BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Harris Center - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://harriscenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Harris Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T120000 DTSTAMP:20251208T150208Z CREATED:20251120T035411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T150208Z UID:10003852-1767346200-1767355200@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Hike Into the New Year at Hiroshi DESCRIPTION:Contact Phil by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin Harris Center bird conservation director Phil Brown on a winter wander along the 1.9-mile Hiroshi Loop Trail\, where we’ll search for winter songbirds\, mammal sign\, and the season’s other gifts. After a long holiday season\, welcome the new year outdoors! All ages are welcome. \n9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hiroshi Loop Trail in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Dress for the weather\, and come prepared for winter conditions with spikes or snowshoes (or borrow some from us). \nSpace is limited\, and registration is full. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, or to add your name to the waitlist\, contact Phil. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/hike-into-the-new-year-at-hiroshi LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03135429/happy_hikers_Hiroshi_Jan2020_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000 DTSTAMP:20251120T033424Z CREATED:20250823T232149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T033424Z UID:10003797-1765620000-1765627200@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:LAB GIRLS+ Experiments From the Wild & In the Field: Mammal Evidence DESCRIPTION:If you like having hands-on experiences in nature\, making discoveries\, and studying wild animals\, then this club is for you! From squirrels to slime molds\, come explore the wild side of STEM with Harris Center naturalists Jaime Hutchinson and Susie Spikol. Different women in STEM professions will be highlighted each session\, with special guests including a butterfly biologist and a wildlife artist. All events in this series are free of charge. For middle schoolers and up. \nConnect with wildlife biologists and tracking professionals as we get ready for the winter tracking season! Learn how to interpret wild animal evidence – such as tracks\, scat\, and feeding sign – and discover how different mammals prepare for and survive winter conditions. \n10 p.m. to noon at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. Directions to the exact location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and separate registration is required for each LAB GIRLS+ session. For more information about this particular event\, including questions about accessibility\, or to be notified about future LAB GIRLS+ events\, contact Susie. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/lab-girls-experiments-from-the-wild-in-the-field-mammal-evidence LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Teen Programs,LAB GIRLS+,Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/19223133/bear_tracks_snow_winter_animal_tracks_Carpenters_Marsh_010125_Phil_Brown_Web_Cropped-e1763609653717.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T120000 DTSTAMP:20241218T185505Z CREATED:20241202T153058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T185505Z UID:10003505-1738143000-1738152000@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Hiking the Hiroshi Loop DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin Harris Center ecologists Phil Brown and Brett Amy Thelen to hike the 1.9-mile Hiroshi Loop Trail\, which winds gently through field and forest and along Nubanusit Brook to gorgeous views of Dinsmore Pond. As we go\, we’ll take our time to search for signs of winter wildlife and to explore other facets of this site’s unique natural and human history. Dress for the weather\, and come prepared for winter conditions with spikes or snowshoes (or borrow winter gear from us). \n9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hiroshi Loop Trail in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Space is limited\, and registration is full. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Phil. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/hiking-the-hiroshi-loop LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/03135429/happy_hikers_Hiroshi_Jan2020_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000 DTSTAMP:20240906T152210Z CREATED:20240903T203612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T152210Z UID:10003434-1726153200-1726156800@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club on the Hiroshi Land DESCRIPTION:Join fungi-philes John Benjamin and George Caughey for a fungstatic foray on the Hiroshi Loop Trail in Peterborough. From boletes to amanitas\, explore the fascinating world of fungi. \n3 to 4 p.m. on the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. Directions to the site will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/mushroom-meander-with-the-morel-quandary-club-hiroshi-land LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Mushroom Walks,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/03121524/yellow_spindles_cropped_Roxeanne_Copeland.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T140000 DTSTAMP:20240905T153555Z CREATED:20240719T144245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T153555Z UID:10002942-1725627600-1725631200@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Tagging DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to be added to a notification list in the event that we’re able to reschedule.