Calendar of Events
Hooting It Up with Owls
Join Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol for a presentation on the lives and loves of New Hampshire's owls. Find out who's hooting in your back woods and what their calls mean.
“Ask a Naturalist” Virtual Happy Hour
Join us for a fun, informal, nature-focused happy hour -- via Zoom! Come prepared with questions about nearby nature, or just sit back and listen to our team of talented Harris Center naturalists as they share their own observations.
Women in Science Speaker Series: My Journey Through Science — From Africa to Gametopia
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! In this talk, innovative STEM educator Chidi Paige will trace her path from student to successful science-themed game designer.
Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop
Every year, we train citizen scientists to serve on Salamander Crossing Brigades at amphibian road crossings throughout the Monadnock Region. To join the ranks – or simply to learn more about the remarkable spring amphibian migration – join us for this online volunteer training.
Women in Science Speaker Series: Corals and Climate Change — Learning from the Past
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! In this third talk of the series, join paleoclimatologist Dr. Logan Brenner for a fascinating delve into the past, and to learn what coral skeletons can tell us about our planet's climate history.
Abbott Thayer’s Monadnock: The Intersection of Natural History, Artistic Research, and World War
This richly illustrated presentation by artist and art historian April Claggett will take a deep dive into the lessons that Abbott Thayer — Dublin resident, natural historian, and a leading American artist in his day — learned from our local landscape.
Women in Science Speaker Series: The Urban Ocean
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! Join marine scientist Kelly Luis for this second talk in the series -- an introduction to the history, culture, and science of Boston Harbor.
Women in Science Speaker Series: Milkweed, Monarchs & More
Celebrate Women's History Month with this series of talks highlighting women scientists in New England and beyond! In the inaugural talk, join undergraduate researcher Katie Galletta to learn about the interactions between monarch butterflies and the larger community of milkweed-eating insects.
4th Annual Norway Pond Symposium
Join us for a morning of short talks highlighting recent research on water quality and the environmental history of Norway Pond in Hancock.
“Ask a Naturalist” Virtual Happy Hour: Valentine’s Day Edition
Join us for a fun, informal, nature-focused happy hour -- via Zoom! Come prepared with questions about nearby nature, or just sit back and listen to our team of talented Harris Center naturalists as they share their own observations.
Woolly Mammoths: Long-Lost Elephants of New England
Discover the long-lost lives of New England’s forgotten elephants with Harris Center naturalist and woolly mammoth lover Susie Spikol.
Environmental Studies Institute: Fungi Diversity in New Hampshire
Zoom , United StatesJoin Harris Center naturalist John Benjamin for this three-part online series exploring the world of fungi found right outside our doors.
From Field to Frame: A Night with Wildlife Artist Matt Patterson
Join award-winning wildlife artist Matt Patterson for an evening of art and tales of his adventures.
Environmental Studies Institute: Mary Oliver and the Poetry of Nature
Zoom , United StatesThe late, great poet Mary Oliver focused above all on the depth and mystery of the natural world. In this three-part seminar, we’ll explore a selection of her nature poems, drawing connections between them and our own experiences of wilderness.
The New England Cottontail: A Rabbit on the Run
New England cottontails were once common throughout the Northeast, but are now endangered in New Hampshire. Join UNH wildlife biologist Dr. Adrienne Kovach to learn about her work on the reintroduction of these rare rabbits.
Weathering Winter: Life at Low Temperatures
Join Harris Center ecologist Karen Seaver for an introduction to the ways in which animals, plants, and microbes have adapted to life in extreme cold. From penguins to polar bears, bobcats to barred owls, learn how life goes on when the mercury drops!
How to Be a Stargazer
Winter is a wonderful time to experience the night sky, as longer nights and cold, dry weather make for fantastic star gazing. Join David McDonald of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center to find out what to look for in the winter night sky, including how to find specific constellations.
“Ask a Naturalist” Virtual Happy Hour
Join us for a fun, informal, nature-focused happy hour -- via Zoom! Come prepared with questions about nearby nature, or just sit back and listen to our team of talented Harris Center naturalists as they share their own observations.
LAB GIRLS Goes Wild: A Monthly Online STEM Club for Girls
Zoom , United StatesCalling all girls from grades 5 through 12! Join us for this fun, monthly, online afterschool club to grow your skills as a wildlife scientist.
Environmental Studies Institute: “What A Wonderful World” Song Club with Jazimina MacNeil
Zoom , United StatesJoin mezzo-soprano Jazimina MacNeil to explore a treasure trove of songs written by great artists who drew inspiration from the natural world -- from Schubert to Amy Beach to Stevie Wonder. Like a book club, but with songs!
Wildfire: What’s Going On?
Join Eric Aldrich and Jeremy Wilson for this online introduction to the ecology of wildfire. Eric will share his personal experiences with controlled burns and fighting wildfires, and Jeremy will introduce some of the complex interactions influencing the intensity and frequency of wildland fires.
Santa’s Magic Mushroom: A Look at the Role of the Fly Agaric Mushroom in the Mythology of Santa
Mythology meets natural history in this holiday-themed Zoom talk! You’ll look at Santa in a whole new light after Harris Center naturalist Susie Spikol reveals the fascinating link between the divine soma mushroom and the origins of Jolly Old Saint Nick.
Environmental Studies Institute: Wild Poems I Have Known
Zoom , United StatesJoin local poet and naturalist Henry Walters to read and discuss poetry that takes its cue from the flora and fauna of New Hampshire and beyond.
Environmental Studies Institute: Carnivore Cousins
Zoom , United StatesJoin wildlife biologist Steve Gehman for this four-part online series on carnivores. Each session will be devoted to one of four mammal families, with discussions on bears, coyotes, wolves, bobcats, mountain lions, wolverines, and more.
Spiders! Do You Dare….?
Don't let Halloween pass by without joining us for this spine-tingling talk with spider expert Karen Cangialosi! Get in touch with your spidey sense and discover the truth about these oft-misunderstood and feared creatures.
Motus: A Revolution in Migration Research
Join us to learn about an amazing new research network that is revolutionizing the study of winged migration by tracking the movements of small birds, bats, and even dragonflies who have been fitted with tiny radio transmitters -- including right here in the Monadnock Region.
Harris Center Annual Meeting: Celebrating 50 Years
Join Harris Center staff, trustees, and friends for the capstone celebration of our 50th Anniversary Year. We'll review highlights from our first half-century, and share some more recent causes for celebration. Bring your own champagne for a toast for our 50th!
Coyotes, Fishers, and Bears, Oh My!
Join naturalist Susie Spikol for an engaging Zoom talk about coexisting with coyotes, fishers, and bears. We'll explore key aspects of each species' behavior and ecology, crack open some myths, and learn how to be good neighbors to these oft-misunderstood mammals.
Veracruz River of Raptors: Monitoring the World’s Largest Concentration of Migrating Raptors
Join us for a special evening with Kashmir Wolf of ProNatura’s Rio de Rapaces ("River of Raptors") Project in Veracruz, Mexico. Find out why raptors concentrate by the millions at Veracruz and how it's connected with other hawkwatching sites, including our very own Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Great Outdoors
Join us for a special evening with Running Grass, who will share his thoughts on what we can do to ensure that trails, conserved lands, and environmental education programs are welcoming spaces for all.
