Hike, ramble, track, sing, play, learn, and explore with the Harris Center.
Upcoming Programs
Sunset and Full Moon Ramble for Families
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join Harris Center naturalist Janet Altobello to enjoy the beautiful light of the Sun setting and Moon rising from the open, rolling fields of Peterborough’s Lower Cranberry Meadow Pond and Wheeler Trails.
Learn more »Winter Wander at the Friedsam Town Forest
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Jenna Spear to search for animal tracks and sign in the wintry woods, and to learn about the many adaptations New Hampshire animals have for surviving the cold. Perfect for families with elementary-aged children!
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow in Hancock
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol and parent educators from The River Center for a gentle ramble in search of winter’s wild things. A perfect hike for little legs – and a great chance to chat about parenting questions as we walk!
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow in Keene
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Harris Center naturalist John Benjamin for a pint-sized adventure in the wilds of Keene. Come search for birds, look for animal tracks in the snow, and spend time with other families. A perfect ramble for little legs!
Learn more »February Vacation Camp
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists for three active days in the great outdoors! Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder as we explore our favorite trails, giant boulders, and secret dens.
Learn more »Sunset and Full Moon Ramble for Families
5:15 pm to 6:15 pm
Join Harris Center naturalist Janet Altobello to enjoy the light of the Sun setting and the Moon rising from the open, rolling fields of Peterborough’s Lower Cranberry Meadow Pond and Wheeler Trails.
Learn more »Shattuck Winter Wander
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join Harris Center naturalists Jaime Hutchinson and Karen Rent for an afternoon wander along the wild edges of The Shattuck Golf Course in search of winter birds, animal tracks, and more.
Learn more »Owl Prowl at Beech Hill
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Harris Center naturalists and owl lovers Phil Brown and Susie Spikol as we hoot it up in search of owls in the wild woods of Dublin. Adventure awaits on silent wings…
Learn more »Spring Warm-Up Hike
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Come along with Harris Center naturalists as we listen to streams swelling, find buds sprouting, and use our senses to search for the first signs of spring.
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow in Hancock
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol and parent educators from The Grapevine for a gentle ramble in search of early spring’s wild things. A perfect hike for little legs – and a great chance to chat about parenting questions as we walk!
Learn more »Kids Count for Wildlife: Squirrel Survey
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Calling all wildlife lovers ages 9 through 18! Try your hand at field research and develop your naturalist skills by joining Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol for an afternoon of squirrel searching as part of Project Squirrel.
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow at Distant Hill Gardens
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Come search for birds, look for animal tracks, and spend time with other families interested in being outside. A perfect ramble for little legs!
Learn more »Contact Us
For more information on Harris Center family programs, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.
