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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 as we search for signs of spring. From birds and blooms to bugs and buds\, find out what you can discover through hands-on experiences in the natural world. You’ll also have a chance to be part of the Harris Center’s Wild at Home podcast crew! \nThis homeschool program is for children ages 6 through 12. The group meets Tuesdays\, March 31 and April 7\, 14 & 21\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-4/2026-03-31
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike to Sip Pond
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin Phil Brown\, Harris Center bird conservation director\, along with avid hiker Jessie James for a 1.6-mile roundtrip hike through the Chamberlain Conservation Area\, a Monadnock Conservancy property with level trails and a scenic viewpoint on the Sip Pond peninsula. \nTogether\, we’ll search for signs of early spring and other highlights of the changing seasons — including the songbirds\, raptors\, and waterfowl that make this trail a favorite among birders and photographers. Bring binoculars (or borrow a pair from us) and come prepared for a variety of conditions\, including snow\, mud\, or ice. \nMeet at 10 a.m. at the Sip Pond trailhead at 128 Old Turnpike Road in Fitzwilliam. Back by noon. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, contact Miles Stahmann. For 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 Monadnock Conservancy.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-to-sip-pond
LOCATION:Sip Pond Trailhead\, 128 Old Turnpike Road\, Fitzwilliam\, NH\, 03447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
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SUMMARY:Birding Plum Island
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin avid birders Kim Snyder and Nate Marchessault to search for seabirds\, shorebirds\, and maybe even Snowy Owls along the 8-mile barrier beach and adjacent marshes of Plum Island — a prime spot for winter birding. After welcomes and introductions\, we’ll carpool between points of interest in the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and vicinity. Bring lunch and binoculars (or borrow some from us)\, and dress for the weather. There is a $5 fee to enter the refuge. \n10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plum Island in Newburyport\, Massachusetts. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, 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/birding-plum-island-2026
LOCATION:Parker River National Wildlife Refuge\, Refuge Road\, Newbury\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Birding,Outings,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nate Marchessault":MAILTO:nate@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
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SUMMARY:The Kestrels Young Birders Club: Snowy Owl Search on Plum Island
DESCRIPTION:Are you a tween or a teen with an interest in birds and birding? Join a growing movement of young adults who are learning to recognize birds and their calls while building community with other young birders as part of The Kestrels Young Birders Club! \nThis spring\, the Kestrels will scan the skies\, forests\, and woodlands at the Harris Center for birds during migration season\, and visit the marshes and dunes at Plum Island in search of Snowy Owls. Outings will be led by Harris Center bird conservation director Phil Brown\, naturalist Susie Spikol\, and ecologist Nate Marchessault\, and by Mass Audubon’s education coordinator\, Kim Snyder. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills and connect with other wildlife fans. For students in grades 5 through 12. \n10 a.m. to noon in Newburyport\, Massachusetts. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the outing. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center programs\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-kestrels-young-birders-club-snowy-owl-search-on-plum-island-2026
LOCATION:Parker River National Wildlife Refuge\, Refuge Road\, Newbury\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Owls,Birds & Birding,Teen Programs,Birding,Kestrels Young Birders Club,Outings,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birding at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin avid birders Wendy Gibbons and Jane Wing for an introduction to birding at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport\, a local birding hot spot with great views of wetlands\, woods\, and fields. Our 3-mile roundtrip route will take us along a flat paved road through habitats ideal for spring migrants\, including raptors\, ducks\, shorebirds\, and songbirds. As we go\, we’ll share some easily recognized bird calls\, behaviors\, and natural history to help you appreciate how birds provide ecosystem services that benefit us all. If you already know your feeder birds and want to up your game\, this walk is for you! Families with children are welcome. Bring binoculars (or borrow a pair from us)\, and dress for the weather. \n9 to 11 a.m. at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Swanzey. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, 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 Wendy or Jane.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/beginner-birding-at-the-dillant-hopkins-airport
LOCATION:Dillant-Hopkins Airport\, 80 Airport Road\, Swanzey\, NH\, 3446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Birding,Family Programs,Outings,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Wing":MAILTO:jeswing29@yahoo.com
GEO:42.9064535;-72.2726019
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
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CREATED:20251202T170402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T152450Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Tracking for Families at Goose Pond
