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SUMMARY:ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Based on Phil and Ignacio’s new book\, MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, each exploration will feature a unique conservation property and focus on a natural history theme shaped by the conditions that present themselves that day. \nWhether listening to birdsong\, enjoying the sights and scents of spring wildflowers\, or simply admiring the beauty of spring’s emergence\, you’ll be guided through natural and cultural history while learning practices to help you more deeply connect with the natural world. Through MicroExploring — the practice of focusing attention and intention on a smaller geographic area — and with the help of delicious Costa Rican coffee\, you’ll gain a heightened awareness of nature right in front of you. You’ll come away with renewed appreciation for the land and learn how to take MicroExploring with you wherever you go. \nThis group meets from 9 a.m. to noon every other Friday on April 3 & 17 and May 1 & 15. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Outings will take place at local field sites throughout the SuperSanctuary. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Cost for the Entire Series: $100 for Harris Center supporters (who have donated $50 or more in the past year) / $120 for all others. \nNote: This ESI course will initially be open to those who wish to register for the entire series. Opportunities to register for single sessions will be posted here if available. Drop-in registration will be $25 for Harris Center supporters and $30 for all others. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility and drop-in sessions\, contact Phil. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Troubardour Coffee. \n\n \n\nAbout Phil & Ignacio\nPhil Brown (left) is the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director and co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary. In addition to connecting people to the natural world\, Phil’s other interests include managing conservation projects related to American Kestrel\, Broad-winged Hawk\, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory\, and implementing sound stewardship across the region. He lives in Hancock with his family. \nIgnacio Oreamuno (right) is an adventure travel guide who has been taking people on journeys in Costa Rica for many years. He loves to share his passion for life and nature on his trips. He is also a Hancock resident\, a mixologist\, co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, and CEO of The Dreamcatchers and Troubardour Coffee\, a bird-friendly Costa Rican coffee company.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/microexploring-the-supersanctuary-mindful-meanders-nature-based-practices/2026-05-15
LOCATION:local field sites
CATEGORIES:Microexploring,Birds & Birding,Hikes,Birding,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:Spring Beauties of Partridge Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join avid hikers Kathy Schillemat and Rick Church for a moderately strenuous\, 2-mile hike through the Town of Nelson’s Partridge Woods\, where we’ll search for spring ephemeral wildflowers and other signs of spring along the well-maintained Ridge Trail. Bring lunch and come prepared for 600 feet of elevation gain as well as spring conditions\, including mud and biting insects. \nMeet at 10 a.m. at the Partridge Woods trailhead on Brickyard Road in Nelson. Back by 2 p.m. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Kathy. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Nelson Conservation Commission.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/spring-beauties-of-partridge-woods-2026
LOCATION:Partridge Woods\, Brickyard Road\, Nelson\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanizing,Wildflowers,Hikes,Outings,Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Stream Restoration at Great Brook
DESCRIPTION:Like many New England streams\, Great Brook in Walpole has been modified over time\, making it less resilient to floods and less supportive of aquatic life. In 2024\, four local landowners — including Michael Nerrie of Distant Hill Gardens — launched a restoration project along two miles of Great Brook in partnership with Trout Unlimited and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The cornerstone was an innovative technique called Strategic Wood Addition (SWA)\, which uses the careful placement of large woody material to improve stream health\, restore natural flow patterns\, retain sediment\, create pools and cover for fish\, and enhance habitat for other aquatic wildlife. \nJoin Michael to learn about the benefits and process of SWA\, and to visit the restoration site. We’ll start with a brief presentation\, then hike to a nearby section of Great Brook for a closer look. Come prepared for a 1-mile roundtrip hike on somewhat steep terrain\, and for spring conditions\, including mud and biting insects. \n4 to 6 p.m. at the Distant Hill Nature Trail in Alstead. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Brett Amy Thelen. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/exploring-stream-restoration-at-great-brook
LOCATION:Distant Hill Nature Trail in Alstead\, 66 March Hill Road\, Alstead\, 03602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Lectures,Outings,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
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SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike in Francestown
DESCRIPTION:Contact Mary at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin avid hikers Ben Haubrich and Mary Verrilli for a gentle\, 2.5-mile roundtrip walk along old roads and wooded trails on conserved land in Francestown. Along the way\, we’ll follow a meandering brook and pause to explore nearby beaver ponds. Our route will have minimal elevation gain\, except for one short\, steep climb to the top of an esker (a ridge formed by an ancient glacial deposit). Dress for the weather and conditions\, including sun and biting insects. \n10 a.m. to noon in Francestown. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, please contact Mary Verrilli. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Mary.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-in-francestown-2
LOCATION:Francestown\, Francestown\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Verrilli":MAILTO:mary@harriscenter.org
