Calendar of Events
Surveying for Salamanders
Join ecologists Brett Amy Thelen and Karen Seaver for an afternoon of salamander monitoring at the Harris Center’s long-term study plots — part of SPARCnet, a national research effort aimed at understanding the effects of climate change on red-backed salamanders.
Environmental Studies Institute: eBird – What It Is, How to Use It, and Why It’s Important
ZoomIn this five-part class with ecologist, birder, and eBird expert Steven Lamonde, you'll learn how to record and share bird observations via eBird, explore active bird conservation initiatives in New Hampshire, and more.
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing from Nature – Artifacts and Observation with Artist Annie Trowbridge
ZoomIn this four-week course, we'll immerse ourselves in the art of observation through drawing, looking closely at shape, texture, weight, and shadow as we sketch. All levels of drawing experience are welcome!
Ask a Naturalist: Autumn 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.
Last Day of Art Exhibit: Transitions
The images in this exhibition by local photographer Stephen Gehlbach employ color, texture, and form to explore the idea of seasonal change.
Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow at Goose Pond
Join Harris Center naturalist Ben King for a pint-sized adventure in the wilds of Keene. A perfect hike for little legs!
LGBTQ+ Community Hike Along the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail
Join Dee Denehy (she, her), Richard Doherty (he, him), and Hunter Kirschner (he, him) for an LGBTQ+ hike along the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail in Stoddard and Nelson.
Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NHJoin Harris Center naturalists Ben King, Karen Rent, and Susie Spikol to let your wild side out this fall. Uncover your wonder, and let the natural world be your teacher!
Environmental Studies Institute: eBird – What It Is, How to Use It, and Why It’s Important
ZoomIn this five-part class with ecologist, birder, and eBird expert Steven Lamonde, you'll learn how to record and share bird observations via eBird, explore active bird conservation initiatives in New Hampshire, and more.
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing from Nature – Artifacts and Observation with Artist Annie Trowbridge
ZoomIn this four-week course, we'll immerse ourselves in the art of observation through drawing, looking closely at shape, texture, weight, and shadow as we sketch. All levels of drawing experience are welcome!
First Day of Art Exhibit: Biodiversity in Photographs by Sean Beckett
An ode to the biodiversity of our shared landscapes, each photo represents an encounter with a stunning animal or wild place and an experience that may move us toward environmental responsibility.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club
Join John Benjamin and George Caughey for a mushroom meander around the Harris Center grounds. Discover the fascinating world of fungi and slime molds, learn how to recognize common species, and more.
“Our Better Nature” Biodiversity Walk
Join conservation ecologist Steven Lamonde for a ramble around the Harris Center grounds in search of local biodiversity. Together, we'll see what species are making their home here, and what we can learn from them.
Book Launch: “Our Better Nature: Hopeful Excursions in Saving Biodiversity”
A collaboration among New England conservationists, "Our Better Nature" offers stories of creative citizens whose successes with protecting and restoring nature are examples we can apply anywhere.
Hike-a-thon: Critter Carvings & Jack’s Pond
Join Harris Center Director Jeremy Wilson for a relaxed, 1.8-mile roundtrip hike up the Harriskat and Thumbs Down Trails to Jack’s Pond and back.
Birding for All: World Migratory Bird Day Big Sit at Pack Monadnock
Join Harris Center raptor biologist Levi Burford and volunteers to tally all bird species observed in a single day from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough.
Hike-a-thon: Hiking the Thumb-Skatutakee Loop
Join Eric Masterson for a moderately strenuous, 4.5-mile loop hike from the Harris Center to the top of Thumb Mountain to the Skatutakee Mountain summit and back.
Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NHJoin Harris Center naturalists Ben King, Karen Rent, and Susie Spikol to let your wild side out this fall. Uncover your wonder, and let the natural world be your teacher!
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing from Nature – Artifacts and Observation with Artist Annie Trowbridge
ZoomIn this four-week course, we'll immerse ourselves in the art of observation through drawing, looking closely at shape, texture, weight, and shadow as we sketch. All levels of drawing experience are welcome!
Conservation Around the Globe
Join the Executive Director of the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund (KACF) for an introduction to KACF's wildlife conservation efforts and to learn about opportunities for travelers to make conservation connections well beyond our borders.
Upland Traverse at MacDowell Lake
Join forester and nature enthusiast Swift Corwin for an upland exploration of the land surrounding MacDowell Lake in Peterborough.
Hike-a-thon: Big Boulders or Bust
Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Jenna Spear for an adventure-filled hike to one of our favorite places: the Big Boulders. Perfect for families with elementary-aged children and older.
Hike-a-thon: Leaf Peeping Along the Hiroshi Loop Trail
Join Harris Center ecologist Karen Seaver and other nature lovers for a foliage-focused, 1.9-mile hike along the relatively flat terrain of the Hiroshi Loop Trail.
Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NHJoin Harris Center naturalists Ben King, Karen Rent, and Susie Spikol to let your wild side out this fall. Uncover your wonder, and let the natural world be your teacher!
Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow at the Hiroshi Land
Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol and parent educators from The River Center for a wild ramble in search of signs of fall.
The New England Flying Squirrel Network: A Citizen Science Nest Box Project
Join UNH graduate student C.J. Wong for an introduction to her research on these rarely-seen nocturnal squirrels — and to learn how you can participate in a community science project tracking their success in New England.
Annual Meeting 2022
Join Harris Center staff, trustees, and friends for highlights from the past year, special recognitions, entertaining short videos, and more.
Chipmunks, Squirrels, and Mice, Oh My!
Scurry into the world of New Hampshire’s small mammals with Harris Center naturalist Ben King! A great program for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children and their families.
Hiking the Deering Sanctuary
Join Dave Butler for a 2.5-mile hiking tour of NH Audubon’s Deering Sanctuary, where we’ll take in the fall color as we traverse gently rolling terrain.
Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NHJoin Harris Center naturalists Ben King, Karen Rent, and Susie Spikol to let your wild side out this fall. Uncover your wonder, and let the natural world be your teacher!