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin Harris Center teacher-naturalist Nikko Gagnon for a family-friendly tracking adventure at Goose Pond in Keene. We’ll search the woods and pond edges for leapers\, bounders\, waddlers\, and walkers\, and find out which wildlife species call this special place home. Afterward\, you can use your new tracking skills to identify wildlife in your own neighborhood — and don’t forget to visit the Keene Public Library for even more information on identifying animal tracks and sign! Dress for the weather\, and come prepared for winter conditions with spikes or snowshoes. (You can also request winter gear from us when registering or borrow some from the Keene Public Library’s Outdoor Gear Collection.) \n10 to 11 a.m. at Goose Pond in Keene. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. This program is for families with children in elementary school and up. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, contact Miles Stahmann. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education\, the Keene Public Library\, and the Keene Parks & Recreation Department. 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/winter-tracking-for-families-at-goose-pond
LOCATION:Goose Pond\, 183 East Surry Road\, Keene\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Family Programs,Tracking,Outings,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:For more than 40 years\, fields\, forests\, ponds\, and mountains have served as the backdrop for the Harris Center’s summer programs\, which offer outdoor explorations for kids in pre-school through 10th grade. Harris Center summer campers hike\, play\, climb\, canoe\, camp\, paint\, build\, sing\, and learn alongside skilled naturalists. \nIn 2026\, summer camp is July 13 to 17 and 2o to 24\, with a special leadership camp June 29 to July 2. Summer camp registration opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, March 3. Space is limited and programs fill quickly. We highly recommend registering the morning of March 3. You can view the full summer camp brochure here. \nCamp scholarships are also offered. (Please contact Miles Stahmann for an application.) Before Care is available from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday for $5 per day per child. After Care is available from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for $15 per day per child. \nFor questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For other information about camp\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko Gagnon.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/summer-camp-registration-opens
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251203T152742Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Survival Skills for Middle Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of winter survival with the Harris Center! We’ll guide beginners through essential winter skills\, including fire building\, water collecting\, and crucial first aid — then put our knowledge to the test with a big hike up Mount Skatutakee. Bring your enthusiasm for the outdoors\, and we’ll handle the rest. For ages 10 to 14. \nTuesday\, February 24 to Thursday\, February 26\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. (Please note that Wilderness Survival will start on Tuesday\, February 24 and run through Thursday\, February 26 due to snow.) \nCost: $130 per person for Harris Center supporters / $160 for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Friday\, January 2. Financial assistance is available. For a scholarship applications or questions about registration\, please contact Miles Stahmann. For other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko Gagnon.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/wilderness-survival-skills-for-middle-schoolers-2/2026-02-26
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251203T150535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160621Z
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SUMMARY:February Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Gather your energy and curiosity for three exciting days outdoors with Harris Center teacher-naturalists! We’ll look for animal signs\, listen for bird calls\, and engineer our own winter forts. Activities will include games\, crafts\, and plant study\, so come prepared for an immersive\, nature-packed experience. For children in grades K through 4. \nTuesday\, February 23 to Thursday\, February 25\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. (Please note that camp will start on Tuesday\, February 23 and run through February 25 due to snow.) \nCost: $130 per child for Harris Center supporters / $160 for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Friday\, January 2. Financial assistance is available. For a scholarship applications or questions about registration\, please contact Miles Stahmann. For other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko Gagnon.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/february-vacation-camp-2/2026-02-26
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Survival Skills for Middle Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of winter survival with the Harris Center! We’ll guide beginners through essential winter skills\, including fire building\, water collecting\, and crucial first aid — then put our knowledge to the test with a big hike up Mount Skatutakee. Bring your enthusiasm for the outdoors\, and we’ll handle the rest. For ages 10 to 14. \nTuesday\, February 24 to Thursday\, February 26\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. (Please note that Wilderness Survival will start on Tuesday\, February 24 and run through Thursday\, February 26 due to snow.) \nCost: $130 per person for Harris Center supporters / $160 for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Friday\, January 2. Financial assistance is available. For a scholarship applications or questions about registration\, please contact Miles Stahmann. For other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko Gagnon.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/wilderness-survival-skills-for-middle-schoolers-2/2026-02-25
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
