There is so much to see in New Hampshire. Driving through the North Country, you might look up and spot the Frankenstein Trestle in Crawford Notch or the aftermath of spongy moth defoliation on a hillside in Conway. Walking through winter woods, you can look down and find the tracks of wildlife that passed by just hours before. Peer into the canopy of a beech stand with banded leaves, and you’ll need a microscope to see the nematode causing the damage. Even looking at a map of the state reveals a story—protected lands, the legacy of those who came before, and the work still ahead in a growing New Hampshire.

Join us for the 22nd Cottrell-Baldwin Lecture Series to explore what’s happening in our forests, from the microscopic to the big picture of land conservation. These late-winter Tuesday evenings will be filled with expert insight and observations that leave you eager for more.

Join Harris Center naturalist and author Susie Spikol for an evening exploring the mammals that share our backyards and forests. From tracks and scat to browse and burrows, learn how to read the landscape and make sense of the signs animals leave behind. This program will deepen your connection to fields and forests by teaching the ancient skill of tracking—how to recognize patterns of movement and signs, and where to look for bobcat, otter, and moose during the winter months.