Calendar of Events
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Easygoing Hike along Old King’s Highway
Easygoing Hike along Old King’s Highway
Join Lee Baker and Rich Taylor for an easygoing, 4-mile hike along the discontinued section of King’s Highway that runs north of Lake Nubanusit.
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Following in the Footsteps of John Kulish
Following in the Footsteps of John Kulish
Join Stan Smith and Vic Starzynksi for a moderately strenuous, 2-mile hike at one of John Kulish's favorite haunts along the North Branch River, through land recently conserved by the Harris Center.
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Spring Cleanup of the Harris Center Grounds
Spring Cleanup of the Harris Center Grounds
Now that spring has sprung, we're looking for volunteers to help with a morning of spring cleanup on the Harris Center's beautiful grounds!
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Shinrin-Yoku: A Forest Bathing Experience
Shinrin-Yoku: A Forest Bathing Experience
This gentle "forest bathing" session will help you slow down, catch your breath, and find solace in nature.
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Exploring Stone Work in the Lyndeborough Hills
Exploring Stone Work in the Lyndeborough Hills
Join Dave Butler and Ben Haubrich for an exploration of the French Road area in Lyndeborough, where we'll discover historic stonework, both primitive and sublime.
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Beginner Bird Banding Course
Beginner Bird Banding Course
This seven-day course for birders and wildlife biologists will provide a hands-on introduction to bird banding, including safe operation of mist nets, bird handling, and data scoring skills.
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Environmental Studies Institute: Beyond the Basics of Tracking
Environmental Studies Institute: Beyond the Basics of Tracking
Stretch your tracking skills beyond winter snow with master tracker and educator Scott Semmens.
The Dynamic History of Forests in Southwest New Hampshire & What Landowners Can Do to Help Restore Important Wildlife Habitat
The Dynamic History of Forests in Southwest New Hampshire & What Landowners Can Do to Help Restore Important Wildlife Habitat
Join Matt Tarr and Steve Roberge of the UNH Cooperative Extension to learn about the fascinating history of our ever-changing forests and what you can do to create and restore important wildlife habitat on your property.
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Vernal Pool Hike at the Horatio Colony Preserve
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.
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Landscaping for Wildlife, Part I
Landscaping for Wildlife, Part I
Dreaming about your spring garden? Include a plan to welcome birds, butterflies, and other creatures to your yard while enjoying the benefits of color, shade, and sound. Design your space with landscape designer and author Marilyn Wyzga in this two-part workshop.
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Vernal Pools 101
Vernal Pools 101
Dig in to the exquisite, ephemeral world of vernal pool ecology in this afternoon workshop with Brett Amy Thelen. We’ll start indoors with an illustrated lecture, then venture outside for hands-on exploration at a nearby vernal pool.
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Exploring Stone Work in the Lyndeborough Hills
Exploring Stone Work in the Lyndeborough Hills
Join Dave Butler and Ben Haubrich for an exploration of the French Road area in Lyndeborough, where we'll discover historic stonework, both primitive and sublime.
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Bird Banding Demonstration
Bird Banding Demonstration
Dig into the science of songbirds during this bird banding demonstration by ornithologist Dr. Patricia Wohner. You’ll get great glimpses of some of the songbirds that make their home in the Harris Center woods and fields, and hopefully see a few spring migrants as well.
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Environmental Studies Institute: Beyond the Basics of Tracking
Environmental Studies Institute: Beyond the Basics of Tracking
Stretch your tracking skills beyond winter snow with master tracker and educator Scott Semmens.
The Venomous Shrew and the Secrets of the Deep Dark Below
The Venomous Shrew and the Secrets of the Deep Dark Below
Venom like a cobra and an unstoppable appetite, all packed into a creature who weighs less than a penny? Yes! This is not fake news. Come hear about the remarkable life and times of the short-tailed shrew, who lives right beneath your feet.
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Environmental Studies Institute: Water and Us
Environmental Studies Institute: Water and Us
Join author and journalist Jim Rousmaniere for a four-week course exploring water’s impact on humans, and humans’ impact on water, since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Landscaping for Wildlife, Part II
Landscaping for Wildlife, Part II
Dreaming about your spring garden? Include a plan to welcome birds, butterflies, and other creatures to your yard while enjoying the benefits of color, shade, and sound. Design your space with landscape designer and author Marilyn Wyzga in this two-part workshop.
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Easygoing Hike through the Wales Preserve
Easygoing Hike through the Wales Preserve
Join Rich Taylor and Lee Baker for a moderately strenuous, 2.5-mile hike through the Wales Preserve in Sharon, with scenic views of the Gridley River.
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Eyes On Owls
This special live owl presentation is offered by invitation only to current Harris Center members. If you’re a member, you should have received an invitation in the mail. If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, or would like to join for the first time, visit harriscenter.org/membership or call (603) 525-3394.