\n \nEvery fall\, monarch butterflies undertake a spectacular\, 3\,000-mile migration from New England to central Mexico. Contribute to the scientific understanding of this impressive annual migration during an afternoon of butterfly tagging with Harris Center ecologist Brett Amy Thelen and monarch mavens Andy Chapman and Wendy Ward. Together\, we’ll use butterfly nets to catch any monarchs we find\, then affix each one with a tag that displays a unique code before releasing them back to the wild. Afterward\, we’ll submit our data to Monarch Watch\, in the hope that these individual monarchs might be re-sighted on their overwintering grounds in Mexico or elsewhere along their migratory route. You’ll leave with a few tags to use on your own\, and a new appreciation for this most royal of insects \nBring a butterfly net if you have one (or use one of ours)\, and come prepared for sun\, tall grass\, ticks\, and other biting insects. No experience necessary! \n1 to 2 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Space is limited. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular event\, including questions about accessibility\, please contact Brett. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/monarch-butterfly-tagging-2024 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Monarchs,Community Science,Pollinators,Wildlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/03130458/tagged_monarch_ready_for_release_082619_Thelen.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T160000 DTSTAMP:20240502T152851Z CREATED:20240502T152851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T152851Z UID:10002925-1722693600-1722700800@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Hike on the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:Join Hunter Kirschner (he/they)\, Audrey Dunn (she/her)\, and Richard Doherty (he/him) to explore the sights and sounds of summer on an LGBTQ+ community hike along the 1.9-mile Hiroshi Loop Trail. Afterwards\, we’ll have the option to gather at a local ice cream stand or watering hole for continued community. Bring binoculars (or borrow a pair from us)\, and come prepared for biting insects. This hike is specifically for members of the LGBTQ+ community. \n2 to 4 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. Exact meeting location will be provided upon registration. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Audrey. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/lgbtq-community-hike-on-the-hiroshi-loop-trail LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03124508/hiking_boots_on_moss_CanvaCommons.png ORGANIZER;CN="Audrey Dunn":MAILTO:audreylouisedunn@gmail.com GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T113000 DTSTAMP:20240122T203547Z CREATED:20240122T182539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T203547Z UID:10002817-1706954400-1706959800@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Winter Ecology Snowshoe for Veterans DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how animals and plants survive winter’s freezing temperatures and snowy conditions? Come join Harris Center naturalists Susie Spikol and Nikko Gagnon for a morning exploration of the Hiroshi Property in Peterborough\, New Hampshire. We’ll hike or snowshoe along the trails of this spectacular property\, exploring the survival techniques of winter active animals like beavers\, otters\, and owls. The Center has snowshoes and poles to loan. \n10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. To register\, contact Jen Whitney or call the Keene Vet Center at (603) 358-4950. For more information\, contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by The Keene Vet Center and the Harris Center for Conservation Education. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/winter-ecology-snowshoe-for-veterans LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/03141330/follow_the_leader_sunshine_LeeBaker_Hiroshi_030119_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T120000 DTSTAMP:20240118T213246Z CREATED:20231117T214628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T213246Z UID:10002419-1705658400-1705665600@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center teacher-naturalists Nikko Gagnon and Kara Reynolds to hike the 1.9-mile Hiroshi Loop Trail\, which winds gently through field and forest and along Nubanusit Brook to gorgeous views of Dinsmore Pond. As we go\, we’ll learn about the land’s recent human history and search for signs of winter wildlife. Dress for the weather\, and come prepared for winter conditions with spikes or snowshoes. \n10 a.m. to noon at the Hiroshi Loop Trail in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Space is limited\, and registration is full. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, or to borrow snowshoes or spikes\, contact Nikko. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/exploring-the-hiroshi-loop-trail LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/03122548/pausing_snowy_woods_Hiroshi_030119_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T180000 DTSTAMP:20230913T174235Z CREATED:20230815T172032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T174235Z UID:10002260-1695744000-1695751200@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fall Tree Identification DESCRIPTION:Contact Audrey at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin Mike Gagnon and Matt Tarr of UNH Extension for a relaxed ramble focused on fall tree identification. Together\, we’ll examine branching patterns\, leaf shape and structure\, foliage\, fruit\, and how each species functions as habitat for wildlife. Come prepared for ticks\, and for some walking on uneven ground. \n4 to 6 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Space is limited\, and registration is full. