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SUMMARY:ESI Course: Natural History of Autumn with Susie Spikol
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist and author Susie Spikol for a walk through the fall\, as we explore the signposts of this shifting season. From bird migration and late-season flowers to mushrooms\, small mammals\, and the mighty acorn\, come discover how seasonal changes influence the flora and fauna of the Monadnock Region. Each class will consist of a short walkable outing led by an expert in the field (fungi-phile George Caughey will teach us about fall mushrooms\, ecologist Nate Marchessault will be our goldenrod guide\, and more!). You’ll also keep a personal almanac to track nature’s journey towards winter. Field trips will be supported by readings from Bernd Heinrich\, Peter Marchand\, and other writers and researchers. \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course will meet on Tuesdays\, September 22 & 29\, and October 6 & 13\, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nCost: $80 for Harris Center supporters / $100 for all others. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \n\nSusie Spikol (photo © Ben Conant) \nAbout Susie Spikol\nWriter and Harris Center teacher-naturalist Susie Spikol spends her autumn searching for signs of mammal activity. Her favorite thing to find is a bear nest high up in a beech tree. When she isn’t out searching for wild signs\, she is writing or leading programs for the Harris Center. Throughout her 30-year career as a naturalist and educator\, Susie has inspired thousands through hands-on programs and public talks\, earning numerous awards for her work. A regular contributor to Yankee\, Northern Woodlands\, and Taproot Magazine\, she also writes the “Backyard Nature” column for the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript. Her first book\, published in 2022\,  The Animal Adventurer’s Guide\, was recognized with a National Parenting Products Award. Her new book Forest Magic for Kids: How to Find for Fairies\, Make a Secret Fort\, and Cook Up an Elfin Picnic is filled with activities inspired by imagination\, folklore\, and science and an invitation to all readers to step outside and discover the beauty and magic of the world. Her newest book\, The Book of Wild Wonder\, will be hitting shelves in the spring of 2027.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/natural-history-of-autumn/2026-10-13
LOCATION:Harris Center & local field sites\, 83 King's Highway\, Hancock\, 03449
CATEGORIES:Mammals,Trees,Wildflowers,Birds & Birding,Lectures,Workshops,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Plants,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Branching Out: Tree Studies for Every Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this full-day workshop on the common trees found in schoolyards across the Monadnock Region. Discover the secret lives of trees using techniques and activities focused on observation\, identification\, life cycles\, and animal connections. You’ll leave with ready-to-use lesson ideas aligned with NGSS across grade levels\, practical strategies for managing outdoor tree studies\, and materials to help you launch tree investigations right away. This workshop is for teachers of all grade levels. \n9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. Cost: $120. Space is limited to 20 attendees\, and registration is required by October 14. For questions about the event\, including accessibility\, please contact Jaime Hutchinson.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/branching-out-tree-studies-for-every-classroom
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trees,Workshops,Professional Development
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