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SUMMARY:New England Blizzards
DESCRIPTION:Join meteorologist and storm chaser Cyrena Arnold to discover the science behind blizzards and snowstorms\, revisit some of our region’s most epic storms\, and explore theories on why we don’t seem to be experiencing blizzards like we once did. Plus\, get Cyrena’s blizzard predictions for this coming winter! \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, register here. Closed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live. \n \nAbout Cyrena Arnold\nMeteorologist\, storm chaser\, and author Cyrena Arnold has more than 20 years of weather experience\, including installing weather stations on the remote Alaskan tundra\, serving as the Director of Summit Operations for the Mount Washington Observatory\, and as an NH1 News TV meteorologist. She has written two children’s books\, The Weather Story and The Hurricane Story\, and is also a host of the Storm Front Freaks podcast. She and her husband live in the Monadnock Region with their two daughters and their dog.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/new-england-blizzards
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Lectures,Women in Science,Climate Change
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SUMMARY:Nature Through the Year in Backyard & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:We’re learning that immersion in nature is good for us\, which leads us to ask\, “How can we help the wild world in return?” This presentation by Francie Von Mertens – which draws from her Nature Almanac & Calendar\, published by the Harris Center – will explore that question while guiding us through the natural cycles of the seasons and sharing insights about the plants and animals around us. \nJoin us in celebrating nature’s rhythms with a glass of delicious herbal tea brewed from native plants pollinated by our local pollinators\, and consider purchasing Francie’s Nature Almanac & Calendar and other Harris Center merchandise for the holiday season. All proceeds directly support the Harris Center’s important work. \n6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Harris Center. Registration is encouraged. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/nature-through-the-year
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092425
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SUMMARY:Saving New England's Native Plants: Inside the Plant Conservation Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Maria Kennedy from the Native Plant Trust to learn about the Plant Conservation Volunteer (PCV) program\, a regional community science network established in 1993 as part of the New England Plant Conservation Program (NEPCoP). Each year\, hundreds of PCVs and professional scientists visit unique natural communities across all six New England states to monitor rare plants\, collect seeds\, and undertake habitat management projects – all with the ultimate goal of protecting the region’s rarest native species. \n6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Eric Masterson.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/saving-new-englands-native-plants-inside-the-plant-conservation-volunteer-program
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Community Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Masterson":MAILTO:masterson@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260504T092425
CREATED:20240822T162025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T174904Z
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SUMMARY:Natural History of Black Bears in New Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center naturalist and author Susie Spikol for a talk on the natural history of New Hampshire’s black bears. Find out how these large mammals make their living in the Granite State and how to decrease bear-human encounters around your neighborhood. Come see what’s bruin at REI and get your bear smarts on for the fall! \n7 to 8 p.m. at REI in Bedford\, New Hampshire. No registration is necessary. For more information\, contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and REI.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/natural-history-of-black-bears-in-new-hampshire
LOCATION:REI\, Market Street\, Bedford\, New Hampshire\, 03110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Storytelling,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T173000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the publication of The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada\, a book project that began in August 2020 at the Harris Center\, when Harris Center Naturalist Emeritus Meade Cadot alerted Lillian Stokes to a flock of gritting Red Crossbills. Lillian studied\, recorded\, and bonded with the flock\, then sent her recordings to finch expert Matt Young\, who used the crossbill calls to decode the birds’ geographic origins. Lillian and Matt then worked together to write this first-ever book on the finches of the United States and Canada\, which advance reviews have hailed as “the best bird book of the year.” \nIn a lively\, information-packed talk featuring stunning photography\, they will introduce you to the 43 finches of the United States and Canada\, from feeder-favorite goldfinches and Red Crossbill tribes to little-known mountaintop Black Rosy-Finches and endangered Hawaiian Finches. Refreshments and a book signing will follow the talk. \n3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Phil Brown. \n  \nLillian Stokes is an award-winning author and photographer who produced 35 Stokes Guides with her husband Don\, including the bestselling Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America\, the Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Eastern and Western Regions\, the Stokes Beginner’s Guide to Birds\, and the Stokes Backyard Nature Books. Lillian was also the producer and co-host of two national PBS birdwatching TV series seen by 40 million viewers. \n  \nMatthew Young is the Founder and Board President of the Finch Research Network. Widely recognized as a preeminent authority on finches of North America\, he has written finch species accounts for Breeding Bird Atlases and Birds of the World\, and published several papers on finches and the Red Crossbill vocal complex. He has also worked on multiple projects for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, including Voices of Hawaii’s Birds\, Merlin Bird ID\, and the Lab’s first Irruptive Finch Survey in 1999. \n\nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Toadstool Bookshop. Finch photo © Alan Murphy Photography. Additional photos courtesy of the authors.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/book-launch-the-stokes-guide-to-finches
