COVID-19 UPDATE: The Harris Center building will be closed to visitors until further notice. Our trails and grounds remain open.
Dig deeper into the natural and cultural history of the Monadnock Region with the Harris Center’s ESI courses.
Upcoming Courses
Environmental Studies Institute: Emerson and Thoreau
Friday, May 22,
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Friday, May 22, 2020
Zoom
Join us to explore Emerson’s classic essay “Nature” and Thoreau’s essay “Walking.” Short, sweet, and full of big ideas, these essays provide a lively introduction to two quintessentially American thinkers.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Reptiles of New Hampshire
Thursday, June 4,
10:00 am to 11:00 am
10:00 am to 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until Thursday, June 18, 2020
Zoom
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalist John Benjamin for a three-week investigation into the fascinating world of snakes and turtles.
Learn more »Online Book Group: “A Swampwalker’s Journal”
Friday, June 5,
10:00 am to 11:00 am
10:00 am to 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until Friday, June 19, 2020
Zoom
Join naturalist Susie Spikol for a discussion of “Swampwalker’s Journal: A Wetland Year” by New Hampshire author, artist, and naturalist David Carroll.
Learn more »Contact Us
For more information on our ESI offerings, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.
