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Announcing Free Monthly Events at Harvard Forest!

June 25, 2024
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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 FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!

See event details for information about weather cancellations. Generally, each event will include a short, level walk. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. RSVP not required. Questions or accessibility considerations? Contact Elodie Eid, Education Assistant.

Image shows event details described to the right adjacent to a depiction of moss..July 13th: Enchanting World of Moss 
10AM- 12PM 

We will walk in the woods and learn how to identify mosses at the Harvard Forest, and then we will look at some specimens under a microscope!  

  • Includes a short, level walk
  • Rain or shine, canceled in the event of lightning or thunder

Image shows event details described to the right adjacent to a depiction of a moth.

August 10th: Nighttime Moth Party
August 24th Rain Date
7:30PM - 9:30PM

Come join us with special guest Nancy Lowe for a moth cloth party! First, we’ll enjoy s’mores around a campfire. Once the sun sets, we will set up cloths and lights to attract moths. Watch in amazement as these beautiful creatures of the night come to visit us! 

  • Includes a short, level walk 
  • Postponed in the event of rain (Rain date: August 24th)

Image shows event details described to the right adjacent to a depiction of oak leaves.September 14: All About Oaks
10AM - 12PM

Learn about the diversity, resilience, and abundance of oak trees! Oak trees are a keystone species in our local ecosystem and are a vital ally to humans, insects, and countless other living beings.  Here at the Harvard Forest, we have been making fascinating discoveries on how oaks respond to climate change and more.

  • Includes a short, level walk
  • Rain or shine. Canceled in the event of lightning or thunder

Image shows event details described to the right adjacent to a depiction of acorns.October 12: Acorn Harvest and Processing
10AM - 12PM

Learn about acorn harvesting and processing, start to finish! Acorns are an important food for Indigenous peoples here and all over the world. Come learn about the process and its history!

  • Includes a short, level walk
  • Rain or shine. Canceled in the event of lightning or thunder.