Calendar of Events
- Online Events
- Lectures
- Film Showings
- Nature on Tap
- Local History
- Women in Science
- Community Science
- Annual Meeting
- Art
- Books
- Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory
- Storytelling
- Workshops
- Outings
- Environmental Studies Institute
- Youth & Family Programs
- Climate Change
- Professional Development
- Holidays
- Plants
- Wildlife
Events
Nature on Tap: In Nature, Queer is Everywhere
Nova Arts 48 Emerald Street, Keene, NH, United StatesJoin Nik Katrick of The Nature Museum to discover the remarkable diversity of sex in the natural world, from gynandromorph butterflies to cosexual trees and more.
LGBTQIA+ Community Hike at the Goshen Ocean
Williamson Park Gunnison Lake Road, Goshen, United StatesEnjoy an LGBTQIA+ community hike along the wooded shoreline of scenic Gunnison Lake, with opportunities to spot loons, beavers, and other wildlife.
The Due Family in Hancock
Discover the lives of the Due family and other early Black residents of Hancock on this history-rich walk through the Welch Family Farm and Forest.
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.
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.
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.
Migratory Raptors of Pack Monadnock
Join Harris Center bird conservation director and raptor aficionado Phil Brown for an overview of the upcoming hawk migration season and the soaring spectacle visible from the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory in Peterborough.
Hawk Watching for Veterans at Pack Monadnock
Join fellow veterans for a morning of hawk watching at Pack Monadnock during the peak of New Hampshire's spectacular fall raptor migration.
Easygoing Hike at Distant Hill
Enjoy a leisurely walk through Distant Hill's diverse landscapes, from pollinator meadows and a floating bog to historic stone walls and woodland trails.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at McCabe Forest
McCabe Forest 2-84 Elm St Ext, Antrim, NH, United StatesExplore the fascinating world of fungi on this fall foray with John Benjamin and George Caughey. You'll learn the basics of mushroom identification and discover how fungi and mycorrhizal networks help sustain healthy forest ecosystems.
Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at the Harris Center
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin Harris Center naturalists for a pint-sized adventure! 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.
Annual Meeting with Science Director Brett Amy Thelen
Join staff, trustees, and friends for highlights from the past year, special recognitions, refreshments, and a talk by Harris Center science director Brett Amy Thelen, who will reflect on twenty years with the Salamander Crossing Brigades — including stories of the people, places, and critters at the heart of this beloved community science program.
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.
Natural History of Autumn
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol as you explore nature's seasonal signposts—from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns—while creating your own seasonal nature journal.
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.
Natural History of Autumn
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol as you explore nature's seasonal signposts—from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns—while creating your own seasonal nature journal.
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 Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring-season 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.
Natural History of Autumn
Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway, HancockDiscover the rhythms of autumn with Susie Spikol as you explore nature's seasonal signposts—from migrating birds and mushrooms to acorns—while creating your own seasonal nature journal.
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.
