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Events
Butterflies Without Borders: Tracking the Monarch Migration
Join NH Audubon biologist Lindsay Herlihy to explore some of the cutting-edge technologies used to track the long-distance monarch butterfly migration — and to learn how you can help support monarch conservation and research here in the Granite State.
Film Showing: The Extraordinary Caterpillar
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
