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SUMMARY:Using Small Worlds to Enhance Learning: A Workshop for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Join teacher-naturalists Susie Spikol\, Jaime Hutchinson\, and Jenna Spear and learn how to create your own small beings in their own unique mini-worlds\, along with a story cloth that will prepare your students for focused outdoor learning. Leave with materials you can use right away to help your students explore nearby nature\, expand vocabulary\, and bring fresh-air joy to Morning Meeting! This professional development workshop is for Pre-K through second-grade teachers. \n9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. Cost: $120. Space is limited to 20 participants\, and registration is required by March 27. For questions about the event\, including accessibility\, please contact Jenna Spear. You can learn more about our professional development program for educators on our website.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/using-small-worlds-to-enhance-learning-a-workshop-for-teachers
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Wild at Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling all animal allies\, nature noticers\, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol as we search for signs of spring. From birds and blooms to bugs and buds\, find out what you can discover through hands-on experiences in the natural world. You’ll also have a chance to be part of the Harris Center’s Wild at Home podcast crew! \nThis homeschool program is for children ages 6 through 12. The group meets Tuesdays\, March 31 and April 7\, 14 & 21\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-4/2026-04-14
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
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SUMMARY:Easygoing Hike on the Jonathan Daniels Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Nikko Gagnon and woodland wanderer Mary Verrilli for a leisurely meander through Ashuelot River Park on the Jonathan Daniels Trail\, where we’ll watch for spring birds\, look for animal tracks and signs\, and explore the river’s edge. This is a 2-mile roundtrip hike with little to no elevation gain. While there are a few roots and small bridges\, the trail is generally very accessible. Bring binoculars (or borrow a pair from us)\, and dress for the weather. \n10 a.m. to noon at Ashuelot River Park in Keene. Meet at the parking lot for Jenna’s Market at 255 West Street in Keene. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. 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 Nikko.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/easygoing-hike-on-the-jonathan-daniels-trail
LOCATION:Ashuelot River Park\, West Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
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SUMMARY:ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Based on Phil and Ignacio’s new book\, MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, each exploration will feature a unique conservation property and focus on a natural history theme shaped by the conditions that present themselves that day. \nWhether listening to birdsong\, enjoying the sights and scents of spring wildflowers\, or simply admiring the beauty of spring’s emergence\, you’ll be guided through natural and cultural history while learning practices to help you more deeply connect with the natural world. Through MicroExploring — the practice of focusing attention and intention on a smaller geographic area — and with the help of delicious Costa Rican coffee\, you’ll gain a heightened awareness of nature right in front of you. You’ll come away with renewed appreciation for the land and learn how to take MicroExploring with you wherever you go. \nThis group meets from 9 a.m. to noon every other Friday on April 3 & 17 and May 1 & 15. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Outings will take place at local field sites throughout the SuperSanctuary. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Cost for the Entire Series: $100 for Harris Center supporters (who have donated $50 or more in the past year) / $120 for all others. \nNote: This ESI course will initially be open to those who wish to register for the entire series. Opportunities to register for single sessions will be posted here if available. Drop-in registration will be $25 for Harris Center supporters and $30 for all others. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility and drop-in sessions\, contact Phil. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Troubardour Coffee. \n\n \n\nAbout Phil & Ignacio\nPhil Brown (left) is the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director and co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary. In addition to connecting people to the natural world\, Phil’s other interests include managing conservation projects related to American Kestrel\, Broad-winged Hawk\, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory\, and implementing sound stewardship across the region. He lives in Hancock with his family. \nIgnacio Oreamuno (right) is an adventure travel guide who has been taking people on journeys in Costa Rica for many years. He loves to share his passion for life and nature on his trips. He is also a Hancock resident\, a mixologist\, co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, and CEO of The Dreamcatchers and Troubardour Coffee\, a bird-friendly Costa Rican coffee company.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/microexploring-the-supersanctuary-mindful-meanders-nature-based-practices/2026-04-17
LOCATION:local field sites
CATEGORIES:Microexploring,Birds & Birding,Hikes,Birding,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
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SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow in Harrisville
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center naturalists Susie Spikol and Nikko Gagnon to explore\, wander\, and discover the magic of nearby nature. This spring\, come listen to the birds\, jump in puddles\, sniff spring flowers\, seek out chipmunks\, and more! These pint-sized adventures are perfect for little legs and for babies in front packs\, backpacks\, slings\, or wraps — and a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside. \n10 to 11 a.m. at a Rail Trail in Harrisville. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. \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.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-toddlers-in-tow-in-harrisville-spring
LOCATION:Harrisville\, Harrisville\, NH\, 03450
CATEGORIES:Programs for Babies & Toddlers,Family Programs,Outings,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000
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SUMMARY:The Kestrels Young Birders Club: Harris Center Big Day