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Brett Amy Thelen. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and UNH Cooperative Extension. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/fall-tree-identification-2023 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/03125308/autumn_leaves_Leonard-J-Matthews-Flickr-CC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T160000 DTSTAMP:20230316T132440Z CREATED:20221206T135134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T132440Z UID:10001757-1679061600-1679068800@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Gagnon and Matt Tarr of UNH Cooperative Extension for a relaxed winter tree ID walk. We’ll focus on branching\, buds\, and bark while the leaves are off the trees\, and discuss how each species functions as habitat for wildlife. Dress for the weather\, and come prepared with snowshoes or ice traction. \n2 to 4 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. To borrow snowshoes or spikes\, contact Miles Stahmann by March 15. For other information about this outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Mike. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the UNH Cooperative Extension. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/winter-tree-identification-walk-2023 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/03125232/hemlock_cones_cropped_ScottHecker_FlickrCC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T110000 DTSTAMP:20220812T135759Z CREATED:20220809T171316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T135759Z UID:10002129-1666087200-1666090800@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow at the Hiroshi Land DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol and parent educators from The River Center for a wild ramble in search of signs of fall. From acorns and mushrooms to chipmunks and chickadees\, come spend time with other families interested in being outside and exploring the magical world we live in. A perfect hike for little legs – and a great chance to chat about parenting questions as we walk! \n10 to 11 a.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, including questions about accessibility\, see our Outings Information page. For more information on this particular outing\, please contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and with parent support from The River Center. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-and-toddlers-in-tow-hiroshi-land-oct-2022 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Outings,Youth & Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/03125254/Babies_in_Backpacks_Susie_toddler_goldenrod_Sept2019_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T140000 DTSTAMP:20220823T193601Z CREATED:20220810T183111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T193601Z UID:10002135-1665921600-1665928800@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Hike-a-thon: Leaf Peeping Along the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center ecologist Karen Seaver and several returning undergraduate interns for a foliage-focused\, 1.9-mile hike along the relatively flat terrain of the Hiroshi Loop Trail. We’ll travel at an easy pace so that we can observe natural curiosities along the way\, especially the colorful shifts in forest canopy and understory that take place this time of year. Please dress in layers\, bring water\, and be prepared for ticks. \nMeet at noon at the Hiroshi Loop Trail parking area in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Back by 2 p.m. Space is limited\, and registration is required.  \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, including questions about accessibility\, see our Outings Information page. For more information on this particular outing\, please contact Karen. \nAbout the Hike-a-Thon: From October 7 to 21\, we invite you to enjoy the Harris Center’s beautiful trails while helping raise money for trailside benches during our first-ever Hike-a-Thon! The benches will be great places to rest and take in the scenery\, and are essential for helping people of all ages and abilities enjoy the great outdoors. Become an official part of the Hike-a-thon by signing up here (in addition to registering for this particular Harris Center-led hike). URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/hike-a-thon-leaf-peeping-along-the-hiroshi-loop-trail LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hike-a-thon,Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/03132535/DinsmorePond_HiroshiLoopTrail_100520_TomMomeyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Seaver":MAILTO:seaver@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000 DTSTAMP:20220812T143407Z CREATED:20220802T195748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T143407Z UID:10002121-1663408800-1663416000@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Tagging DESCRIPTION:Every fall\, monarch butterflies undertake a spectacular\, 3\,000-mile migration from New England to central Mexico. Here’s your chance to marvel at this far-ranging species up close and contribute to an understanding of their impressive annual migration! \nDuring this morning of butterfly tagging with Harris Center ecologists Karen Seaver and Brett Amy Thelen\, we’ll use butterfly nets to catch any monarchs we find\, then affix each one with a tag that displays a unique code. Data on the butterflies that we tag (sex\, location\, tag number) will be submitted to the Monarch Watch community science project\, in the hope that these individual monarchs might be re-identified on their overwintering grounds in Mexico or elsewhere along their migratory route. Bring a butterfly net if you have one (or use one of ours)\, and come prepared for sun\, tall grass\, ticks\, and other biting insects. No experience necessary. \n10 a.m. to noon at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Rain date: Sept 18. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, including questions about accessibility\, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular event\, please contact Karen. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/monarch-butterfly-tagging LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Science,Pollinators,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/03130458/tagged_monarch_ready_for_release_082619_Thelen.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Seaver":MAILTO:seaver@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T150000 DTSTAMP:20220323T125059Z CREATED:20220302T165130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125059Z UID:10001664-1655211600-1655218800@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:iNaturalist Field Training & Mini BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:Join ecologist Steven Lamonde for a hands-on introduction to iNaturalist\, an online community science platform for documenting biodiversity. We’ll start with group instruction on how to collect and submit natural history observations via the iNaturalist app\, then venture out to document as many species as possible in the field\, forest\, and wetland edges along the Hiroshi Loop Trail. Bring a smartphone or tablet with the iNaturalist app already installed\, and come prepared for sun and biting insects. \n1 to 3 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips\, including questions about accessibility\, see our Outings Information page. For questions about this particular outing\, please contact Steven or Brett Amy Thelen. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Peterborough Conservation Commission. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/inaturalist-field-training-mini-bioblitz LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Science,Workshops,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/03130358/photographing_Amanita_mushrooms_with_cell_phones_NicoBaum_unsplash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Lamonde":MAILTO:slamonde@antioch.edu GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T110000 DTSTAMP:20210806T125916Z CREATED:20210806T125916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T125916Z UID:10002014-1636880400-1636887600@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike Along the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:Join Miki Clements-Collier for a moderately easy 2-mile hike along the Hiroshi Loop Trail\, with great views over Dinsmore Pond to Skatutakee and Thumb Mountains. We’ll be hiking on trail (no bushwhacking)\, with minimal elevation gain. Bring a snack\, and meet at 9 a.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Back by 11 a.m. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. To register\, please fill out this online form. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-along-the-hiroshi-loop-trail LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/03132535/DinsmorePond_HiroshiLoopTrail_100520_TomMomeyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miki Clements":MAILTO:mikiclements@gmail.com GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T110000 DTSTAMP:20210806T133235Z CREATED:20210806T133235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T133235Z UID:10002018-1636452000-1636455600@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow in Peterborough DESCRIPTION:Calling all families with young children! Join Harris Center naturalist and animal lover Susie Spikol on the second Tuesday of each month to wander trails and meadows in search of adventure and wild finds. This is a great opportunity to discover nearby nature\, and to connect with other families who like to spend time outside. \n10 to 11 a.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. The trailhead is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. Space is limited\, and registration is required. To register\, please fill out this online form. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-and-toddlers-in-tow-in-peterborough-nov-2021 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Outings,Youth & Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/03131110/toddlers_Susie_parents_Babies_in_Backpacks_Sept2019_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T180000 DTSTAMP:20210805T205642Z CREATED:20210805T155217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T205642Z UID:10002006-1635440400-1635444000@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club DESCRIPTION:Join avid mushroomer and naturalist John Benjamin and his trusty sidekick Susie Spikol for a late-day mushroom walk. We’ll look for polypores\, russulas\, amanitas\, and other fabulous fungi while learning the key points to identification. Come find out about mushroom folklore and mythology\, and explore the essential role this unique kingdom plays in our world! \n 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough\, which is located on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of its junction with Route 101. This will be a slow walk\, but on uneven ground. Space is limited\, and registration is required. To register\, please fill out this online form. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/mushroom-meander-with-the-morel-quandary-club-2 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Mushroom Walks,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/03133119/mushroom_Spoonwood_072717_JillGriffiths.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210627 DTSTAMP:20210625T115027Z CREATED:20210607T210947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T115027Z UID:10001564-1624665600-1624751999@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:In Fine Feather: A Musical Walk on the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:Birds have long been symbols of hope and renewal\, harbingers of warmth and abundance\, and a physical manifestation of spiritual freedom\, inspiring artists of all stripes. \nFollowing the success of The Singing Stream\, Electric Earth Concerts and the Harris Center are continuing their collaboration with a new musical hiking experience\, In Fine Feather. \nParticipants will download this digital “mix tape” of music and poetry inspired by birdsong\, interspersed with the sounds of birds singing. (If you are using the Google Drive app to download that file\, there is a dropdown menu in the upper right corner with the option to make the file “available offline.” We recommend that you select this option to ensure you don’t have any connectivity issues while on the trail\, and also that you pack a portable speaker so the sounds of the forest can mingle with the music and poetry as you walk.) \nA map — available at the trailhead — will guide your hike\, offering visuals of the birds and tidbits about the poets and composers you’ll hear as you walk along the Harris Center’s Hiroshi Loop Trail. \nOn June 25 and 26\, musician Jazimina MacNeil and poet and naturalist Henry Walters will offer a series of half-hour introductory talks that dig into the stories behind the music and poems\, the biology of birdsong\, and the ways in which humans and birds listen to and inspire each other. \nThese talks will be offered at six different times: Friday\, June 25 at 6:30 p.m.\, 7 p.m.\, and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday\, June 26 at 4 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m.\, and 5 p.m. Following the talks\, In Fine Feather will remain a part of the Hiroshi Loop Trail in perpetuity. \nSpace in each session is limited\, and registration is required. To register\, please fill out this online form. \nTo kick-off In Fine Feather\, Electric Earth will also present an in-person concert on June 21 in Jaffrey\, featuring Conference of the Birds — a work for string quartet and reader by composer Chris Theofanidis and poet Melissa Studdard. Conference of the Birds\, inspired by the 12th-century Persian allegorical poem of the same name\, chronicles the collective journey of all the world’s birds to find a new leader\, culminating in the realization that through their journey they themselves have become the leader they seek. For tickets or more information\, visit Conference of the Birds on the Electric Earth website. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Electric Earth Concerts. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/in-fine-feather-a-musical-walk-at-hiroshi/2021-06-26 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Music,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/03132053/EasternMeadowlark_singing_OHFalcon72_FlickrCC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210626 DTSTAMP:20210625T115027Z CREATED:20210607T210947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T115027Z UID:10001563-1624579200-1624665599@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:In Fine Feather: A Musical Walk on the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:Birds have long been symbols of hope and renewal\, harbingers of warmth and abundance\, and a physical manifestation of spiritual freedom\, inspiring artists of all stripes. \nFollowing the success of The Singing Stream\, Electric Earth Concerts and the Harris Center are continuing their collaboration with a new musical hiking experience\, In Fine Feather. \nParticipants will download this digital “mix tape” of music and poetry inspired by birdsong\, interspersed with the sounds of birds singing. (If you are using the Google Drive app to download that file\, there is a dropdown menu in the upper right corner with the option to make the file “available offline.” We recommend that you select this option to ensure you don’t have any connectivity issues while on the trail\, and also that you pack a portable speaker so the sounds of the forest can mingle with the music and poetry as you walk.) \nA map — available at the trailhead — will guide your hike\, offering visuals of the birds and tidbits about the poets and composers you’ll hear as you walk along the Harris Center’s Hiroshi Loop Trail. \nOn June 25 and 26\, musician Jazimina MacNeil and poet and naturalist Henry Walters will offer a series of half-hour introductory talks that dig into the stories behind the music and poems\, the biology of birdsong\, and the ways in which humans and birds listen to and inspire each other. \nThese talks will be offered at six different times: Friday\, June 25 at 6:30 p.m.\, 7 p.m.\, and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday\, June 26 at 4 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m.