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Summer Adventures Await...
There's no better time to explore nearby nature with the Harris Center.
Join an outing Find a trailThe Harris Center connects people to the natural world through land protection, education of all ages, conservation research, and programs that encourage active participation in the great outdoors.
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Learn
Our educational programs, camps, and community science initiatives invite people of all ages to deepen their understanding of the local landscape.
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Protect
We've protected more than 26,000 acres of land in the Monadnock Region, for people and wildlife alike. Learn more about our land conservation efforts and how you can help.
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Research
We welcome conservation research on much of the land and water we’ve helped protect, and encourage participation in our popular community science initiatives.
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Explore
Our headquarters in Hancock, NH are located in the heart of a 36,000-acre SuperSanctuary of conserved lands. Explore our trails, grounds, and facilities.
Upcoming Programs & Events
July 16 (Tue) Paddling for Loons at Lake Skatutakee » July 18 (Thu) Environmental Studies Institute: Forest Bathing by Moonlight » July 20 (Sat) SuperSanctuary Butterfly Count » July 24 (Wed) Family Ponding Adventure » July 26 (Fri) Kids Count for Wildlife: Monarchs and Milkweed Survey » All Events![Bees on thistle flowers. (photo © Francie Von Mertens)](https://harriscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bees_on_thistle_July2016_FrancieVonMertens_800x600_acf_cropped-800x600.jpg)
Latest News
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Strategic Plan 2022-2025
A recent HCCE Board and Staff planning effort identified top organizational priorities, specific areas for growth, and one ongoing challenge.
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Monitoring American Goshawks in the SuperSanctuary & Beyond
A new Harris Center research project is using acoustic monitoring to search for the secretive American Goshawk, a species in decline.
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Uncovering the Mysteries of Wood Thrush Migration
An ambitious new study aims to track the Wood Thrush migration throughout North and Central America — including several birds tagged on Harris Center lands.