DESCRIPTION:Are you a tween or a teen with an interest in birds and birding? Join a growing movement of young adults who are learning to recognize birds and their calls while building community with other young birders as part of The Kestrels Young Birders Club! \nThis spring\, the Kestrels will scan the skies\, forests\, and woodlands at the Harris Center for birds during migration season\, and visit the marshes and dunes at Plum Island in search of Snowy Owls. Outings will be led by Harris Center bird conservation director Phil Brown\, naturalist Susie Spikol\, and ecologist Nate Marchessault\, and by Mass Audubon’s education coordinator\, Kim Snyder. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills and connect with other wildlife fans.For students in grades 5 through 12. \n8 to 10 a.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. \nFor general information about Harris Center programs\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-kestrels-young-birders-club-harris-center-big-day
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Teen Programs,Birding,Community Science,Kestrels Young Birders Club,Outings,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Wild at Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling all animal allies\, nature noticers\, and outdoor explorers! Join Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent and Susie Spikol as we search for signs of spring. From birds and blooms to bugs and buds\, find out what you can discover through hands-on experiences in the natural world. You’ll also have a chance to be part of the Harris Center’s Wild at Home podcast crew! \nThis homeschool program is for children ages 6 through 12. The group meets Tuesdays\, March 31 and April 7\, 14 & 21\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Center and local field sites. \nCost: $120 per child for Harris Center supporters / $140 per child for all others \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/homeschool-program-wild-at-home-4/2026-04-21
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Hike at the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, small depressions in the forest floor come alive\, filling with rain\, snowmelt\, and\, eventually\, amphibian eggs. By summer’s end\, many of these vernal pools will dry up\, leaving little trace of the life they contained in April. Take advantage of peak vernal pool season by joining Harris Center ecologists Brett Amy Thelen and Nate Marchessault on this visit to a hilltop vernal pool\, where we’ll search for salamander eggs and other treasures. Come prepared for a moderately strenuous\, 1.2-mile roundtrip hike\, including a slow\, but steady climb to the top of West Hill. \n1 to 3 p.m. at the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. \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 Brett. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve. \nThe vernal pool at the top of West Hill awaits your exploration! (photo © Russ Cobb)
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/vernal-pool-hike-at-the-horatio-colony-nature-preserve-2026
LOCATION:Horatio Colony Nature Preserve\, Daniels Hill Road\, Keene\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Amphibians,Hikes,Outings,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T163000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Hike for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join Hooper Institute and Harris Center naturalists for a fun and informative Earth Day hike. The earth will be waking from the long winter\, and we’ll see what flowers\, plants\, bugs\, reptiles\, birds\, and more are waking to join us! All ages are welcome to participate in this community walk in the Fanny Mason Forest. \n3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Fanny Mason Trail in Walpole. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. \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 Greta Drager or Nikko Gagnon. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Hooper Institute.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/earth-day-hike-for-families
LOCATION:Fanny Mason Forest\, 3H24+C2\, Fanny Mason Forest\, NH-12\, Walpole\, NH 03608\, Walpole\, NH\, 03608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Hikes,Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T103000
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SUMMARY:ESI Course: Intro to Spring Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:As spring unfolds\, join wildflower enthusiast and natural resource conservation specialist Wendy Ward for an in-depth introduction to the basics of spring ephemeral wildflowers. We’ll start with two lecture-style classes on the science and techniques for identification\, then venture out on two field trips to local wildflower hotspots. If you’re new to plant identification and looking to build your skills and experience the joy of botanizing\, this course is for you! \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays\, April 23 & 30 and from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 7 & 14 at the Harris Center and local field sites.  \nCost: $70 for Harris Center supporters / $90 for all others. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \n \n\nWendy Ward (photo © Cheshire Conservation District) \nAbout Wendy Ward\nWendy Ward has spent her life immersed in the natural world\, both as a self-taught naturalist and as a conservation planner with USDA-NRCS for 30 years in Cheshire and Sullivan counties. A lifelong resident of Cheshire County with a BS in Natural Resources Management\, she loves exploring the natural world with her two daughters and two grandchildren.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/esi-course-intro-to-spring-wildflowers/2026-04-23
LOCATION:Harris Center & local field sites\, 83 King's Highway\, Hancock\, 03449
CATEGORIES:Botanizing,Wildflowers,Lectures,Workshops,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
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SUMMARY:Cousins in Conversation about Conservation and Place