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Lectures,Books,Storytelling,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092425
CREATED:20240820T181623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T154833Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: 100 Classic Hikes New England
DESCRIPTION:Join author Jeff Romano for a slideshow presentation showcasing hiking opportunities in all six New England states\, with a focus on itineraries featured in his latest guidebook\, an updated edition of 100 Classic Hikes: New England. Jeff will share advice\, provide insights\, and answer questions on how and where to plan your next hiking adventure. His presentation will also include information on New England wildflowers\, birds\, wildlife\, history\, and conservation success stories. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \nJeff Romano is a lifelong New England resident who has been hiking for five decades. He is the author of four other guidebooks: Hike the Parks Acadia (2021)\, Day Hiking New England (2015)\, 100 Classic Hikes in New England: First Edition (2010)\, and Best Loop Hikes: New Hampshire’s White Mountains to the Maine Coast (2006). When not hiking\, Jeff directs public policy activities for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/book-talk-100-classic-hikes-new-england
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Books,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Breeding Range of the Broad-winged Hawk with Diego Gallego García
DESCRIPTION:Join biologist Diego Gallego García for a closer look at the breeding habits of the elusive Broad-winged Hawk. Thanks to a long-term study by Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and collaborators like the Harris Center\, we now have movement data of GPS-tagged hawks during their reproductive cycle. This online Lunch & Learn event\, co-sponsored with the Hawk Migration Association of America (HMANA)\, will reveal the novel discoveries regarding the breeding home ranges of this forest raptor and how this research is crucial to conservation efforts. \nNoon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required for this free online event. For more information about this program\, including accessibility\, contact Phil Brown. For those not able to join via Zoom\, HMANA will livestream the event on their Facebook page. A recording will also be posted to the HMANA website following the presentation. \nDiego Gallego García is a Spanish biologist who has devoted his research career to wildlife biology\, focusing on the ecology and conservation of raptors in the Americas. He is a PhD candidate at CONICET (Argentinian National Scientific and Technical Research Council) and member of CECARA (Center for the Study and Conservation of Birds of Prey in Argentina). As part of a recent traineeship at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary\, Diego participated in the Broad-winged Hawk Project\, and published new data on the breeding home ranges of this elusive forest bird. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and HMANA.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/breeding-range-of-the-broad-winged-hawk
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Online Events,Lectures,Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20240809T141614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T130518Z
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SUMMARY:Migratory Raptors of Pack Monadnock
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center Bird Conservation Director and raptor aficionado Phil Brown for an overview of the upcoming hawk migration season and the soaring spectacle visible from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough\, which has been tallying migrating raptors for twenty years. Learn identification tips\, life histories\, and survival strategies for the fifteen or so raptor species that visit this lookout each fall\, and hear about the research and conservation initiatives to protect them. You’ll be well prepared for peak migration after this informative session! \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, register here. \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Phil. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/migratory-raptors-of-pack-monadnock-2024
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Online Events,Lectures,Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20240501T195457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T195457Z
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SUMMARY:Management Options for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
DESCRIPTION:Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is an invasive\, sap-feeding insect that has caused extensive hemlock mortality south of New Hampshire. Now\, it’s threatening hemlock forests in the Granite State too. Join forest health specialist Ryan Crandall to learn about the origins of HWA in the United States\, the history of the HWA biological control program\, and options for chemical and silvicultural control. We’ll also discuss the potential release of predatory beetles to combat HWA on select Harris Center properties. \n7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Eric Masterson.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/management-options-for-hemlock-woolly-adelgid
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Climate Change
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Masterson":MAILTO:masterson@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20240206T163929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T164138Z
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SUMMARY:Tick Talk
DESCRIPTION:Lyme disease is the number one vector-borne disease in America\, so why are Lyme and other tick-borne infections often misdiagnosed? Join us for a talk on the ecology of Lyme disease with Lyme expert Kathie Fife\, who will share her knowledge and experiences as a patient of Lyme\, a natural resource specialist\, and a patient advocate. We’ll find out why tick populations and rates of tick-borne diseases are increasing every year\, and look at how land use\, essential predators\, and wildlife behavior play a significant role in ecosystem and human health. We’ll also discuss the Lyme disease testing bill Kathie wrote\, which was signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu. Bring a friend and your questions! \n5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/tick-talk-2024
