On August 24th, 2022, our beloved old friend, Raven, passed away of natural causes. For almost 20 years, he has delighted visitors, volunteers, and staff as an Animal Ambassador at Massabesic Center with his social and inquisitive behavior.
During her daughter’s birthday party at NH Audubon’s McLane Center, Celina Hurley and her spouse signed the final purchase and sale for their Hopkinton home. Celina recalls that the realtor brought the documents to the party, anxious for
Becky began working at NH Audubon in February of 1988. Back in those days there were computers with large floppy disks, no internet, and the rare bird alert was a call-in phone number. She has many stories from
You’ve probably come across Chris Martin’s name in connection with NH Audubon before. He coordinates NH Audubon’s various raptor monitoring and management projects, and has been doing so for more than 30 years! In that role, Chris works
Dr. Pamela Hunt is NH Audubon’s Senior Biologist for Avian Conservation. She has been interested in birds since the tender age of 12, when an uncle took her to Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. She went on
Have you met Our Peep, Shelby Morelli yet? Shelby is a New Englander who loves spending time outdoors with her family. She grew up in Maine where her love of nature began in her own backyard. Shelby studied
Have you met Our Peep, Willa yet?! Willa Coroka (C as in “cinnamon”) is a wild child, her heart at its fullest while flitting through the New England forests amidst the hemlocks, birches and pines. A NH native,
Anne Purington, NH Audubon’s Human Resources Coordinator, is a NH native. Born in New London to a family from Georges Mills, she spent many summers on Otter Pond swimming, fishing, and picking wild blueberries. “Being outside is my
For many people when they think of NH Audubon, an image of Phil Brown’s smiling face is conjured in their heads, likely holding a pair of trusted binoculars. For the past 17 years, Phil has worked with many
We are pleased to introduce Slater Roosa, Massabesic Center’s new Education Coordinator. A born and bred New Englander, Slater received a B.S. in Biology from Salve Regina University, where he fostered his love for environmental science. He worked
We are pleased to introduce our new Massabesic Center Director, Kimmie Whiteman. Kimmie is a product of two coasts, having spent her formative years in both southern California and the mid-Atlantic region. She has a wealth of background
Lauren Kraemer recently assumed the role of Operations Manager at NH Audubon. In this role, Lauren manages all facility rental contracts, including events, weddings, and business meetings; supervises facilities functions; and oversees our nature store. Lauren guides families
We are very pleased to officially announce a major staffing change at NH Audubon. Marc Nutter, as of April 2021, assumed the role of Director of Conservation Programs. This new position is critically important. Marc oversees our science,
This year we have three staff members running the show at Newfound Center. They are working diligently to kick the season off right, including putting together the Red Barn Lecture Series, which will meet in person on Tuesday
(by Kimmie Whiteman and Doug Bechtel) New Hampshire Audubon staff are mourning the loss of Snappy, our beloved male Snapping Turtle. We lost Snappy following an irreversible and rapid decline in his health. For the past 11 years,
NH Audubon would like to share its deep appreciation for the Friends of Ponemah Bog, who care for our sanctuary in Amherst, NH. These volunteers had an impressive year creating and installing a new educational kiosk, repairing and
NH Audubon wants to thank our dedicated volunteers at the Massabesic Center. Some help us out year-round; others pitched in for a day of fall cleanup. We would like to express our gratitude to Brenda McMahon, Paul Hasenfuss,
by Becky Suomala NH Audubon sends a big thank you to staff member Jane Kolias. Jane played a vital role in our Membership & Development Department, processing all gifts, keeping up the data base, and managing all the
We are very pleased to introduce Jennifer Thomas, our new Membership Coordinator, who joined the staff this fall. She is already well up to speed and proving to be a great addition to the team! To find out
Hope Jordan, a professional fundraiser, writer and outdoor enthusiast, is the new Director of Membership and Development for NH Audubon. She has more than 20 years of experience in philanthropy for NH-based nonprofits. “I couldn’t be more excited
Explore 39 wildlife sanctuaries throughout all 10 counties of New Hampshire.
Committed to the conservation of ecologically important lands.
We regularly observe and count 14 species at NH Audubon’s Raptor Observatories.
The New Hampshire Audubon offers multiple opportunities for those interested in joining us as a member or donating for one of our various causes.
Founded in 1914, NH Audubon’s mission is to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people. It is an independent statewide membership organization with four nature centers throughout the state. Expert educators give programs to children, families, and adults at centers and in schools. Staff biologists and volunteers conduct bird conservation efforts such as the Peregrine Falcon restoration. NH Audubon protects thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and is a voice for sound public policy on environmental issues. For information on NH Audubon, including membership, volunteering, programs, sanctuaries, and publications, call 224-9909, or visit www.nhaudubon.org.