DESCRIPTION:Cousins Susie Spikol and Deborah Lee Luskin were both born in New York\, both grew up on pavement\, and both have been living in northern New England for decades — Susie in New Hampshire and Deborah in Vermont. Susie is an educator\, naturalist\, and author of three books: The Animal Adventurers Guide\, Forest Magic for Kids\, and The Book of Fairies. Deborah is an educator\, deer hunter\, and author of two books: Reviving Artemis: The Making of a Huntress\, a memoir\, and Into the Wilderness\, a novel. Join these two wise\, word-loving women as they discuss their different paths to similar ends: a deep love for language\, stories\, and the Northern forest. \n6 to 7 p.m. at the Keene Public Library. No registration required. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Keene Library \n\nAbout Deborah Lee Luskin\nDeborah moved from New York City to Vermont in 1984 to write\, keep bees\, and raise daughters. She has been an editorial columnist\, radio commentator\, pen-for-hire\, and blogger. Her first novel\, Into the Wilderness\, won the Independent Publishers Gold Medal for Regional Fiction. Luskin has also enjoyed a long career as an educator\, teaching writing and literature-based humanities classes to gifted elementary writers\, college students\, new adult readers\, life-long learners\, healthcare workers\, and prison inmates. She holds a PhD in English Literature and expected to become an academic\, not a deer hunter. She lives in Vermont with her husband\, their dog\, usually a cat\, and a variable number of chickens. \n\nAbout Susie Spikol\nWriter and Harris Center teacher-naturalist Susie Spikol has spent her life exploring the intersection of nature and story. Growing up in Brooklyn\, she searched for fairies and gnomes\, enchanted by fireflies and snails — an early love of nature that shaped her 30-year career as a naturalist and educator. She has inspired thousands through hands-on programs and public talks\, earning numerous awards for her work. A regular contributor to Yankee\, Northern Woodlands\, and Taproot Magazine\, she also writes the “Backyard Nature” column for the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript. Her first book\, published in 2022\,  The Animal Adventurer’s Guide: How to Prowl for Owls\, Make Snail Slime\, and Catch a Frog Bare-Handed\, was recognized with a National Parenting Products Award. Her new book Forest Magic for Kids: How to Find for Fairies\, Make a Secret Fort\, and Cook Up an Elfin Picnic is filled with activities inspired by imagination\, folklore\, and science and an invitation to all readers to step outside and discover the beauty and magic of the world.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/cousins-in-conversation-about-conservation-and-place
LOCATION:Keene Public Library\, 60 Winter Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Women in Science,Books,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers at Distant Hill Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles at (603) 525-3394 or by email to join the waitlist. \nJoin spring wildflower enthusiasts Michael Nerrie and Nate Marchessault for a leisurely walk in search of early-season blooms. We’ll begin by viewing some native spring ephemerals that have been cultivated in the Distant Hill gardens\, then hike a maximum of two miles on wide\, relatively flat trails to look for wild blooms and other signs of spring. \n3 to 5 p.m. at Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail in Walpole. Space is limited\, and registration is full. To add your name to the waitlist\, please contact Miles Stahmann. 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 Nate. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education\, the Monadnock Bird and Nature Club\, and Distant Hill Gardens & Nature Trail. \nPink Lady Slipper at Distant Hill Gardens (photo © Michael Nerrie)
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/spring-wildflowers-at-distant-hill
LOCATION:Distant Hill Nature Trail in Alstead\, 66 March Hill Road\, Alstead\, 03602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanizing,Wildflowers,Hikes,Gardening,Outings,Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nate Marchessault":MAILTO:nate@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T203211Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Vernal Pools at the Follansbee Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, vernal pools come to life\, serving as specialized — and fleeting — breeding habitat for salamanders\, frogs\, and even tiny crustaceans. Join vernal pool enthusiast Brett Amy Thelen for an exploration of a vernal pool complex at the Piscataquog Land Conservancy’s Follansbee Preserve\, where we’ll search for salamander eggs and other springtime wonders. Come prepared for a 1.2-mile roundtrip hike on gently rolling terrain. \n10 a.m. to noon at the Follansbee Preserve in New Boston. Space is limited\, and registration is required. 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 Brett. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Piscataquog Land Conservancy.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/exploring-vernal-pools-at-the-follansbee-preserve
LOCATION:Follansbee Preserve\, John Newton Dodge Road\, New Boston\, NH\, 03070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Amphibians,Hikes,Outings,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260223T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T233709Z
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SUMMARY:Monadnock Region City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join iNaturalist enthusiasts Steven Lamonde and Nate Marchessault for the Monadnock Region’s first annual participation in the City Nature Challenge — a fun celebration of biodiversity that also contributes valuable observations to the iNaturalist database. \nWe’ll celebrate this international BioBlitz event by hosting a biodiversity walk around the Harris Center grounds in search of amphibian eggs\, spring wildflowers\, birds\, mosses\, and any other signs of life. All observations made within the Monadnock Region from April 24 to 27 will count toward the City Nature Challenge\, so keep observing even outside the walk! Bring your curiosity\, and a phone or tablet with the iNaturalist app installed. \n3 to 5 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. 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 Nate. \nThe Harris Center’s inaturalist page
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/monadnock-region-city-nature-challenge
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanizing,Community Science,Outings,Plants,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nate Marchessault":MAILTO:nate@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260221T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T233728Z
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SUMMARY:ESI Course: Intro to Spring Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:As spring unfolds\, join wildflower enthusiast and natural resource conservation specialist Wendy Ward for an in-depth introduction to the basics of spring ephemeral wildflowers. We’ll start with two lecture-style classes on the science and techniques for identification\, then venture out on two field trips to local wildflower hotspots. If you’re new to plant identification and looking to build your skills and experience the joy of botanizing\, this course is for you! \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays\, April 23 & 30 and from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 7 & 14 at the Harris Center and local field sites.  \nCost: $70 for Harris Center supporters / $90 for all others. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \n \n\nWendy Ward (photo © Cheshire Conservation District) \nAbout Wendy Ward\nWendy Ward has spent her life immersed in the natural world\, both as a self-taught naturalist and as a conservation planner with USDA-NRCS for 30 years in Cheshire and Sullivan counties. A lifelong resident of Cheshire County with a BS in Natural Resources Management\, she loves exploring the natural world with her two daughters and two grandchildren.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/esi-course-intro-to-spring-wildflowers/2026-04-30
