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SUMMARY:ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join Phil Brown and special guests for a series of autumn wanderings in tucked-away places close to home. Based on Phil and Ignacio Oreamuno’s new book\, MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, each exploration will feature a unique conservation property and natural history theme shaped by the conditions that present themselves that day. \nThrough MicroExploring — the practice of focusing attention and intention on a smaller geographic area — you’ll also learn practices to help you connect more deeply with the natural world. \nWhether scanning the skies for migrating raptors\, admiring the stunning autumn foliage from hilltop vistas\, or simply walking new or familiar paths\, you’ll come away with a renewed appreciation for the land and learn how to take MicroExploring with you wherever you go. \nPhil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno leading a MicroExploring hike on Crotched Mountain’s accessible trails. (photo © Ben Conant) \nThis group meets from 9 a.m. to noon every other Friday on October 2\, 16 & 30\, and November 13. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Outings will take place at local field sites throughout the SuperSanctuary. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. \nCost: Drop-in registration is $30 for Harris Center supporters and $35 for all others. $120 for the entire series for Harris Center supporters (who have donated $50 or more in the past year) / $140 for all others \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility and drop-in sessions\, contact Phil. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and The Dreamcatchers. \n\nAbout Phil\nPhil Brown is the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director and co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary. In addition to connecting people to the natural world\, Phil’s other interests include managing conservation projects related to American Kestrel\, Broad-winged Hawk\, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory\, and implementing sound stewardship across the region. He lives in Hancock with his family.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/esi-course-microexploring-the-supersanctuary-mindful-meanders-nature-based-practices/2026-10-30
LOCATION:local field sites
CATEGORIES:Microexploring,Birds & Birding,Hikes,Birding,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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SUMMARY:Converse Meadow Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join outing leaders Brian Bishoff and Betsy Marshall for a 2-mile loop hike at Converse Meadow\, where we’ll follow an old woods road through hemlock and hardwood groves along the edge of Converse Meadow and McGregor Pond. This hike has little elevation gain\, and offers beautiful wetland views. \n1 to 3 p.m. at the Converse Meadow in Rindge. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Mary Verrilli. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Monadnock Conservancy.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/converse-meadow-hike
LOCATION:Converse Meadow Trail\, Converseville Road\, Rindge\, NH\, 03461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T161500
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SUMMARY:South Meadow School: LAB GIRLS+ Afterschool Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the environment? Do you want to know more about nature and animals? Do you like spending time outside exploring nature? Could you imagine yourself as a marine biologist\, a wolf researcher\, a wildlife illustrator\, an environmental engineer\, or even a wildlife veterinarian? \nMaybe\, you don’t know what career path interests you\, but if you join LAB GIRLS+\, you might discover that you enjoy natural sciences\, technology\, engineering\, art\, or math (STEAM). \nLAB GIRLS+ is an afterschool program at South Meadow School helping girls+ develop their interest in STEAM learning\, field science skills\, and career opportunities. Participants will work with high school students and regional women scientists\, exploring\, experimenting\, and discovering the world of STEAM through a natural science lens. \nLAB GIRLS+ staff include naturalists Susie Spikol\, and science educator Emily Wrubel. \nOpen to students in grades 5 through 8 at Great Brook School. Free of charge. \nThis group meets Wednesdays on October 21\, October 28\, November 4\, November 18 from school dismissal to 4:15 p.m. at Great Brook School. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/south-meadow-school-lab-girls-afterschool-club-2/2026-11-04
LOCATION:South Meadow School\, Hancock Road\, Peterborough\, New Hampshire\, 03458\, United States
CATEGORIES:LAB GIRLS+,Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Small enough to sit in your hand\, saw-whet owls migrate through New England by the thousands each fall\, offering a unique opportunity for study. Join the Harris Center’s saw-whet banding team to learn what owl banding efforts are revealing about this pint-sized bird of prey\, and to see a demonstration of the banding process. If any owls are successfully caught\, we’ll have a chance to observe as they’re carefully weighed\, measured\, tagged\, and released back to the wild. Please note that these are wild animals\, so we cannot guarantee that owls will show up for this event. \n8 to 9:30 p.m. in Hancock. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is full — but you can still join the waitlist. In order to provide opportunities for the greatest number of people\, preference will be given to those who have not attended a Harris Center owl banding demonstration in the past two years. \nFor more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Brett Amy Thelen. \n\n \nOther Saw-whet Owl Banding Events\nTo meet demand for this popular event\, we’re also hosting saw-whet banding demonstrations on October 14\, October 29\, and one for families on November 5. \nLearn More\nWatch our video\, The Science of Saw-whet Owls\, for an in-depth look at our saw-whet owl banding program — or check out this two-minute reel to see the banding process in action. You can find other details about this project on our saw-whet owl banding page.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/saw-whet-owl-banding-demonstration-2026-3