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CREATED:20251203T150535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160621Z
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SUMMARY:February Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Gather your energy and curiosity for three exciting days outdoors with Harris Center teacher-naturalists! We’ll look for animal signs\, listen for bird calls\, and engineer our own winter forts. Activities will include games\, crafts\, and plant study\, so come prepared for an immersive\, nature-packed experience. For children in grades K through 4. \nTuesday\, February 23 to Thursday\, February 25\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. (Please note that camp will start on Tuesday\, February 23 and run through February 25 due to snow.) \nCost: $130 per child for Harris Center supporters / $160 for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Friday\, January 2. Financial assistance is available. For a scholarship applications or questions about registration\, please contact Miles Stahmann. For other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko Gagnon.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/february-vacation-camp-2/2026-02-25
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Survival Skills for Middle Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of winter survival with the Harris Center! We’ll guide beginners through essential winter skills\, including fire building\, water collecting\, and crucial first aid — then put our knowledge to the test with a big hike up Mount Skatutakee. Bring your enthusiasm for the outdoors\, and we’ll handle the rest. For ages 10 to 14. \nTuesday\, February 24 to Thursday\, February 26\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. (Please note that Wilderness Survival will start on Tuesday\, February 24 and run through Thursday\, February 26 due to snow.) \nCost: $130 per person for Harris Center supporters / $160 for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Friday\, January 2. Financial assistance is available. For a scholarship applications or questions about registration\, please contact Miles Stahmann. For other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko Gagnon.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/wilderness-survival-skills-for-middle-schoolers-2/2026-02-24
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251203T150535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160621Z
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SUMMARY:February Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Gather your energy and curiosity for three exciting days outdoors with Harris Center teacher-naturalists! We’ll look for animal signs\, listen for bird calls\, and engineer our own winter forts. Activities will include games\, crafts\, and plant study\, so come prepared for an immersive\, nature-packed experience. For children in grades K through 4. \nTuesday\, February 23 to Thursday\, February 25\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. (Please note that camp will start on Tuesday\, February 23 and run through February 25 due to snow.) \nCost: $130 per child for Harris Center supporters / $160 for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Friday\, January 2. Financial assistance is available. For a scholarship applications or questions about registration\, please contact Miles Stahmann. For other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko Gagnon.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/february-vacation-camp-2/2026-02-24
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251203T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T215110Z
UID:10003901-1771837200-1771858800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wilderness Survival Skills for Middle Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of winter survival with the Harris Center! We’ll guide beginners through essential winter skills\, including fire building\, water collecting\, and crucial first aid — then put our knowledge to the test with a big hike up Mount Skatutakee. Bring your enthusiasm for the outdoors\, and we’ll handle the rest. For ages 10 to 14. \nTuesday\, February 24 to Thursday\, February 26\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. (Please note that Wilderness Survival will start on Tuesday\, February 24 and run through Thursday\, February 26 due to snow.) \nCost: $130 per person for Harris Center supporters / $160 for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Friday\, January 2. Financial assistance is available. For a scholarship applications or questions about registration\, please contact Miles Stahmann. For other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Nikko Gagnon.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/wilderness-survival-skills-for-middle-schoolers-2/2026-02-23
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251202T182417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T193452Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Medicine & Winter Seabirds with the Center for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event was originally planned for February 14\, but has been rescheduled to February 15 due to a scheduling conflict. \nJoin Dan Gardoqui and Phil Brown to learn about wildlife rehabilitation through the lens of conservation medicine at the Center for Wildlife (CFW) in Cape Neddick\, Maine. CFW has treated more than 90\,000 injured and orphaned wild animals over the past 40 years and provides free medical care to 2\,500 patients annually. \nIn the morning\, we’ll take a private\, guided tour of the center and meet their animal ambassadors up close. Afterward\, we’ll head to the stunning rocky shores of Ogunquit and York — some of Maine’s best winter seabirding hotspots — to look for harlequin ducks\, purple sandpipers\, eiders\, scoters\, and more. \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) field trip will meet on Sunday\, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick\, Maine. Participants must provide their own food and travel. Space is limited\, and registration is required.  \nCost: $50 per person. (Fees support wildlife rehabilitation and care for CFW’s ambassador animals.) \nFor questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Phil. \n \n\n\nAbout Dan\nDan Gardoqui is a bird-curious mammal with a playful\, engaging demeanor and over 30 years of experience in bird language and wildlife tracking. He is a Certified Wildlife Tracker and Registered Maine Guide\, and served as Science Faculty at Granite State College and the University of New Hampshire. Dan was the science and audio editor for What the Robin Knows and is well-known for his uncanny bird mimicry skills and his Learn a Bird series on YouTube. Dan is currently the Education & Outreach Director at the Center for Wildlife. \n  \n\nAbout Phil\nPhil Brown is Bird Conservation Director at the Harris Center. Along with leading many local field trips\, Phil is a birding and natural history tour guide for both The Dreamcatchers and Lead with Nature. In addition to connecting people to the natural world\, Phil’s work for the Harris Center includes managing the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory and conservation projects focused on American Kestrels and Broad-winged Hawks. Phil lives in Hancock with his family. \n 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/conservation-medicine-winter-seabirds-with-the-center-for-wildlife
LOCATION:Center for Wildlife\, 375 Mountain Road\, Cape Neddick\, ME\, 03902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Birding,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251124T145642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T205138Z
UID:10003866-1770109200-1770120000@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 winter. Uncover your wonder and let nature be your guide as you explore tracks\, scat\, winter birds\, life beneath the snow\, and the secrets of animal survival. 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\, January 13\, 20\, & 27 and February 3\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-3/2026-02-03
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251121T000335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182616Z
UID:10003858-1769799600-1769806800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wolf Moon Meander
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nLet your wild side shine on this nearly full moon walk to Juggernaut Pond! We’ll explore the winter landscape by moonlight\, listening for Great Horned Owls as they tend their nests\, watching for the eyeshine of nocturnal mammals\, and soaking in the crisp night air. This 2-mile roundtrip hike follows an old\, wide road with minimal elevation gain — a perfect opportunity for night snowshoeing if conditions allow. Dress warmly and come prepared for winter weather with spikes or snowshoes (or borrow winter gear from us). \n7 to 9 p.m. at Juggernaut Pond in Hancock. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, 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 Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/wolf-moon-meander
LOCATION:Juggernaut Pond\, Hancock\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Nocturnal Nature,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9594434185;-72.0124189915
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20260106T182447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T132259Z
UID:10003912-1769713200-1769720400@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Wolf Moon Meander
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event was originally scheduled for January 30.  \nLet your wild side shine on this nearly full moon walk to Juggernaut Pond! We’ll explore the winter landscape by moonlight\, listening for Great Horned Owls as they tend their nests\, watching for the eyeshine of nocturnal mammals\, and soaking in the crisp night air. This 2-mile roundtrip hike follows an old\, wide road with minimal elevation gain — a perfect opportunity for night snowshoeing if conditions allow. Dress warmly and come prepared for winter weather with spikes or snowshoes (or borrow winter gear from us). \n7 to 9 p.m. at Juggernaut Pond in Hancock. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is full. For 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/wolf-moon-meander-2
LOCATION:Juggernaut Pond\, Hancock\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Nocturnal Nature,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9594434185;-72.0124189915
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251201T154320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T203929Z
UID:10003883-1769594400-1769601600@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Institute: Winter Tracking & Sign
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol to learn how to identify and interpret winter animal signs and tracks. This mostly field-based course will take us into local woodlands\, fields\, and wetland edges in search of evidence of animal activity. We’ll focus on tracks\, scat\, browse\, and other feeding signs\, as well as the behaviors and adaptations they reveal. Come ready to deepen your understanding of — and connection to — the wild world right outside your door. \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course meets Wednesdays\, January 14\, 21\, and 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. Cost: $60 for Harris Center supporters and $80 for all others. Space is limited\, and registration is required \nFor questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nAbout Susie\nHarris Center naturalist and author Susie Spikol has a longstanding passion for New Hampshire mammals. Her famous scat collection is a point of pride. In her spare time\, she likes to follow paw-prints wherever they take her.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/environmental-studies-institute-wildlife-tracking-sign-2/2026-01-28
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tracking,Workshops,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251124T145642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T205138Z
