NATURE WALK: Winter Birding with Nature Education Opportunities

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join us for a birding adventure to find winter birds, including waterfowl and hopefully Eagles at the beautiful Lake Massabesic Trail System in Auburn, NH. This approximately 3 mile walk will be led by Kelly Dwyer, naturalist and owner of Nature Education Opportunities.

With Thanksgiving behind us and the festivities and demands of the holiday season around the corner, an invigorating and fun nature walk is just what is needed to decompress and catch your breath!

Kelly will lead us on a trek to explore the winter bird activity throughout a variety of habitats within the beautiful Lake Massabesic trail system.

Along the way, we will delve into:

• Fascinating winter adaptations birds undergo to survive our winters
• Birds that migrate to NH for the winter and how to recognize them
• Tips for successful backyard winter bird feeding
• Bald Eagle natural history in this lake habitat and their wintering strategies (at Battery Point, we may be fortunate to see some eagles and late season waterfowl)

Pack your binoculars and leave the holiday to-do list behind for a few hours!

Special treats will be provided as a reward for dogs at each stop. If your dog has allergies, please alert us at woof@nhdogwalkingclub.com.

In addition, participants will receive an entry towards our December giveaways (must sign in), which will be drawn on January 3rd @ 3:00pm.

ABOUT KELLY DWYER:
Kelly, the owner of Nature Education Opportunities and an award-winning environmental educator and certified NH elementary teacher, has been creating and delivering engaging programming for audiences of all ages for over 15 years.

As a certified wellness coach, Kelly also brings a deep understanding of the numerous benefits of connecting with the natural world to reduce stress, improve health and embrace a more mindful approach to life and learning.

An avid gardener and cook, she loves to spend time with her family, which includes her husband and two daughters.

TRAIL RATING:
The trail is approximately 3 miles long and rated as Level 1-1.5, easy, mostly flat and wide, some narrow areas.

COST: To REGISTER, scroll to the bottom of this page to the BOOK EVENT section.

• $25/non-member
• $20/member (use nature walk discount code in the member only Welcome section of the website)

Limited to 15 people. ONLY 1 dog/person please due to the stop and go nature of this program.

Full refund issued if cancellation received 48 hours prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after. 

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
Massabesic Audubon, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH. Look for our table in the parking lot at the Audubon Center.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be cancelled and announced in the Event section of the Facebook Group and on this Calendar page.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@nhdogwalkingclub.com.