Events
In addition to special events that occur throughout the year, Harvard Forest regularly hosts the following:
- Our Biweekly Seminar Series typically occurs every other Wednesday during the academic year
- Our annual Ecology Symposium occurs each spring
- A Student Research Symposium occurs at the culmination of our Summer Research Program in Ecology each August
- The Charles Bullard Lecture Series occurs each October
Public Trail Event: Bob Marshall Trail Opening
The Petersham Open Space and Recreation Committee is hosting an opening event for the recently completed Bob Marshall Trail on Saturday, October 24. Please join us for a brief ceremony at 1:00 p.m. at the Gould Woodlot (Route 32). Experienced hikers are then welcome to join a guided walk down the trail 3.5 miles to Harvard Pond (Route 122).
The Gould Woodlot is located on the west side of Route 32, roughly ¼ mile north of Harvard Forest headquarters. Additional parking is available at Harvard Forest. Please send an email to the Open Space Committee if you are interested in hiking the trail so we can make sure there are enough vehicles parked at Harvard Pond to return hikers to the start of the trail. The hike is expected to take 2-3 hours.
The rain date for the event is October 25 at 1:00 p.m.
More details and a trail map are available here.
Questions? Contact Emery Boose at boose@fas.harvard.edu.
Please note: The Harvard Forest welcomes individuals with all access needs to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at hfvisit@fas.harvard.edu in advance of your participation or visit.
Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the university will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.