UID:10003865-1769504400-1769515200@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 winter. Uncover your wonder and let nature be your guide as you explore tracks\, scat\, winter birds\, life beneath the snow\, and the secrets of animal survival. 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\, January 13\, 20\, & 27 and February 3\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-3/2026-01-27
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251120T041539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T140538Z
UID:10003854-1769072400-1769077800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Birding for All: Winter Feeder Watch
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin Harris Center bird conservation director Phil Brown and naturalist Susie Spikol for a morning of observing and identifying birds at the Harris Center’s feeders. From avian behavior to field marks\, you’ll sharpen your observation skills and expand your backyard bird knowledge. Most of the program will take place indoors\, where we’ll watch the feeders and discuss best practices for maintaining your own bird feeding station through the winter months. \nBirding for All outings are designed for people of all abilities\, including those who experience accessibility challenges as a result of a disability or other health concern. Beginning birders welcome! \n9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, 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 Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/jan-22-thu-birding-for-all-winter-feeder-watch
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding for All,Birds & Birding,Birding,Outings,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251201T154320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T203929Z
UID:10003881-1768989600-1768996800@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Institute: Winter Tracking & Sign
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol to learn how to identify and interpret winter animal signs and tracks. This mostly field-based course will take us into local woodlands\, fields\, and wetland edges in search of evidence of animal activity. We’ll focus on tracks\, scat\, browse\, and other feeding signs\, as well as the behaviors and adaptations they reveal. Come ready to deepen your understanding of — and connection to — the wild world right outside your door. \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course meets Wednesdays\, January 14\, 21\, and 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. Cost: $60 for Harris Center supporters and $80 for all others. Space is limited\, and registration is required \nFor questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nAbout Susie\nHarris Center naturalist and author Susie Spikol has a longstanding passion for New Hampshire mammals. Her famous scat collection is a point of pride. In her spare time\, she likes to follow paw-prints wherever they take her.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/environmental-studies-institute-wildlife-tracking-sign-2/2026-01-21
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tracking,Workshops,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251124T145642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T205138Z
UID:10003864-1768899600-1768910400@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 winter. Uncover your wonder and let nature be your guide as you explore tracks\, scat\, winter birds\, life beneath the snow\, and the secrets of animal survival. 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\, January 13\, 20\, & 27 and February 3\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-3/2026-01-20
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.978593;-72.020574
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251204T163052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T153619Z
UID:10003905-1768730400-1768741200@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Stories in Stone: A Winter History Hike at Mason Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin avid hiker Miki Clements and Robert Larochelle of the Mason Conservation Commission for a 3-mile hike on the trails surrounding the Mason Quarry. Along the way\, we’ll visit a memorial honoring workers who died during the construction of the railroad\, explore the quarry and the remains of an impressive house and barn foundation\, and hear the saga of Wolf Rock. This moderate 3-mile loop includes several connecting trails with gradual elevation changes. Bring lunch\, dress for the weather\, and come prepared for winter conditions with spikes or snowshoes as needed. \n10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Mason. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, contact Miles Stahmann. For more information about this event\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Miki. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Mason Conservation Commission. \nThe foundation of the McDonald house at Mason Quarry and a historic photograph of Wolf Rock (photos courtesy Miki Clements & Wikimedia)
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/stories-in-stone-a-winter-history-hike-at-mason-quarry
LOCATION:Mason\, Mason\, NH\, 03048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Local History,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miki Clements":MAILTO:mikiclements@gmail.com
GEO:42.7507533;-71.7385225
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251120T235242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T170653Z
UID:10003857-1768471200-1768476600@harriscenter.org
SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike on the Greenfield Rail Trail
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin naturalist Susie Spikol and forest ecologist Jeremy Wilson for a trees-and-tracks meander along the old railroad corridor from Peterborough to Greenfield and back. We’ll pause frequently to examine tracks and other signs of local mammals\, and to take a closer look at notable trees and their natural history. This easygoing\, 2.5-mile roundtrip outing follows a flat\, wide trail perfect for an unhurried winter walk. Dress for the weather\, and come prepared for winter conditions with spikes or snowshoes (or borrow some from us). \n10 to 11:30 a.m. in Peterborough and Greenfield. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is now full. To add your name to the waitlist\, 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 Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-on-the-greenfield-rail-trail
LOCATION:Greenfield & Peterborough\, New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062928
CREATED:20251201T154320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T203929Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Studies Institute: Winter Tracking & Sign
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol to learn how to identify and interpret winter animal signs and tracks. This mostly field-based course will take us into local woodlands\, fields\, and wetland edges in search of evidence of animal activity. We’ll focus on tracks\, scat\, browse\, and other feeding signs\, as well as the behaviors and adaptations they reveal. Come ready to deepen your understanding of — and connection to — the wild world right outside your door. \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course meets Wednesdays\, January 14\, 21\, and 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. Cost: $60 for Harris Center supporters and $80 for all others. Space is limited\, and registration is required \nFor questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nAbout Susie\nHarris Center naturalist and author Susie Spikol has a longstanding passion for New Hampshire mammals. Her famous scat collection is a point of pride. In her spare time\, she likes to follow paw-prints wherever they take her.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/environmental-studies-institute-wildlife-tracking-sign-2/2026-01-14
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tracking,Workshops,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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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 winter. Uncover your wonder and let nature be your guide as you explore tracks\, scat\, winter birds\, life beneath the snow\, and the secrets of animal survival. 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\, January 13\, 20\, & 27 and February 3\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-3/2026-01-13
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Winter Walk at Goose Pond
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin Harris Center naturalist Nikko Gagnon for a leisurely winter hike around Goose Pond. Together\, we’ll take time to notice animal tracks and sign\, snap photographs\, and use binoculars to observe this beautiful area in its quiet season. You may be surprised by how much life is still bustling in the cold months! \nThis gentle\, 2-mile loop hike has very little elevation gain and is open to people of all ages who are comfortable exploring at a calm\, reflective pace. Dress for the weather\, and come prepared for winter conditions with spikes or snowshoes (or borrow some from us). \n10 a.m. to noon at Goose Pond in Keene. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is now full. To add your name to the waitlist\, 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 Nikko. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Keene Parks & Recreation Department 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/winter-walk-at-goose-pond
LOCATION:Goose Pond\, 183 East Surry Road\, Keene\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T090000
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SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike on the Cheshire Rail Trail
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nEarly winter offers a unique opportunity to see elements of the landscape that are often obscured by leaves or deep snow at other times of year — including relics and stories from the past. Join historian Alan Rumrill and ecologist Brett Amy Thelen for a 2.6-mile roundtrip walk along the Cheshire Rail Trail\, where we’ll search for signs of the former Cheshire Railroad\, learn how the railroad shaped Keene’s history\, and enjoy the subtle beauty of stick season. This section of trail is a wide\, well-maintained path\, with a packed dirt surface and minimal elevation gain. \n9 to 11:30 a.m. on the Cheshire Rail Trail in Keene. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is now full. To add your name to the waitlist\, 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 Brett. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Historical Society of Cheshire County. \n \nThe hog train wreck in Keene\, New Hampshire (photos courtesy of the HSCC)
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-on-the-cheshire-rail-trail
LOCATION:Cheshire Rail Trail\, Whitcombs Mill Road\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Local History,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
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SUMMARY:Great Brook School: Afterschool Yeti Club
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nCome 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 Great Brook School. Free of charge. \nThis group meets on Wednesdays\, November 12\, November 19\, December 3\, and December 10 from school dismissal to 4:15 p.m. at Great Brook School.  \nSpace is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, please contact Miles Stahmann. For other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nFunding for this free program is provided by the Bessie Foundation\, the Verney Foundation\, BHDLWA\, and other generous private supporters.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/great-brook-school-afterschool-yeti-club-2-2/2025-12-10
LOCATION:Great Brook Middle School\, School Street\, Antrim\, New Hampshire\, 03440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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