriately for the weather. A portion of our time will be spent outdoors for most programs. Please call 603-224-9909, ext. 333 to register. Pre-registration is required because space is limited! • Instructor: Program Director Kevin Wall • Cost: $12 non-member/$10 member. • Time: 10am-12noon

Summer Camps at NH Audubon

McLane and Massabesic Audubon Center  June 30 , 2010
Summer Camp 2010! We are excited to announce the dates for Summer Camp 2010! Camp is a long standing tradition at NHA and is held at both the McLane Center in Concord and Massabesic in Auburn. They are open to kids ranging in age from 4-12 years. Older participants have the opportunity to participate through our “Leaders in Training” program. Our camp counselors are selected because of their experience working with children and their interest in the natural world. They share this enthusiasm with participants increasing their desire to become stewards of the Earth. Each camp session focuses on a particular nature based theme.
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About the Center

New Hampshire Audubon's McLane Center (formerly known as the Silk Farm Center) is the organization's longest established center. In addition to being a program center, the building is home to New Hampshire Audubon's central operations. It is located on the Silk Farm Sanctuary in Concord. There is no admission charge, but donations are always welcome.

Why Visit?

The McLane Center offers year-round environmental education for all ages including school and youth group programs, vacation camps during all school vacations, Saturday family programs, pre-school programs, and adult education opportunities. The Center has exhibits, live animals (including a bald eagle, a red-tailed hawk, a peregrine falcon, two screech owls, and a barred owl), several miles of hiking trails, and a Nature Store that stocks bird feeders, optics, bird seed, books, clothing, jewelry, gifts, and much more.

About the Silk Farm Sanctuary and Hiking Trails

About our Green Building

In spring 2006, a major expansion of the Center was completed. This wing and the previously existing building were renamed in honor of the late state senator Susan McLane. Susan was a longtime N.H. Audubon member and trustee and served as board chair for several years. She was well known for her commitment and contributions to the state's natural environment and children. The new wing is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building through the U.S. Green Building Council and incorporates a multitude of green construction practices and materials. Tours of the building are available on request.

 

Directions
  • Take I-89 in Concord to Exit 2 for Clinton Street/Route 13..
  • Go left off ramp. (Same direction for both ramps)
  • Turn right at first blinking light, onto Silk Farm Road.
  • Entrance to Center and Sanctuary is on the left. See sign.

 

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