Family Programs

 

Naturalist Susie Spikol points at something on her hand, while children and parent look on (photo: Ben Conant)Fun for Kids… and Parents Too!

Hike, ramble, track, sing, play, learn, and explore with the Harris Center.

Upcoming Programs

The Harris Center’s Rock Hound Club for Families in Gilsum

Saturday, October 7,
10:00 am
to 12:00 pm
This event is now full, but you can still join the waitlist.
Gilsum
A child smiles atop a large boulder in the forest. (photo: Jenna Spear)

Join naturalists Susie Spikol and Julie Brown for a different rockin’ outing each month from August through November. We’ll explore rock and mineral collections, visit geological sites, and connect with geologists, all while keeping our eye out for special stones, fossils, and more.

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Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Distant Hill Gardens

Wednesday, October 11,
10:30 am
to 11:30 am
Distant Hill Gardens
Mother with baby in backpack

Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil for these pint-sized adventures in Keene and beyond! Together, we’ll explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature.

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Nature’s Playground Play Group

Thursday, October 12,
10:00 am
to 11:30 am
This event is now full, but you can still join the waitlist.
Harris Center for Conservation Education
Children and adults gather around a small pond to look for pond life. (photo © Ben Conant)

Join Harris Center naturalists and parent educators from The Grapevine and The River Center for a morning of child-centered, unstructured outdoor play. While your little ones collect acorns, build nests, pretend to be butterflies, build tiny forts, eat like chipmunks, and make new friends, you’ll have a chance to talk with other parents and caregivers.

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Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration for Families

Friday, October 20,
7:30 pm
to 9:00 pm
Hancock
Two children look on in awe at a saw-whet owl in the bander's hand. (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Join the Harris Center’s saw-whet banding team to learn about this tiny bird of prey, and to see a demonstration of the banding process.

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Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow at Beech Hill

Tuesday, October 24,
10:00 am
to 11:00 am
Beech Hill
A mom bends down to show her toddler a small object, with a baby strapped to her front. (photo © Ben Conant)

Join Harris Center naturalist and animal lover Susie Spikol and parent educators from the River Center and The Grapevine in search of adventure and wild finds.

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Nature’s Playground Play Group

Thursday, October 26,
10:00 am
to 11:30 am
This event is now full, but you can still join the waitlist.
Harris Center for Conservation Education
Children and adults gather around a small pond to look for pond life. (photo © Ben Conant)

Join Harris Center naturalists and parent educators from The Grapevine and The River Center for a morning of child-centered, unstructured outdoor play. While your little ones collect acorns, build nests, pretend to be butterflies, build tiny forts, eat like chipmunks, and make new friends, you’ll have a chance to talk with other parents and caregivers.

Learn more »

The Harris Center’s Rock Hound Club for Families at the Beneski Museum

Saturday, November 4,
10:00 am
to 12:00 pm
This event is now full, but you can still join the waitlist.
Beneski Museum of Natural History
A child smiles atop a large boulder in the forest. (photo: Jenna Spear)

Join naturalists Susie Spikol and Julie Brown for a different rockin’ outing each month from August through November. We’ll explore rock and mineral collections, visit geological sites, and connect with geologists, all while keeping our eye out for special stones, fossils, and more.

Learn more »

Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Robin Hood Park

Wednesday, November 8,
10:30 am
to 11:30 am
Robin Hood Park
baby in backpack photo by Ben Conant

Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil for these pint-sized adventures in Keene and beyond! Together, we’ll explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature.

Learn more »

Nature’s Playground Play Group

Thursday, November 9,
10:00 am
to 11:30 am
This event is now full, but you can still join the waitlist.
Harris Center for Conservation Education
Children and adults gather around a small pond to look for pond life. (photo © Ben Conant)

Join Harris Center naturalists and parent educators from The Grapevine and The River Center for a morning of child-centered, unstructured outdoor play. While your little ones collect acorns, build nests, pretend to be butterflies, build tiny forts, eat like chipmunks, and make new friends, you’ll have a chance to talk with other parents and caregivers.

Learn more »

Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at the Harris Center

Tuesday, November 14,
10:00 am
to 11:00 am
Harris Center for Conservation Education
A mom bends down to show her toddler a small object, with a baby strapped to her front. (photo © Ben Conant)

Join Harris Center naturalist and animal lover Susie Spikol and parent educators from the River Center and The Grapevine in search of adventure and wild finds. Play games, sing songs, search for tiny creatures, and spend time with other families interested in exploring the outdoors.

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Contact Us

For more information on Harris Center family programs, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.