LOCATION:Hancock\, Hancock\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Owls,Birds & Birding,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T161500
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SUMMARY:Great Brook School: LAB GIRLS+ Afterschool Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the environment? Do you want to know more about nature and animals? Do you like spending time outside exploring nature? Could you imagine yourself as a marine biologist\, a wolf researcher\, a wildlife illustrator\, an environmental engineer\, or even a wildlife veterinarian? \nMaybe\, you don’t know what career path interests you\, but if you join LAB GIRLS+\, you might discover that you enjoy natural sciences\, technology\, engineering\, art\, or math (STEAM). \nLAB GIRLS+ is an afterschool program at Great Brook School helping girls+ develop their interest in STEAM learning\, field science skills\, and career opportunities. Participants will work with high school students and regional women scientists\, exploring\, experimenting\, and discovering the world of STEAM through a natural science lens. \nLAB GIRLS+ staff include naturalists Susie Spikol\, and science educator Emily Wrubel. \nOpen to students in grades 5 through 8 at Great Brook School. Free of charge. \nThis group meets Thursdays on October 22\, October 29\, November 5\, November 12 from school dismissal to 4:15 p.m. at Great Brook School. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/great-brook-school-lab-girls-afterschool-club-2/2026-11-05
LOCATION:Great Brook Middle School\, School Street\, Antrim\, New Hampshire\, 03440\, United States
CATEGORIES:LAB GIRLS+,Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T141500
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SUMMARY:South Meadow School: Afterschool Yeti Club
DESCRIPTION:Come be a part of fun and adventure in the woods with Yeti Club! Join Harris Center naturalists John Benjamin and Nikko Gagnon for this free afterschool program\, where we’ll practice wilderness skills like orienteering\, shelter and fire building\, outdoor survival skills\, and tracking animals. We’ll also hike\, explore the woods\, play games\, and more. Release your inner Yeti and join us! \nOpen to students in grades 5 through 8 at South Meadow School. Free of charge. \nThis group meets Thursdays on October\, 22\, and 29\, November 5\, and 12 from school dismissal to 4:15 p.m. at South Meadow School. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/south-meadow-school-afterschool-yeti-club-2/2026-11-05
LOCATION:South Meadow School\, Hancock Road\, Peterborough\, New Hampshire\, 03458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T203000
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SUMMARY:Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration for Families
DESCRIPTION:Note: If you attended a saw-whet owl banding demo for families in 2024 or 2025\, please choose “Sign up for the waitlist” above. If you did not see a family owl-banding demo in 2024 or 2025\, choose “Register now.” \nSmall enough to sit in your hand\, saw-whet owls migrate through New England by the thousands each fall\, offering a unique opportunity for study. Bring the kids and join the Harris Center’s saw-whet banding team to learn what owl banding efforts are revealing about this pint-sized bird of prey\, and to see a demonstration of the banding process. If any owls are successfully caught\, we’ll have a chance to observe as they’re carefully weighed\, measured\, tagged\, and released back to the wild. Please note that these are wild animals\, so we cannot guarantee that owls will show up for this event. \n8 to 9:30 p.m. in Hancock. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is required.  In order to provide opportunities for the greatest number of people\, preference will be given to those families who have not attended a Harris Center owl banding demonstration in the past two years. \nIf you attended a saw-whet owl banding demo for families in 2024 or 2025\, please choose “Sign up for the waitlist.” If did not see a family owl-banding demo in 2024 or 2025\, choose “Register now.” \nFor more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \n\n \nOther Saw-whet Owl Banding Events\nTo meet demand for this popular event\, we’re also hosting saw-whet banding demonstrations on October 14\, October 29\, and November 4. \nLearn More\nWatch our video\, The Science of Saw-whet Owls\, for an in-depth look at our saw-whet owl banding program — or check out this two-minute reel to see the banding process in action. You can find other details about this project on our saw-whet owl banding page.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/saw-whet-owl-banding-demonstration-for-families-2026
LOCATION:Hancock\, Hancock\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Owls,Birds & Birding,Family Programs,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Invisible Monuments with Howard Mansfield
