Dig deeper into the natural and cultural history of the Monadnock Region with the Harris Center’s ESI courses.
Upcoming Courses
Environmental Studies Institute: Talking with Birds — Understanding the Language of Nature
7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Join master naturalist, teacher, and bird whisperer Dan Gardoqui for a full day of learning how to tune into and understand bird language.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Musical Hiking on the Hiroshi Loop Trail
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join musician Jazimina MacNeil for a deep dive into the stories and natural inspiration behind the two musical hikes she created for the Hiroshi Loop Trail: The Singing Stream and In Fine Feather. On Thursdays, we’ll meet via Zoom. On Saturdays, we’ll hit the trail!
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Bird Language Study Group
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Birds are the messengers of the forest. In this four-week course, you’ll learn how to listen deeply, how to tell what different bird calls mean, and how practicing bird language can give us a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Fantastic Ferns of New Hampshire
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Join acclaimed naturalist Lynn Levine for a day of learning all about ferns. We’ll start with an indoor introduction to these incredible plants – which have survived four mass extinctions! – then head outside in search of ferns to observe and identify.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: True Nature Yoga
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Immerse yourself in the sounds, scents, and sensations of five summer evenings as we explore nature within and around us through yoga. Embody bird flight, insect hum, and the rootedness of trees. Variations will be offered to suit beginners and seasoned yogis alike.
Learn more »Contact Us
For more information on our ESI offerings, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.
