Calendar of Events
Hikes
Surveying the Microburst Damage at McGreal Forest
Last August, a microburst tore through the Monadnock Region, leaving a narrow path of devastation running in a straight line from Keene to Hancock. Join us for an exploration of the disturbance at the McGreal Forest in Hancock, where we’ll learn about the storm’s impact on both woods and wildlife.
Vernal Pool Hike at the Horatio Colony Preserve
Join Brett Amy Thelen for a moderately-strenuous, 1.2-mile roundtrip hike to a hilltop vernal pool at the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve, where we’ll explore the fascinating world of spring-breeding amphibians.
Exploring Frog Rock Road in New Boston
Join Dave Butler and Ben Haubrich for a moderately easy exploration of Frog Rock Road, an abandoned town road in New Boston. In addition to Frog Rock (a tourist attraction during the grand hotel era), this walk will include a glacial esker, a kettle pond, and an enormous barn cellar hole.
Women and Girls Hiking Together
This series of hikes, led by Harris Center teacher-naturalist Janet Altobello, is designed for teams of women and girls (ages 9 and up): mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters, neighbors, and friends.
Grand Opening of the Jaquith Rail Trail
The Harris Center has been working with the Harrisville Trails Committee to open a 1.5-mile segment of old Manchester & Keene Railroad line to non-motorized recreation – including a challenging 50-foot gap that has now been spanned by a repurposed historic steel truss bridge. Join us for a ribbon cutting to officially open this newly completed trail.
Women and Girls Hiking Together
This series of hikes, led by Harris Center teacher-naturalist Janet Altobello, is designed for teams of women and girls (ages 9 and up): mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters, neighbors, and friends.
Birding Pack Monadnock
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most important bird protection law in U.S. history. In honor of this milestone, 2018 has been declared “Year of the Bird.” Join Meade Cadot and Francie Von Mertens for a celebratory, 2.5-mile hike at a leisurely birdwatching pace.
Hiking Through Grief
Hiking in the healing presence of nature provides a unique and meaningful way to work through grief. This group offers a way to connect with others in a safe, supportive setting, and is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, life transitions, or environmental loss.
Women and Girls Hiking Together
This series of hikes, led by Harris Center teacher-naturalist Janet Altobello, is designed for teams of women and girls (ages 9 and up): mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters, neighbors, and friends.
Get Fit Hike Up Thumb Mountain
Join local health coach Sonya LeClair for a fitness-paced, 2.5-mile roundtrip hike up Thumb Mountain. Plan for a fun cardiovascular challenge with periods of rest and fabulous views of Mount Monadnock and the Wapack Range.
Birds and Blooms at Loverens Mill
Join Eric Masterson and Wendy Ward for an easy, 3-mile exploration of The Nature Conservancy's Loverens Mills Cedar Swamp, one of the highest quality boreal cedar swamps in the state.
Beginners Hike on the Hiroshi Land
New to hiking? Join Eric Masterson and Denny Wheeler for an easy, 2-mile stroll through the Harris Center’s Hiroshi Land, following scenic Nubanusit Brook for part of the way.