DESCRIPTION:Think of monuments as the first part of a call and response\, as in music\, as in worship. Any monument that we stand before asks something of us. We bring our sense of history to the present\, otherwise the granite/marble/limestone/bronze before us will be mute. \nJoin us for a special evening as Laura Knoy interviews Hancock author Howard Mansfield about his latest book\, Invisible Monuments: Tribute\, Memory\, and the Summoning of the Past. Hear the stories of forgotten\, invisible\, and erased monuments on our landscape\, including the site of a “desperate railroad riot\,” a rediscovered African Burial Ground\, and one family’s tribute to a son lost in war. \n7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is encouraged. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \n\nAbout Howard Mansfield\nHoward Mansfield sifts through the commonplace and the forgotten to discover stories that tell us about ourselves and our place in the world. He writes about history\, architecture\, and preservation\, very often set in the Monadnock Region. He is the author of a dozen books\, including The Bones of the Earth\, The Same Ax Twice\, Chasing Eden\, Dwelling in Possibility\, and In the Memory House\, which the New York Times called “a wise and beautiful book.” In his previous book\, I Will Tell No War Stories: What Our Fathers Left Unsaid About World War II\, he “breaks through the wall of silence some war veterans maintain\,” said Booklist. “The result is an impeccably researched and beautifully written . . . history of all that is left unsaid in the aftermath of war.” Mansfield has been honored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council as “a gem in our granite landscape” and by the Ruth & James Ewing Arts Awards. He has won a gold medal for Commentary for City and Regional Magazines\, a silver medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards\, and was a City and Regional Magazine Feature Story Finalist. He received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Franklin Pierce University. \nHe has also served as a writer and consultant for museums\, written and performed a stage show\, A Journey to the White Mountains\, that was the subject of an Emmy Award-winning film\, and has co-written a forthcoming documentary. \n\n(photo © Allegra Boverman) \nAbout Laura Knoy\nLaura Knoy is one of New Hampshire’s most well-known journalists. She was the founding host of New Hampshire Public Radio’s “The Exchange” which for 25 years was the state’s most widely recognized and respected radio program. She has also worked at National Public Radio and other broadcast news outlets. \nIn mid-2021\, Laura stepped down from the host’s chair at NHPR to pursue other interests\, including writing fiction. Her skills in interviewing\, moderating\, narrating\, voice-overs\, and public speaking are frequently called upon. In 2022\, Laura joined the Rudman Center at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law as its Director of Community Engagement. She’s the host of three podcasts\, including one focused on New Hampshire authors\, called ReadLocalNH. \n 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/book-talk-invisible-monuments-with-howard-mansfield
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Books,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T123000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Nature with Young Children: A Workshop for Pre-K–2nd Grade Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists Jenna Spear and Jaime Hutchinson for an inspiring workshop designed to energize and prepare pre-K through 2nd grade teachers for outdoor learning. Through imaginative play\, storytelling\, games\, and hands-on activities\, you’ll discover engaging ways to help young children deepen their connections to the natural world while building observation skills\, vocabulary\, and curiosity. Learn how to create a story cloth for focused outdoor exploration\, gather practical ideas for Morning Meeting and nature study\, and leave with ready-to-use materials and resources for your classroom. You’ll also enjoy time connecting with fellow educators and sharing ideas for bringing more joyful\, nature-based learning into the school day. \n9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Cost: $70. Space is limited to 20 attendees\, and registration is required by October 23. For questions about the event\, including accessibility\, please contact Jaime Hutchinson. \nJenna Spear demonstrates a story cloth about squirrels during a professional development workshop (photo © Ben Conant) \nJaime Hutchinson shows teachers in a professional development workshop how to play the chipmunk game (photo © Ben Conant)
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/exploring-nature-with-young-children-a-workshop-for-pre-k-2nd-grade-teachers
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T110000
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CREATED:20260820T132100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T123327Z
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl Walk at the Hinsdale Setbacks
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin Harris Center ecologist Nate Marchessault and the Monadnock Bird and Nature Club for a hike at one of the Monadnock Region’s premier locations for waterfowl. Expect to see both familiar and unfamiliar dabbling and diving ducks\, and\, if we’re lucky\, sea ducks and loons! This walk will be 3 miles or less on mostly wide paths\, with many stops for birds and any other interesting wildlife we might encounter. Bring binoculars\, or borrow a pair from us. \nMeet at 8 a.m. at the Hinsdale Boat Launch. Back by 11 a.m. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, please contact Miles Stahmann. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nate. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Monadnock Bird and Nature Club.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/waterfowl-walk-at-the-hinsdale-setbacks
