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Kids Count: Juggernaut Pond Mammal Survey

Juggernaut Pond Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Calling all kids ages 8 through 18 who love wildlife! Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol to try your hand at field research and develop your naturalist skills.

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The Acorn: A Kids’ Nature-Inspired Newspaper

Event Series The Acorn: A Kid’s Nature-Inspired Newspaper
Hancock Town Library 25 Main Street, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Come be part of the Hancock Town Library and the Harris Center’s first-ever, kid-created nature newspaper, The Acorn: Where We Are Nuts About Nature. Work with mentor writers and artists and publish the winter edition. For children in grades 2 through 4.

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The Acorn: A Kids’ Nature-Inspired Newspaper

Event Series The Acorn: A Kid’s Nature-Inspired Newspaper
Hancock Town Library 25 Main Street, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Come be part of the Hancock Town Library and the Harris Center’s first-ever, kid-created nature newspaper, The Acorn: Where We Are Nuts About Nature. Work with mentor writers and artists and publish the winter edition. For children in grades 2 through 4.

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Homeschool Program: Wild at Home

Event Series Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Calling all animal allies, nature noticers, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol to let your wild side out this winter. Uncover your wonder, and let the natural world be your teacher. Tracks, scat, birds, snow — come discover it all.

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The Acorn: A Kids’ Nature-Inspired Newspaper

Event Series The Acorn: A Kid’s Nature-Inspired Newspaper
Hancock Town Library 25 Main Street, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Come be part of the Hancock Town Library and the Harris Center’s first-ever, kid-created nature newspaper, The Acorn: Where We Are Nuts About Nature. Work with mentor writers and artists and publish the winter edition. For children in grades 2 through 4.

Learn More & Register »

The Kestrels Young Birders Club: Great Backyard Bird Count

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Are you a teenager or tween with an interest in birds and birding? Join a growing movement of young adults who are honing their wildlife observation skills, learning to recognize birds and their calls, and spending time outside building community with other young birders.

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Winter Tracking Adventure for Families

Ashuelot River Park West Street, Keene, NH, United States

Join Harris Center naturalist Nikko Gagnon for a family tracking adventure in the wilds of Ashuelot River Park. We’ll search the woods and river edges for leapers, bounders, waddlers, and walkers, and find out which wildlife call this special place home.

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Homeschool Program: Wild at Home

Event Series Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Calling all animal allies, nature noticers, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol to let your wild side out this winter. Uncover your wonder, and let the natural world be your teacher. Tracks, scat, birds, snow — come discover it all.

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Winter Camp

Event Series Winter Camp
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists for three active days in the great outdoors! Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder as we explore our favorite trails, giant boulders, and secret dens. Registration opens on January 3.

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Wilderness Survival Skills for Middle Schoolers

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for two days of learning essential winter survival skills, from fire building and water gathering to preparing for winter hikes and simple first aid. Come prepared for outdoor fun, and we’ll teach you the rest!

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Winter Camp

Event Series Winter Camp
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists for three active days in the great outdoors! Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder as we explore our favorite trails, giant boulders, and secret dens. Registration opens on January 3.

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Wilderness Survival Skills for Middle Schoolers

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for two days of learning essential winter survival skills, from fire building and water gathering to preparing for winter hikes and simple first aid. Come prepared for outdoor fun, and we’ll teach you the rest!

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Winter Camp

Event Series Winter Camp
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists for three active days in the great outdoors! Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder as we explore our favorite trails, giant boulders, and secret dens. Registration opens on January 3.

Learn More & Register »

Homeschool Program: Wild at Home

Event Series Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Calling all animal allies, nature noticers, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol to let your wild side out this winter. Uncover your wonder, and let the natural world be your teacher. Tracks, scat, birds, snow — come discover it all.

Learn More & Register »

The Kestrels Young Birders Club: Snowy Owl Search on Plum Island

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Road, Newbury, MA, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Are you a teenager or tween with an interest in birds and birding? Join a growing movement of young adults who are honing their wildlife observation skills, learning to recognize birds and their calls, and spending time outside building community with other young birders.

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Animal Songs & Stories Family Concert

Monadnock Center for History and Culture 19 Grove Street, Peterborough, NH, United States

At this special concert preschoolers and their families will take a musical journey into the animal world through song and dance. Teacher-naturalist and musician Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil will head up a fun, free hour-long program where children and parents learn about local animals. All ages are welcome.

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Homeschool Program: Wild at Home

Event Series Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Calling all animal allies, nature noticers, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol to let your wild side out this winter. Uncover your wonder, and let the natural world be your teacher. Tracks, scat, birds, snow — come discover it all.

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Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop

Zoom , United States

Every year, the Harris Center trains community scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades at amphibian road crossings throughout the Monadnock Region. Attend this fun, information-packed volunteer training to join their ranks – or simply to learn more about the remarkable spring amphibian migration.

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Safe Crossing: Spring Amphibians with Kari Percival

Keene Public Library 60 Winter Street, Keene, NH, United States

Join award-winning children’s book author Kari Percival as she shares from her newest book, Safe Crossing, which tells the story of how people of all ages come together on the first rainy nights of spring to help salamanders and frogs cross roads during their spring migration.

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Family Owl Prowl

Converse Meadow Trail Converseville Road, Rindge, NH, United States
This event is now full.

Have a hoot with naturalists and owl lovers Jaime Hutchinson and Susie Spikol as we dare to be animal adventurers! We’ll quietly prowl the twilight woods in search of wild owls, find out how these amazing nighttime hunters catch their meals, and even learn to speak owl. Perfect for families with children age 5 and up.

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Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Casalis State Forest

Event Series Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow
Casalis State Forest Elm Hill Road, Peterborough, NH, United States

Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil-Creamer to explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature. These pint-sized adventures are perfect for little legs and for babies in front packs, backpacks, slings, or wraps — and a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside.

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Book Launch: Forest Magic for Kids

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Celebrate the release of Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol’s second book, Forest Magic for Kids — a playful activity guide that invites children, families, educators, and caregivers to explore the imaginative spaces that nature holds for all of us.

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Kestrels Young Birders Club: Hawkwatching at Pitcher Mountain

Pitcher Mountain Stoddard, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Are you a teenager or tween with an interest in birds and birding? Join a growing movement of young adults who are honing their wildlife observation skills, learning to recognize birds and their calls, and spending time outside building community with other young birders.

Learn More & Register »

Homeschool Program: Wild at Home

Event Series Homeschool Program: Wild at Home
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Calling all animal allies, nature noticers, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol to let your wild side roam free this spring — frogs, dandelion tea, the secret lives of turtles, and more!

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Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Children’s Woods

Event Series Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow
Children's Woods Jaffrey, NH, United States

Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil-Creamer to explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature. These pint-sized adventures are perfect for little legs and for babies in front packs, backpacks, slings, or wraps — and a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside.

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Words for the Wild: An Earth Day Book Celebration

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Join nature writers from across New England to celebrate Earth Day and the natural world through words, action, and imagination. Participating authors include Britt Crow Miller, Susie Spikol, Vanessa Chakour, Owen Wormser, and Lauren E. Oakes.

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Homeschool Program: Wild at Home

Event Series Homeschool Program: Wild at Home
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Calling all animal allies, nature noticers, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol to let your wild side roam free this spring — frogs, dandelion tea, the secret lives of turtles, and more!

Learn More & Register »