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January 2021
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
Women in Science Speaker Series: Milkweed, Monarchs & More
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! In the inaugural talk, join undergraduate researcher Katie Galletta to learn about the interactions between monarch butterflies and the larger community of milkweed-eating insects.
Learn more »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 »Women in Science Speaker Series: The Urban Ocean
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! Join marine scientist Kelly Luis for this second talk in the series -- an introduction to the history, culture, and science of Boston Harbor.
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 »Women in Science Speaker Series: Corals and Climate Change — Learning from the Past
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! In this third talk of the series, join paleoclimatologist Dr. Logan Brenner for a fascinating delve into the past, and to learn what coral skeletons can tell us about our planet's climate history.
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 »Women in Science Speaker Series: My Journey Through Science — From Africa to Gametopia
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! In this talk, innovative STEM educator Chidi Paige will trace her path from student to successful science-themed game designer.
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 »Women in Science Speaker Series: Critter Cartoons for Conservation
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! For this final talk of the series, join cartoonist, naturalist, and author Rosemary Mosco to dive into the funny side of nature, and to discover why comics and science are natural allies.
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 »