Calendar of Events
Harris Center for Conservation Education
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Book Event: Oceanic Manta Adventure — Saving the Angels of the Sea with Sy Montgomery and Patrick Joyce
Join award-winning nature author Sy Montgomery and wildlife photographer Patrick Joyce as they share their latest book for children, which follows a small group of biologists as they try to uncover the secrets of manta rays off the coast of Ecuador.
Branching Out: Tree Studies for Every Classroom
Designed for teachers of all grade levels, this hands-on workshop explores the secret lives of local trees through observation, identification, life cycles, and wildlife connections, with practical ideas and resources to bring tree studies into your classroom.
Kids Count for Wildlife: Red-backed Salamander Survey
Calling all wildlife lovers ages 6 through 18! Try your hand at field research and develop your naturalist skills by joining naturalist Susie Spikol and ecologist Brett Amy Thelen for an afternoon of salamander counting.
Wild America: The Nature Photography of Andy & Beth Greenwood
Travel coast to coast through the lens of photographers Andy and Beth Greenwood as they share stunning images of wildflowers, wildlife, mountain landscapes, and the stories behind them.
Surveying for Salamanders
Join Harris Center ecologists Brett Amy Thelen and Nate Marchessault for an afternoon of salamander monitoring at the Harris Center’s long-term study plots. No experience necessary!
Annual Meeting with Science Director Brett Amy Thelen
Join staff, trustees, and friends for highlights from the past year, special recognitions, refreshments, and a talk by Harris Center science director Brett Amy Thelen, who will reflect on twenty years with the Salamander Crossing Brigades — including stories of the people, places, and critters at the heart of this beloved community science program.
Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at the Harris Center
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin Harris Center naturalists for a pint-sized adventure! Together, we’ll explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature. This ongoing series is a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside.
Nature by Blacklight
Join naturalists Steven Lamonde, Nate Marchessault, and Susie Spikol for a nocturnal natural history adventure! Discover the fascinating world of fluorescence, and see a summer night in a whole new light.
Lynne Cherry: New & Old Art
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesThis month-long exhibition features new and classic artwork by celebrated children's book author and illustrator Lynne Cherry. This exhibit will be on display during regular business hours in the Thelma Babbitt Room through August 27.
Explore the Nelson Highlands Land Protection Project
Come paddle or hike with staff from the Forest Society and the Harris Center to learn about the extraordinary opportunity to permanently protect the 655-acre Nelson Highlands Forest, overlooking Lake Nubanusit.
Lynne Cherry: New & Old Art
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesThis month-long exhibition features new and classic artwork by celebrated children's book author and illustrator Lynne Cherry. This exhibit will be on display during regular business hours in the Thelma Babbitt Room through August 27.
Lynne Cherry: New & Old Art
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesThis month-long exhibition features new and classic artwork by celebrated children's book author and illustrator Lynne Cherry. This exhibit will be on display during regular business hours in the Thelma Babbitt Room through August 27.
Lynne Cherry: New & Old Art
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesThis month-long exhibition features new and classic artwork by celebrated children's book author and illustrator Lynne Cherry. This exhibit will be on display during regular business hours in the Thelma Babbitt Room through August 27.
Opening Reception & Artist Talk with Lynne Cherry
This month-long exhibition features new and classic artwork by celebrated author and illustrator Lynne Cherry, with an artist reception on August 6 offering a chance to meet the artist and learn more about her work.
A Children’s Book Workshop with Lynne Cherry: Creating Your Own Book Dummy
Join us for a hands-on workshop on how to write a children's book and create a book "dummy," led by Lynne Cherry, author of over 30 award-winning children's books.
Starting the School Year with Nature as Your Co-Teacher
Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists Jenna Spear and Jaime Hutchinson for this fun and energizing professional development workshop for K to 5th-grade teachers. The first two months of school are the perfect time to establish a class culture that includes focused, nature-based learning. This workshop will kick off your outdoor planning by offering numerous strategies for including fresh-air learning during the school day.
Insects in the Schoolyard: A Workshop for Teachers
Gain the skills and confidence to teach insect studies in your classroom through this hands-on workshop. Explore insect anatomy, life cycles, and identification, and leave with ready-to-use, NGSS-aligned lessons and practical strategies for outdoor learning.
Partnering with the Animal World with Sy Montgomery, Leila Philip, & Susie Spikol
Join authors Sy Montgomery, Leila Philip, and Susie Spikol for an evening of science, storytelling, and inspiration exploring what animals — from turtles and beavers to owls and rain walkers — can teach us about living in a changing world.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at the Harris Center
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin mushroom mavens John Benjamin and George Caughey for a fungtastic foray at the Harris Center. From boletes to amanitas, explore the fascinating world of fungi!
Author Talk: The Promise of Sunrise with Ted Levin
Join award-winning nature writer Ted Levin to hear about his newest book, The Promise of Sunrise: Finding Solace in a Broken World, which chronicles Ted’s daily joys and observations of a hillside in Thetford, Vermont.
Eleanor Briggs Open Lodge Celebration
Celebrate our newest outdoor community space — the Eleanor Briggs Open Lodge. Join us for a short presentation, live music, a scavenger hunt, guided tours, a gelato bar, and other refreshments. All ages are welcome!
Beatrix Potter Celebration with Snoopy the Rabbit
Celebrate Beatrix Potter’s birth month with stories, art, and a special visit from Snoopy the Rabbit and his human, Claudia Dery.
Weed Watchers Volunteer Training
Left unchecked, aquatic invasive plants can displace native plants and wildlife, degrade water quality, and entangle boats. Early detection is key! In this workshop with Georgia Bunnell of NH DES, you'll learn how to identify common aquatic invasives — and what to do if you find one in your local lake.
Discover the Forest: A Nature Journaling Workshop Series
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesSlow down, notice more, and reconnect with the everyday wild during this immersive four-part workshop series that blends nature journaling, contour drawing, and ecological exploration through the eyes of both an artist and a naturalist.
Discover the Forest: A Nature Journaling Workshop Series
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesSlow down, notice more, and reconnect with the everyday wild during this immersive four-part workshop series that blends nature journaling, contour drawing, and ecological exploration through the eyes of both an artist and a naturalist.
Discover the Forest: A Nature Journaling Workshop Series
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesSlow down, notice more, and reconnect with the everyday wild during this immersive four-part workshop series that blends nature journaling, contour drawing, and ecological exploration through the eyes of both an artist and a naturalist.
Discover the Forest: A Nature Journaling Workshop Series
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesSlow down, notice more, and reconnect with the everyday wild during this immersive four-part workshop series that blends nature journaling, contour drawing, and ecological exploration through the eyes of both an artist and a naturalist.
Field Foray with the SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club
Join Mark Ellingwood and the SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club to search meadows and woodlands for crescents, blues, sulfurs, and more while sharpening your butterfly identification skills for the SuperSanctuary Butterfly Count in July.
A Monadnock Gardening Day: Gardening for Sanity
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesSpend an inspiring day with gardening experts Fergus Garrett, Matt Mattus, and Katia Lysy, facilitated by Taylor Johnston of issima, as you explore fresh ideas about horticulture, plants, and life. Lunch from Fiddleheads Cafe is included, plus books and botanical wares from special guest vendors. $125 for gardening professionals / $175 for all others.
LAB GIRLS+ Experiments From the Wild & In the Field: Salamander Coverboard Survey
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin ecologist and salamander lover Brett Amy Thelen for a hands-on survey of red-backed salamanders and other amphibians at the Harris Center’s long-term monitoring plots.