LOCATION:Hinsdale Boat Launch\, Prospect Street\, Hinsdale\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Birding,Outings,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Wild at Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling all animal allies\, nature noticers\, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol to let your wild side roam free this fall. Uncover your wonder\, and let the natural world be your teacher. Raptors\, rodents\, caterpillars\, seeds — come discover it all. You’ll also have an opportunity to be part of the Harris Center’s new nature podcast for families\, Wild at Home. \nThis homeschool program is for children ages 6 through 14. The group meets Tuesdays\, October 20 and 27\, and November 10 and 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. Please note that there will be no class on November 3\, in observance of Election Day. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is full.  For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-5/2026-11-10
LOCATION:Harris Center & local field sites\, 83 King's Highway\, Hancock\, 03449
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9782657;-71.975699
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway Hancock 03449;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=83 King's Highway:geo:-71.975699,42.9782657
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T161500
DTSTAMP:20260910T152604Z
CREATED:20260910T151434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T152604Z
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SUMMARY:Great Brook School: LAB GIRLS+ Afterschool Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the environment? Do you want to know more about nature and animals? Do you like spending time outside exploring nature? Could you imagine yourself as a marine biologist\, a wolf researcher\, a wildlife illustrator\, an environmental engineer\, or even a wildlife veterinarian? \nMaybe\, you don’t know what career path interests you\, but if you join LAB GIRLS+\, you might discover that you enjoy natural sciences\, technology\, engineering\, art\, or math (STEAM). \nLAB GIRLS+ is an afterschool program at Great Brook School helping girls+ develop their interest in STEAM learning\, field science skills\, and career opportunities. Participants will work with high school students and regional women scientists\, exploring\, experimenting\, and discovering the world of STEAM through a natural science lens. \nLAB GIRLS+ staff include naturalists Susie Spikol\, and science educator Emily Wrubel. \nOpen to students in grades 5 through 8 at Great Brook School. Free of charge. \nThis group meets Thursdays on October 22\, October 29\, November 5\, November 12 from school dismissal to 4:15 p.m. at Great Brook School. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/great-brook-school-lab-girls-afterschool-club-2/2026-11-12
LOCATION:Great Brook Middle School\, School Street\, Antrim\, New Hampshire\, 03440\, United States
CATEGORIES:LAB GIRLS+,Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.0289671;-71.9428791
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T161500
DTSTAMP:20260916T134628Z
CREATED:20260916T123349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T134628Z
UID:10004763-1794492900-1794500100@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:South Meadow School: Afterschool Yeti Club
DESCRIPTION:Come be a part of fun and adventure in the woods with Yeti Club! Join Harris Center naturalists John Benjamin and Nikko Gagnon for this free afterschool program\, where we’ll practice wilderness skills like orienteering\, shelter and fire building\, outdoor survival skills\, and tracking animals. We’ll also hike\, explore the woods\, play games\, and more. Release your inner Yeti and join us! \nOpen to students in grades 5 through 8 at South Meadow School. Free of charge. \nThis group meets Thursdays on October\, 22\, and 29\, November 5\, and 12 from school dismissal to 4:15 p.m. at South Meadow School. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/south-meadow-school-afterschool-yeti-club-2/2026-11-12
LOCATION:South Meadow School\, Hancock Road\, Peterborough\, New Hampshire\, 03458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9064936;-71.9384617
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Meadow School Hancock Road Peterborough New Hampshire 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hancock Road:geo:-71.9384617,42.9064936
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T181203Z
CREATED:20260814T152914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T181203Z
UID:10004262-1794560400-1794571200@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join Phil Brown and special guests for a series of autumn wanderings in tucked-away places close to home. Based on Phil and Ignacio Oreamuno’s new book\, MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, each exploration will feature a unique conservation property and natural history theme shaped by the conditions that present themselves that day. \nThrough MicroExploring — the practice of focusing attention and intention on a smaller geographic area — you’ll also learn practices to help you connect more deeply with the natural world. \nWhether scanning the skies for migrating raptors\, admiring the stunning autumn foliage from hilltop vistas\, or simply walking new or familiar paths\, you’ll come away with a renewed appreciation for the land and learn how to take MicroExploring with you wherever you go. \nPhil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno leading a MicroExploring hike on Crotched Mountain’s accessible trails. (photo © Ben Conant) \nThis group meets from 9 a.m. to noon every other Friday on October 2\, 16 & 30\, and November 13. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Outings will take place at local field sites throughout the SuperSanctuary. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. \nCost: Drop-in registration is $30 for Harris Center supporters and $35 for all others. $120 for the entire series for Harris Center supporters (who have donated $50 or more in the past year) / $140 for all others \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility and drop-in sessions\, contact Phil. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and The Dreamcatchers. \n\nAbout Phil\nPhil Brown is the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director and co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary. In addition to connecting people to the natural world\, Phil’s other interests include managing conservation projects related to American Kestrel\, Broad-winged Hawk\, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory\, and implementing sound stewardship across the region. He lives in Hancock with his family.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/esi-course-microexploring-the-supersanctuary-mindful-meanders-nature-based-practices/2026-11-13
LOCATION:local field sites
CATEGORIES:Microexploring,Birds & Birding,Hikes,Birding,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T165457Z
CREATED:20260715T142902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T165457Z
UID:10004221-1794906000-1794916800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Wild at Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling all animal allies\, nature noticers\, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol to let your wild side roam free this fall. Uncover your wonder\, and let the natural world be your teacher. Raptors\, rodents\, caterpillars\, seeds — come discover it all. You’ll also have an opportunity to be part of the Harris Center’s new nature podcast for families\, Wild at Home. \nThis homeschool program is for children ages 6 through 14. The group meets Tuesdays\, October 20 and 27\, and November 10 and 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. Please note that there will be no class on November 3\, in observance of Election Day. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is full.  For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-5/2026-11-17
LOCATION:Harris Center & local field sites\, 83 King's Highway\, Hancock\, 03449
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9782657;-71.975699
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T161500
DTSTAMP:20260911T175023Z
CREATED:20260911T174948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T175023Z
UID:10004753-1795011300-1795018500@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:South Meadow School: LAB GIRLS+ Afterschool Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the environment? Do you want to know more about nature and animals? Do you like spending time outside exploring nature? Could you imagine yourself as a marine biologist\, a wolf researcher\, a wildlife illustrator\, an environmental engineer\, or even a wildlife veterinarian? \nMaybe\, you don’t know what career path interests you\, but if you join LAB GIRLS+\, you might discover that you enjoy natural sciences\, technology\, engineering\, art\, or math (STEAM). \nLAB GIRLS+ is an afterschool program at South Meadow School helping girls+ develop their interest in STEAM learning\, field science skills\, and career opportunities. Participants will work with high school students and regional women scientists\, exploring\, experimenting\, and discovering the world of STEAM through a natural science lens. \nLAB GIRLS+ staff include naturalists Susie Spikol\, and science educator Emily Wrubel. \nOpen to students in grades 5 through 8 at Great Brook School. Free of charge. \nThis group meets Wednesdays on October 21\, October 28\, November 4\, November 18 from school dismissal to 4:15 p.m. at Great Brook School. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/south-meadow-school-lab-girls-afterschool-club-2/2026-11-18
LOCATION:South Meadow School\, Hancock Road\, Peterborough\, New Hampshire\, 03458\, United States
CATEGORIES:LAB GIRLS+,Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9064936;-71.9384617
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Meadow School Hancock Road Peterborough New Hampshire 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hancock Road:geo:-71.9384617,42.9064936
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260820T134535Z
CREATED:20260820T134433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T134535Z
UID:10004277-1795023000-1795026600@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:A Walk Back in Time: The Secrets of Cellar Holes
DESCRIPTION:Northern New England is full of reminders of past lives: stone walls\, old foundations\, a century-old lilac struggling to survive as the forest reclaims a once-sunny dooryard. What forces shaped the settlement and later abandonment of these places? Adair Mulligan explores the rich story to be discovered in what remains. See how one town has set out to create an inventory of its cellar holes\, piecing together the clues in the landscape. Such a project can help landowners know what to do if they have archaeological sites on their land and help stimulate interest in a town’s future through its past. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, register here. Please save the confirmation email you receive from Zoom to access at the time of the event. Closed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. Note: This talk will not be recorded\, so we hope you can join us live! \nThis event is part of the New Hampshire Humanities “Humanities to Go” series. \n\nAbout Adair Mulligan\nFascinated by the natural and cultural history of northern New England\, Adair Mulligan is the author of The Gunstock Parish: A History of Gilford\, New Hampshire. She has also contributed to Proud to Live Here in the Connecticut River Valley; Where the Great River Rises: An Atlas of the Upper Connecticut River; and Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire’s North Country. Formerly executive director of the Hanover Conservancy\, conservation director of the Connecticut River Joint Commissions\, and education director of NH Audubon\, she serves on the Orford Conservation Commission and board of directors of the Lyme Historians. She holds an MA from Smith College.  \nStone walls and cellar holes hold clues to the past. (photo © Brett Amy Thelen) \n 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/walk-back-in-time