LOCATION:Harris Center & local field sites\, 83 King's Highway\, Hancock\, 03449
CATEGORIES:Botanizing,Wildflowers,Lectures,Workshops,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260218T194419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212035Z
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SUMMARY:ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Based on Phil and Ignacio’s new book\, MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, each exploration will feature a unique conservation property and focus on a natural history theme shaped by the conditions that present themselves that day. \nWhether listening to birdsong\, enjoying the sights and scents of spring wildflowers\, or simply admiring the beauty of spring’s emergence\, you’ll be guided through natural and cultural history while learning practices to help you more deeply connect with the natural world. Through MicroExploring — the practice of focusing attention and intention on a smaller geographic area — and with the help of delicious Costa Rican coffee\, you’ll gain a heightened awareness of nature right in front of you. You’ll come away with renewed appreciation for the land and learn how to take MicroExploring with you wherever you go. \nThis group meets from 9 a.m. to noon every other Friday on April 3 & 17 and May 1 & 15. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Outings will take place at local field sites throughout the SuperSanctuary. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Cost for the Entire Series: $100 for Harris Center supporters (who have donated $50 or more in the past year) / $120 for all others. \nNote: This ESI course will initially be open to those who wish to register for the entire series. Opportunities to register for single sessions will be posted here if available. Drop-in registration will be $25 for Harris Center supporters and $30 for all others. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility and drop-in sessions\, contact Phil. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Troubardour Coffee. \n\n \n\nAbout Phil & Ignacio\nPhil Brown (left) is the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director and co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary. In addition to connecting people to the natural world\, Phil’s other interests include managing conservation projects related to American Kestrel\, Broad-winged Hawk\, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory\, and implementing sound stewardship across the region. He lives in Hancock with his family. \nIgnacio Oreamuno (right) is an adventure travel guide who has been taking people on journeys in Costa Rica for many years. He loves to share his passion for life and nature on his trips. He is also a Hancock resident\, a mixologist\, co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, and CEO of The Dreamcatchers and Troubardour Coffee\, a bird-friendly Costa Rican coffee company.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/microexploring-the-supersanctuary-mindful-meanders-nature-based-practices/2026-05-01
LOCATION:local field sites
CATEGORIES:Microexploring,Birds & Birding,Hikes,Birding,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary by Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the wild spaces protected by the Harris Center and other local land trusts\, nature guides Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno have realized that you don’t have to go far to be inspired\, or to find adventure and connection. \nTheir new guidebook\, MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, introduces the concept of MicroExploring\, a new paradigm for discovering nature and finding your place within it. Join Phil and Ignacio to hear about their journey of developing this grounding practice\, and for some exciting stories and stunning photos of places within the SuperSanctuary — both treasured and lesser-known. You’ll leave feeling inspired to seek awe and wonder in the ordinary. \n7 to 8 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For more information\, please contact Susie Spikol. Co-sponsored with the Hancock Town Library. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Hancock Town Library \n  \n\n\nAbout Phil & Ignacio\nPhil Brown is the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director and co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary. In addition to connecting people to the natural world\, Phil’s other interests include managing conservation projects related to American Kestrel\, Broad-winged Hawk\, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory\, and implementing sound stewardship across the region. He lives in Hancock with his family. \nIgnacio Oreamuno is an adventure travel guide who has been taking people on journeys in Costa Rica for many years. He loves to share his passion for life and nature on his trips. He is also a Hancock resident\, a mixologist\, co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, and CEO of The Dreamcatchers and Troubardour Coffee\, a bird-friendly Costa Rican coffee company.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/book-launch-microexploring-the-supersanctuary-by-phil-brown-and-ignacio-oreamuno
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Microexploring,Lectures,Local History,Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T163000
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SUMMARY:A Preview Performance of Root Song
DESCRIPTION:This event is now full\, but you can add your name to Firelight’s waitlist here. \nAn innovative musical and storytelling experience\, Root Song invites audiences to listen beyond our species and rediscover the ancient wisdom of trees. To be premiered at Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia in May 2026\, this project interweaves the voices of Grammy-award-winning Roomful of Teeth — an eight-voice “singing forest” — with science and storytelling\, transforming the unseen realities of the woodland into a musical conversation. With music by acclaimed composer Christopher Theofanidis\, libretto by poet Melissa Studdard\, and storytelling by Narragansett artist Tchin\, Root Song asks: What can trees teach us about how to live\, listen\, and be human at this pivotal moment? \nIn collaboration with Firelight Theatre Workshop\, Root Song will be brought from page to stage over four days at the Harris Center in early May. Harris Center teacher-naturalist and Root Song director Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil invites you to join in the creation of this important work by being Root Song’s very first audience during this preview performance. \n2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Harris Center’s new Eleanor Briggs Open Lodge. Space is limited\, and registration is now full. You can add your name to the waitlist here. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Jazimina. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Firelight Theatre Workshop. \n\n\nRoot Song Artists\nAbout Roomful of Teeth\nRoomful of Teeth is a Grammy-winning vocal band dedicated to expanding the expressive potential of the human voice. By engaging collaboratively with artists\, thinkers\, and community leaders from around the world\, the group seeks to uplift and amplify voices old and new while creating and performing meaningful and adventurous music. \nFounded in 2009 by Brad Wells and incubated at MASS MoCA in North Adams\, Massachusetts\, the ensemble developed its distinctive sound through intensive study with master singers from diverse traditions. Their experimental process challenges assumptions about vocal limits and continually redefines what the human voice can do. \nRoomful of Teeth has built a substantial and growing repertoire in collaboration with many of today’s leading composers and artists. As the artistic landscape evolves\, the group continues to explore new technologies and storytelling projects rooted in place\, home\, and community — approaching their work with curiosity\, rigor\, and gratitude. \n\nAbout Tchin\n​Tchin (pronounced ‘chin) is a nationally known\, multi-award winning artist. He was born in Norfolk\, Virginia and lived in rural Virginia and Rhode Island where he received his early schooling. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe\, New Mexico and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. Tchin is an accomplished musician\, folklorist\, jeweler\, and teacher. He is the author of the children’s book Rabbit’s Wish for Snow and travels the country sharing Indigenous stories and music. \nHe’s produced four Native flute music albums\, played with the Public Orchestra\, Rehearsing Philadelphia\, and collaborated most recently with the Berklee School of Music’s Intersectional Soundbox Archive and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. Tchin jewelry has been featured in Vogue and won numerous first-place prizes at SWAIA Indian Market. Tchin currently teaches metalsmithing at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.  team \n\nAbout Christopher Theofanidis\n \nChristopher Theofanidis’ music has been performed by many of the world’s leading performing arts organizations\, from the London Symphony\, Chicago Symphony\, Philadelphia Orchestra\, and New York Philharmonic to the San Francisco Opera\, the Houston Grand Opera\, and the American Ballet Theatre. He is a two-time Grammy nominee for best composition\, and his Viola Concerto\, recorded with David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony with Richard O’Neill soloist\, won the 2021 Grammy for Best Instrumental Solo. \nTheofanidis’ work\, Rainbow Body\, is one of the most performed works in recent decades\, having been performed by over 200 orchestras worldwide. Mr. Theofanidis is currently coordinator of the composition programs at Yale University and the Aspen Music Festival\, and has taught at the Juilliard School and the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. \n\nAbout Melissa Studdard\n \nMelissa Studdard is the author of several books\, including the poetry collections Dear Selection Committee and I Ate the Cosmos for Breakfast. Her work has appeared in POETRY\, Kenyon Review\, Harvard Review\, The New York Times\, The Guardian\, and Best American Poetry\, among many others. \nAs a librettist and lyricist\, she has received commissions from institutions including the Aspen Music Festival\, Wolf Trap\, and the Yale Glee Club\, with performances by ensembles such as Roomful of Teeth\, The Washington Chorus\, and Ars Nova Singers. Her work has earned numerous national and international awards and has been adapted into film and other public art forms. \nStuddard is a past president of AWP’s Women’s Caucus and former executive producer and host of VIDA Voices & Views. She co-hosts the YouTube podcast Poems You Need and has held residencies at The Hermitage Artist Retreat\, Centrum\, Desert Rat\, and The Betsy-South Beach. \n\nAbout Jazimina Creamer-McNeil\n \nJazimina Creamer-MacNeil is a director\, creative producer\, singing actor\, educator\, and wild blueberry picker rooted in the beautiful and artistically fertile Monadnock region of New Hampshire. Her work focuses on how live performance can be a stitch in the great reweaving of humanity back into reciprocal kinship with the rest of life on this good\, green Earth. \nJazimina creates interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of music\, storytelling\, and nature\, including Danika the Rose and Love Like Water. In collaboration with the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Electric Earth Concerts\, she developed the site-specific musical hikes The Singing Stream and In Fine Feather. \nJazimina is also a company member of the award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop\, devising and performing immersive\, community-based works. She also serves as a teacher-naturalist with the Harris Center and is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and Manhattan School of Music. \n\n.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/a-preview-performance-of-root-song
LOCATION:Eleanor Briggs Open Lodge at the Harris Center\, 83 King's Highway\, Hancock\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jazimina MacNeil":MAILTO:jazimina@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T171500
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T000548Z
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SUMMARY:Yeti Club: Afterschool Wilderness Adventure for Middle Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun and adventure in the woods with Yeti Club! During this afterschool program with Harris Center naturalists John Benjamin and Nikko Gagnon\, we’ll practice wilderness and outdoor survival skills like orienteering\, shelter and fire building\, and tracking. Release your inner Yeti as we hike\, explore\, play games\, and more. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Free of charge\, with snacks provided. \nThis group meets Tuesdays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on May 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at Robin Hood Park in Keene. Transportation to the park will be provided by Keene Parks & Recreation\, but parent pickup will be at the park. Space is limited\, and registration is required through Keene Parks & Recreation. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Keene Parks & Recreation.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/yeti-club-afterschool-wilderness-adventure-for-middle-schoolers-keene/2026-05-05
