Calendar of Events
Workshops
Environmental Studies Institute: Wildlife Tracking & Sign
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesSharpen your senses and learn about the lives of your wild neighbors by joining Jonathan Shapiro of the Fox Paw School for a weekend of wildlife tracking.
Environmental Studies Institute: Natural History of Monadnock Region Trees
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesGet the most out of leaf-peeping season by joining retired forestry instructor Craig Houghton to discover the science and natural history of our local trees.
Environmental Studies Institute: Natural History of Monadnock Region Trees
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesGet the most out of leaf-peeping season by joining retired forestry instructor Craig Houghton to discover the science and natural history of our local trees.
Environmental Studies Institute: Natural History of Monadnock Region Trees
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesGet the most out of leaf-peeping season by joining retired forestry instructor Craig Houghton to discover the science and natural history of our local trees.
Environmental Studies Institute: Natural History of Monadnock Region Trees
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesGet the most out of leaf-peeping season by joining retired forestry instructor Craig Houghton to discover the science and natural history of our local trees.
Clubmoss Workshop at Distant Hill Gardens
Join naturalists Michael Nerrie and Nate Marchessault for an introduction to clubmosses and a tutorial on identifying the handful of species that occur in our area. Thanks to Distant Hill’s fantastic network of accessible trails, this workshop is wheelchair-accessible.
Winter Tree Identification Workshop
Join Mike Gagnon and Matt Tarr of UNH Cooperative Extension for a relaxed ramble focused on winter tree identification. We’ll examine branching, buds, and bark while the leaves are off the trees, and discuss how each species functions as habitat for wildlife.
Environmental Studies Institute — Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History in the Monadnock Region
Zoom , United StatesJoin Dr. Robert Goodby to explore the historical and archaeological evidence for the first 400 generations of the human story in the Monadnock Region.
Environmental Studies Institute — Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History in the Monadnock Region
Zoom , United StatesJoin Dr. Robert Goodby to explore the historical and archaeological evidence for the first 400 generations of the human story in the Monadnock Region.
Environmental Studies Institute — Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History in the Monadnock Region
Zoom , United StatesJoin Dr. Robert Goodby to explore the historical and archaeological evidence for the first 400 generations of the human story in the Monadnock Region.
Environmental Studies Institute — Unraveling the Mysteries of a Murder: The Roosting Crows of Lawrence, MA
Join fellow Corvid enthusiasts Dan Gardoqui and Phil Brown in the urban wilds of downtown Lawrence, Massachusetts, where we’ll observe the massive winter roost of American Crows, which draws nearly 20,000 birds each night.
Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop
Every year, the Harris Center trains community scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades at amphibian road crossings throughout the Monadnock Region. Attend this fun, information-packed volunteer training to join their ranks – or simply to learn more about the remarkable spring amphibian migration.
ESI Course: Lichens of New England
Join Kay Hurley, author of Lichenpedia, for a day devoted to the fascinating world of these composite organisms. We’ll start indoors, then head outside to practice our skills, and document nearby lichen diversity.
Ashuelot River Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Training
The Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee is recruiting volunteers for their 25th season of water quality monitoring! To volunteer, join Barbara Skuly for this in-person training, where we'll review sampling techniques, go over the use of monitoring equipment, and share the 2025 sampling schedule.
Nature Journaling for Veterans
Join Harris Center naturalist and author Susie Spikol for a morning of exploring nature through observation and journaling. Discover how the simple practice of noticing and recording can help to deepen your connection to the natural world! All materials will be provided. This event is only for veterans.
4th Annual Bird ID, Ecology & Habitat Management Workshop at Stone Fence Farm
Join Phil Brown, Matt Tarr, and others for a morning of birding and learning at Stone Fence Farm, a property owned and managed for a diversity of native species by professional foresters Jeremy Turner and Laura French.
Forest Bathing Under the Full Strawberry Moon
Join naturalist Susie Spikol and yoga instructor Marilyn Wyzga to experience the quiet power of nature connection under the light of the full Strawberry Moon. Also known as Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing is an invitation to slow down and immerse yourself in the natural world through sensory awareness, standing yoga poses, breathwork, and other mindfulness techniques.
ESI Course: Entomology for Everyone
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockJoin Harris Center naturalist and entomologist Jenna Spear for an overview of the fascinating and diverse world of insects. We’ll explore basic insect biology, as well as the natural history and ecological significance of some commonly found species. No experience necessary.
ESI Course: Entomology for Everyone
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockJoin Harris Center naturalist and entomologist Jenna Spear for an overview of the fascinating and diverse world of insects. We’ll explore basic insect biology, as well as the natural history and ecological significance of some commonly found species. No experience necessary.
ESI Course: Entomology for Everyone
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockJoin Harris Center naturalist and entomologist Jenna Spear for an overview of the fascinating and diverse world of insects. We’ll explore basic insect biology, as well as the natural history and ecological significance of some commonly found species. No experience necessary.
Painting for Loons
Enjoy a creative night out with the Harris Center at Branch & Blade Beer Co., featuring a loon presentation and guided painting session with artist Tristan G. Bridges. This evening of craft brews, art, and wildlife education benefits the Harris Center.
ESI Course: Getting to Know the Goldenrods
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockGoldenrods, with their beautiful late-season blooms, gently usher us out of the growing season and into the senescence of autumn. Join ecologist Nate Marchessault for an exploration of these diverse but approachable native plants.
Words from the Trees Writing Workshop
Join author and naturalist Susie Spikol and musician Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil for a writing workshop, where we’ll listen deeply to our arboreal companions and explore writing in co-creation with the more-than-human world.
ESI Course: Getting to Know the Goldenrods
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockGoldenrods, with their beautiful late-season blooms, gently usher us out of the growing season and into the senescence of autumn. Join ecologist Nate Marchessault for an exploration of these diverse but approachable native plants.
ESI Course: Introduction to Mycology
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin George Caughey and John Benjamin, the leaders of the Harris Center’s Morel Quandary Mushroom Club, for a fascinating introduction to the science of mycology and natural history behind mushroom hunting. Learn about the role these unique organisms play in...
ESI Course: Introduction to Mycology
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin George Caughey and John Benjamin, the leaders of the Harris Center’s Morel Quandary Mushroom Club, for a fascinating introduction to the science of mycology and natural history behind mushroom hunting. Learn about the role these unique organisms play in...
ESI Course: Introduction to Mycology
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin George Caughey and John Benjamin, the leaders of the Harris Center’s Morel Quandary Mushroom Club, for a fascinating introduction to the science of mycology and natural history behind mushroom hunting. Learn about the role these unique organisms play in...
Fern Identification 101: Evergreen and Tardy Ferns
Join fern experts Michael Nerrie and Nate Marchessault for a late-autumn workshop on fern identification, featuring a presentation, live specimens, and a short field walk.
Environmental Studies Institute: Winter Tracking & Sign
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesLearn to read the winter woods with Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol. Together, we’ll explore local fields and forests in search of tracks, trails, and other clues that reveal how animals move through the cold season.
Environmental Studies Institute: Winter Tracking & Sign
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesLearn to read the winter woods with Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol. Together, we’ll explore local fields and forests in search of tracks, trails, and other clues that reveal how animals move through the cold season.
