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
- This event has passed.
Schoolyard Ecology Summer Institute for Educators

The Schoolyard Ecology program helps teachers get their students outside to see how climate change is affecting their schoolyards.
This 2-day professional development opportunity includes workshops throughout the day and optional trail walks. Attendees are welcome to attend one or both days.
- August 18th: Participants will learn the basics of the Schoolyard Ecology program.
- August 19th: Participants will take part in a workshop on using unique Schoolyard Ecology data.
Agenda and further details forthcoming.
This event is open to current and prospective Schoolyard Ecology educators. Reach out with questions to Katharine Hinkle.
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.