Calendar of Events
Outings
Events
Biodiversity in the SuperSanctuary: Mini BioBlitz at Bailey Brook
Join naturalists Nate Marchessault and Kate McKay to explore the marshy wetlands of Bailey Brook. We'll keep our eyes open for insects, plants, mushrooms, and anything else that crosses our path, documenting our finds on iNaturalist.
Easygoing Hike at Cathedral of the Pines
Explore the trails of Cathedral of the Pines with hikers Mary Verrilli and Miki Clements as we discover the connections between forest ecology, wildlife, and the rich human history of this remarkable landscape.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at Goose Pond
Goose Pond 183 East Surry Road, Keene, United StatesJoin mushroom mavens John Benjamin and George Caughey for a fungtastic foray at Goose Pond in Keene. From boletes to amanitas, explore the fascinating world of fungi!
Monitoring for Monarchs
Join Harris Center ecologists Brett Amy Thelen and Nate Marchessault to survey for monarch eggs, caterpillars, and butterflies in a local milkweed patch. No experience necessary!
Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at RiverMead
RiverMead 150 RiverMead Road, Peterborough, United StatesJoin Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol 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. For this special outing, we’ll enjoy a ramble at RiverMead, with RiverMead residents joining in the fun!
Nature for All: Birding the Nighthawk Migration
Nighthawks are among the last migrants to arrive each spring and the earliest to depart each “fall,” with southbound migration peaking in late August. Join nighthawk enthusiasts Cliff Seifer and Brett Amy Thelen to search for the spectacle!
Explore the Nelson Highlands Land Protection Project
Come paddle or hike with staff from the Forest Society and the Harris Center to learn about the extraordinary opportunity to permanently protect the 655-acre Nelson Highlands Forest, overlooking Lake Nubanusit.
The Kestrels Young Birders Club and LAB GIRLS+: Nighthawk Migration Count
Hancock, NH Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin a growing movement of teens who are learning to contribute to wildlife research by working alongside real scientists! In August, we'll look skyward to count migrating Common Nighthawks, adding our data to a long-term Harris Center monitoring effort.
Nature by Blacklight
Join naturalists Steven Lamonde, Nate Marchessault, and Susie Spikol for a nocturnal natural history adventure! Discover the fascinating world of fluorescence, and see a summer night in a whole new light.
Kids Count: Monarchs & Milkweed Survey
If you love monarch butterflies and want to help scientists find out more about these remarkable insects, here’s your chance! Spend a morning with a team of Harris Center naturalists as we count monarch eggs, caterpillars, and butterflies for science.
LGBTQIA+ Community Hike at the Goshen Ocean
Williamson Park Gunnison Lake Road, Goshen, United StatesEnjoy an LGBTQIA+ community hike along the wooded shoreline of Gunnison Lake, with opportunities to spot loons, beavers, raptors, and other wildlife in one of the Sunapee region's most scenic settings.
The Due Family in Hancock
Discover the lives of the Due family and other early Black residents of Hancock on this history-rich walk through the Welch Family Farm and Forest.
Hawk Watching for Veterans at Pack Monadnock
Join fellow veterans for a morning of hawk watching at Pack Monadnock during the peak of New Hampshire's spectacular fall raptor migration.
Easygoing Hike at Distant Hill
Enjoy a leisurely walk through Distant Hill's diverse landscapes, from pollinator meadows and a floating bog to historic stone walls and woodland trails.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at McCabe Forest
A fung-tastic fall foray through McCabe Forest with John Benjamin and George Caughey, where you'll learn the basics of mushroom identification and discover how fungi and mycorrhizal networks help sustain healthy forest ecosystems.
Mushroom Foray on the Jaquith Rail Trail
Explore the fascinating world of fungi as you collect, identify, and learn about wild mushrooms with Nate Marchessault and the Monadnock Mushroom Club.
