New Hampshire Audubon Wins Outstanding Achievement Award

New Hampshire Audubon has won an Outstanding Achievement Award from the NH Governor’s Council for Physical Activity and Health, according to a press statement. The nonprofit organization was selected for the honor from hundreds of nominees for its exemplary work in promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activity and fitness programs and services.

“We’re honored to receive this award,” said Michael Bartlett, President of NH Audubon. “When most people think of physical fitness, they don’t think of NH Audubon, but it’s a big part of what we do. Through our many programs and activities for children and adults throughout the state, we motivate thousands of people to get up and get moving, as they enjoying the natural environment of our sanctuaries.”

For more than a century, NH Audubon has been a leader in preserving, conserving and protecting New Hampshire’s wildlife and natural resources. The group maintains ten statewide chapters, four centers, 38 wildlife sanctuaries and two raptor observatories; employs a dedicated staff of biologists and countless nature-loving volunteers.

Besides children’s programs, activities and wildlife camps, the organization offers diverse volunteer opportunities for youth and adults such as tending gardens, maintaining sanctuary trails, counting birds and monitoring wildlife. Biologists lead educational walks on the importance of wildlife habitat preservation, and other issues. NH Audubon also collaborates with universities, nonprofit organizations, communities and government agencies on various initiatives to foster the health of the environment, wildlife and people of New Hampshire.

NH Audubon will receive the 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award on Friday, May 29 at the Executive Council Chambers at the New Hampshire State House in Concord. Preceding the ceremony, award winners will participate in the Granite Walk of Ages, which begins at 10:30 am at White’s Park in Concord, and finishes at the State House.

The event will officially kick off the Governor’s 90-day challenge for everyone in New Hampshire to get outside, be physically active and lead a healthy lifestyle.

For more information, call New Hampshire Audubon at 224-9909, or visit www.nhaudubon.org.

About New Hampshire Audubon

Founded in 1914, New Hampshire Audubon’s mission is to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people. It is an independent statewide membership organization with four nature centers throughout the state. Expert educators give programs to children, families, and adults at centers and in schools. Staff biologists and volunteers conduct bird conservation efforts such as the Peregrine Falcon restoration. New Hampshire Audubon protects thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and is a voice for sound public policy on environmental issues. For information on New Hampshire Audubon, including membership, volunteering, programs, sanctuaries, and publications, call 224-9909, or visit www.nhaudubon.org.