A loon chick rides on its mother's back (photo © Gérard Cachon via Flickr Commons)

Celebrate Summer!

There's no better time to explore the SuperSanctuary.

Find a Trail Attend an Event

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

July 11 (Fri) From My Gnome to Yours » July 14 (Mon) Birding for All: An Accessible, Inclusive Birding Outing at Glover’s Ledge » July 16 (Wed) Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at the Hancock Depot Rail Trail » July 17 (Thu) Early Morning Forest Bathing » July 17 (Thu) Easygoing Hike Along Lead Mine Road » All Events
A Northern Cardinal in winter (photo © Danita Delimont)

Latest News

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

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

Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders, One Scholarship at a Time

Meet our 2025 Environmental Leadership Award recipients — Izabelle Rollins of Conant High School and Amanda Bergeron of ConVal High School.

From Lab Girl to Aspiring Ornithologist: My Harris Center Story

In this heartfelt reflection, ConVal High School senior Maeve Finn shares how the Harris Center has shaped her path toward a career in the natural sciences.