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June 2024

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June 25, 2024

Announcing Free Monthly Events at Harvard Forest!

Image shows Pamela Snow, in teal/white shirt, giving a tour to students at Harvard Forest.

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting free monthly events at Harvard Forest! Every second Saturday, meet at the Fisher Museum (324 N. Main St, Petersham) to explore the beauty and wonder of our local landscape. Each event is

June 18, 2024

Inaugural Schoolyard Ecology Data Jam Showcases K-12 Projects

Image shows students reviewing a poster at Harvard Forest's 2024 Data Jam. Photo by student Ava Rubin.

On Thursday, June 6th, four classes that participate in our Schoolyard Ecology program gathered to share their learning from the year in an interactive and creative way at our first ever "data jam!" Including vibrant displays that showcased their work with long-term data collected by students, fifth graders taught high school participants about the phenology of their trees

June 6, 2024

**NOTE NEW DATE**: Join us on June 15 for BUG OUT: An Insect Adventure!

Image shows an event flyer with insect art and event details which are outlined below.

**NOTE: Due to weather, this event has been moved to Saturday, June 15**

SATURDAY, June 15th 6:30-9:30
Meet the Fisher Museum
324 N Main St, Petersham, MA 01366

Come join us at the Harvard Forest for an insect* adventure! This event is FREE and all are welcome. There will be activities for all ages including a bug

June 5, 2024

Summer Research Program in Ecology Welcomes 20 Students in its 31st Year

Interns participating in the 2024 Summer Research Program in Ecology stand outside on Harvard Forest's campus.

Harvard Forest has commenced its 31st annual Summer Research Program in Ecology (SRPE), welcoming 20 students from 13 colleges nationwide. Research inquiries are guided by 25 researchers from institutions such as Harvard Forest, UMass Amherst, and the City University of New York - Hunter.

 Four primary research projects include numerous sub-projects that interns collaboratively advance with mentors. They include:

  • Hemlock, Oak,