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The Secret Lives of Bees

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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.

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Winter Loon Rescues

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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.

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Environmental Studies Institute: The Natural History of American Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse in New Hampshire

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Join 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.

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Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop

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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.

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Environmental Studies Institute: The Natural History of American Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse in New Hampshire

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Join 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.

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The Wisdom of Owls

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Join the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director, Phil Brown, and naturalist and story spinner Susie Spikol for a fascinating look at the natural history and folklore of New Hampshire’s owls.

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Invasive Upland Plant Species of New Hampshire

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Join Douglas Cygan, Invasive Species Coordinator for the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, for a deep dive into the upland invasive plants of New Hampshire.

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Butterflies of New Hampshire

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Have you ever wondered which butterflies are flitting through your garden? Join retired wildlife biologist and butterfly fan Mark Ellingwood for an introduction to these captivating and charismatic insects.

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Utterly Otters

Hancock Town Library 25 Main Street, Hancock, NH, United States

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.

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The Scoop on Skunks

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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.

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5th Annual Norway Pond Symposium

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

Join us for a morning of talks highlighting recent research on the past, present, and future ecology of Hancock’s Norway Pond.

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Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United States

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.

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Nature on Tap: Downtown Geology Walk in Keene

Keene Keene, NH, United States

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.

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