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Women in Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20240221T154046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T122736Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event was originally scheduled for April 4\, but was postponed to April 11 due to the winter storm. \nHave you ever wondered what it’s like to provide round-the-clock care for an orphaned raccoon\, or to nurse a Barred Owl back to health? Join us for a talk by Deb Gode\, director of Winchester Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation\, for a peek into what it takes to be a wildlife rehabilitator. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required.  \nFor more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Miles Stahmann.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/an-introduction-to-wildlife-rehabilitation
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Owls,Birds & Birding,Lectures,Women in Science,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20240221T160006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T160006Z
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SUMMARY:The Life and Times of New Hampshire’s Black Bears
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the natural history of Ursus americanus — the American black bear — with Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol. Learn how these beautiful bruins survive and reproduce\, explore their unique adaptations and behaviors\, and come away with tips and tricks for co-existence. We’ll also have the opportunity to share our own observations and bear stories. \n7 to 8 p.m. at the New Ipswich Library. Registration is not required\, but seating is limited. \nFor more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the New Ipswich Library.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-life-and-times-of-new-hampshires-black-bears-april
LOCATION:New Ipswich Library\, 6 Main St.\, New Ipswich\, 03071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Storytelling,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
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SUMMARY:The Life and Times of New Hampshire’s Black Bears
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the natural history of Ursus americanus — the American black bear — with Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol. Learn how these beautiful bruins survive and reproduce\, explore their unique adaptations and behaviors\, and come away with tips and tricks for co-existence. We’ll also have the opportunity to share our own observations and bear stories. \n4 to 5 p.m. at the Olivia Rodham Memorial Library in Nelson. Registration is not required\, but seating is limited. \nFor more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Olivia Rodham Memorial Library.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-life-and-times-of-new-hampshires-black-bears-march
LOCATION:Olivia Rodham Memorial Library\, Nelson Common Road\, Nelson\, NH\, 03457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Storytelling,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20231103T150209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T152638Z
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SUMMARY:The Science of Saw-whet Owls
DESCRIPTION:Small\, secretive\, and nocturnal\, Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) are one of the most common – and most elusive – owls in Northern forests. In the fall of 2022\, the Harris Center established a saw-whet banding station on SuperSanctuary lands as part of an international research effort to better understand their fall migration. Join lead bander Hillary Siener to recap the first two seasons of the Harris Center’s saw-whet migration monitoring project\, and to learn more about this charismatic bird of prey. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here.  \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Brett Amy Thelen. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-science-of-saw-whet-owls-2024
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Owls,Birds & Birding,Online Events,Lectures,Women in Science,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20231120T154508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T154508Z
UID:10002422-1706722200-1706725800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:New Hope for Ash: Breeding EAB-Resistant Trees
DESCRIPTION:The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that has decimated ash trees throughout North America\, dramatically changing the face of our forests — but new research offers hope for the future of ash on our landscape. Join Rachel Kappler of the Great Lakes Basin Forest Health Collaborative to learn about these promising efforts to identify and breed EAB-resistant ash\, and how you can help. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here. \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Brett Amy Thelen. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/new-hope-for-ash-breeding-eab-resistant-trees
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20231117T204129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T212549Z
UID:10002417-1705599000-1705602600@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Bark: Identifying Trees in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Wojtech\, author of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast\, to sharpen your tree identification skills and learn how to identify New Hampshire trees by their bark alone. On January 21\, Michael will lead an optional in-person field experience at the Harris Center\, where you can put your new skills to the test. (Separate registration is required for that event\, and space is limited.) \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here. \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. \nMichael Wojtech is a freelance naturalist\, writer\, photographer\, illustrator\, and educator who strives to share the science and beauty of natural history in an accessible and compelling way through presentations\, participatory activities\, and outdoor exploration. He writes and teaches about the structure\, growth processes\, and ecology of trees — including their bark\, buds\, leaves\, roots\, and wood — for all audiences\, and explores how knowing the natural history of the places we live and love fosters connection and the feeling of home. Michael earned his MA in Conservation Biology from Antioch University New England. He is the author of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast and co-author of Drawing Leaves and Trees: Observing and Sketching the Natural World.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/bark-identifying-trees-in-winter
