Sat., May 31, 2025 – Mutt Strutt

Once again, NHARL will have a tent at Mutt Strutt an annual fundraiser hosted by our friends at the Manchester Animal Shelter.

The event is Sat., May 31 from 10 am to 2 pm at Livingston Park in Manchester and includes a one-mile walk around Dorrs Pond for eventgoers and their pooches.

Volunteers warmly welcomed! You can help for a couple hours or stay for the whole event. Email info@nhanimalrights.org.

May 1-31, 2025 – Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge

Kicking off May 12025, we are hosting a Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge in Manchester! This month-long event created by Vegan Outreach is designed to showcase new vegan menu items created by local restaurant chefs.

We’re inviting Manchester restaurants to join the Vegan Chef Challenge and compete by creating delicious vegan dishes for diners to enjoy!

Diners vote for their favorite dishes, and restaurants with winning dishes receive awards!

The Vegan Chef Challenge has been a hit in other cities, including NewtonMA. Participating restaurants tend to keep popular vegan items on their menus even after the challenge ends!

This exciting, feel-good event will bring more delicious vegan options to Manchester and help move the world toward a kinder, animal-free food future.

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 – Donut Meetup

Our October meetup at NH Doughnut Company was such a hit that we’re bringing it back! Join us Saturday, March 29 for another round of delicious vegan donuts at NH Doughnut Co. in Bedford.

More Vegan Flavors, Just for Us! 🍩 NH Doughnut Company has been working hard to create six incredible vegan flavors — double the usual selection! Get ready to try:

  • Glazed
  • Cinnamon Sugared
  • Chocolate Sea Salt
  • Lemon Frosted with Lavender Drizzle
  • Vanilla Frosted with Sprinkles
  • Strawberry Frosted

Avoid Disappointment – ORDER AHEAD!

At our last meetup, the vegan donuts sold out before 10:00 AM — so don’t miss out! Pre-order your donuts by 8:00 PM on Friday, March 28 to be sure you’re not left hungry!

Drop by NH Doughnut Co. (410 S River Rd., Bedford) anytime between 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Important: The meetup is at the Bedford location, and Bedford is the only location offering extra vegan flavors.

Let’s show NH Doughnut Co. that vegan donuts are in demand — see you there!

Sat, Mar 21, 2026 – Let’s Talk Turtles!

Turtles look tough, but they are in trouble. So in 2024, we launched the Turtle Brigade — a dedicated team on a mission to protect New Hampshire turtles from dangerous, human-made threats like busy roads. 

Join us Sat., March 21 as we welcome wildlife biologist Josh Megyesy and NH Turtle Rescue founders Dallas Huggins and Drew Stevens for a talk about turtle conservation in the Granite State followed by a discussion of the Turtle Brigade’s Spring 2026 turtle-saving plans!

Let’s Talk Turtles!

Speakers: Josh Megyesy, NH Wildlife Biologist
Dallas Huggins and Drew Stevens, NH Turtle Rescue

Sat., March 21 at 10:00 am
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester
101 South Commercial St., Manchester

~ Coffee and light refreshments ~

About the Experts

Josh Megyesy is a wildlife biologist with the NH Fish & Game Department’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program. With over a decade of experience studying and protecting NH’s at-risk turtle populations, Josh specializes in radio telemetry, habitat management, landowner assistance, and education. His work also spans other rare reptiles, amphibians, and nongame species.

Dallas Huggins and Drew Stevens are licensed wildlife rehabilitators who founded New Hampshire Turtle Rescue, a volunteer-run nonprofit based in Nottingham. As of 2025, they have provided care to over 800 wild turtles.

Their mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, release, and preserve native turtle species through individualized care, public education, outreach, and scientific research in support of imperiled populations of wild New Hampshire turtles.

Looking Ahead: Turtle Brigade 2026

Following the talk, we’ll discuss the Turtle Brigade’s action plan for the 2026 turtle season — and how you can get involved!

Sponsor a turtle crossing!

For a small donation, you can sponsor a turtle crossing and have it named in your honor — an enduring way to help protect NH’s turtles.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for New Hampshire’s turtles!

Sat, Mar 1, 2025 – Let’s Talk Turtles!

