Calendar of Events
Willard Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Events at this location
Wild Paddlers at Willard Pond
Join Harris Center and Peterborough Recreation staff for a morning paddle on the quiet waters of Willard Pond, a secluded pond surrounded by conservation land. As we go, we’ll search for birds, turtles, loons, and signs of other wildlife.
Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at Willard Pond
Join the fung-tastic duo of John Benjamin and George Caughey for an early spring meander in search for polypores, slime molds, morels, and fungi long gone by.
Easygoing Hike to Pine Point at Willard Pond
Join Susie Spikol and Trish Harper on an out-and-back adventure along NH Audubon’s Tudor Trail, which follows the western shoreline of pristine Willard Pond. Along the way, we’ll search for signs of spring and take in the beautiful view from sandy Pine Point.
Following in the Footsteps of John Kulish: Bald Mountain & Willard Pond
Join avid hikers Stan Smith and Vic Starzynski for a moderately strenuous, 4-mile trek to Bald Mountain and its southern summit. This hike includes an elevation gain of 900 feet and traverses land loved by John Kulish during his search for bobcats decades ago.
Paddling for Loons at Willard Pond
Have you ever wondered what loons are saying with those eerie calls in the night, or why loon chicks ride on their parents’ backs? Join Melanie Carolan of the Loon Preservation Committee and Harris Center ecologist Brett Amy Thelen to learn the answers to these questions and more!
Wetland Shrub Identification Walk
Join Mike Gagnon and Matt Tarr of UNH Extension for a relaxed ramble focused on wetland shrub identification. We'll examine branching patterns, leaf shape and structure, and more.
Wetland Shrub Identification Walk
Join Mike Gagnon and Matt Tarr of UNH Extension for a relaxed ramble focused on wetland shrub identification. We'll examine branching patterns, leaf shape and structure, flowers, fruits, and more.
Kids Count for Wildlife: NH Bat Counts
Calling all kids ages 9 through 18 who care about wildlife! Try your hand at field research by joining the Harris Center for an evening of bat counting. You’ll need sharp eyes, fast reflexes, and a healthy sense of nighttime adventure.
Fungi Foray with the Morel Quandary Club
Join the Morel Quandary Club to search local fields and forests for all types of fungus. Our adventures will be no ordinary field trips!
Get Fit Hike Up Bald Mountain
In celebration of National Trails Day, join local health coach Sonya LeClair for a 2.5-mile roundtrip, fitness-paced hike up Bald Mountain at the dePierrefeu-Willard Pond Sanctuary in Antrim. Plan for a fun cardiovascular challenge with periods of rest and fabulous views of Willard Pond.
