Calendar of Events
March 2019
Salamander Crossing Brigades Workshop in Keene
Every year, we train citizen scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades throughout the Monadnock Region. To join the ranks – or simply to learn more about the remarkable spring amphibian migration – join us for this fun volunteer training.
Learn more »Salamander Crossing Brigades Workshop in Harrisville
Every year, we train citizen scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades throughout the Monadnock Region. To join the ranks – or simply to learn more about the remarkable spring amphibian migration – join us for this fun volunteer training.
Learn more »Salamander Crossing Brigades Workshop in Hancock
Every year, we train citizen scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades throughout the Monadnock Region. To join the ranks – or simply to learn more about the remarkable spring amphibian migration – join us for this fun volunteer training.
Learn more »April 2019
The Dynamic History of Forests in Southwest New Hampshire & What Landowners Can Do to Help Restore Important Wildlife Habitat
Join Matt Tarr and Steve Roberge of the UNH Cooperative Extension to learn about the fascinating history of our ever-changing forests and what you can do to create and restore important wildlife habitat on your property.
Learn more »Bird Banding Demonstration
Dig into the science of songbirds during this bird banding demonstration by ornithologist Dr. Patricia Wohner. You’ll get great glimpses of some of the songbirds that make their home in the Harris Center woods and fields, and hopefully see a few spring migrants as well.
Learn more »The Venomous Shrew and the Secrets of the Deep Dark Below
Venom like a cobra and an unstoppable appetite, all packed into a creature who weighs less than a penny? Yes! This is not fake news. Come hear about the remarkable life and times of the short-tailed shrew, who lives right beneath your feet.
Learn more »May 2019
Environmental Studies Institute: Water and Us
Join author and journalist Jim Rousmaniere for a four-week course exploring water’s impact on humans, and humans’ impact on water, since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Learn more »Eyes On Owls
This special live owl presentation is offered by invitation only to current Harris Center members. If you’re a member, you’ll receive your invitation in the mail by mid-April. If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, or would like to join for the first time, visit harriscenter.org/membership or call (603) 525-3394.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Water and Us
Join author and journalist Jim Rousmaniere for a four-week course exploring water’s impact on humans, and humans’ impact on water, since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Learn more »Nature on Tap: Intoxication in the Animal Kingdom
Join Harris Center Science Director and drunk-animal enthusiast Brett Amy Thelen for stories of intoxication from the animal kingdom. From boozy bears to wasted waxwings, we’ll separate fact from fiction in this light-hearted happy hour (what else?) conversation.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Water and Us
Join author and journalist Jim Rousmaniere for a four-week course exploring water’s impact on humans, and humans’ impact on water, since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Water and Us
Join author and journalist Jim Rousmaniere for a four-week course exploring water’s impact on humans, and humans’ impact on water, since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Learn more »Town by Town, Watershed by Watershed: Native Americans in New Hampshire
Join John and Donna Moody of the Winter Center for Indigenous Traditions for an engaging exploration of the history of New Hampshire's Abenaki and Penacook peoples, with a focus on our local area.
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