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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.

Owl Prowl for Families

Jaffrey Jaffrey, New Hampshire

Hoot it up with Harris Center naturalists Jaime Hutchinson and Susie Spikol on a magical twilight search for New Hampshire's most common owl species! Perfect for families with elementary-aged children and up.

Vernal Pool Exploration at the Tippin’ Rock Trail

Tippin' Rock Trail Warmac Rd, Swanzey, NH

Join vernal pool enthusiasts Brett Amy Thelen and Cheri Domina for a hike to a hilltop vernal pool, where we’ll search for spotted salamander eggs and other springtime wonders.

Vernal Pool Hike at the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve

Horatio Colony Nature Preserve Daniels Hill Road, Keene

Join Brett Amy Thelen for a moderately strenuous, 1.2-mile roundtrip climb to a hilltop vernal pool at the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve, where we’ll explore the fascinating world of spring-breeding amphibians.

Wild with Worms

Jaffrey Public Library 38 Main St., Jaffrey, NH

Worms are a sure sign of spring! Join Harris Center naturalist Jaime Hutchinson to get an up-close look at wiggling worms and learn about their importance in soil ecosystems.

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.

Turtle Talk: New Hampshire’s Turtles & How You Can Help

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Join wildlife rehabilitators Dallas Huggins and Drew Stevens of NH Turtle Rescue for an overview of New Hampshire's native turtle species, and to learn how to be a good neighbor to your local turtles.

Exploring Bird Migration Science with the National Audubon Society

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Join avian biologist Chad Witko for an evening devoted to migratory bird science! Chad will outline the goals of National Audubon Society’s Migratory Bird Initiative and demonstrate the features of their new Migratory Bird Explorer tool.

Birding for All: An Accessible, Inclusive Birding Outing at MacDowell Lake

MacDowell Lake 75 Wilder Street, Peterborough, NH

Enjoy a morning of birding with naturalists Phil Brown and Susie Spikol at MacDowell Lake, where a hard-packed gravel path provides ample opportunity to enjoy birds of wetland and woodland alike. Beginning birders and all ages welcome!

Field Forays with the SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club

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

Calling all butterfly fans! Join wildlife biologist Mark Ellingwood and other members of the SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club for this two-part course as we practice identifying butterflies on the wing and in the net, in preparation for a statewide butterfly survey in July.

Utterly Otters

Hancock Town Library 25 Main Street, Hancock, NH

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.

Native Plant Seeding Session at Silver Lake

Harrisville Harrisville, NH

Get your hands dirty with Harris Center ecologists Karen Seaver and Brett Amy Thelen during an afternoon of ecological restoration. Together, we’ll plant native starts and seeds (especially milkweeds) in a small field near Silver Lake, in hopes of supporting local pollinator biodiversity.

The Thing in the Spring: City Bird Walk

Keene State College 229 Main Street, Keene, NH

Join avid birder Phil Brown for a leisurely one-mile walk along the Ashuelot Rail Trail and Keene State College campus during the peak of spring bird migration. Beginning birders welcome!

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.

Kids Count for Wildlife: Red-backed Salamander Survey

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

Calling all wildlife lovers ages 9 through 18! Try your hand at field research and develop your naturalist skills by joining Harris Center naturalists Karen Seaver and Susie Spikol and LAB GIRLS teacher Emily Wrubel for an afternoon of salamander counting as part of long-term study.

Nature on Tap: Love, Sex, and Wow in the Animal Kingdom

Post & Beam Brewing 40 Grove Street, Peterborough, NH

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!

Ask A Naturalist: Spring into Summer Edition

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Join our team of talented naturalists as they answer some of your most intriguing questions about nearby nature. With topics ranging from bird behavior to mammal scat to mushroom identification, no two Ask A Naturalist events are alike!

Field Forays with the SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club

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

Calling all butterfly fans! Join wildlife biologist Mark Ellingwood and other members of the SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club for this two-part course as we practice identifying butterflies on the wing and in the net, in preparation for a statewide butterfly survey in July.