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20231030T171241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T171330Z
UID:10002291-1702402200-1702405800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:How Urbanization Affects Wild Birds with Researcher Lauren Pharr
DESCRIPTION:In our increasingly urban world\, anthropogenic (human-produced) changes such as light pollution are dramatically affecting wildlife. Join Lauren D. Pharr\, a PhD student at North Carolina State University\, for a discussion of her research into the impacts of urbanization on birds. This is a Harris Center/LAB GIRLS+ offering\, open to all people interested in hearing from young researchers in the field. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here. \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. \nLauren D. Pharr is an avian ecologist and PhD student pursuing a degree in Fisheries\, Wildlife\, and Conservation Biology at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Her current research focuses on the effects of climate change on nestling success in the federally endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. She earned her BS in Environmental Biology from Wingate University in 2019 and her MS in Fisheries\, Wildlife\, and Conservation Biology from NCSU in 2021. In addition to her research\, Lauren is an engaged science communicator and a contributing editor for North Carolina Sea Grant. She is also a member of The Wildlife Society’s Editorial Advisory Board\, an advocate for Black and historically excluded minorities in STEM\, and co-founder of the non-profit organization\, Field Inclusive. She lives in Raleigh\, North Carolina.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/how-urbanization-affects-wild-birds
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Online Events,Lectures,LAB GIRLS+,Women in Science,Youth & Family Programs,Climate Change,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230817T185210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T152728Z
UID:10001861-1701322200-1701369000@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate and Health
DESCRIPTION:Many of us think about climate change’s impact on the environment\, but we might not consider its real and increasing impact on human health. As the World Health Organization stated\, “the climate crisis is a health crisis” — and just like the unusual weather patterns we’re seeing\, these health impacts are happening right now. Join us for a talk put together by New Hampshire Healthcare Workers for Climate Action\, a grassroots\, non-partisan coalition of healthcare workers. Conservation biologist and nurse Cynthia Nichols will discuss the climate-health nexus\, along with climate solutions and what we can do to protect ourselves. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here. \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live. \nCynthia Nichols is passionate about the natural world. With backgrounds in conservation biology\, nursing\, and care management\, Cynthia’s view of climate change impacts encompasses both the natural world and the humans that share it.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/climate-and-health
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Lectures,LAB GIRLS+,Women in Science,Climate Change
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230817T143750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T125643Z
UID:10002273-1697650200-1697653800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Running Wild: A Day in the Life of a New Hampshire Wildlife Rehabilitator
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it’s like to nurse an injured turtle back to health\, or raise an orphaned robin? Join Catherine Greenleaf\, director of the Saint Francis Wild Bird Center in Lyme\, as she shares stories from two decades of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in the Granite State. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here. \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Brett Amy Thelen. \nThis event will NOT be recorded. 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/running-wild-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-new-hampshire-wildlife-rehabilitator
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230807T191921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T143945Z
UID:10001845-1694718000-1694721600@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Migratory Raptors of Pack Monadnock
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center Bird Conservation Director and raptor aficionado Phil Brown for a look at the upcoming hawk migration season and the migration spectacle that can be viewed from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough. Learn identification tips\, life histories\, and migration strategies for the 15 or so raptor species that soar over this lookout each fall\, and hear about the research and conservation initiatives underway to protect them. You’ll be well prepared for peak migration after this evening of stories and stunning raptor images! \n7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here.  \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Phil. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/migratory-raptors-of-pack-monadnock-2023
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Online Events,Lectures,Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230816T165832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T182556Z
UID:10002262-1694253600-1694259000@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Tick Talk
