Short Courses for Adult Learners
Dig deeper into the natural and cultural history of the Monadnock Region with the Harris Center’s Environmental Studies Institute (ESI) courses.
Taking various forms — outings, workshops, lectures, field trips, and more — ESI courses are geared toward adults with a passion for lifelong learning.
Upcoming Courses
ESI: Transitions — A Nature Poetry Writing Workshop
10:00 am to 11:30 am
As nature makes a dramatic transition from the quietude of winter to the new life of spring, parallel changes may occur in our own lives. In this workshop facilitated by poet Brian Evans-Jones, we’ll explore this phenomenon by observing the natural world and writing our own poetry in a small, supportive group.
Learn more »ESI: Transitions — A Nature Poetry Writing Workshop
10:00 am to 11:30 am
As nature makes a dramatic transition from the quietude of winter to the new life of spring, parallel changes may occur in our own lives. In this workshop facilitated by poet Brian Evans-Jones, we’ll explore this phenomenon by observing the natural world and writing our own poetry in a small, supportive group.
Learn more »ESI: Transitions — A Nature Poetry Writing Workshop
10:00 am to 11:30 am
As nature makes a dramatic transition from the quietude of winter to the new life of spring, parallel changes may occur in our own lives. In this workshop facilitated by poet Brian Evans-Jones, we’ll explore this phenomenon by observing the natural world and writing our own poetry in a small, supportive group.
Learn more »ESI: Transitions — A Nature Poetry Writing Workshop
10:00 am to 11:30 am
As nature makes a dramatic transition from the quietude of winter to the new life of spring, parallel changes may occur in our own lives. In this workshop facilitated by poet Brian Evans-Jones, we’ll explore this phenomenon by observing the natural world and writing our own poetry in a small, supportive group.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Wild Foraging
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
This class will offer a thorough introduction to eating wild plants from our local watershed — covering everything from field botany and plant identification to sustainable foraging, harvesting techniques, and food preparation.
Learn more »Environmental Studies Institute: Wild Foraging
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
This class will offer a thorough introduction to eating wild plants from our local watershed — covering everything from field botany and plant identification to sustainable foraging, harvesting techniques, and food preparation.
Learn more »Contact Us
For more information on our ESI offerings, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.