

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NestWatch Volunteer Training: Eastern Bluebird and Tree Swallow Monitoring
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn about and get involved in a participatory science project to monitor field-nesting birds at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center!

This workshop will teach you how to collect conservation data as a NestWatch Monitor. You’ll learn detailed identification skills for bird species and nests most often encountered in the nesting boxes at Massabesic, including Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Black-capped Chickadees, and House Wrens. We’ll review predator and disease control methods, invasive species mitigation, and information about nest protections afforded by migratory bird laws. We’ll touch on terminology and general life history information, and we’ll celebrate the sanctuary’s nesting success with a summary review of this 25-year long project. NH Audubon Massabesic Center is home to almost 80 monitored nest boxes; can you guess how many Tree Swallow fledglings have taken flight at Massabesic over the last twenty years?

We will begin in the classroom at 9am for a 2.5-hour presentation, with a short break for snacks (bring your own snacks or lunch and water). After the break, we’ll head outside to learn the trails and nest box locations, clean out residual nest materials from last year, and practice field identification of early season birds.

If you’d like to join our volunteer team after learning what it takes, we’ll collect your information and start you down the path to becoming a NestWatch Monitor with NH Audubon. Attendees are not required to become volunteers; you can learn the process and take your new skills with you anywhere! Space in the volunteer program is limited, so we cannot guarantee every attendee a spot in our program.

This adult-focused presentation is required for all new NestWatch Monitor volunteers at the Massabesic Center. Minors who wish to become volunteers must be accompanied by trained adults to ensure robust data collection. Established volunteers are welcome to enjoy a refresher but are not required to repeat the training course.

NestWatch Monitors are expected to contribute one to two hours each week from May to August to record data in their designated zones.

Presenters: Bob Krewson, NH Audubon Bluebird Monitor Volunteer Leader; Kimmie Whiteman, Massabesic Center Director

Bob Krewson, along with Logan Young, were awarded the 2024 John Thalheimer Volunteer Award for their dedication to this project. The knowledge they share during this workshop builds from over a decade of research gathered under their leadership.

Cost: This program is free to attend. If you feel inspired to support New Hampshire Audubon’s work, please consider a gift to our Annual Fund at nhaudubon.org/donate. Your contribution supports priorities like environmental education for people of all ages across NH, stewardship of nearly 10,000 acres of conserved habitat, science-based environmental policy and advocacy, and statewide conservation research and wildlife monitoring.

Support our programs and join or renew your membership today! Not sure of your membership status? Email our member services department or call (603) 224-9909 x310.

Registration Required by April 9, 2026. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, but late registrants may miss pre-workshop or cancellation communications. Limit 50 attendees.

Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk up to one mile over mostly flat, but uneven gravel and grassy terrain. Long sleeves, pants, bug spray and sunscreen are strongly recommended. The outdoor portion of this course will be postponed in the event of severe weather. Participants who do not wish to become volunteer monitors are not required to attend the outdoor portion of this class. By attending this event, you and anyone you register on behalf of agree to NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release &amp; Agreement Waiver.

Please note, the original start time of this event has been amended. This program will take place from 9am to 11:30am.
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Auburn
- **state**: NH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH 03032-3109, United States
- **lat**: 42.98446
- **long**: -71.36373
- **full address**: 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH 03032-3109, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH 03032-3109, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** New Hampshire Audubon
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, volunteering, nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NestWatch Volunteer Training: Eastern Bluebird and Tree Swallow Monitoring ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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