LOCATION:Robin Hood Park\, Reservoir Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260213T175704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T202954Z
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SUMMARY:LAB GIRLS+ Experiments From the Wild & In the Field: Wildlife Painting
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 naturalist Susie Spikol and science educator Emily Wrubel. Different women in STEM professions will be highlighted each session\, with special guests including a wildlife biologist\, salamander specialist\, and wildlife artist. All events in this series are free of charge. For middle schoolers and up. \nMeet wildlife artist Rosemary Conroy for an afternoon of wildlife painting. See Rosemary’s art\, hear her tips on painting wild animals\, and practice your skills using the Harris Center’s taxidermied animals as models. Great for all skill levels. \n4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. 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. \nArtist Rosemary Conroy teaches wildlife drawing as part of the Lab Girls+ series at the Harris Center (photo © Ben Conant)
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/lab-girls-experiments-from-the-wild-in-the-field-wildlife-painting
LOCATION:Harris Center for Conservation Education\, 83 Kings Hwy\, Hancock\, NH\, 03449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Programs,LAB GIRLS+,Afterschool Programs,Women in Science,Art,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260221T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T233728Z
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SUMMARY:ESI Course: Intro to Spring Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:As spring unfolds\, join wildflower enthusiast and natural resource conservation specialist Wendy Ward for an in-depth introduction to the basics of spring ephemeral wildflowers. We’ll start with two lecture-style classes on the science and techniques for identification\, then venture out on two field trips to local wildflower hotspots. If you’re new to plant identification and looking to build your skills and experience the joy of botanizing\, this course is for you! \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays\, April 23 & 30 and from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 7 & 14 at the Harris Center and local field sites.  \nCost: $70 for Harris Center supporters / $90 for all others. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \n \n\nWendy Ward (photo © Cheshire Conservation District) \nAbout Wendy Ward\nWendy Ward has spent her life immersed in the natural world\, both as a self-taught naturalist and as a conservation planner with USDA-NRCS for 30 years in Cheshire and Sullivan counties. A lifelong resident of Cheshire County with a BS in Natural Resources Management\, she loves exploring the natural world with her two daughters and two grandchildren.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/esi-course-intro-to-spring-wildflowers/2026-05-07
LOCATION:Harris Center & local field sites\, 83 King's Highway\, Hancock\, 03449
CATEGORIES:Botanizing,Wildflowers,Lectures,Workshops,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260226T191114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T200120Z
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SUMMARY:The Rat Poison Problem: How Rodenticides Are Harming Wildlife\, Pets\, and People
DESCRIPTION:Climate change\, a construction boom\, and increased human density have led to a dramatic rise in rats in many parts of the northeastern United States. Rat poison is usually the main method for dealing with the problem — but these poisons are killing local wildlife\, harming pets\, and endangering young children\, while not actually proving effective at reducing rodents. \nIn this presentation\, environmental writer and advocate Laura Kiesel will review the facts about rodenticides\, including their impacts on human health and the environment. She will also offer practical solutions that people in New Hampshire can undertake to protect their communities from these dangerous poisons. \n7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, register here. Please save the confirmation email you receive from Zoom to access at the time of the event. Closed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. \nNote: This event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live. We will follow up with all registered participants when the recording is ready to view. \n\nAbout Laura Kiesel\nAcademically trained as a wildlife biologist\, Laura Kiesel is a naturalist\, conservation advocate\, and environmental journalist. Her articles and op-eds have appeared in Salon\, the Boston Globe\, the Washington Post\, Earth Island Journal\, Science\, Inside Climate News\, The Atlantic\, and many other outlets. \nShe is the founder and director of the grassroot group Save Arlington Wildlife and the nonprofit Save Massachusetts Wildlife\, both of which advocate for municipal and state level restrictions on rodenticides. Her forthcoming non-fiction book\, Poisoned\, explores the impacts of rodenticides in the United States.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/the-rat-poison-problem-how-rodenticides-are-harming-wildlife-pets-and-people
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mammals,Owls,Birds & Birding,Online Events,Lectures,Turtles,Community Science,Climate Change,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260223T212654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T212818Z
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SUMMARY:Family Ponding Safari at Robin Hood Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harris Center\, Cheshire 4H\, and The Caterpillar Lab for a pond life party at Robin Hood Park! From bullfrogs and dragonflies to caterpillars and mayflies\, come get your hands wet looking for the wild inhabitants of Robin Hood Pond. This event is free of charge and for Families with elementary-aged children. \n4 to 5:30 p.m. at Robin Hood Park in Keene. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. 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 Nikko Gagnon. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education\, UNH Cooperative Extension’s Cheshire County 4H\, and The Caterpillar Lab.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/family-ponding-safari-at-robin-hood-park
LOCATION:Robin Hood Park\, Reservoir Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Insects,Amphibians,Turtles,Family Programs,Outings,Youth & Family Programs,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Gagnon":MAILTO:gagnon@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260219T212312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T140104Z
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SUMMARY:Nature for All: Vernal Pooling at Distant Hill