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Lectures,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T140525Z
CREATED:20260818T135914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T140525Z
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SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike at the Heald Tract
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center bird conservation director Phil Brown and avid hiker David West for an exploration of the Forest Society’s Heald Tract in Wilton. Our 1.5-mile route over mostly gentle terrain will traverse an area with beaver ponds\, a fascinating stone foundation site\, and a trail camera set up near an active wildlife corridor. Along the way\, we’ll search for signs of wildlife before looping through a recently harvested forest to see how both plants and wildlife are responding to the changing landscape. \n10 a.m. to noon at the Heald Tract in Wilton. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Phil. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Society for Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-at-the-heald-tract
LOCATION:Heald Tract\, 154-134 Heald Rd\, Wilton\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.8031261;-71.8081495
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260819T194047Z
CREATED:20260819T194047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T194047Z
UID:10004275-1795102200-1795105800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at the Hiroshi Land
DESCRIPTION:Join fungi-philes John Benjamin and George Caughey of the Monadnock Mushroom Club for a fung-tastic foray at Robin Hood Park. Learn basic mushroom identification skills\, and discover the role mushrooms and mycorrhizae play in local ecosystems. From boletes to amanitas\, explore the fascinating world of fungi! \n3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hiroshi Loop Trail in Peterborough. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/mushroom-meander-with-the-morel-quandary-club-at-hiroshi-2026
LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mushroom Walks,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T142026Z
CREATED:20260901T165146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T142026Z
UID:10004726-1795104000-1795107600@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Scientist Book Club — The Superpower Field Guide: Beavers
DESCRIPTION:Go wild with science\, reading\, and doing in this nature and science book club led by naturalists Susie Spikol and Jaime Hutchinson! Each session will include a short discussion\, followed by hands-on science and nature observation to bring the book to life. Read the books\, then come ready to actively explore the science behind each read! Books are available to borrow from the Hancock Town Library. In November\, we’ll read The Superpower Field Guide: Beavers by Rachel Poliquin. For children ages 8 to 10. \n4 to 5 p.m. at the Hancock Town Library. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nBe sure to check out these other Wild Scientist Book Club events: Who Was Jane Goodall? on October 15 and Owls: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night on December 17. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Hancock Town Library. 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/wild-scientist-book-club-beaver-superpowers
LOCATION:Hancock Town Library\, 25 Main Street\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mammals,Afterschool Programs,Books,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9732232;-71.9822925
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hancock Town Library 25 Main Street Hancock NH 03449 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25 Main Street:geo:-71.9822925,42.9732232
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T152424Z
CREATED:20260814T152122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T152424Z
UID:10004247-1795168800-1795172400@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow at Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center naturalists to explore\, wander\, and discover the magic of nearby nature. These pint-sized adventures are perfect for little legs and for babies in front packs\, backpacks\, slings\, or wraps — and a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside! \n10 to 11 a.m. at Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-and-toddlers-in-tow-at-cathedral-of-the-pines-2026
LOCATION:Cathedral of the Pines\, 10 Hale Hill Rd\, Rindge\, NH\, 03461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs for Babies & Toddlers,Outings,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.7748092;-71.9883403
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Pines 10 Hale Hill Rd Rindge NH 03461 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Hale Hill Rd:geo:-71.9883403,42.7748092
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260818T134936Z
CREATED:20260511T193532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T134936Z
UID:10004120-1796322600-1796326200@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk: America is Wild! with Brad Timm
