Calendar of Events
Events
Mushroom Foray on the Jaquith Rail Trail
Explore the fascinating world of fungi as you collect, identify, and learn about wild mushrooms with Nate Marchessault and the Monadnock Mushroom Club.
Nature For All: An Accessible, Inclusive Nature Outing at Crotched Mountain
Enjoy a leisurely nature walk on Crotched Mountain's accessible Gregg Trail, where we'll look for signs of seasonal change and scan the skies for migrating hawks. This outing is wheelchair-accessible.
Junior Creatives: Making with Nature
MAXT Makerspace 50 Jaffrey Rd,, Peterborough, United StatesJoin MAXT Makerspace and the Harris Center for this collaborative season of Junior Creatives, where you’ll create your own nature journal, natural ink, and a carrying case — and use it to record the changing seasons. For kids in grades 5 through 8.
ESI Course: Natural History of Autumn with Susie Spikol
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol. Explore nature's seasonal signposts (from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns) through short, inspiring field trips with experts, journaling, and works by noted nature writers.
Mini Makers: Making with Nature
MAXT Makerspace 50 Jaffrey Rd,, Peterborough, United StatesJoin MAXT Makerspace and the Harris Center for this collaborative season of Mini Makers, where you’ll create your own nature journal, natural ink, and a carrying case — and use it to record the changing seasons. For kids in grades 1 through 4.
Surveying for Salamanders
Join Harris Center ecologists Brett Amy Thelen and Nate Marchessault for an afternoon of salamander monitoring at the Harris Center’s long-term study plots. No experience necessary!
Film Showing: The Extraordinary Caterpillar with The Caterpillar Lab
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.
Junior Creatives: Making with Nature
MAXT Makerspace 50 Jaffrey Rd,, Peterborough, United StatesJoin MAXT Makerspace and the Harris Center for this collaborative season of Junior Creatives, where you’ll create your own nature journal, natural ink, and a carrying case — and use it to record the changing seasons. For kids in grades 5 through 8.
ESI Course: Natural History of Autumn with Susie Spikol
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol. Explore nature's seasonal signposts (from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns) through short, inspiring field trips with experts, journaling, and works by noted nature writers.
Mini Makers: Making with Nature
MAXT Makerspace 50 Jaffrey Rd,, Peterborough, United StatesJoin MAXT Makerspace and the Harris Center for this collaborative season of Mini Makers, where you’ll create your own nature journal, natural ink, and a carrying case — and use it to record the changing seasons. For kids in grades 1 through 4.
Wild America: The Nature Photography of Andy & Beth Greenwood
Travel coast to coast through the lens of photographers Andy and Beth Greenwood as they share stunning images of wildflowers, wildlife, mountain landscapes, and the stories behind them.
ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
local field sitesJoin Phil Brown and special guests for a series of fall wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Each exploration will focus on a different natural history theme related to the conditions that present themselves that day.
The Kestrels Young Birders Club: Bird Banding Demonstration
Join a growing movement of young adults who are learning to recognize birds and their calls while building community with other young birders! In October, we'll visit a local bird banding station where some of our club members have been volunteering.
Junior Creatives: Making with Nature
MAXT Makerspace 50 Jaffrey Rd,, Peterborough, United StatesJoin MAXT Makerspace and the Harris Center for this collaborative season of Junior Creatives, where you’ll create your own nature journal, natural ink, and a carrying case — and use it to record the changing seasons. For kids in grades 5 through 8.
ESI Course: Natural History of Autumn with Susie Spikol
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol. Explore nature's seasonal signposts (from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns) through short, inspiring field trips with experts, journaling, and works by noted nature writers.
Mini Makers: Making with Nature
MAXT Makerspace 50 Jaffrey Rd,, Peterborough, United StatesJoin MAXT Makerspace and the Harris Center for this collaborative season of Mini Makers, where you’ll create your own nature journal, natural ink, and a carrying case — and use it to record the changing seasons. For kids in grades 1 through 4.