\, and 5 p.m. Following the talks\, In Fine Feather will remain a part of the Hiroshi Loop Trail in perpetuity. \nSpace in each session is limited\, and registration is required. To register\, please fill out this online form. \nTo kick-off In Fine Feather\, Electric Earth will also present an in-person concert on June 21 in Jaffrey\, featuring Conference of the Birds — a work for string quartet and reader by composer Chris Theofanidis and poet Melissa Studdard. Conference of the Birds\, inspired by the 12th-century Persian allegorical poem of the same name\, chronicles the collective journey of all the world’s birds to find a new leader\, culminating in the realization that through their journey they themselves have become the leader they seek. For tickets or more information\, visit Conference of the Birds on the Electric Earth website. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Electric Earth Concerts. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/in-fine-feather-a-musical-walk-at-hiroshi/2021-06-25 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Music,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/03132053/EasternMeadowlark_singing_OHFalcon72_FlickrCC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T180000 DTSTAMP:20210524T140118Z CREATED:20210517T155712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T140118Z UID:10001976-1622134800-1622138400@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Fungi Foray with the Morel Quandary Club DESCRIPTION:Join the Morel Quandary Club’s fungi fans John Benjamin and Susie Spikol for a spring ramble about the Hiroshi Land\, where we’ll search for mushrooms\, slime molds\, and other fascinating fungal finds. COVID precautions will apply\, including small group size and COVID-safe distancing.\n \n5 to 6 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. To register\, please fill out this online form. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/fungi-foray-with-the-morel-quandary-club LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Mushroom Walks,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/03133119/mushroom_Spoonwood_072717_JillGriffiths.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201012 DTSTAMP:20200930T144149Z CREATED:20200922T191001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T144149Z UID:10001917-1602374400-1602460799@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:The Singing Stream: A Musical Hike on the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to The Singing Stream\, a musical and poetic journey through the Hiroshi Loop Trail in Peterborough. With Franz Schubert’s tender song cycle Die Schöne Müllerin (“The Lovely Maid of the Mill”) as your guide\, we invite you to heighten your senses\, open your heart\, and walk in the woods in a new way. \nOn October 9\, 10\, and 11\, mezzo-soprano Jazimina MacNeil and violinist Marji Gere will give short talks exploring the ways Schubert and Wilhelm Müller weave the natural world into their music and poetry. Then\, you’ll head out on your own for a 1.8-mile walk through the woods\, with Schubert’s music — downloaded to your phone or tablet in advance — as your guide. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Music download directions and exact location information will be provided upon registration. Please read our COVID-19 outing guidelines before registering to be sure this is the right program for you. \nRegister online here. This event is being offered six times from October 9 through 11 (at both noon and 3 p.m. each day)\, so if registration for a particular time slot is full\, please see our Events page for other dates and times. \nThe Singing Stream will remain a part of the Hiroshi Trail in perpetuity\, so if you are unable to come to the opening weekend\, don’t worry! Instructions for the walk will be made available on our Trails page after October 12. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Electric Earth Concerts. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-singing-stream-a-musical-hike-on-the-hiroshi-loop-trail-3 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Music,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/03132939/Hiroshi-Meadow_100614_MC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jazimina MacNeil":MAILTO:jazimina@gmail.com GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201011 DTSTAMP:20200930T144238Z CREATED:20200922T191001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T144238Z UID:10001916-1602288000-1602374399@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:The Singing Stream: A Musical Hike on the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to The Singing Stream\, a musical and poetic journey through the Hiroshi Loop Trail in Peterborough. With Franz Schubert’s tender song cycle Die Schöne Müllerin (“The Lovely Maid of the Mill”) as your guide\, we invite you to heighten your senses\, open your heart\, and walk in the woods in a new way. \nOn October 9\, 10\, and 11\, mezzo-soprano Jazimina MacNeil and violinist Marji Gere will give short talks exploring the ways Schubert and Wilhelm Müller weave the natural world into their music and poetry. Then\, you’ll head out on your own for a 1.8-mile walk through the woods\, with Schubert’s music — downloaded to your phone or tablet in advance — as your guide. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Music download directions and exact location information will be provided upon registration. Please read our COVID-19 outing guidelines before registering to be sure this is the right program for you. \nRegister online here. This event is being offered six times from October 9 through 11 (at both noon and 3 p.m. each day)\, so if registration for a particular time slot is full\, please see our Events page for other dates and times. \nThe Singing Stream will remain a part of the Hiroshi Trail in perpetuity\, so if you are unable to come to the opening weekend\, don’t worry! Instructions for the walk will be made available on our Trails page after October 12. