Environmental Studies Institute

A group walks through the snowy forest, framed in the foreground by hemlock boughs (photo © Ben Conant).

Short Courses for Adult Learners

Dig deeper into the natural and cultural history of the Monadnock Region with the Harris Center’s Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) courses.

Taking various forms — outings, workshops, lectures, field trips, and more — ESI courses are geared toward adults with a passion for lifelong learning.

Upcoming Courses

Environmental Studies Institute — Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History in the Monadnock Region

Wednesday, January 15, 2025,
5:30 pm
to 6:30 pm
Zoom
Petroglyph faces carved into gray stone. (photo © Bob Goodby)

Join Dr. Robert Goodby to explore the historical and archaeological evidence for the first 400 generations of the human story in the Monadnock Region.

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Environmental Studies Institute — Unraveling the Mysteries of a Murder: The Roosting Crows of Lawrence, Massachusetts

Thursday, January 30, 2025,
4:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Lawrence, Massachusetts
A flock of crows in a blue sky (photo © Jonnysek via Adobe)

Join fellow Corvid enthusiasts Dan Gardoqui and Phil Brown in the urban wilds of downtown Lawrence, Massachusetts, where we’ll observe the massive winter roost of American Crows, which draws nearly 20,000 birds each night.

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Contact Us

For more information on our ESI offerings, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.