A kettle of hawks rises above the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. (photo © Jen Esten)

Raptors on the Move

The fall hawk migration is one of the great wonders of the natural world. See the spectacle at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory.

Visit the Hawk Watch Find a Hawk Migration 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 citizen 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 23,000 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 citizen 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 35,000-acre SuperSanctuary of conserved lands. Explore our trails, grounds, and facilities.

Upcoming Programs & Events

October 17 (Wed) Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow in Keene » October 18 (Thu) Camera Trapping Workshop: Where to Place Your Camera for Great Wildlife Images » October 22 (Mon) Everyday Nature for Parents of Young Children » October 24 (Wed) Nature on Tap: Tiny Terrors » October 27 (Sat) Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow in Keene » All Events

Bees on thistle flowers. (photo © Francie Von Mertens)

Latest News

Strengthening & Sharing our Skills as Environmental Educators

The Harris Center’s team of talented teacher-naturalists are strengthening and sharing their skills this fall – locally, regionally, and even nationally.

Teaming Up for Hawks

We’re delighted to announce that the Harris Center and New Hampshire Audubon have entered into a new partnership to provide research and education staffing for the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory.

KSC Interns Explore Conservation Research with the Harris Center

2018 was the sixth year of the Harris Center-Keene State College conservation internship program, a two-month summer internship experience for undergraduates in Environmental Studies.