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Electric Earth Concerts. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-singing-stream-a-musical-hike-on-the-hiroshi-loop-trail-2 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Music,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/03132939/Hiroshi-Meadow_100614_MC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jazimina MacNeil":MAILTO:jazimina@gmail.com GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201010 DTSTAMP:20200930T144314Z CREATED:20200922T191001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T144314Z UID:10001915-1602201600-1602287999@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:The Singing Stream: A Musical Hike on the Hiroshi Loop Trail DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to The Singing Stream\, a musical and poetic journey through the Hiroshi Loop Trail in Peterborough. With Franz Schubert’s tender song cycle Die Schöne Müllerin (“The Lovely Maid of the Mill”) as your guide\, we invite you to heighten your senses\, open your heart\, and walk in the woods in a new way. \nOn October 9\, 10\, and 11\, mezzo-soprano Jazimina MacNeil and violinist Marji Gere will give short talks exploring the ways Schubert and Wilhelm Müller weave the natural world into their music and poetry. Then\, you’ll head out on your own for a 1.8-mile walk through the woods\, with Schubert’s music — downloaded to your phone or tablet in advance — as your guide. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. Music download directions and exact location information will be provided upon registration. Please read our COVID-19 outing guidelines before registering to be sure this is the right program for you. \nRegister online here. This event is being offered six times from October 9 through 11 (at both noon and 3 p.m. each day)\, so if registration for a particular time slot is full\, please see our Events page for other dates and times. \nThe Singing Stream will remain a part of the Hiroshi Trail in perpetuity\, so if you are unable to come to the opening weekend\, don’t worry! Instructions for the walk will be made available on our Trails page after October 12. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Electric Earth Concerts. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-singing-stream-a-musical-hike-on-the-hiroshi-loop-trail LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Music,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/03132939/Hiroshi-Meadow_100614_MC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jazimina MacNeil":MAILTO:jazimina@gmail.com GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T153000 DTSTAMP:20191205T210415Z CREATED:20191205T210359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T210415Z UID:10001701-1579183200-1579188600@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Trees and Tracks DESCRIPTION:Join forest ecologist Jeremy Wilson and naturalist Susie Spikol for an afternoon of looking at winter trees and the animal tracks found around them. Learn to tell the trees from the forest and read the stories told by tracks. Bring snowshoes and dress for winter weather. 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land. Meet at the Hiroshi trailhead on Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of the gas station at the intersection of Routes 101 and 137 in Dublin. For more information or to reserve a pair of snowshoes\, please contact Susie at (603) 525-3394 or by email. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/trees-and-tracks LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Tracking,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/03135720/Welch_Farm_121617_RussCobb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T110000 DTSTAMP:20190819T162507Z CREATED:20190819T162239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T162507Z UID:10001583-1571997600-1572001200@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow DESCRIPTION:Being active outside with your children is a great way to spend the morning\, and to awaken your children’s senses. On these walks\, which are specially geared towards babies\, toddlers\, and their caregivers\, we’ll meander and look for what treasures the natural world has to offer. Come meet other families who like to be outside and discover some beautiful\, family-friendly trails to visit again and again! \n10 to 11 a.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. Meet at the trailhead in the Hiroshi field on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of the intersection of Routes 101 and 137 in Dublin and just south of the Harrisville town line. For more information\, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-and-toddlers-in-tow-4-2 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Outings,Youth & Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/03141748/Susie_young_kids__frog_friend_June2018_BenConant_440x350_acf_cropped.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T110000 DTSTAMP:20190620T121254Z CREATED:20190312T163242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T121254Z UID:10001509-1561284000-1561287600@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow DESCRIPTION:Come out\, come out\, babes in arms\, into the fair spring air! Join us for this gentle morning ramble\, specially designed for babies\, toddlers\, and their caregivers. Babies in frontpacks\, backpacks\, wraps\, and slings – help us search for birds that sing. Toddlers and tots – help seek out butterflies\, frogs\, and salamanders under rocks. \nRE-SCHEDULED from June 15. 