Mount Monadnock Hike
Join former Monadnock State Park Manager Ben Haubrich, Trish Harper, and Susie Spikol for a challenging all-day hike up Mount Monadnock that will be both scenic and historic as Ben share's his favorite memories of working at this iconic mountain.
How Acoustic Research is Shedding Light on New Hampshire’s Bats
Join UNH researcher Megan Graham to explore the use of passive acoustic monitoring to track changes in Granite State bat populations. Don't miss this chance to learn more about New Hampshire's bats — and how new tools are helping scientists understand these fascinating winged mammals!
Kids Count for Wildlife: Red-backed Salamander Survey
Calling all wildlife lovers ages 6 through 18! Try your hand at field research and develop your naturalist skills by joining naturalist Susie Spikol and ecologist Brett Amy Thelen for an afternoon of salamander counting.
ESI Course: Natural History of Autumn with Susie Spikol
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol. Explore nature's seasonal signposts (from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns) through short, inspiring field trips with experts, journaling, and works by noted nature writers.
Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration
Join the Harris Center's saw-whet banding team to learn what owl banding efforts are revealing about this diminutive bird of prey, and to see a demonstration of the banding process.
Easygoing Hike at Crotched Mountain
Join Harris Center naturalist Nikko Gagnon and longtime outing leader Ben Haubrich for a gentle hike along Crotched Mountain’s Dutton Brook Trail, where we'll search for signs of the season along an abandoned beaver wetland.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at Robin Hood Park
Robin Hood Park Reservoir Street, Keene, NH, United StatesJoin John Benjamin and George Caughey of the Monadnock Mushroom Club for a fung-tastic fall foray. From boletes to amanitas, explore the fascinating world of fungi!
Wild Scientist Book Club: Who Was Jane Goodall?
Hancock Town Library 25 Main Street, Hancock, NH, United StatesGo wild with science, reading, and doing in this nature and science book club! Each session will include a short discussion, followed by hands-on science and nature observation to bring the book to life. For children ages 8 to 10.
ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
local field sitesJoin Phil Brown and special guests for a series of fall wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Each exploration will focus on a different natural history theme related to the conditions that present themselves that day.
Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Robin Hood Park in Keene
Robin Hood Park Reservoir Street, Keene, NH, United StatesJoin Harris Center naturalists for a pint-sized adventure in Keene! Together, we’ll explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature. This ongoing series is a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside.
Junior Creatives: Making with Nature
MAXT Makerspace 50 Jaffrey Rd,, Peterborough, United StatesJoin MAXT Makerspace and the Harris Center for this collaborative season of Junior Creatives, where you’ll create your own nature journal, natural ink, and a carrying case — and use it to record the changing seasons. For kids in grades 5 through 8.
Homeschool Program: Wild at Home
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockCalling 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.
Mini Makers: Making with Nature
MAXT Makerspace 50 Jaffrey Rd,, Peterborough, United StatesJoin MAXT Makerspace and the Harris Center for this collaborative season of Mini Makers, where you’ll create your own nature journal, natural ink, and a carrying case — and use it to record the changing seasons. For kids in grades 1 through 4.
South Meadow School: LAB GIRLS+ Afterschool Club
South Meadow School Hancock Road, Peterborough, New Hampshire, United StatesLAB GIRLS+ is an afterschool program at South Meadow School helping girls+ develop their interest in STEAM learning, field science skills, and career opportunities. Open to students in grades 5 through 8 at South Meadow School. Free of charge.
Great Brook School: LAB GIRLS+ Afterschool Club
Great Brook Middle School School Street, Antrim, New Hampshire, United StatesLAB GIRLS+ is an afterschool program at Great Brook Middle School helping girls+ develop their interest in STEAM learning, field science skills, and career opportunities. Open to students in grades 5 through 8.
