What’s happening with the birds this winter? Help N.H. Audubon track our bird populations by taking part in the annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey on Feb. 8 and 9. Biologists need assistance from citizens all over the Granite State to get a clear picture of what is happening with our winter birds. All New Hampshire residents are encouraged to take part. Results from past years are on the website. For more information about the Backyard Winter Bird Survey, please call N.H. Audubon at 224-9909 or go to the website at nhaudubon.org and click on Birding.
Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen and the new makerspace at Making Matters N.H. have a cure for your cabin fever with a variety of fun and free events for “Cabin Fever Reliever” on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Snow date is Feb. 9). The festivities include a new “Twiggs Teachers” art exhibit, a Valentine’s make-and-take pinwheel craft for all ages, cookie decorating, crafting demos and a 20% off storewide sale. Twiggs has organized the events as a fundraiser to benefit Concord’s new makerspace at Making Matters N.H. who will be having their grand opening the same day. Freewill donations are welcome and cookies and hot cocoa will be served all weekend long. Master baker Mae Ward will be leading a yummy cookie decorating activity for all ages. Making Matters N.H. is sending a few of their artisans to Twiggs. See a 3D printing demonstration, share an activity making shrink art with artist Laura Whitcomb and chat with Conner Spern who will demo her traditional embroidery. A short distance away in Penacook, tour the Grand Opening at Making Matters N.H., located in the old “Beede Electric” building at 88 Village St. Twiggs Gallery will have guest artists demonstrating some of their spring class offerings. Visit twiggsgallery.wordpress.com for more detailed information about the weekend’s events.