Tag: Wildlife

Spring is on the Way and So are the Birds! – Thursday, 3/13/25 at 6 PM

The Spring migration is right around the corner and now is the time to learn about the avian jewels that will be pouring through our area starting in April. This presentation will explore the colorful songbirds that either breed here or pass through on their journey North. Thrushes, Vireos, Orioles, Flycatchers, and more than 25 species of Warblers. Strategies on how to find and identify these beautiful birds will be… Read more

Talkin Turkeys: Tuesday, November 19th at 6 PM

Learn about turkey biology, behavior, the history of wild turkeys in New Hampshire and the reintroduction of turkeys into the state. The wild turkey population represents one of the greatest wildlife conservation success stories in the state’s history. About the presenter: Andrew Timmins has worked for the NH Fish and Game Department as a wildlife biologist for 30 years.  His career with the agency started in the southwest region of… Read more

Wildlife Corridors and Turtle Culverts with Peter Steckler: Thursday, December 5th at 6 PM

Although Atkinson is more developed than it used to be, we still share our town with many forms of wildlife. In order for these animals to safely move about and gain access to the food, water, shelter, and space that they require, it is important to protect and maintain our wildlife corridors. Join us to learn where the priority wildlife corridors are located in our town, and how we can… Read more

ZOOMING in October

A Closer Look at Chipmunks and Squirrels with the Mass Audubon – ZOOM REGISTER Wednesday, October 9th from 10:30 – 11:30 AM It’s hard to miss the fall frenzy, and sometimes humorous antics, of chipmunks and squirrels scurrying across forests and backyards in search of food for winter storage. Take a closer look at their lives and learn about the different members of the squirrel family. Discover the ecological roles… Read more

Fungal Foray – Talk and Walk, Saturday, 9/14 starting at 10 AM

Join Carrie Deegan from the Forest Society for a presentation to learn about basic fungi ecology and identification strategies.  We will meet from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Kimball Library and then drive to a fun fungi foray in nearby woods from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Participants will learn how fungi grow and reproduce, why they are important ecologically and to humans, and will become familiar with some of the… Read more

Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits ~ Monday, 9/9 at 6 PM

Join Linda Magoon as she give a personal, candid and humorous story of a woman’s transition from a place of grief and shame to one of healing, resilience, and grace—one mountain summit at a time. Linda Magoon is an environmentalist and outdoor enthusiast. She reconnected with her love of hiking after ending a difficult marriage and set out to climb all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks. Now Linda writes… Read more

Beavers, Otters and Muskrats – Oh My! ~ Thursday, 7/18/24 at 6 PM

Learn all about New Hampshire’s semi-aquatic mammals. Why have humans prized them for their fur? What special adaptations have they developed to spend so much time in the water? Patrick Tate will discuss this and more as we take a deep dive into their elusive world. Patrick Tate is a Wildlife Biologist employed with New Hampshire Fish & Game. His responsibilities include furbearing species monitoring statewide and regional wildlife responsibilities… Read more

Small Space Gardening Workshop with Arianna Iappini ~ Tuesday, 7/9 at 6 PM

Join Arianna Iappini of The Birch Arbor Gardens to learn how to grow an abundant garden with big impact in small spaces. You’ll learn a variety of techniques that will inspire your greatest gardening goals to come to fruition. Whether you are growing in the ground, raised beds or containers, this workshop will help to cultivate your confidence to grow bigger! Arianna Iappini, owner of The Birch Arbor Gardens is… Read more

Featured Artist: Ron Watson ~ Paintings on Display through April 2024

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Ron Watson’s photography during April 2024.  He calls this exhibit “For the Birds”. An Atkinson resident, Watson is an outdoors-man who has spent his life exploring the natural world. As a longtime photographer/ videographer most of his work over 60 years has revolved around the ocean both on and below. His videos and photography has appeared in scientific journals, on PBS’s NOVA… Read more

Black Bears in New Hampshire – 6 PM on Thursday, 3/7/24

Although black bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, they are opportunistic and will search for human food supplies when natural foods are not available. Maintaining a sustainable bear population in New Hampshire depends on minimizing human-bear conflicts. Join us to learn about the natural history of the black bear, current research taking place and how the information learned will affect management of the black bear population. The presentation… Read more