Events


In addition to special events that occur throughout the year, Harvard Forest regularly hosts the following:



Public Event: 32nd Annual Student Symposium

Harvard Forest - Fisher Museum 324 N. Main St, Petersham, MA, United States

Every summer, Harvard Forest's Summer Research Program in Ecology culminates with a Student Symposium, in which each student intern discusses their research at the Forest. Join us as we celebrate their contributions to the community! Agenda and RSVP forthcoming.

Schoolyard Ecology Summer Institute for Educators

Harvard Forest - Fisher Museum 324 N. Main St, Petersham, MA, United States

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 […]

Harvard Climate Action Week: Bus Trip to the Harvard Forest

Harvard Forest (Bus departs from Harvard Square)

Harvard Forest will be participating in the Salata Institute's Harvard Climate Action Week. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 21! A bus will leave from Cambridge at 10:00am and return around 6pm. The day trip will include a visit to the Fisher Museum, a brown bag lunch (BYO), and an afternoon tour of  the vast […]


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