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SUMMARY:Nature for All: An Accessible\, Inclusive Outing at MacDowell Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalists Phil Brown and Susie Spikol to explore the wild side of MacDowell Lake\, where a flat\, hard-packed gravel path along the lake provides ample opportunity to enjoy birds and other creatures of wetland and woodland alike. \nWe’ll traverse less than two miles\, with plenty of stops to look\, listen\, and take in the view. Nature for All outings are designed with inclusivity in mind; all are welcome\, including people who experience accessibility challenges as a result of a disability or other health concern. Bring binoculars (or borrow a pair from us)\, and dress for spring conditions\, including sun and biting insects. \nMeet at 8 a.m. at the lower parking area for Edward MacDowell Lake\, off Wilder Street in Peterborough. Done by 10 a.m. Limited accessible parking is located past the dam and park office\, and near the beach. For more detailed accessibility information about this site\, visit the Birdability Map. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Phil.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/nature-for-all-an-accessible-inclusive-outing-at-macdowell-lake
LOCATION:MacDowell Lake\, 75 Wilder Street\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Nature for All,Hikes,Birding,Outings,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T153000
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SUMMARY:Small Mammals of Field & Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Susie Spikol for an afternoon meander through the Harris Center’s fields and forest edges in search of small mammals and the signs they leave behind. From vole trails and chipmunk holes to weasel lairs and acorn chews\, you’ll leave with a whole new appreciation for these tiny\, but ecologically important creatures! \n3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/small-mammals-of-field-forest
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mammals,Hikes,Outings,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike on Road Number One
DESCRIPTION:Laid out in 1773\, Road Number One to Dublin — which actually leads to Harrisville — is the oldest documented road in Nelson\, pre-dating the very existence of Harrisville by nearly a century. The road was officially closed in 1959\, but it’s still open for hiking and quiet exploration — and is now bordered by hundreds of acres of Harris Center-conserved land. \nJoin Harris Center ecologist Brett Amy Thelen and Nelson historian Rick Church to discover the natural and cultural history of this hidden gem\, including cellar holes\, stately sugar maples\, and one of Nelson’s finest vernal pools. Our out-and-back route will span 2.5 miles\, with some rocky\, uneven terrain and approximately 200 feet of elevation gain. Come prepared for sun and biting insects. \n10 a.m. to noon in Nelson and Harrisville. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Brett.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-on-road-number-one
LOCATION:Road Number One to Dublin
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Local History,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.977587;-72.129417
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T080000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birding in Surry
DESCRIPTION:Join lifelong birders Wendy Gibbons and Jane Wing for an introduction to birding at the Joslin Road gravel pits\, one of the Keene area’s top birding hotspots. Our 1.5-mile roundtrip route will take us along a hard-packed gravel trail through habitats ideal for raptors\, ducks\, shorebirds\, and songbirds\, and the open landscape will make it easier to find birds with binoculars. \nWe’ll also share some easily recognized bird calls\, behaviors\, and natural history to help you appreciate how birds provide ecosystem services that benefit us all. If you already know your feeder birds and want to up your game\, this walk is for you! Families with children are welcome. Bring binoculars (or borrow a pair from us)\, and come prepared for sun and biting insects. \n8 to 10 a.m. at the Joslin Road gravel pits in Surry. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Wendy or Jane.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/beginner-birding-in-surry-july-2026
LOCATION:Joslin Road Gravel Pits\, Surry\, NH
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Hikes,Birding,Family Programs,Outings,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy Gibbons":MAILTO:wendy.gbbns@gmail.com
GEO:43.02039;-72.318003
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T113000
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Walk at Beech Hill
DESCRIPTION:Come wander along the high ridge of Beech Hill in search of birds\, bugs\, mammal tracks\, and other wild finds. Spend the morning uncovering nature’s secrets through scavenger hunts\, color searches\, and sound counts. Wake up your senses and get to know the wild world! \n10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Beech Hill in Dublin. Space is limited\, and registration is required through the Dublin Public Library at (603) 563-8658. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education\, the Beech Hill-Dublin Lake Watershed Association\, and the Dublin Public Library.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/family-nature-walk-at-beech-hill
LOCATION:Beech Hill\, Beech Hill Road\, Dublin\, NH\, 03444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Outings,Hikes,Family Programs,Outings,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dublin Public Library":MAILTO:dublinnhlibrary@myfairpoint.net
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SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike at MacDowell Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeremy Wilson and Susie Spikol for an easygoing\, 1-mile roundtrip hike along a sandy\, rolling path from Spring Road to MacDowell Lake. Along the way\, we’ll stop at the old sandpit — now a turtle habitat restoration site — to learn what the Army Corps has done to improve nesting habitat for New Hampshire’s turtles. If we’re lucky\, we’ll also spot some basking turtles at the lake! \n10 to 11:30 a.m. at MacDowell Lake in Peterborough. Directions to the exact location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Army Corps of Engineers.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-at-macdowell-reservoir
LOCATION:MacDowell Lake\, 75 Wilder Street\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Accessible Outings,Hikes,Turtles,Outings,Wildlife
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