Community Programs
Our community programs invite learners to explore and care for the landscapes that sustain us. Rooted in the study of botany, forestry, soils, agriculture, and environmental science, we offer hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity, stewardship, and a deeper understanding of the natural world for people of all ages in the community.
Upcoming Events
Winter Fun Day- Jan 31
Join us for our annual Winter Fun Day on January 31st from 1-4pm at the Hooper Institute and Hooper Golf Course. Enjoy the winter season with some sled racing, hot cocoa, chili and fun winter activities. Look below for more details!
Sled Building and Race
Sign up below to create a sled building team to participate in our sled race during the Fun Day. Sled teams are encouraged to sign up ahead of time to make sure you have enough time to build your sled. Materials for each team can be picked up at the Hooper Institute two weeks before the event.
Follow the link below to register your team today!
Chili Cook-off
Think your chili is the best in town? Check out our chili cook-off! Register below to see if you chili brings the heat! $5 to judge or free to enter your chili into the cook-off.
Join us for our annual Winter Fun Day on January 31st from 1-4pm at the Hooper Institute and Hooper Golf Course. Enjoy the winter season with some sled racing, hot cocoa, chili and fun winter activities. Look below for more details!
Sled Building and Race
Sign up below to create a sled building team to participate in our sled race during the Fun Day. Sled teams are encouraged to sign up ahead of time to make sure you have enough time to build your sled. Materials for each team can be picked up at the Hooper Institute two weeks before the event.
Follow the link below to register your team today!
Chili Cook-off
Think your chili is the best in town? Check out our chili cook-off! Register below to see if you chili brings the heat! $5 to judge or free to enter your chili into the cook-off.
Coyotes and Bobcats: Our Wild Neighbors- Feb 2 and 12
Join the Hooper institute at the Walpole library for exciting adult and kid programs on our wild neighbors!
Adult Program: Feb 2 from 2-3pm
Join us for an engaging discussion about coyotes and bobcats. We will discuss common misconceptions, human interactions and their importance in the environment. All are welcome!
Kids Program: Feb 12 from 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for a story and hands-on crafts to learn about coyotes and bobcats in NH. Open to kids 8-13 or under 8 with a guardian.
Join the Hooper institute at the Walpole library for exciting adult and kid programs on our wild neighbors!
Adult Program: Feb 2 from 2-3pm
Join us for an engaging discussion about coyotes and bobcats. We will discuss common misconceptions, human interactions and their importance in the environment. All are welcome!
Kids Program: Feb 12 from 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for a story and hands-on crafts to learn about coyotes and bobcats in NH. Open to kids 8-13 or under 8 with a guardian.
Stay tuned! Full event schedule for 2026 coming February 1!
