Calendar of Events
Online Events
An Evening with the Hancock Wildlife Cam
Join trail cam pro Eric Aldrich and Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol for a cocktail hour conversation and wildlife cam viewing party.
Storytime with Jaime: The Dandelion Seed
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist Jaime Hutchinson as she reads the beautifully illustrated book "The Dandelion Seed" by Joseph Anthony, just in time for dandelion season!
Nature Singalong with John: Pollination Songs
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a good old-fashioned singalong, with a focus on pollination! John will sing some of his original songs about bees and flowers, and share the lyrics so you can sing along at home too.
“Ask a Naturalist” Virtual Happy Hour
We've had to postpone our popular Nature on Tap series for the spring, but we're excited to bring you a different kind of naturalist happy hour -- via Zoom!
Environmental Studies Institute: Emerson and Thoreau
Join us to explore Emerson's classic essay “Nature” and Thoreau's essay “Walking." Short, sweet, and full of big ideas, these essays provide a lively introduction to two quintessentially American thinkers.
Nature Singalong with John: Amphibian Songs
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a good old-fashioned singalong, with a focus on amphibians! John will sing some of his original songs about frogs and salamanders, and share the lyrics so you can sing along at home too.
Environmental Studies Institute: Emerson and Thoreau
Join us to explore Emerson's classic essay “Nature” and Thoreau's essay “Walking." Short, sweet, and full of big ideas, these essays provide a lively introduction to two quintessentially American thinkers.
The Harris Center: 50 Years in the Making
Join us for a special online event tracing the Harris Center's origins. Get a glimpse of our new commemorative book, and see the history and legacy of the Harris Center through slides, stories, and conversation.
Storytime with Jaime: Everybody Needs a Rock
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist Jaime Hutchinson as she reads the Byrd Baylor classic, "Everybody Needs a Rock."
Nature Singalong with John: Mushroom Songs
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a good old-fashioned singalong, with a focus on fungi! John will sing some of his original songs about mushrooms, and share the lyrics so you can sing along at home too.
“Ask a Naturalist” Virtual Happy Hour
We've had to postpone our popular Nature on Tap series for the spring, but we're excited to bring you a different kind of naturalist happy hour -- via Zoom!
Nature Singalong with John: Reptile Songs
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a good old-fashioned singalong, with a focus on reptiles! John will perform some of his original songs about snakes and turtles, and share the lyrics so you can sing along at home too.
Environmental Studies Institute: Reptiles of New Hampshire
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a three-week investigation into the fascinating world of snakes and turtles.
Online Book Group: “A Swampwalker’s Journal”
Join naturalist Susie Spikol for a discussion of "Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetland Year" by New Hampshire author, artist, and naturalist David Carroll.
Storytime with Jaime: Chipmunk Song
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist Jaime Hutchinson as she reads "Chipmunk Song" by Joanne Ryder. Let your imagination come alive as you pretend to be a chipmunk gathering nuts and berries, hiding from a hawk, or curling up inside your burrow.
Project Nighthawk Volunteer Training
Help keep track of Keene's most charismatic endangered bird by nighthawk monitoring.
Nature Singalong with John: Arthropod Songs
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a good old-fashioned singalong, with a focus on arthropods (bugs)! John will perform some of his original songs about bugs, and share the lyrics so you can sing along at home too.
Environmental Studies Institute: Reptiles of New Hampshire
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a three-week investigation into the fascinating world of snakes and turtles.
“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 springtime observations.
Online Book Group: “A Swampwalker’s Journal”
Join naturalist Susie Spikol for a discussion of "Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetland Year" by New Hampshire author, artist, and naturalist David Carroll.
eBird for Beginners
Join local bird expert Steven Lamonde of Antioch University New England for this hands-on introduction to eBird, where we’ll learn how to record and share our bird sightings, and to explore sightings shared by others.
Nature Singalong with John: Mammal Songs
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a good old-fashioned singalong, with a focus on mammals! John will perform some of his original songs about these furry animals, and share the lyrics so you can sing along at home too.
“Good Bug or Bad Bug?” for Gardeners
Do you ever wonder if an insect is helpful or harmful to your garden? Find out by joining Jenna Spear, Harris Center teacher-naturalist and resident entomologist, for this virtual conversation.
Environmental Studies Institute: Reptiles of New Hampshire
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a three-week investigation into the fascinating world of snakes and turtles.
Online Book Group: “A Swampwalker’s Journal”
Join naturalist Susie Spikol for a discussion of "Swampwalker's Journal: A Wetland Year" by New Hampshire author, artist, and naturalist David Carroll.
Storytime with Jaime: Wonderful Worms
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist Jaime Hutchinson as she reads as she reads "Wonderful Worms" by Linda Glaser. If you’ve ever wondered, “what’s so wonderful about worms?" this story is for you.
“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.
Trains from Hancock and Harrisville to Beyond
Join Alan Rumrill, Director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, for an enlightening talk on the train history of Hancock and Harrisville.
North of the Notches: The Great North Woods of New Hampshire
Join birder, naturalist, and long-time Hawk Watch Coordinator Phil Brown for scenes and stories of the wildlife and wild places in the spectacular Great North Woods.
Meade’s Tall Tales
Join Naturalist Emeritus and retired Harris Center Director Meade Cadot for a virtual cocktail party, where he'll share some of his favorite Harris Center memories through stories and slides. Come find out how Meade put the "super" in "SuperSanctuary"!
