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Calendar of Events
January 2021
Weathering Winter: Life at Low Temperatures
Join Harris Center ecologist Karen Seaver for an introduction to the ways in which animals, plants, and microbes have adapted to life in extreme cold. From penguins to polar bears, bobcats to barred owls, learn how life goes on when the mercury drops!
Learn more »The New England Cottontail: A Rabbit on the Run
New England cottontails were once common throughout the Northeast, but are now endangered in New Hampshire. Join UNH wildlife biologist Dr. Adrienne Kovach to learn about her work on the reintroduction of these rare rabbits.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Mary Oliver and the Poetry of Nature
The late, great poet Mary Oliver focused above all on the depth and mystery of the natural world. In this three-part seminar, we’ll explore a selection of her nature poems, drawing connections between them and our own experiences of wilderness.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Mary Oliver and the Poetry of Nature
The late, great poet Mary Oliver focused above all on the depth and mystery of the natural world. In this three-part seminar, we’ll explore a selection of her nature poems, drawing connections between them and our own experiences of wilderness.
Learn more »February 2021
Environmental Studies Institute: “What A Wonderful World” Song Club with Jazimina MacNeil
Join mezzo-soprano Jazimina MacNeil to explore a treasure trove of songs written by great artists who drew inspiration from the natural world -- from Schubert to Amy Beach to Stevie Wonder. Like a book club, but with songs!
Learn more »LAB GIRLS Goes Wild: A Monthly Online STEM Club for Girls
Calling all girls from grades 5 through 12! Join us for this fun, monthly, online afterschool club to grow your skills as a wildlife scientist.
Learn more »From Field to Frame: A Night with Wildlife Artist Matt Patterson
Join award-winning wildlife artist Matt Patterson for an evening of art and tales of his adventures.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Fungi Diversity in New Hampshire
Join Harris Center naturalist John Benjamin for this three-part online series exploring the world of fungi found right outside our doors.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Mary Oliver and the Poetry of Nature
The late, great poet Mary Oliver focused above all on the depth and mystery of the natural world. In this three-part seminar, we’ll explore a selection of her nature poems, drawing connections between them and our own experiences of wilderness.
Learn more »Woolly Mammoths: Long-Lost Elephants of New England
Discover the long-lost lives of New England’s forgotten elephants with Harris Center naturalist and woolly mammoth lover Susie Spikol.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Fungi Diversity in New Hampshire
Join Harris Center naturalist John Benjamin for this three-part online series exploring the world of fungi found right outside our doors.
Learn more »“Ask a Naturalist” Virtual Happy Hour: Valentine’s Day Edition
Join us for a fun, informal, nature-focused happy hour -- via Zoom! Come prepared with questions about nearby nature, or just sit back and listen to our team of talented Harris Center naturalists as they share their own observations.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Fungi Diversity in New Hampshire
Join Harris Center naturalist John Benjamin for this three-part online series exploring the world of fungi found right outside our doors.
Learn more »4th Annual Norway Pond Symposium
Join us for a morning of short talks highlighting recent research on water quality and the environmental history of Norway Pond in Hancock.
Learn more »March 2021
Environmental Studies Institute: “What A Wonderful World” Song Club with Jazimina MacNeil
Join mezzo-soprano Jazimina MacNeil to explore a treasure trove of songs written by great artists who drew inspiration from the natural world -- from Schubert to Amy Beach to Stevie Wonder. Like a book club, but with songs!
Learn more »LAB GIRLS Goes Wild: A Monthly Online STEM Club for Girls
Calling all girls from grades 5 through 12! Join us for this fun, monthly, online afterschool club to grow your skills as a wildlife scientist.
Learn more »Abbott Thayer’s Monadnock: The Intersection of Natural History, Artistic Research, and World War
This richly illustrated presentation by artist and art historian April Claggett will take a deep dive into the lessons that Abbott Thayer — Dublin resident, natural historian, and a leading American artist in his day — learned from our local landscape.
Learn more »Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop
Every year, we train citizen scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades at amphibian road crossings throughout the Monadnock Region. To join the ranks – or simply to learn more about the remarkable spring amphibian migration – join us for this online volunteer training.
Learn more »March Adventure Days
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists for an active day in the great outdoors! Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder.
Learn more »Wilderness Survival Skills for Middle Schoolers
Join Harris Center naturalist John Benjamin for a day of of outdoor adventure and survival skills practice, including hiking, fire making, shelter building, tracking, and more!
Learn more »March Adventure Days
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists for an active day in the great outdoors! Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder.
Learn more »“Ask a Naturalist” Virtual Happy Hour
Join us for a fun, informal, nature-focused happy hour -- via Zoom! Come prepared with questions about nearby nature, or just sit back and listen to our team of talented Harris Center naturalists as they share their own observations.
Learn more »March Adventure Days
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists for an active day in the great outdoors! Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder.
Learn more »April 2021
LAB GIRLS Goes Wild: A Monthly Online STEM Club for Girls
Calling all girls from grades 5 through 12! Join us for this fun, monthly, online afterschool club to grow your skills as a wildlife scientist.
Learn more »May 2021
LAB GIRLS Goes Wild: A Monthly Online STEM Club for Girls
Calling all girls from grades 5 through 12! Join us for this fun, monthly, online afterschool club to grow your skills as a wildlife scientist.
Learn more »June 2021
LAB GIRLS Goes Wild: A Monthly Online STEM Club for Girls
Calling all girls from grades 5 through 12! Join us for this fun, monthly, online afterschool club to grow your skills as a wildlife scientist.
Learn more »
