Calendar of Events
Harris Center for Conservation Education
Celebrating Our Trip Leaders and Trail Stewards
Calling all volunteer trip leaders and trail stewards! Join Harris Center staff for a scenic lunch (provided by the Harris Center) at a cabin overlooking Island Pond, as a thank you for your incredible and much-appreciated work.
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing with the Birds
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin fine artist Lauryn Welch to learn techniques for drawing our avian neighbors, from quick gestural drawings of songbirds at the bird feeder to detailed observational studies of preserved birds from the Harris Center’s extensive taxidermy collection.
Environmental Studies Institute: Natural Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesRecharge your spirit and reconnect with nature during these restorative mornings at local trails, meadows, waterfalls, and even a secluded hilltop cabin.
Environmental Studies Institute: Drawing with the Birds
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesJoin fine artist Lauryn Welch to learn techniques for drawing our avian neighbors, from quick gestural drawings of songbirds at the bird feeder to detailed observational studies of preserved birds from the Harris Center’s extensive taxidermy collection.
Wildlife Photography Workshop
Join Frank Gorga and Eric Masterson for an afternoon of wildlife photography, with a focus on birds and the larger insects (dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies).
Environmental Studies Institute: Natural Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesRecharge your spirit and reconnect with nature during these restorative mornings at local trails, meadows, waterfalls, and even a secluded hilltop cabin.
Environmental Studies Institute: Natural Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesRecharge your spirit and reconnect with nature during these restorative mornings at local trails, meadows, waterfalls, and even a secluded hilltop cabin.
Bikin’ Round the SuperSanctuary
Join Russ Cobb and Richard Pendleton for a challenging, but easy-paced 25- to 30-mile bike ride through the SuperSanctuary and environs. We'll roll on pavement, dirt, and gravel, so a gravel, mountain, or fat tire bike is recommended.
Hiking Through Grief
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesHiking in the healing presence of nature provides a unique and meaningful way to work through grief. This group offers an opportunity to connect with others in a safe, supportive setting, and is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, life transitions, or environmental loss.
Hiking Through Grief
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesHiking in the healing presence of nature provides a unique and meaningful way to work through grief. This group offers an opportunity to connect with others in a safe, supportive setting, and is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, life transitions, or environmental loss.
Medicinal Plant Walk for Teens
Join herbalist Brenna Morris for an afternoon of herbology for teens. Learn the smells, tastes, and magical properties of the native plants in our forest edges and understory!
Medicinal Plant Walk with Luna’s Herbal Botanical Cultivations
Join herbalist Brenna Morris to learn how to mindfully harness the medicine inherent in plants.
Hiking Through Grief
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesHiking in the healing presence of nature provides a unique and meaningful way to work through grief. This group offers an opportunity to connect with others in a safe, supportive setting, and is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, life transitions, or environmental loss.
Active Hope – How to Face the Mess We Are In Without Going Crazy
This workshop will help you stay engaged in working toward a better world. You’ll have the opportunity to share deeply, listen actively, find joy, take risks, create safe space, and collaborate with others that care for our world.
Town by Town, Watershed by Watershed: Native Americans in New Hampshire
Join John and Donna Moody of the Winter Center for Indigenous Traditions for an engaging exploration of the history of New Hampshire's Abenaki and Penacook peoples, with a focus on our local area.
Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow
Come out, come out, babes in arms, into the fair spring air! This gentle morning ramble around the Harris Center grounds is specially designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.
Young Birders Club Takes Flight
The Young Birders Club is ready to take wing again after a brief hiatus! This club, led by expert birder Phil Brown and naturalist Susie Spikol, is dedicated to helping young naturalists discover the world of birds and birding.
Environmental Studies Institute: Beyond the Basics of Tracking
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesStretch your tracking skills beyond winter snow with master tracker and educator Scott Semmens.
Eyes On Owls
This special live owl presentation is offered by invitation only to current Harris Center members. If you’re a member, you should have received an invitation in the mail. If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, or would like to join for the first time, visit harriscenter.org/membership or call (603) 525-3394.
Landscaping for Wildlife, Part II
Dreaming about your spring garden? Include a plan to welcome birds, butterflies, and other creatures to your yard while enjoying the benefits of color, shade, and sound. Design your space with landscape designer and author Marilyn Wyzga in this two-part workshop.
Environmental Studies Institute: Beyond the Basics of Tracking
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesStretch your tracking skills beyond winter snow with master tracker and educator Scott Semmens.
Bird Banding Demonstration
Dig into the science of songbirds during this bird banding demonstration by ornithologist Dr. Patricia Wohner. You’ll get great glimpses of some of the songbirds that make their home in the Harris Center woods and fields, and hopefully see a few spring migrants as well.
Vernal Pools 101
Dig in to the exquisite, ephemeral world of vernal pool ecology in this afternoon workshop with Brett Amy Thelen. We’ll start indoors with an illustrated lecture, then venture outside for hands-on exploration at a nearby vernal pool.
Landscaping for Wildlife, Part I
Dreaming about your spring garden? Include a plan to welcome birds, butterflies, and other creatures to your yard while enjoying the benefits of color, shade, and sound. Design your space with landscape designer and author Marilyn Wyzga in this two-part workshop.
Environmental Studies Institute: Beyond the Basics of Tracking
Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 Kings Hwy, Hancock, NH, United StatesStretch your tracking skills beyond winter snow with master tracker and educator Scott Semmens.
Beginner Bird Banding Course
This seven-day course for birders and wildlife biologists will provide a hands-on introduction to bird banding, including safe operation of mist nets, bird handling, and data scoring skills.
Shinrin-Yoku: A Forest Bathing Experience
This gentle "forest bathing" session will help you slow down, catch your breath, and find solace in nature.
Spring Cleanup of the Harris Center Grounds
Now that spring has sprung, we're looking for volunteers to help with a morning of spring cleanup on the Harris Center's beautiful grounds!
Easygoing Hike along Old King’s Highway
Join Lee Baker and Rich Taylor for an easygoing, 4-mile hike along the discontinued section of King’s Highway that runs north of Lake Nubanusit.
Salamander Crossing Brigades Workshop in Hancock
Every year, we train citizen scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades throughout the Monadnock Region. To join the ranks – or simply to learn more about the remarkable spring amphibian migration – join us for this fun volunteer training.
