Barred owl in a snowy tree (photo © Michel via Adobe)

Winter at its Wildest

There's no better time to explore nearby nature with the Harris Center.

Attend a program Adopt an Owl

The 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.

A middle school student uses a refractometer (photo © Brett Amy Thelen)

Learn

Our educational programs, camps, and community science initiatives invite people of all ages to deepen their understanding of the local landscape.

 Canoeing on Silver Lake. (photo © Brett Thelen)

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.
hands holding a spotted salamander (photo © Sarah Wilson)

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.

 Fall foliage view from East Pinnacle, Nelson, NH (photo © Brett Thelen)

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

November 21 (Thu) Easygoing Hike in Francestown » November 21 (Thu) Great Brook School: LAB GIRLS+ Afterschool Club » November 21 (Thu) Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at Goose Pond » December 4 (Wed) Great Brook School: Afterschool Yeti Club » December 5 (Thu) Mushroom Meander with the Morel Quandary Club at the Harris Center » All Events
A Northern Cardinal in winter (photo © Danita Delimont)

Latest News

Open Lodge & Grounds Accessibility Project: Opening New Doors to Nature

Announcing a new project to improve accessibility of the Harris Center grounds and create a new outdoor gathering space for events both large and small.

150 Supporters Celebrate Honorees at the 2024 Annual Meeting

On October 20, the Harris Center hosted its 54th Annual Meeting at the Peterborough Players, welcoming nearly 150 supporters for an afternoon of celebration, reflection, and recognition.

A Solar Milestone

In September of 2024, the Harris Center moved to 100% solar electricity by adding two solar ground mounts in a sunny patch behind our building.