Turtles look tough, but they are in trouble. So in 2024, we launched the Turtle Brigade — a dedicated team on a mission to protect New Hampshire turtles from dangerous, human-made threats like busy roads. Join us Sat., March 1 as we welcome wildlife biologist Josh Megyesy for a talk about turtle conservation in the Granite State followed by a discussion of the Turtle Brigade’s Spring 2025 turtle-saving plans!

Let’s Talk Turtles!

Speaker: Josh Megyesy, NH Wildlife Biologist
Sat., March 1 at 10:00 am
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester
101 South Commercial St., Manchester
~ Coffee and light refreshments ~

Turtle Talk: Protecting NH’s Turtles

Enjoy an engaging introduction to New Hampshire turtle conservation with wildlife biologist Josh Megyesy. This talk will explore:

  • Ecology of at-risk turtles – Learn about the species that call NH home and their habitat needs.
  • Threats & conservation strategies – Discover the impact of habitat loss and road mortality, and how long-term monitoring guides protection efforts.
  • How you can help – From identifying turtle habitats to reducing roadkill and supporting land conservation, find out what you can do to make a difference.

About the Expert

Josh is a wildlife biologist with the NH Fish & Game Department’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program. With over a decade of experience studying and protecting NH’s at-risk turtle populations, Josh specializes in radio telemetry, habitat management, landowner assistance, and education. His work also spans other rare reptiles, amphibians, and nongame species.

Looking Ahead: Turtle Brigade 2025

Following Josh’s talk, we’ll discuss the Turtle Brigade’s action plan for the 2025 turtle season — and how you can get involved!

Sponsor a turtle crossing!

For a small donation, you can sponsor a turtle crossing and have it named in your honor — an enduring way to help protect NH’s turtles.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for New Hampshire’s turtles!

Sat, Feb 22, 2025 – Vegan Meetup

Great news, Mount Washington area friends! You’ve been asking for a local gathering, and we’re making it happen! 

Join us for our next vegan meetup on Saturday, February 22, at 11:30 AM for a delicious lunch at Table + Tonic (inside The Local Grocer – 3358 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH).

Although Table + Tonic is not fully vegan, they offer many vegan options. (Below is a photo of their menu, taken about a year ago.)  The cafe also offers an array of coffee drinks and smoothies!

Our monthly meetups are a great opportunity to share good food, socialize, and exchange ideas about helping animals.

Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be vegan to come along. Just keep in mind that we’ll be enjoying delicious plant-based foods together!

This is a pay-for-your-own meal event.

Wildlife needs your help before Wed, Feb. 12 at 1:15 pm!

Coyotes and other wild animals who are victims of wildlife killing contests need your help before Wednesday, February 12 at 1:15 pm* when the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee meets in the Legislative Office Building Room 307 to hear House Bill 589 – Defining and prohibiting wanton animal waste and prohibiting certain wildlife hunting contests.

Sat, Jan 25, 2025 – Vegan Meetup

NHARL will have our next vegan meetup on Saturday, January 25, at 11:30 am for lunch at the Oak House (110 Main Street) in Newmarket, NH.

While the Oak House is not a vegan restaurant, it offers many vegan options, including four to five vegan burgers, three to four vegan sandwiches, and three vegan kid meals.

These informal gatherings give us a chance to share good food, socialize, and exchange ideas about helping animals.

Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be vegan to come along. Just keep in mind that we’ll be enjoying delicious plant-based foods together!

Sun, Dec 29, 2024 – Monthly Vegan Meetup

Feeling sluggish amid the holiday indulgence?

Join us for a mid-holiday-seasonreset” this Sunday, December 29 starting at 10:00 am at Juicilicious in Salem, NH (224 N Broadway).

Juicilicious offers a delicious array of juices, smoothies, bowls, and other plant-based options made with locally sourced, gluten-free, and raw ingredients — perfect for a healthy, refreshing start to the new year!

Relax and rejuvenate with like-minded animal lovers as we swap holiday horror stories and enjoy some delicious food.

Drop by anytime after 10:00 am (224 N Broadway, Salem, NH) for a healthy breakfast or early lunch. All are welcome — vegan or not!

Note: This is a pay-for-your-own meal event.