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, as spring unfolds\, vernal pools fill with rainwater and become specialized nurseries for amphibians\, crustaceans\, and other woodland wildlife. Join Harris Center ecologist Brett Amy Thelen and Michael Nerrie of Distant Hill to search for salamander eggs\, fairy shrimp\, and other wonders in the beautiful vernal pools along the Distant Hill Nature Trail\, an accessible trail with gentle slopes and a hard-packed gravel surface. A great way for folks of all ages to make some wild discoveries! \nNature for All outings are designed with inclusivity in mind; all are welcome\, including people who experience accessibility challenges as a result of a disability or other health concern. This outing is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. \n4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Distant Hill Nature Trail in Alstead. Space is limited\, and registration is required. 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 Brett. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education\, Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail\, and the Monadnock Bird and Nature Club. \nFairy shrimp in a vernal pool (video © thepigeongirl via iNaturalist)
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/nature-for-all-vernal-pooling-at-distant-hill
LOCATION:Distant Hill Nature Trail in Alstead\, 66 March Hill Road\, Alstead\, 03602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easygoing Hikes,Nature for All,Amphibians,Hikes,Outings,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260218T185938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T215946Z
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SUMMARY:Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Beech Hill in Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Join Harris Center naturalists Susie Spikol and Nikko Gagnon to explore\, wander\, and discover the magic of nearby nature. This spring\, come listen to the birds\, jump in puddles\, sniff spring flowers\, seek out chipmunks\, and more! These pint-sized adventures are perfect for little legs and for babies in front packs\, backpacks\, slings\, or wraps — and a great way to meet other families with little ones who love spending time outside \n10 to 11 a.m. at Beech Hill in Dublin. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. 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 Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Beech Hill-Dublin Lake Watershed Association.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/babies-in-backpacks-toddlers-in-tow-at-beech-hill-in-dublin-spring
LOCATION:Beech Hill\, Beech Hill Road\, Dublin\, NH\, 03444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs for Babies & Toddlers,Family Programs,Outings,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9122174;-72.066618
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T171500
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260223T205825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T000548Z
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SUMMARY:Yeti Club: Afterschool Wilderness Adventure for Middle Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun and adventure in the woods with Yeti Club! During this afterschool program with Harris Center naturalists John Benjamin and Nikko Gagnon\, we’ll practice wilderness and outdoor survival skills like orienteering\, shelter and fire building\, and tracking. Release your inner Yeti as we hike\, explore\, play games\, and more. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Free of charge\, with snacks provided. \nThis group meets Tuesdays from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on May 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at Robin Hood Park in Keene. Transportation to the park will be provided by Keene Parks & Recreation\, but parent pickup will be at the park. Space is limited\, and registration is required through Keene Parks & Recreation. For more information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Keene Parks & Recreation.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/yeti-club-afterschool-wilderness-adventure-for-middle-schoolers-keene/2026-05-12
LOCATION:Robin Hood Park\, Reservoir Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9373736;-72.2656337
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260220T213013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T232910Z
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SUMMARY:Making Your Turtle Sightings Count
DESCRIPTION:It’s always exciting to encounter a turtle in the wild — but did you know that it’s also an opportunity to contribute to turtle conservation? Join NH Fish and Game turtle biologist Josh Megysey and Harris Center ecologist Nate Marchessault to learn how you can turn your turtle photos into data that can be used for research and conservation. \nWe’ll review how to submit turtle sightings to the state Reptile and Amphibian Reporting Program (RAARP) and the community science platform iNaturalist\, discuss the differences between these two projects\, and share how state biologists and others use this information for on-the-ground conservation efforts. We’ll also go over best practices for keeping turtle location data safe from potential poachers. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, register here. Please save the confirmation email you receive from Zoom to access at the time of the event. Closed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Brett Amy Thelen. \nNote: This event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live. We will follow up with all registered participants when the recording is ready to view. \nThis program is supported by the NH State Conservation Committee Conservation Moose Plate Grant Program and is part of the Monadnock Region Turtle Conservation Initiative\, a partnership between the Harris Center\, Cheshire County Conservation District\, NH Association of Conservation Commissions\, NH Fish and Game\, NH DES\, USDA NRCS\, and Moosewood Ecological. \nA juvenile snapping turtle (Sam Stukel at USFWS via Wikimedia) \n 
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/making-your-turtle-sightings-count
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Events,Lectures,Turtles,Community Science,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brett Amy Thelen":MAILTO:thelen@harriscenter.org
GEO:43.1938516;-71.5723953
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260221T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T233728Z