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wild side of America with wildlife ecologist and author Brad Timm as he shares his new book\, America Is Wild! Through vivid illustrations and fascinating facts about nearly 400 species\, this kid-friendly encyclopedia celebrates the incredible diversity of life across the U.S.\, highlighting four animals and four plants from each state. After the talk\, signed copies of this beautiful gift book will be available for sale — just in time for holiday giving. \n6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Brett Amy Thelen. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Hancock Town Library. \n\nAbout Brad Timm\nBrad is a wildlife ecologist\, author\, and founder of the Northeast Wildlife Team\, an organization dedicated to helping people better understand — and help — the natural world around them. He is the author of America is Wild!\, an illustrated state-by-state encyclopedia of animals and plants of the United States\, and of the Wildlife Out Your Window regional book series\, which invites readers to discover the hidden lives of the wildlife they see every day. \nBrad holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and has published extensively in scientific journals. These days\, he splits his time between writing wildlife books and leading wildlife presentations for a range of audiences. When he’s not working\, Brad can usually be found hiking local trails\, saltwater fishing\, or spending time outdoors with friends and loved ones. \n \nPages from “America is Wild!” by Brad Timm\, illustrated by Margaux Samson Abadie and Jill De Haan
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/book-talk-america-is-wild-with-brad-timm
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Books,Storytelling,Plants,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy Hancock NH 03449 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=83 Kings Hwy:geo:-72.020574,42.978593
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T182029Z
CREATED:20260901T141204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T182029Z
UID:10004724-1796374800-1796396400@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:A Gentle Pathway into Winter Birding
DESCRIPTION:Winter is a great time to start a schoolyard bird study. Whether you’re an experienced birder or a novice\, you’ll come away from this workshop with the confidence that you can help your students discover the fascinating world of local birds. We’ll explore numerous ways to launch and sustain a winter schoolyard bird study and share plenty of resources and activities\, including setting up a bird feeding station\, simple identification techniques\, and schoolyard habitat mapping. For teachers of all grade levels. \n9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. Cost: $120. Space is limited to 20 attendees\, and registration is required by November 20. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Jaime Hutchinson.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/a-gentle-pathway-into-winter-birding-2
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Birds & Birding,Professional Development,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jaime Hutchinson":MAILTO:hutchinson@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy Hancock NH 03449 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=83 Kings Hwy:geo:-72.020574,42.978593
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T141602Z
CREATED:20260901T171129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T141602Z
UID:10004727-1797523200-1797526800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Scientist Book Club — Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night
DESCRIPTION:Go wild with science\, reading\, and doing in this nature and science book club led by naturalists Susie Spikol and Jaime Hutchinson! Each session will include a short discussion\, followed by hands-on science and nature observation to bring the book to life. Read the books\, then come ready to actively explore the science behind each read! Books are available to borrow from the Hancock Town Library. In December\, we’ll read Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night by Mark Wilson. For children ages 8 to 10. \n4 to 5 p.m. at the Hancock Town Library. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nBe sure to check out these other Wild Scientist Book Club events: Who Was Jane Goodall? on October 15 and The Superpower Field Guide: Beavers on November 19. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Hancock Town Library. 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/wild-scientist-book-club-owling
LOCATION:Hancock Town Library\, 25 Main Street\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Owls,Birds & Birding,Afterschool Programs,Books,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Connecting Children's Literature to Nature Studies
DESCRIPTION:Children’s literature can be a beautiful way to introduce young students to the wonders of nature. Discover how to prepare your young learners for outdoor exploration through the use of some of our favorite nature-based storybooks.  Engage in outdoor activities that explore the common themes of adaptations\, cycles\, patterns\, seasons\, and observations. For teachers of pre-K to 2nd grade. \n9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. Cost: $120. Space is limited to 20 attendees\, and registration is required by March 26. For questions about the event\, including accessibility\, please contact Jaime Hutchinson.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/connection-childrens-literature-to-nature-studies
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Books,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jaime Hutchinson":MAILTO:hutchinson@harriscenter.org
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