10  to 11 a.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. Meet at the trailhead in the Hiroshi field on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of the intersection of Routes 101 and 137 in Dublin and just south of the Harrisville town line. For more information\, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-and-toddlers-in-tow-3-2-2-2-2-2 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Outings,Youth & Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/03142045/Susie_young_kids__frog_friend_June2018_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T110000 DTSTAMP:20190312T212904Z CREATED:20190312T163242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T212904Z UID:10001508-1560592800-1560596400@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow DESCRIPTION:Come out\, come out\, babes in arms\, into the fair spring air! Join us for this gentle morning ramble\, specially designed for babies\, toddlers\, and their caregivers. Babies in frontpacks\, backpacks\, wraps\, and slings – help us search for birds that sing. Toddlers and tots – help seek out butterflies\, frogs\, and salamanders under rocks. \n10  to 11 a.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. Meet at the trailhead in the Hiroshi field on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of the intersection of Routes 101 and 137 in Dublin and just south of the Harrisville town line. For more information\, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-and-toddlers-in-tow-3-2-2-2-2 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Outings,Youth & Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/03142045/Susie_young_kids__frog_friend_June2018_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T123000 DTSTAMP:20190612T121136Z CREATED:20190228T000036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T121136Z UID:10001281-1560423600-1560429000@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Shinrin-Yoku: A Forest Bathing Experience DESCRIPTION:Shinrin-Yoku\, also known as Forest Bathing\, is gaining popularity in the U.S. after being practiced in Japan for decades. Through yoga poses\, deep breathing\, and quiet sensory observations\, our revitalizing Shinrin-Yoku sessions will help you catch your breath\, slow down\, and find solace in nature. These gentle rambles will wake up your senses and give you a chance to reconnect to the natural world and to yourself. \n11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterbrough. Meet at the trailhead in the Hiroshi field on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of the intersection of Routes 101 and 137 in Dublin and just south of the Harrisville town line. \nNote: This program has been CANCELED due to the very rainy forecast. For more information on future forest bathing opportunities\, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/shinrin-yoku-a-forest-bathing-experience-2-2 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/03141520/deep_breath_ForestBathing_Sept2018_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T110000 DTSTAMP:20190312T184956Z CREATED:20190312T163242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T184956Z UID:10001506-1559815200-1559818800@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow DESCRIPTION:Come out\, come out\, babes in arms\, into the fair spring air! Join us for this gentle morning ramble\, specially designed for babies\, toddlers\, and their caregivers. Babies in frontpacks\, backpacks\, wraps\, and slings – help us search for birds that sing. Toddlers and tots – help seek out butterflies\, frogs\, and salamanders under rocks. \n10  to 11 a.m. at the Hiroshi Land in Peterborough. Meet at the trailhead in the Hiroshi field on the east side of Route 137\, 2.1 miles north of the intersection of Routes 101 and 137 in Dublin and just south of the Harrisville town line. For more information\, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-and-toddlers-in-tow-3-2-2-2 LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Outings,Youth & Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/03141356/baby_in_HC_field_June2018_BenConant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T143000 DTSTAMP:20181211T153104Z CREATED:20181210T155105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T153104Z UID:10001253-1551434400-1551450600@harriscenter.org SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike through the Hiroshi Land DESCRIPTION:Join Lee Baker and Rich Taylor for a moderately strenuous\, 2-mile roundtrip hike (or snowshoe\, depending on conditions) through the Hiroshi Land\, following Nubanusit Brook to Dinsmore Pond. \nBring lunch (and snowshoes\, if necessary)\, and meet at 10 a.m. at the gas station at the intersection of Routes 101 and 137 in Dublin. Back by 2:30 p.m. For more information\, please contact Rich or Lee. URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-through-the-hiroshi-land LOCATION:Hiroshi Land\, Route 137\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States CATEGORIES:Hikes,Snowshoe Hikes,Outings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/03141557/walking_to_NubiBrook_LaurelSwopeBrush.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Baker":MAILTO:snowman3137@gmail.com GEO:42.9186022156;-72.0008692301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hiroshi Land Route 137 Peterborough NH 03458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Route 137:geo:-72.0008692301,42.9186022156 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR