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: “What A Wonderful World” Song Club with Jazimina MacNeil
Wednesday, March 3,
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Zoom
Join mezzo-soprano Jazimina MacNeil to explore a treasure trove of songs written by great artists who drew inspiration from the natural world — from Schubert to Amy Beach to Stevie Wonder. Like a book club, but with songs!
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Bird Migration
Monday, March 29,
8:00 am to 9:00 am
8:00 am to 9:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Monday, repeating until Monday, April 19, 2021
Hancock, Peterborough and Surrounding Towns
Every spring, millions of birds pass through the Monadnock Region on their northward migration. Join expert birder Steven Lamonde for this weekly series of socially-distant birding walks, where we’ll discuss and observe this amazing natural phenomenon.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: The Biology & Inspiration of Birdsong
Tuesday, April 20,
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Zoom
Join us for a four-week exploration of the biology of birdsong, and how bird music has inspired humans throughout time. Discover how and why birds sing, and how writers, poets, and musicians have translated birdsong into art.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Introduction to Slow Birding
Monday, May 3,
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Monday, repeating until Monday, May 24, 2021
Zoom
This four-week course is designed to help you fine-tune your innate birding skills while creating a deeper connection to birds, the place you live, and yourself. Great for beginners and experienced birders alike!
Learn more »Contact Us
For more information on our ESI offerings, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.