DESCRIPTION:Lyme disease is the number one vector-borne disease in America\, so why are Lyme and other tick-borne infections often misdiagnosed? Join us for a talk about the ecology of Lyme disease with Lyme expert Kathie Fife\, who will share her knowledge and experiences as a patient of Lyme\, natural resource specialist\, and patient advocate. We’ll find out why tick populations and rates of tick-borne diseases are increasing every year\, and we’ll look at how land use\, essential predators\, and wildlife behavior play a significant role in ecosystem and human health. We’ll close with a discussion about the Lyme disease testing bill Kathie wrote\, which was signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu. Bring a friend and your questions! \n10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/tick-talk-2023
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Women in Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230620T132229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T132527Z
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SUMMARY:An Update on the Harris Center’s Kestrel Project
DESCRIPTION:American Kestrels — small\, colorful falcons of open grasslands — have declined across much of their breeding range and are a Species of Special Concern in New Hampshire\, in large part due to a lack of natural cavities for nesting. To bolster local kestrel populations\, the Harris Center recently launched an initiative to install and monitor kestrel nest boxes throughout the Monadnock Region. Join Will Stollsteimer\, former Harris Center Bird Conservation Intern and current Antioch University New England graduate student\, for an update on these critical conservation efforts. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here.  \nClosed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Phil Brown. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/an-update-on-the-harris-centers-kestrel-project
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Online Events,Lectures,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230815T195147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T180517Z
UID:10002261-1692903600-1692909000@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Fergus Garrett: How Flower Gardens Can Support Threatened Species
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Fergus Garrett\, one of the most influential garden designers of our time. In this illustrated talk\, Fergus will reveal how flower gardens can support some of our most threatened species\, with special focus on the gardens of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust in East Sussex\, England. Great Dixter recently ranked amongst the 30 most diverse places in the United Kingdom\, richer in biodiversity than all the surrounding countryside — a staggering achievement resulting from the dynamic nature of the garden\, chemical-free gardening practices\, and the integration of natives with exotics\, among other factors. Fergus will share how Great Dixter relates to other gardens and public spaces\, and provide examples that just might inspire you to create a biodiverse sanctuary in your own outdoor space. \n7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Louise Shonk Kelly Recital Hall at the Dublin School. The talk will end at 8 p.m.\, with time afterward for questions. Note the new location! The Louise Shonk Kelly Recital Hall is Number 15 on this campus map.  Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/an-evening-with-fergus-garrett
LOCATION:Dublin School\, 18 Lehmann Way\, Dublin\, NH
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Pop-Up Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:53.3498053;-6.2603097
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dublin School 18 Lehmann Way Dublin NH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=18 Lehmann Way:geo:-6.2603097,53.3498053
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230619T170946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T134015Z
UID:10002231-1692810000-1692813600@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature on Tap: Downtown Geology Walk in Keene
DESCRIPTION:Join Keene State College geology professor Charlie Kerwin for a tour of downtown Keene’s geological treasures. From building facades to front steps\, prepare to be blown away by the rocks and minerals along Main Street and the stories they have to tell. We’ll start at the College and head up and around Central Square\, concluding inside Modestman Brewing\, where you can wet your whistle while examining the stunning rocks that decorate the taproom floor. This outing is a 1-mile\, stop-and-go stroll along Keene’s sidewalks\, and is wheelchair-accessible. \n5 to 6 p.m. in Keene. Exact meeting location will be provided upon registration. Space is limited\, and registration is full.  \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Modestman Brewing.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/nature-on-tap-downtown-geology-walk-in-keene
LOCATION:Keene\, Keene\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.933692;-72.2781409
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230619T151221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T143227Z
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SUMMARY:Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:The Contoocook River originates at its namesake lake and flows 71 miles in a uniquely northward direction until it empties into the Merrimack River. At one time\, 21 covered bridges spanned the Contoocook; today\, only four remain. Join us for this special evening with Bill Caswell\, President of the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges\, and Kim Varney Chandler\, author of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire\, as they share the intriguing history of these historic structures. \n7 to 8 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required.  \nFor more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \nBill Caswell graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1984 and became interested in covered bridges upon starting a job with New Hampshire DOT shortly thereafter. In 2003\, he co-founded a research project\, the “Covered Spans of Yesteryear” (www.lostbridges.org)\, which has documented more than 14\,000 wood truss bridges. Bill has also authored Connecticut and Rhode Island Covered Bridges (2011) and the most recent edition of the World Guide to Covered Bridges (2021). He is actively involved in a number of covered bridge organizations\, including serving as the newsletter editor\, historian\, vice president\, and\, since 2014\, president of the non-profit National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges. He and his wife\, Jennifer\, have visited most of the standing covered bridges in the United States and Canada. \nKim Varney Chandler is the author of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire\, published by Peter E. Randall in 2022. She is a two-time graduate of the University of New Hampshire (‘91\, ‘96G)\, where her love of history began in Professor Charles Clark’s classroom in Horton Hall. She has been researching ever since. Kim lives in Hancock with her husband\, Marshell\, and Pemi the Hiking Therapy Dog.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/covered-bridges-of-new-hampshire
