Calendar of Events
Lectures
What Can Woodcock Teach Us About Bird Migration?
Join wildlife biologist Liam Berigan as he shares some surprising observations from the first four years of an international woodcock monitoring project, and examines their implications for migratory bird conservation.
Native Wild Bees: Pollinator Superheroes
Join pollinator gardener and wild bee enthusiast Francie Von Mertens for a talk on plant-pollinator connections, and what we can do in backyards and beyond to help wild native bees thrive.
Secrets from the Deep Dark Below: Pop Goes the Weasel
Join naturalist and weasel admirer Susie Spikol for a look at the feisty weasels of New Hampshire.
Project Nighthawk Volunteer Training
Join Becky Suomala and Brett Amy Thelen for an introduction to nighthawk identification and ecology, and to learn how to monitor this charismatic endangered species in Keene, Concord, and beyond.
Wild Canines of New Hampshire
Join naturalist Susie Spikol for an evening tour of New Hampshire's wild canines. Find out how to tell the difference between a red fox and a gray fox, when to listen and look for coyotes, and what happened to our once-common wolf population. Get your howl on, as every wild dog gets its day!
The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty
Join author Sy Montgomery and wildlife photographer Tianne Strombeck as they discuss their latest collaboration, "The Hawk’s Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty" — currently #1 on the New England Independent Booksellers bestseller list!
What Research Into River Otters Reveals About Their Lives
Join wildlife biologist Mike Bottini as he shares his latest research on the resurgence of river otters on Long Island, New York.
Bobolinks: Grassland Ambassadors
Join Dr. Amber Roth of the University of Maine on a migratory journey with bobolinks from their breeding grounds in the northeastern United States to their overwintering habitat in central South America.
Hancock BioBlitz: Online Information Session
How many different species can we find in Hancock during Old Home Days weekend? Join us for a fun, family-friendly weekend of exploration and community science! To learn more, join ecologist Steven Lamonde for a virtual introduction to iNaturalist and this BioBlitz effort.
Leave the Leaves
Learn the benefits of keeping your fall leaves and discover easy ways to turn leaves into compost or mulch with regenerative landscape designer Michele Chalice.
Migratory Raptors of Pack Monadnock
Join Harris Center Bird Conservation Director Phil Brown for a look at the upcoming hawk migration spectacle that can be viewed from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough. You’ll be well prepared for peak migration after this evening of stories and stunning raptor images!
“The Animal Adventurer’s Guide” and the Importance of Everyday Wild Animals
Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol as she discusses her non-fiction children’s book, "The Animal Adventurer’s Guide: How to Prowl for Owls, Make Snail Slime, and Catch a Frog Bare-Handed."
Book Launch: “Our Better Nature: Hopeful Excursions in Saving Biodiversity”
A collaboration among New England conservationists, "Our Better Nature" offers stories of creative citizens whose successes with protecting and restoring nature are examples we can apply anywhere.
Conservation Around the Globe
Join the Executive Director of the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund (KACF) for an introduction to KACF's wildlife conservation efforts and to learn about opportunities for travelers to make conservation connections well beyond our borders.
The New England Flying Squirrel Network: A Citizen Science Nest Box Project
Join UNH graduate student C.J. Wong for an introduction to her research on these rarely-seen nocturnal squirrels — and to learn how you can participate in a community science project tracking their success in New England.
Nature on Tap: Tiny Terrors
Join a team of Harris Center naturalists as they share true tales of cannibalism, zombification, kleptomania, envenomation, and other dark doings by pint-sized wildlife – just in time for Halloween!
Monadnock Region Natural History Conference
This full-day conference will feature presentations on a diversity of natural history topics, from wildlife to Mount Monadnock to accessibility in the outdoors.
Tracking Broad-winged Hawks from New Hampshire to the Tropics
Join Hawk Mountain research biologist Rebecca McCabe for an update on what we're learning about one of our region’s most iconic raptor species: the Broad-winged Hawk.
The Secret Lives of Bees
Join bee expert Nick Dorian for an introduction to the wild bees of New England, which come in every size, shape, and color you can imagine — and live all around us, hiding in plain sight.
Nature on Tap: Santa’s Magic Mushroom – A Look at the Role of the Fly Agaric Mushroom in the Mythology of Santa
You’ll look at Santa in a whole new light after Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol reveals the fascinating link between the divine soma mushroom and the origins of Jolly Old Saint Nick.
Environmental Studies Institute: Turkey Talk — The Life and Times of New Hampshire’s Wild Turkeys
Zoom , United StatesJoin wildlife biologist Mark Ellingwood for a short course on the natural history of New Hampshire’s wild turkeys — including how to identify turkey sign in your local woodlands.
The Amazing Monarch Butterfly: Global Stories and Local Monitoring Efforts
Join Andy Chapman and Harris Center ecologist Karen Seaver to explore the fascinating life and migration of the monarch butterfly, including ways you can get involved in local monarch monitoring.
Environmental Studies Institute: Turkey Talk — The Life and Times of New Hampshire’s Wild Turkeys
Zoom , United StatesJoin wildlife biologist Mark Ellingwood for a short course on the natural history of New Hampshire’s wild turkeys — including how to identify turkey sign in your local woodlands.
Winter Loon Rescues
What happens when loons are stranded as ice forms on a New Hampshire lake? Join Loon Preservation Committee biologist John Cooley as he shares some of his adventures from recent ice rescues.
Opening the Door Wide on Outdoor Experiences
Join us for a discussion on diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging in the world of outdoor experiences with outdoor educator Doug Sutherland, who will share insights gleaned from 25+ years in the field.
“Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America”
Join us for a conversation with award-winning author Leila Philip about her newest book, "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America."
Scat Detection Dogs: A Novel Approach to Wildlife Research
Join Julianne Ugibau and her partner Jasper (a Labrador retriever) for a fascinating talk on the training and use of scat detection dogs for wildlife research.
Environmental Studies Institute: The Natural History of American Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse in New Hampshire
Zoom , United StatesJoin wildlife biologist Mark Ellingwood for a two-week course on American Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse ecology in New Hampshire, including how to identify their sign and sounds in our local woodlands.
Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop
Every year, the Harris Center trains community scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades at amphibian road crossings throughout the Monadnock Region. Attend this online training to join their ranks – or simply to learn more about the spring amphibian migration.
Environmental Studies Institute: The Natural History of American Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse in New Hampshire
Zoom , United StatesJoin wildlife biologist Mark Ellingwood for a two-week course on American Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse ecology in New Hampshire, including how to identify their sign and sounds in our local woodlands.
