Our Peeps

Our Peeps

Our Peeps: Diane De Luca

Diane De Luca, a seasoned member of the Conservation Department, made her way to NH Audubon after working on Seabird Restoration off the coast of Maine and teaching ornithology at the Hog Island Audubon Camp. In many ways

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Our Peeps: Anita Fernandez

Anita Fernandez recently joined the NH Audubon staff as our full time Community Outreach Coordinator. She hails from Michigan until moving to New Hampshire in 2022. She attended the University of Michigan and worked in Fleet management for

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Our Peeps: Raven

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.

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Our Peeps: Celina Hurley

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

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Our Peeps: Becky Suomala

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

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Our Peeps: Chris Martin

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

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Our Peeps: Pam Hunt

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

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Our Peeps: Shelby Morelli

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

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Our Peeps: Willa Coroka

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,

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Our Peeps: Anne Purington

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

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Our Peeps: Slater Roosa

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

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Our Peeps: Kimmie Whiteman

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

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Our Peeps: Lauren Kraemer

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

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Our Peeps: Marc Nutter

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,

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Our Peeps: Meet the Newfound Team

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

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Our Peeps: Snappy Leaves Us

(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,

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Our Peeps: Ponemah Bog Volunteer Spotlight

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

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Our Peeps: Massabesic Volunteer Spotlight

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,

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Our Peeps: Goodbye Jane

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

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