Tag: Nature

American Bald Eagle: Thursday, 10/22/26 at 6 PM

In a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed his displeasure with the founding fathers using the American Bald Eagle as the symbol on the Great Seal of the newly formed United States of America.  Whether you agree with him or not, the Eagle has come to represent the strength of the mighty United States.  In the mid-1960s, this majestic creature was almost extirpated in the United States with only… Read more

Focus and Snap Photography Meetup: 2nd Thursdays of the month at 12:30 PM

Do you love photography and wish to further develop your skills or share your knowledge and passion with others? We are a group of photography enthusiasts who meet once a month to help each other fine tune techniques and if time permits do a bit of camera work outside. Feel free to come join us.  REGISTER HERE Focus and Snap is organized and run by Photographer Eva McDermott. Eva has… Read more

Rethinking the U.S. National Parks (NH Humanities) – Thursday, 10/1/26 at 6 PM

In the famous words of Wallace Stegner, “national parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” But are National Parks truly “democratic”? Who has access to National Parks and what kinds of fantasies do they serve? This interactive program explores the history of U.S. National Parks—as myths, symbols of democratic ideals, and colonial spaces—alongside today’s common… Read more

Radical Raptors! – Thursday, 3/12/26 at 6 PM

Discover the fascinating world of raptors. Tailwinds: Raptor Education and Conservation will introduce you to three live raptor ambassadors. We are keeping our fingers crossed that Great Horned Owl “Tim” will be able to join us. You’ll enjoy a talk about their unique characteristics, adaptations, and importance to our ecosystem. Learn how we can help them thrive.… Read more