Calendar of Events
An Introduction to Identifying Birds by Sight and Sound: 12-Week Online & Field Course
Join biologist and avid birder Matt Tarr for an in-depth, 12-week course on identifying New Hampshire birds by sight and sound.
Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NHFrom birds and blooms to bugs and buds, find out what you can discover! Perfect for kids ages 6 through 12.
Environmental Studies Institute: Building Community Around Climate Action
ZoomIn this four-part series with the Monadnock Sustainability Hub, learn about climate action, clean energy, and sustainability initiatives that are underway locally, and what more can be done.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club
Join mycophile John Benjamin to search the Harris Center woodlands for early spring fungi. From British soldiers to violet-toothed polypores and beyond, discover which members of this unique kingdom are hardy enough to fruit during the cruelest month!
Homeschool Program: At Home in Nature
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NHFrom birds and blooms to bugs and buds, find out what you can discover! Perfect for kids ages 6 through 12.
Environmental Studies Institute: The Exquisite, Ephemeral World of Vernal Pools
ZoomTake a deep dive into the world of vernal pools in this five-part hybrid course with ecologists Brett Amy Thelen (Harris Center), Betsy Colburn (Harvard Forest), and Josh Megyesy (NH Fish and Game).
SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club
ZoomThe SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club is taking its fledgling flight! Each month, we’ll learn to identify a dozen local butterfly species, in preparation for a community butterfly survey in the summer of 2022.
An Evening with Squirrel Scientist Charlotte Devitz
Charlotte Devitz is nuts about squirrels, and passionate about making science more accessible. Learn how her research is shedding light on the behavioral differences between urban, suburban, and rural squirrels. What she’s discovering about these everyday mammals just might surprise you!
Sunset Stroll & Woodcock Wander
Join Harris Center naturalists Phil Brown and Karen Rent for an evening stroll in search of dancing woodcocks and chorusing frogs. The springtime symphony is always a feast for the senses!
Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow at McCabe Forest
Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol on a springtime romp in search of butterflies, singing birds, and blue skies. A great chance to meet other families who enjoy spending time outside.
Environmental Studies Institute: The Exquisite, Ephemeral World of Vernal Pools
ZoomTake a deep dive into the world of vernal pools in this five-part hybrid course with ecologists Brett Amy Thelen (Harris Center), Betsy Colburn (Harvard Forest), and Josh Megyesy (NH Fish and Game).
On the Trail with Burdock the Porcupine
Join naturalist Patti Smith as she tells the story of orphaned Burdock, one of her favorite porcupine teachers.
Sunset Ramble for Families at the Fremont Field
Come enjoy the sunset and spring unfolding at Fremont Field in Peterborough with Harris Center teacher-naturalist Janet Altobello. We’ll rove around fields, wetlands, and forest, observing changes in the land and air as the day turns to dusk.
Forests and Fire Management
Join Madison Poe, fire suppression technician with the US Forest Service, for an in-person discussion of fire management in forested ecosystems.
Environmental Studies Institute: The Exquisite, Ephemeral World of Vernal Pools
ZoomTake a deep dive into the world of vernal pools in this five-part hybrid course with ecologists Brett Amy Thelen (Harris Center), Betsy Colburn (Harvard Forest), and Josh Megyesy (NH Fish and Game).
Vernal Pool Hike at the Horatio Colony Preserve
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.
Kestrel Nest Monitoring Training: Part I (Virtual)
The Harris Center is launching a new Kestrel monitoring initiative. Join us for this online introduction to Kestrel life history, and learn how to help with the exciting early stages of this new project!
Kestrel Nest Monitoring Training: Part II (Field)
The Harris Center is launching a new Kestrel monitoring initiative. Join us for a morning in the field, where you'll learn how to help with the exciting early stages of this new project!
Environmental Studies Institute: The Exquisite, Ephemeral World of Vernal Pools
ZoomTake a deep dive into the world of vernal pools in this five-part hybrid course with ecologists Brett Amy Thelen (Harris Center), Betsy Colburn (Harvard Forest), and Josh Megyesy (NH Fish and Game).
Managing Meadows for Wildlife
Join ecologists Jeff Littleton and Steven Lamonde to explore techniques for managing meadows with wildlife in mind. We’ll discuss the importance of meadows for biodiversity, and share ideas for developing and maintaining habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.
Kestrel Nest Monitoring Training: Part I (Virtual)
The Harris Center is launching a new Kestrel monitoring initiative. Join us for this online introduction to Kestrel life history, and learn how to help with the exciting early stages of this new project!
Truffles, Small Mammals, and Healthy Forests
Join UNH postdoctoral researcher Ryan Stephens to learn about his work on the fascinating connection between small mammals, underground fungi, and forest health, and discover how tiny mammal scat just might be an essential ingredient for forest regeneration.
Art Opening: Into the Wild – New Paintings by Rosemary Conroy
This show by contemporary wildlife artist Rosemary Conroy celebrates the beauty, wonder, and mystery of wild birds.
Hiking Little Mount Monadnock
Join Denny Wheeler and Brian Bishoff for a 5-mile roundtrip hike to the summit of Little Monadnock Mountain via the trails of Widow Gage Town Forest.
Vernal Pool Exploration for Families at Distant Hill Gardens
Spend the afternoon searching for amphibian eggs and other critters in the beautiful vernal pools along the Distant Hill Nature Trail, an accessible trail with gentle slopes.
Environmental Studies Institute: The Exquisite, Ephemeral World of Vernal Pools
ZoomTake a deep dive into the world of vernal pools in this five-part hybrid course with ecologists Brett Amy Thelen (Harris Center), Betsy Colburn (Harvard Forest), and Josh Megyesy (NH Fish and Game).
Ashuelot River Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Training
Join the Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee (ARLAC) for their 22nd season of water quality monitoring! In this online training, we'll review sampling techniques, go over how to use the monitoring equipment, and share the 2022 sampling dates.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club
Join mycophile and Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a mushroom foray at Robin Hood Park in Keene. From polypores to puffballs and wolf’s milk slime to witches butter, get curious about this colossal kingdom!
Pratt Pond Hike
Join Miki Clements-Collier and Denny Wheeler for a 3.3-mile roundtrip hike on the trails around scenic Pratt Pond in Mason.
iNaturalist for Beginners: Spring Edition
Join ecologist Steven Lamonde for an introduction to iNaturalist, an online community science platform for documenting biodiversity. Discover how you can make important contributions to science while learning to identify your wild finds!
