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Birding by Ear
Join expert birder and naturalist Phil Brown as we take to the SuperSanctuary in search of birds. During this five-week Environmental Studies Institute course, we’ll observe fascinating bird behaviors and study the vocalizations of many species in depth.
Learn more »New Hampshire’s Birds of Prey
From eagles to owls, falcons to hawks, learn about New Hampshire’s birds of prey in this seven-week Environmental Studies Institute course! We'll hear from a different expert each week, ending the series with a live owl presentation.
Learn more »Exploring Frog Rock Road in New Boston
Join Dave Butler and Ben Haubrich for a moderately easy exploration of Frog Rock Road, an abandoned town road in New Boston. In addition to Frog Rock (a tourist attraction during the grand hotel era), this walk will include a glacial esker, a kettle pond, and an enormous barn cellar hole.
Learn more »Field Notes in Verse
Bring your naturalist's eye for detail to this four-week poetry course with Henry Walters, in which the act of writing becomes itself a form of observation.
Learn more »Lessons from the Wild: What Nature Can Teach Us About Building Healthy Habits
What might beavers, hummingbirds, snapping turtles, and porcupines have to teach us about improving our own health and wellbeing? Join Sonya LeClair to learn more about living a healthier life, with lighthearted inspiration gleaned from the great outdoors.
Learn more »Birding by Ear
Join expert birder and naturalist Phil Brown as we take to the SuperSanctuary in search of birds. During this five-week Environmental Studies Institute course, we’ll observe fascinating bird behaviors and study the vocalizations of many species in depth.
Learn more »New Hampshire’s Birds of Prey
From eagles to owls, falcons to hawks, learn about New Hampshire’s birds of prey in this seven-week Environmental Studies Institute course! We'll hear from a different expert each week, ending the series with a live owl presentation.
Learn more »Women and Girls Hiking Together
This series of hikes, led by Harris Center teacher-naturalist Janet Altobello, is designed for teams of women and girls (ages 9 and up): mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters, neighbors, and friends.
Learn more »“Toad People” Film Showing
This uplifting film is a story about hope, community, and everyday people taking action for wildlife in their own backyards.
Learn more »Morning Paddle on Hubbard Pond in Annett State Forest
Join Lee Baker and Rich Taylor for a moderately strenuous paddle on Hubbard Pond in Rindge.
Learn more »Girl Scout Program: Exploring Nature in Spring
Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout troops: have fun exploring nature with the Harris Center as spring returns to New Hampshire!
Learn more »Spring Birding on the Tenant Swamp Boardwalk
Join Cliff Seifer and Brett Amy Thelen for a laidback birding expedition along the Tenant Swamp boardwalk in Keene, where we’re likely to encounter a variety of spring migrants. Beginning birders are welcome!
Learn more »Grand Opening of the Jaquith Rail Trail
The Harris Center has been working with the Harrisville Trails Committee to open a 1.5-mile segment of old Manchester & Keene Railroad line to non-motorized recreation – including a challenging 50-foot gap that has now been spanned by a repurposed historic steel truss bridge. Join us for a ribbon cutting to officially open this newly completed trail.
Learn more »Ashuelot River Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Training
Join the Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee (ARLAC) for their 18th season of water quality monitoring! Participants in this training will gain hands-on experience in sampling techniques and in the use of monitoring equipment.
Learn more »Field Notes in Verse
Bring your naturalist's eye for detail to this four-week poetry course with Henry Walters, in which the act of writing becomes itself a form of observation.
Learn more »Birding by Ear
Join expert birder and naturalist Phil Brown as we take to the SuperSanctuary in search of birds. During this five-week Environmental Studies Institute course, we’ll observe fascinating bird behaviors and study the vocalizations of many species in depth.
Learn more »New Hampshire’s Birds of Prey
From eagles to owls, falcons to hawks, learn about New Hampshire’s birds of prey in this seven-week Environmental Studies Institute course! We'll hear from a different expert each week, ending the series with a live owl presentation.
Learn more »Milford Fish Hatchery Tour
Ever wonder where and how New Hampshire raises nearly a million trout for stocking local ponds and streams? Join James Newsom for a self-guided tour of the Milford Fish Hatchery to learn how it all works.
Learn more »Women and Girls Hiking Together
This series of hikes, led by Harris Center teacher-naturalist Janet Altobello, is designed for teams of women and girls (ages 9 and up): mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters, neighbors, and friends.
Learn more »Birding Pack Monadnock
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most important bird protection law in U.S. history. In honor of this milestone, 2018 has been declared “Year of the Bird.” Join Meade Cadot and Francie Von Mertens for a celebratory, 2.5-mile hike at a leisurely birdwatching pace.
Learn more »Becoming a Birdwatcher
Spend the morning with a Harris Center naturalist fluffing up your feathers, stretching your wings, and searching for feathered friends in the birding hotspot of downtown Hancock. Learn how to become a birdwatcher, practice using binoculars, and sharpen your field guide skills.
Learn more »Hiking Through Grief
Hiking in the healing presence of nature provides a unique and meaningful way to work through grief. This group offers a way to connect with others in a safe, supportive setting, and is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, life transitions, or environmental loss.
Learn more »Field Notes in Verse
Bring your naturalist's eye for detail to this four-week poetry course with Henry Walters, in which the act of writing becomes itself a form of observation.
Learn more »Birding by Ear
Join expert birder and naturalist Phil Brown as we take to the SuperSanctuary in search of birds. During this five-week Environmental Studies Institute course, we’ll observe fascinating bird behaviors and study the vocalizations of many species in depth.
Learn more »New Hampshire’s Birds of Prey
From eagles to owls, falcons to hawks, learn about New Hampshire’s birds of prey in this seven-week Environmental Studies Institute course! We'll hear from a different expert each week, ending the series with a live owl presentation.
Learn more »Women and Girls Hiking Together
This series of hikes, led by Harris Center teacher-naturalist Janet Altobello, is designed for teams of women and girls (ages 9 and up): mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters, neighbors, and friends.
Learn more »Birding the Gateway to Hancock
The habitat near and on the "Gateway to Hancock" land supports a diversity of bird species, including vireos, warblers, orioles, and bobolinks. Join Francie Von Mertens and Meade Cadot for a morning of birding at this newly protected property, where we’re likely to encounter an array of migrant and breeding birds.
Learn more »Get Fit Hike Up Thumb Mountain
Join local health coach Sonya LeClair for a fitness-paced, 2.5-mile roundtrip hike up Thumb Mountain. Plan for a fun cardiovascular challenge with periods of rest and fabulous views of Mount Monadnock and the Wapack Range.
Learn more »Nature on Tap: Tales from the Hive
Join Jodi Turner of Imagine That Honey! for a sweet night of stories drawn from the sticky comb of her life as a beekeeper. Hear her tales of capturing swarms, thwarting bears, and smokin’ good times at the hive. If we’re lucky, she may even share a bit of her honey.
Learn more »Birding by Ear
Join expert birder and naturalist Phil Brown as we take to the SuperSanctuary in search of birds. During this five-week Environmental Studies Institute course, we’ll observe fascinating bird behaviors and study the vocalizations of many species in depth.
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