Calendar of Events
Wildlife
Events
Monitoring for Monarchs
Join Harris Center ecologists Brett Amy Thelen and Nate Marchessault to survey for monarch eggs, caterpillars, and butterflies in a local milkweed patch. No experience necessary!
Nature for All: Birding the Nighthawk Migration
Nighthawks are among the last migrants to arrive each spring and the earliest to depart each “fall,” with southbound migration peaking in late August. Join nighthawk enthusiasts Cliff Seifer and Brett Amy Thelen to search for the spectacle!
The Kestrels Young Birders Club and LAB GIRLS+: Nighthawk Migration Count
Hancock, NH Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin a growing movement of teens who are learning to contribute to wildlife research by working alongside real scientists! In August, we'll look skyward to count migrating Common Nighthawks, adding our data to a long-term Harris Center monitoring effort.
Nature by Blacklight
Join naturalists Steven Lamonde, Nate Marchessault, and Susie Spikol for a nocturnal natural history adventure! Discover the fascinating world of fluorescence, and see a summer night in a whole new light.
The Natural History of New Hampshire’s Black Bears
Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol to find out how black bears make their living in the Granite State, and how to decrease bear-human encounters around your neighborhood. Come see what’s bruin and get your bear smarts on for the fall!
Monarch Butterfly Tagging
Every fall, monarch butterflies undertake a spectacular, 3,000-mile migration from New England to central Mexico. Marvel at monarchs up close while contributing to the scientific understanding of their impressive annual journey during this afternoon of monarch tagging with ecologists Steven Lamonde and Brett Amy Thelen.
Kids Count: Monarchs & Milkweed Survey
If you love monarch butterflies and want to help scientists find out more about these remarkable insects, here’s your chance! Spend a morning with a team of Harris Center naturalists as we count monarch eggs, caterpillars, and butterflies for science.
Nature on Tap: In Nature, Queer is Everywhere
Nova Arts 48 Emerald Street, Keene, NH, United StatesJoin museum director Nik Katrick to discover the remarkable diversity of sex in nature, from gynandromorph butterflies to sex-changing species.
LGBTQIA+ Community Hike at the Goshen Ocean
Williamson Park Gunnison Lake Road, Goshen, United StatesEnjoy an LGBTQIA+ community hike along the wooded shoreline of Gunnison Lake, with opportunities to spot loons, beavers, raptors, and other wildlife in one of the Sunapee region's most scenic settings.
Forest Euphoria with Author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
Monadnock Conservancy 82 Ashuelot Street, Keene, United StatesCelebrate Keene Pride with a thought-provoking talk by Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, whose bestselling book Forest Euphoria explores the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth.
Migratory Raptors of Pack Monadnock
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.
Hawk Watching for Veterans at Pack Monadnock
Join fellow veterans for a morning of hawk watching at Pack Monadnock during the peak of New Hampshire's spectacular fall raptor migration.
Easygoing Hike at Distant Hill
Enjoy a leisurely walk through Distant Hill's diverse landscapes, from pollinator meadows and a floating bog to historic stone walls and woodland trails.
Annual Meeting with Science Director Brett Amy Thelen
Join staff, trustees, and friends for highlights from the past year, special recognitions, refreshments, and a talk by Harris Center science director Brett Amy Thelen, who will reflect on twenty years with the Salamander Crossing Brigades — including stories of the people, places, and critters at the heart of this beloved community science program.
Nature For All: An Accessible, Inclusive Nature Outing at Crotched Mountain
Enjoy a leisurely nature walk on Crotched Mountain's accessible Gregg Trail as we look for signs of seasonal change and scan the skies for migrating hawks from one of the region's best fall vantage points.
Natural History of Autumn
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol as you explore nature's seasonal signposts—from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns—while creating your own seasonal nature journal.
Surveying for Salamanders
Join Harris Center ecologists Brett Amy Thelen and Nate Marchessault for an afternoon of salamander monitoring at the Harris Center’s long-term study plots. No experience necessary!
Film Showing: The Extraordinary Caterpillar with The Caterpillar Lab
From blooming meadows and backyard gardens to city parks and the forests of the Monadnock Region, this inspiring new documentary celebrates the hidden world of caterpillars and the simple ways we can all help conserve these remarkable creatures.
Natural History of Autumn
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol as you explore nature's seasonal signposts—from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns—while creating your own seasonal nature journal.
Wild America: The Nature Photography of Andy & Beth Greenwood
Travel coast to coast through the lens of photographers Andy and Beth Greenwood as they share stunning images of wildflowers, wildlife, mountain landscapes, and the stories behind them.
ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
local field sitesJoin Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring-season wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Each exploration will focus on a different natural history theme related to the conditions that present themselves that day.
Natural History of Autumn
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol as you explore nature's seasonal signposts—from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns—while creating your own seasonal nature journal.
Natural History of Autumn
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol as you explore nature's seasonal signposts—from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns—while creating your own seasonal nature journal.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration
Join the Harris Center's saw-whet banding team to learn what owl banding efforts are revealing about this diminutive bird of prey, and to see a demonstration of the banding process.
ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
local field sitesJoin Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring-season wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Each exploration will focus on a different natural history theme related to the conditions that present themselves that day.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration
Join the Harris Center's saw-whet banding team to learn what owl banding efforts are revealing about this diminutive bird of prey, and to see a demonstration of the banding process.
ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
local field sitesJoin Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring-season wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Each exploration will focus on a different natural history theme related to the conditions that present themselves that day.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration
Join the Harris Center's saw-whet banding team to learn what owl banding efforts are revealing about this diminutive bird of prey, and to see a demonstration of the banding process.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration for Families
Bring the kids and join the Harris Center's saw-whet banding team to learn what owl banding efforts are revealing about this diminutive bird of prey, and to see a demonstration of the banding process.
ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
local field sitesJoin Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring-season wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Each exploration will focus on a different natural history theme related to the conditions that present themselves that day.
