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A Shorter Name With a Wider Reach: Why “The Birchtree Center” is Now “Birchtree”
Our nonprofit recently changed its name from “The Birchtree Center” to “Birchtree.” This new name reflects our organization’s decades ...
Supporter Shout-Out: Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
On this Thankful Thursday, we’re feeling grateful to our friends at Bangor Savings Bank! Several of their team members ...
Supporter Shout-Out: Service Credit Union
Students attend Birchtree’s day school year-round… but that doesn’t mean they need to miss out on summertime fun! ...
Water Country Field Trip
Have you tried to beat the heat at Water Country yet? Birchtree staff and students went there earlier this summer! ...
Prom 2026
4 out of 5 dentists don’t recommend it, but 37 out of 37 Birchtree students do! Birchtree’s 2026 Candyland Prom was a sweet ...
Volunteer Appreciation
As we start a new school year at Birchtree, we want to thank every single person who volunteered last year ...
Sandra Sings “Forever in Blue Jeans” by Neil Diamond
Our Executive Director Sandra promised to sing karaoke in downtown Portsmouth if we reached our $5,000 NH Gives fundraising goal. Well… ...
Birchtree’s Best Buddies
This spring, several Birchtree students are enjoying creating friendships with buddies from Heronfield Academy through the Best Buddies program. Our ...
Spring Wellness Activities 2026
Birchtree’s day school students had a blast during weekly dance/movement therapy sessions this spring with Alexis Reale! The ...
Spring Learning Adventures
Students with autism at Birchtree’s day school are enjoying a spring full of learning adventures! Please join us in ...
Autism Acceptance Month 2026
As we celebrate the start of Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Awareness Day, please join us in giving a ...
Supporter Shout-Out: 2025 Wellness Challenge Donors
Wow – Birchtree’s spring Wellness Challenge raised $46,304 for Birchtree’s Student Support Fund! Thanks again to everyone who donated during ...
Supporter Shout-Out: School Prom Supported by Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Birchtree’s 2025 prom, themed “Once Upon a Time,” was a celebration to remember! We invited all Birchtree families and alumni ...
