Family Programs

Babies, toddlers, & adults bundled up to sled in the snow (photo © Martha Duffy)

Fun for Kids… and Parents Too!

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

Upcoming Programs

Kids Count for Wildlife: Red-backed Salamander Survey

Friday, June 2,
4:00 pm
to 5:30 pm
Harris Center for Conservation Education
A red-backed salamander on the ground (photo: Dave Huth)

Calling all wildlife lovers ages 9 through 18! Try your hand at field research and develop your naturalist skills by joining Harris Center naturalists Karen Seaver and Susie Spikol and LAB GIRLS teacher Emily Wrubel for an afternoon of salamander counting as part of long-term study.

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Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow in Keene

Saturday, June 3,
10:00 am
to 11:00 am
Robin Hood Park
baby-&-mom_BenConant

Join Harris Center naturalists for a morning meander through springtime fields and forests. A perfect ramble for little legs – and a great chance to chat with other parents as we walk!

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Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow in Antrim

Wednesday, June 7,
10:00 am
to 11:00 am
McCabe Forest
Naturalist Susie Spikol points at something on her hand, while children and parent look on (photo: Ben Conant)

Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol and parent educators from the River Center and the Grapevine for a morning meander through springtime fields and forests. A perfect hike for little legs – and a great chance to chat about parenting questions as we walk!

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Pollinator Palooza!

Thursday, June 22,
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Ashuelot River Park
A bee on lavender (photo: Heather McKean)

Join us to celebrate National Pollinator Week! Learn from organizations throughout our region and enjoy games and activities for all ages.

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Beech Hill’s Going to the Birds

Saturday, June 24,
9:00 am
to 10:00 am
Beech Hill
A boy peers through binoculars on a birding outing with the Harris Center. (photo © Ben Conant)

Flap your wings and soar over to Beech Hill for a bird-focused morning with the Harris Center’s newest naturalist, Nikko Gagnon. Beginning birders welcome!

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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.