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SUMMARY:ESI Course: Intro to Spring Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:As spring unfolds\, join wildflower enthusiast and natural resource conservation specialist Wendy Ward for an in-depth introduction to the basics of spring ephemeral wildflowers. We’ll start with two lecture-style classes on the science and techniques for identification\, then venture out on two field trips to local wildflower hotspots. If you’re new to plant identification and looking to build your skills and experience the joy of botanizing\, this course is for you! \nThis Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) course will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays\, April 23 & 30 and from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 7 & 14 at the Harris Center and local field sites.  \nCost: $70 for Harris Center supporters / $90 for all others. Space is limited\, and registration is required. For questions about registration\, contact Miles Stahmann. For all other information\, including questions about accessibility\, contact Susie Spikol. \n \n\nWendy Ward (photo © Cheshire Conservation District) \nAbout Wendy Ward\nWendy Ward has spent her life immersed in the natural world\, both as a self-taught naturalist and as a conservation planner with USDA-NRCS for 30 years in Cheshire and Sullivan counties. A lifelong resident of Cheshire County with a BS in Natural Resources Management\, she loves exploring the natural world with her two daughters and two grandchildren.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/esi-course-intro-to-spring-wildflowers/2026-05-14
LOCATION:Harris Center & local field sites\, 83 King's Highway\, Hancock\, 03449
CATEGORIES:Botanizing,Wildflowers,Lectures,Workshops,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Stahmann":MAILTO:stahmann@harriscenter.org
GEO:42.9782657;-71.975699
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harris Center & local field sites 83 King's Highway Hancock 03449;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=83 King's Highway:geo:-71.975699,42.9782657
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T171500
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260223T213605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T213922Z
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Club: LAB GIRLS+ Experiments from the Wild In Keene
DESCRIPTION:If you like having hands-on experiences in nature\, making observations and discoveries\, and studying wild animals\, then this afterschool club is for you! From crayfish and turtles to squirrels and other small mammals\, come explore the wild side of STEM with Harris Center naturalists Karen Rent\, Nikko Gagnon\, and Susie Spikol. Different women in STEM professions will be highlighted at each meeting. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Free of charge\, with snacks provided. \nThis group meets Thursdays\, May 14\, 21 & 28 and June 4 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at Robin Hood Park in Keene. Transportation to Robin Hood Park will be provided by Keene Parks & Recreation\, but parent pickup will be at the park. Space is limited\, and registration is required through Keene Parks & Recreation. For more information or to be notified about future LAB GIRLS+ events\, contact Susie. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Keene Parks & Recreation.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/afterschool-club-lab-girls-experiments-from-the-wild-in-keene/2026-05-14
LOCATION:Robin Hood Park\, Reservoir Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Programs,LAB GIRLS+,Afterschool Programs,Youth & Family Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susie Spikol":MAILTO:spikol@harriscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T054517
CREATED:20260218T194419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212035Z
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SUMMARY:ESI Course: MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary — Mindful Meanders & Nature-based Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join Phil Brown and Ignacio Oreamuno for a series of spring wanderings in tucked-away places close to the Harris Center. Based on Phil and Ignacio’s new book\, MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, each exploration will feature a unique conservation property and focus on a natural history theme shaped by the conditions that present themselves that day. \nWhether listening to birdsong\, enjoying the sights and scents of spring wildflowers\, or simply admiring the beauty of spring’s emergence\, you’ll be guided through natural and cultural history while learning practices to help you more deeply connect with the natural world. Through MicroExploring — the practice of focusing attention and intention on a smaller geographic area — and with the help of delicious Costa Rican coffee\, you’ll gain a heightened awareness of nature right in front of you. You’ll come away with renewed appreciation for the land and learn how to take MicroExploring with you wherever you go. \nThis group meets from 9 a.m. to noon every other Friday on April 3 & 17 and May 1 & 15. Space is limited\, and registration is required. Outings will take place at local field sites throughout the SuperSanctuary. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Cost for the Entire Series: $100 for Harris Center supporters (who have donated $50 or more in the past year) / $120 for all others. \nNote: This ESI course will initially be open to those who wish to register for the entire series. Opportunities to register for single sessions will be posted here if available. Drop-in registration will be $25 for Harris Center supporters and $30 for all others. \nFor general information about Harris Center field trips\, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing\, including questions about accessibility and drop-in sessions\, contact Phil. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Troubardour Coffee. \n\n \n\nAbout Phil & Ignacio\nPhil Brown (left) is the Harris Center’s Bird Conservation Director and co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary. In addition to connecting people to the natural world\, Phil’s other interests include managing conservation projects related to American Kestrel\, Broad-winged Hawk\, the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory\, and implementing sound stewardship across the region. He lives in Hancock with his family. \nIgnacio Oreamuno (right) is an adventure travel guide who has been taking people on journeys in Costa Rica for many years. He loves to share his passion for life and nature on his trips. He is also a Hancock resident\, a mixologist\, co-author of MicroExploring the SuperSanctuary\, and CEO of The Dreamcatchers and Troubardour Coffee\, a bird-friendly Costa Rican coffee company.
URL:https://harriscenter.org/events/microexploring-the-supersanctuary-mindful-meanders-nature-based-practices/2026-05-15
LOCATION:local field sites
CATEGORIES:Microexploring,Birds & Birding,Hikes,Birding,Outings,Environmental Studies Institute,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Brown":MAILTO:brown@harriscenter.org
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