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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 7, 2026 – Monthly Puppy Store Protest
Ever since The Puppy Palace in Manchester, NH opened its doors in May 2023, NHARL has been peacefully protesting the store to warn the public and would-be shoppers about puppy mills and promote “Adopt Don’t Shop.”
Park in the TJ Maxx Plaza on South Willow in Manchester (14 March Ave.) and meet us on the public sidewalk along on South Willow.
After the protest, join us for refreshments at Panera.
Bought a Sick Pet Store Puppy? What You Can Do
Many people unknowingly buy a sick puppy from a New Hampshire pet store. If this happens to you, there are things you can do to help prevent it from happening
What Happened to Gus?
This was Gus. He was our puppy and he died at puppy palace… — Holly B. (Yelp reviewer) Gus the puppy On July 22, 2023, a woman named Holly B.
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 – Vegan Meetup
Got the mid-winter blues? Join us for a change of scenery Saturday, Feb 28 at 12:00 pm at Veggie Life — a fully vegan restaurant in the charming seacoast town of Wells, Maine (1732 N Berwick Rd.).
Yes, it’s a bit of a drive, but look at this food…
Veggie Life is just minutes from the coast, so why not get some sea air with a winter beach walk — work up an appetite or walk off your lunch!
Also close by is The Center for Wildlife (375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick). Their Nature Center and outdoor Ambassador Village is open 10-4. Tickets are $10.
Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be vegan to join! (Note: This is a pay-for-your-own-meal event.)
Drop us an email (info@nhanimalrights.org) if you plan to attend, so we can tell the restaurant how many to expect.
Fridays – NHARL Community Connect
We’re launching an informal online drop-in space for anyone who wants to connect with someone on the NHARL board and perhaps other members.
Whether you have a question, an idea, a concern, or just want to find out how you can get more involved, this is your time.
NHARL Community ConnectFridays 7:00–8:00 pm, starting February 27* |