Fun for Kids… and Parents Too!
Hike, ramble, track, sing, play, learn, and explore with the Harris Center.
Upcoming Programs
Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Casalis State Forest
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil-Creamer to explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature. These pint-sized adventures are perfect for little legs and for babies in front packs, backpacks, slings, or wraps — and a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside.
Learn more »Book Launch: Forest Magic for Kids
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Celebrate the release of Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol’s second book, Forest Magic for Kids — a playful activity guide that invites children, families, educators, and caregivers to explore the imaginative spaces that nature holds for all of us.
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Children’s Woods
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil-Creamer to explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature. These pint-sized adventures are perfect for little legs and for babies in front packs, backpacks, slings, or wraps — and a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside.
Learn more »Words for the Wild: An Earth Day Book Celebration
3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join nature writers from across New England to celebrate Earth Day and the natural world through words, action, and imagination. Participating authors include Britt Crow Miller, Susie Spikol, Vanessa Chakour, Owen Wormser, Ethan Tapper, and Lauren E. Oakes.
Learn more »Rock Hounders Family Rock Club: Chickering Mine
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Calling all rock hounds! Join naturalists Susie Spikol and Julie Brown for a rockin’ adventure at an old mine, where we’ll search for feldspar, mica, quartz, beryl, and other geological treasures. For families with elementary-aged children and up.
Learn more »Bird Walk for Families in Antrim
9:00 am to 10:30 am
Every spring, millions of migratory birds bring color and joyful sounds to our landscape. Uncover some of their secrets on this leisurely walk with Phil Brown, the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director. Our route will cover up to a half-mile along paved paths or roads.
Learn more »Family Ponding Trip at Robin Hood Park
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Hop, scoot, and dive into an adventure at Robin Hood Park with Harris Center teacher-naturalist Nikko Gagnon! Together, we’ll explore the pond and discover what watery critters call it home, from dragonflies and frogs to beetles and turtles.
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Robin Hood Park
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil-Creamer to explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature. These pint-sized adventures are perfect for little legs and for babies in front packs, backpacks, slings, or wraps — and a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside.
Learn more »Contact Us
For more information on Harris Center family programs, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.
