Short Courses for Adult Learners
Dig deeper into the natural and cultural history of the Monadnock Region with the Harris Center’s Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) courses.
Taking various forms — outings, workshops, lectures, field trips, and more — ESI courses are geared toward adults with a passion for lifelong learning.
Upcoming Courses
Environmental Studies Institute: Wild Foraging
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
This class will offer a thorough introduction to eating wild plants from our local watershed — covering everything from field botany and plant identification to sustainable foraging, harvesting techniques, and food preparation.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Photographing Dragonflies and Damselflies
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Take your photography skills and your knowledge of our local Odonata – dragonflies and damselflies – to the next level during this short course with wildlife photographer and “ode” adorer Frank Gorga.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Forest Bathing by Moonlight
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join certified yoga instructor and experiential educator Marilyn Wyzga and Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol to discover the immersive power of nature under this summer’s full moons!
Learn more »Contact Us
For more information on our ESI offerings, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.