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230317T190330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T193249Z
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SUMMARY:Nature on Tap: Love\, Sex\, and Wow in the Animal Kingdom
DESCRIPTION:Try not to blush when you join a panel of Harris Center naturalists for this spicy discussion of the unusual ways some animals court and mate. Drinks on you\, stories on us! \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Post and Beam Brewery in Peterborough. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Post and Beam Brewing.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/nature-on-tap-june-2023
LOCATION:Post & Beam Brewing\, 40 Grove Street\, Peterborough\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Storytelling,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.8755987;-71.9503918
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Post & Beam Brewing 40 Grove Street Peterborough NH United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Grove Street:geo:-71.9503918,42.8755987
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230317T183356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T200822Z
UID:10002201-1685782800-1685793600@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Norway Pond Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of talks highlighting recent research on the past\, present\, and future ecology of Hancock’s Norway Pond. Dr. Amanda McQuaid of the University of New Hampshire will present her findings on cyanobacteria toxins in sediments that have accumulated over the historical past. Sara Steiner\, program coordinator for the NHDES Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP)\, will share an ecological status report based on 17 years of water quality data collected at Norway Pond by longtime VLAP volunteer Dick Warner. Finally\, Dr. Kate Hastings\, manager of the NHDES Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Bloom Program\, will offer a glimpse of what the future might hold. \n9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center. After the presentations\, all are welcome to stay for an optional workshop to discuss future research plans from 1 to 3 p.m. Workshop participants should plan to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Tom Shevenell. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center and the Norway Pond Commission.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/norway-pond-symposium-2023
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Shevenell":MAILTO:tcshevenell@gmail.com
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy Hancock NH 03449 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=83 Kings Hwy:geo:-72.020574,42.978593
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
CREATED:20230306T202416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T184102Z
UID:10001777-1685035800-1685039400@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:How Food Choices Affect the Planet & Your Health with Frances Moore Lappe
DESCRIPTION:Join Frances Moore Lappé\, renowned author of Diet for a Small Planet\, for a conversation about the power of your food choices. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new edition\, Lappé’s groundbreaking book outlines how moving toward a plant-based diet can help the environment and your health. Lappé is a champion for “living democracy . . . a way of living aligned with the deep human need for connection\, meaning\, and power.” Questions for Lappé can be sent in advance to Lisa Murray. Time permitting\, questions will also be taken live during the Zoom. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here. Closed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Monadnock Food Co-op.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/lappe
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Lectures,LAB GIRLS+,Books,Climate Change,Recipe for a Healthy Planet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T092426
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SUMMARY:The Scoop on Skunks
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Rem Moll\, skunk researcher and professor at the University of New Hampshire\, for a peek into the life of New Hampshire’s most pungent mammal — the striped skunk. Hear about Dr. Moll’s research and develop a deeper appreciation for this infamous omnivore. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, please register here.  \nFor more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \nThis event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live. \nSpeaker: Remington Moll is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire. His research and teaching focuses on pairing field data with advanced statistical analysis techniques to better understand wildlife ecology and inform management and conservation action. Alongside the students and scientists in his research group\, he is currently leading projects on mesocarnivore and moose population ecology in New Hampshire\, the role of spatial scale in determining animal movement behavior\, and how urbanization changes the interactions between deer\, coyotes\, red foxes\, and humans.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-scoop-on-skunks
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Lectures,LAB GIRLS+,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Utterly Otters
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Susie Spikol for a lively talk on the bounding\, sliding\, swimming otter! We’ll spend some time getting to know this charismatic local mammal and learning how to recognize its tracks and sign. \n7 to 8 p.m. at the Hancock Town Library. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Hancock Town Library.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/utterly-otters-may-2023
LOCATION:Hancock Town Library\, 25 Main Street\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Wildlife
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